http://canadiandimension.com/alert/ Brought to you by Canadian Dimension magazine, Alert! covers politics, economics, issues of social and environmental justice; features interviews, commentaries, profiles of people in the news; has features on music, media, the arts; as well as special shows dedicated to new ideas or significant events. en alert@canadiandimension.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-05T00:12:21+00:00 Copyright 2009canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialismNews & Politicsalert@canadiandimension.comCanadian DimensionCanadian Dimensionnocanadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialismRadio for people who want to change the world.Produced by Canadian Dimension magazine, Alert! Radio brings you all kinds of leading-edge information we think you want to hear. Our show covers politics, economics, and issues of social and environmental justice; features interviews, commentaries, and profiles of people in the news; has features on music, media, and the arts; as well as special shows dedicated to new ideas or significant events. http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2576/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2576/ The Pembina Institute defends its GHG emission plan in response to Federal environmental minister Jim Prentice. Why ending drug prohibition works to reduce addiction and drug crime with Jack Coles, president of LEAP. UC Berkley students revolt against California tuition hikes and cutbacks. MItch Podolak with ‘Music is the Weapon’. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:12:21 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThe Pembina Institute defends its GHG emission plan in response to Federal environmental minister Jim Prentice. Why ending drug prohibition works to reduce addiction and drug crime with Jack Coles, president of LEAP. UC Berkley students revolt against CalCanadian DimensionThe Pembina Institute defends its GHG emission plan in response to Federal environmental minister Jim Prentice. Why ending drug prohibition works to reduce addiction and drug crime with Jack Coles, president of LEAP. UC Berkley students revolt against California tuition hikes and cutbacks. MItch Podolak with ‘Music is the Weapon’.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2561/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2561/ Global human rights activist Grahame Russell talks about the coup in Honduras and Canada’s troubling role.  Community organizer Eric Shragge talks about the vital work of Montreal-based Immigrant Workers Centre. Folk legend Mitch Podoluk introduces aboriginal music you have never heard. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:07:59 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noGlobal human rights activist Grahame Russell talks about the coup in Honduras and Canada’s troubling role.  Community organizer Eric Shragge talks about the vital work of Montreal-based Immigrant Workers Centre. Folk legend Mitch Podoluk introduces aborigCanadian DimensionGlobal human rights activist Grahame Russell talks about the coup in Honduras and Canada’s troubling role.  Community organizer Eric Shragge talks about the vital work of Montreal-based Immigrant Workers Centre. Folk legend Mitch Podoluk introduces aboriginal music you have never heard.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2555/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2555/ Film-maker Saul Landau on what’s behind the new American Far Right movement and how dangerous is it. Political scientist Jim Silver on Manitoba’s new NDP Premier, Greg Selinger.  Trade unionist Fred Wilson on Canada’s Pension Crisis and how to fix it. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:09:33 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFilm-maker Saul Landau on what’s behind the new American Far Right movement and how dangerous is it. Political scientist Jim Silver on Manitoba’s new NDP Premier, Greg Selinger.  Trade unionist Fred Wilson on Canada’s Pension Crisis and how to fix it.Canadian DimensionFilm-maker Saul Landau on what’s behind the new American Far Right movement and how dangerous is it. Political scientist Jim Silver on Manitoba’s new NDP Premier, Greg Selinger.  Trade unionist Fred Wilson on Canada’s Pension Crisis and how to fix it.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2545/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2545/ Raj Patel on Food Week and Global Hunger; Mike Hudema on how Greenpeace Invaded the Tar Sands; Mitch Podolak on Music is the weapon. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:17:14 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noRaj Patel on Food Week and Global Hunger; Mike Hudema on how Greenpeace Invaded the Tar Sands; Mitch Podolak on Music is the weapon.Canadian DimensionRaj Patel on Food Week and Global Hunger; Mike Hudema on how Greenpeace Invaded the Tar Sands; Mitch Podolak on Music is the weapon.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2542/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2542/ David Jacks of the Canadian Federation of Students discusses the importance of public water campaigns and the developments to manage Winnipeg’s water department. Herman Rosenfeld reviews a recent ‘Workers Assembly’ in Toronto, held to develop partnerships in the labour activist community. DAM (Da Arabian MCs), a Palestinian rap group fresh off a recent Canadian tour, discuss their influences and their politics. Mitch Podolak uses ‘Music is the Weapon’ to explore the music of floods and hurricanes (trust us, it works). Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:47:28 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noDavid Jacks of the Canadian Federation of Students discusses the importance of public water campaigns and the developments to manage Winnipeg’s water department. Herman Rosenfeld reviews a recent ‘Workers Assembly’ in Toronto, held to develop partnershipsCanadian DimensionDavid Jacks of the Canadian Federation of Students discusses the importance of public water campaigns and the developments to manage Winnipeg’s water department. Herman Rosenfeld reviews a recent ‘Workers Assembly’ in Toronto, held to develop partnerships in the labour activist community. DAM (Da Arabian MCs), a Palestinian rap group fresh off a recent Canadian tour, discuss their influences and their politics. Mitch Podolak uses ‘Music is the Weapon’ to explore the music of floods and hurricanes (trust us, it works).canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2541/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2541/ Canada’s Plan to Bury Carbon Emissions Sheer Folly.  Graham Thomson, author of a new 63 page report, discusses the risks in building a system to capture and store carbon dioxide underground.  Saul Landau, just returned from his 50th visit to Cuba, talks about his interviews of Fidel and Raul Castro and compares their startlingly different governing styles.  Ingo Schmidt talks about new right-wing coalition government that emerged from last week’s German elections. Mitch Podolak with Music Is The Weapon. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:19:31 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noCanada’s Plan to Bury Carbon Emissions Sheer Folly.  Graham Thomson, author of a new 63 page report, discusses the risks in building a system to capture and store carbon dioxide underground.  Saul Landau, just returned from his 50th visit to Cuba, talks aCanadian DimensionCanada’s Plan to Bury Carbon Emissions Sheer Folly.  Graham Thomson, author of a new 63 page report, discusses the risks in building a system to capture and store carbon dioxide underground.  Saul Landau, just returned from his 50th visit to Cuba, talks about his interviews of Fidel and Raul Castro and compares their startlingly different governing styles.  Ingo Schmidt talks about new right-wing coalition government that emerged from last week’s German elections. Mitch Podolak with Music Is The Weapon.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2536/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2536/ Jim Silver, a long time contributor to Canadian Dimension, works on inner city issues and teaches politics at the University of Winnipeg. Recently, he and some of his colleagues met with six members of a North End street gang to talk about gang related violence on the streets of Winnipeg. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:40:14 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noJim Silver, a long time contributor to Canadian Dimension, works on inner city issues and teaches politics at the University of Winnipeg. Recently, he and some of his colleagues met with six members of a North End street gang to talk about gang related viCanadian DimensionJim Silver, a long time contributor to Canadian Dimension, works on inner city issues and teaches politics at the University of Winnipeg. Recently, he and some of his colleagues met with six members of a North End street gang to talk about gang related violence on the streets of Winnipeg.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2519/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2519/ Toronto Film maker, Elle Flanders talks about the Toronto International Film Festival protest ­ its purpose, impact and the responses to it.  Canadian Dimension collective member and municipal activist Andrea Levy discusses the issues and the contending parties in the upcoming Montreal municipal elections. Canadian Dimension sports columnist Simon Black talks about the controversy surrounding the gender identity of South African 800m women¹s world champion runner Caster Semenya. The legendary Mitch Podolak gives his unique spin to Music is the Weapon. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:16:38 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noToronto Film maker, Elle Flanders talks about the Toronto International Film Festival protest ­ its purpose, impact and the responses to it.  Canadian Dimension collective member and municipal activist Andrea Levy discusses the issues and the contending pCanadian DimensionToronto Film maker, Elle Flanders talks about the Toronto International Film Festival protest ­ its purpose, impact and the responses to it.  Canadian Dimension collective member and municipal activist Andrea Levy discusses the issues and the contending parties in the upcoming Montreal municipal elections. Canadian Dimension sports columnist Simon Black talks about the controversy surrounding the gender identity of South African 800m women¹s world champion runner Caster Semenya. The legendary Mitch Podolak gives his unique spin to Music is the Weapon.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2507/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2507/ Alert opens a new season with CAW economist Jim Stanford, who says says the economic recovery is only temporary. In the wake of the 8th anniversary of 9/11, author and film maker Saul Landau shows how the futile war against terrorism carries on in the age of Obama. CD collective member Angela Day argues that Canada’s immigration problems with Mexico begin with NAFTA. Founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Mitch Podolak, introduces a new season of Music is the Weapon. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:15:45 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noAlert opens a new season with CAW economist Jim Stanford, who says says the economic recovery is only temporary. In the wake of the 8th anniversary of 9/11, author and film maker Saul Landau shows how the futile war against terrorism carries on in the ageCanadian DimensionAlert opens a new season with CAW economist Jim Stanford, who says says the economic recovery is only temporary. In the wake of the 8th anniversary of 9/11, author and film maker Saul Landau shows how the futile war against terrorism carries on in the age of Obama. CD collective member Angela Day argues that Canada’s immigration problems with Mexico begin with NAFTA. Founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Mitch Podolak, introduces a new season of Music is the Weapon.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2279/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2279/ In Alert’s final show of the season, Noam Gonick interviews queer artists Kent Monkman and Adrian Stimson about Two Spirit in their work; a taste of CD’s Queer Issue (July/August). Sid Shniad, just returned from Geneva, tells what really happened at Durban II.  Robert Albritton talks about his new book Let Them Eat Junk, How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity. Music is the Weapon profiles The Internationale, the most dangerous song in the world. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:50:11 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn Alert’s final show of the season, Noam Gonick interviews queer artists Kent Monkman and Adrian Stimson about Two Spirit in their work; a taste of CD’s Queer Issue (July/August). Sid Shniad, just returned from Geneva, tells what really happened at DurbaCanadian DimensionIn Alert’s final show of the season, Noam Gonick interviews queer artists Kent Monkman and Adrian Stimson about Two Spirit in their work; a taste of CD’s Queer Issue (July/August). Sid Shniad, just returned from Geneva, tells what really happened at Durban II.  Robert Albritton talks about his new book Let Them Eat Junk, How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity. Music is the Weapon profiles The Internationale, the most dangerous song in the world.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2244/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2244/ South African born Chris Webb talks about the politics of South Africa¹s new president, Jacob Zuma, and the future direction of his ANC government.  How are Left activists around the world responding to the economic crisis? Left-wing veterans Ian Angus and Sam Gindon take us into this spring¹s socialist conferences in Australia and New York city. Music is the weapon profiles Somali Canadian Knaan. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:12:37 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noSouth African born Chris Webb talks about the politics of South Africa¹s new president, Jacob Zuma, and the future direction of his ANC government.  How are Left activists around the world responding to the economic crisis? Left-wing veterans Ian Angus anCanadian DimensionSouth African born Chris Webb talks about the politics of South Africa¹s new president, Jacob Zuma, and the future direction of his ANC government.  How are Left activists around the world responding to the economic crisis? Left-wing veterans Ian Angus and Sam Gindon take us into this spring¹s socialist conferences in Australia and New York city. Music is the weapon profiles Somali Canadian Knaan.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2222/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2222/ Somali-Canadian Rap Star Knaan tells the real story behind the Somali piracy. Aris Karafotias analyses the insurrection in Greece and its connection to the Greek Civil war in the 40s and the uprising in the 70s. Kathleen Connors of the Canadian Health Coalition talks about the Coalition campaign to save public health care in the light of a new assault led by the Canadian Medical Association.  Music is the weapon profiles Seu Jorge. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:03:13 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noSomali-Canadian Rap Star Knaan tells the real story behind the Somali piracy. Aris Karafotias analyses the insurrection in Greece and its connection to the Greek Civil war in the 40s and the uprising in the 70s. Kathleen Connors of the Canadian Health CoaCanadian DimensionSomali-Canadian Rap Star Knaan tells the real story behind the Somali piracy. Aris Karafotias analyses the insurrection in Greece and its connection to the Greek Civil war in the 40s and the uprising in the 70s. Kathleen Connors of the Canadian Health Coalition talks about the Coalition campaign to save public health care in the light of a new assault led by the Canadian Medical Association.  Music is the weapon profiles Seu Jorge.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2210/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2210/ Frances Fox Piven talks about the Obama Presidency and American Social Movements.  Dennis Pilon offers an early bird analysis of the May 12 BC election and referendum on electoral reform.  Chris Hannah, lead singer of Propagandhi, talks about the politics of punk rock and the band’s new CD “Supporting Caste”. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:57:04 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFrances Fox Piven talks about the Obama Presidency and American Social Movements.  Dennis Pilon offers an early bird analysis of the May 12 BC election and referendum on electoral reform.  Chris Hannah, lead singer of Propagandhi, talks about the politicsCanadian DimensionFrances Fox Piven talks about the Obama Presidency and American Social Movements.  Dennis Pilon offers an early bird analysis of the May 12 BC election and referendum on electoral reform.  Chris Hannah, lead singer of Propagandhi, talks about the politics of punk rock and the band’s new CD “Supporting Caste”.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2073/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2073/ Economist Michel Chossudovsky discusses the clash of agendas at the G20 meetings; Sam Gindin talks about the shape of the North American auto industry in the wake of President Obama’s new directives and offers a better alternative; Bryan Palmer talks about his new book, Canada’s 1960s; Cy Gonick interviews Judy Rebick about her new book, Transforming Power. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:47:23 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noEconomist Michel Chossudovsky discusses the clash of agendas at the G20 meetings; Sam Gindin talks about the shape of the North American auto industry in the wake of President Obama’s new directives and offers a better alternative; Bryan Palmer talks abouCanadian DimensionEconomist Michel Chossudovsky discusses the clash of agendas at the G20 meetings; Sam Gindin talks about the shape of the North American auto industry in the wake of President Obama’s new directives and offers a better alternative; Bryan Palmer talks about his new book, Canada’s 1960s; Cy Gonick interviews Judy Rebick about her new book, Transforming Power.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2065/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2065/ Retired BC Judge Jerry Paradis talks about how to end Vancouver’s drug war. Historian Henry Heller talks about the rise of France’s New Anti-Capitalist Party. Joshua Blakeney, long-time follower of George Galloway talks about why he was banned by the Harper government. Music is the weapon profiles 1 Giant Leap. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:22:36 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noRetired BC Judge Jerry Paradis talks about how to end Vancouver’s drug war. Historian Henry Heller talks about the rise of France’s New Anti-Capitalist Party. Joshua Blakeney, long-time follower of George Galloway talks about why he was banned by the HarpCanadian DimensionRetired BC Judge Jerry Paradis talks about how to end Vancouver’s drug war. Historian Henry Heller talks about the rise of France’s New Anti-Capitalist Party. Joshua Blakeney, long-time follower of George Galloway talks about why he was banned by the Harper government. Music is the weapon profiles 1 Giant Leap.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2064/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2064/ Richard Fidler talks about Bill C-19 and Mohammad Momin Khawaja, the first person to be sentenced under Canada’s post-9/11 terrorism laws. Herman Rosenfeld looks at the efforts to save the North American auto industry and in particular the concessions agreed to by the CAW. Bryan Evans describes the devastating impact of the economic crisis on Ontario. Music is the Weapon features The Mothers. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:21:54 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noRichard Fidler talks about Bill C-19 and Mohammad Momin Khawaja, the first person to be sentenced under Canada’s post-9/11 terrorism laws. Herman Rosenfeld looks at the efforts to save the North American auto industry and in particular the concessions agrCanadian DimensionRichard Fidler talks about Bill C-19 and Mohammad Momin Khawaja, the first person to be sentenced under Canada’s post-9/11 terrorism laws. Herman Rosenfeld looks at the efforts to save the North American auto industry and in particular the concessions agreed to by the CAW. Bryan Evans describes the devastating impact of the economic crisis on Ontario. Music is the Weapon features The Mothers.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2013/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2013/ Margaret Viggiani of Radical Women (USA) talks about IWD 2009 and women resisting oppression around the world. Ed Schreyer talks about the 40th anniversary of his NDP government’s first election to office in Manitoba. Professor Anthony Hall builds a case for the prosecution of George W. Bush as a war criminal on the occasion of his visit to Calgary March 17. Music Is The Weapon profiles the Sex Pistols. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:48:02 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noMargaret Viggiani of Radical Women (USA) talks about IWD 2009 and women resisting oppression around the world. Ed Schreyer talks about the 40th anniversary of his NDP government’s first election to office in Manitoba. Professor Anthony Hall builds a case Canadian DimensionMargaret Viggiani of Radical Women (USA) talks about IWD 2009 and women resisting oppression around the world. Ed Schreyer talks about the 40th anniversary of his NDP government’s first election to office in Manitoba. Professor Anthony Hall builds a case for the prosecution of George W. Bush as a war criminal on the occasion of his visit to Calgary March 17. Music Is The Weapon profiles the Sex Pistols.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2014/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2014/ Scholar/activist Joel Kovel talks about how his anti-Zionist views caused Bard College, his employer of 21 years, to refuse to renew his teaching contract. On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the coup against the Haitian government of Jean Bertrand Aristide, Eves Engler talks about Canada’s role Feb 29, 2004 and in the years that followed. Guilliane McEachern describes the rally against the tar sands that greeted Environment Minister Jim Prentice in Washington earlier this week. Music is the weapon profiles The Clash. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:49:11 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noScholar/activist Joel Kovel talks about how his anti-Zionist views caused Bard College, his employer of 21 years, to refuse to renew his teaching contract. On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the coup against the Haitian government of Jean BertranCanadian DimensionScholar/activist Joel Kovel talks about how his anti-Zionist views caused Bard College, his employer of 21 years, to refuse to renew his teaching contract. On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the coup against the Haitian government of Jean Bertrand Aristide, Eves Engler talks about Canada’s role Feb 29, 2004 and in the years that followed. Guilliane McEachern describes the rally against the tar sands that greeted Environment Minister Jim Prentice in Washington earlier this week. Music is the weapon profiles The Clash.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2063/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2063/ Parkland Director Gordon Laxer discussers Canadian energy security vs the continental energy security agreement sought by Harper. Kairos’s Rusa Jeremic discusses the recently signed Canada-Colombus free trade agreement. OPIRG’s Lissa Schofield describes how Ontario universities are suppressing pro-Palestininan anti-apartheid student activism on university campuses. Music is the Weapon profiles Tinariwen. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:58:45 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noParkland Director Gordon Laxer discussers Canadian energy security vs the continental energy security agreement sought by Harper. Kairos’s Rusa Jeremic discusses the recently signed Canada-Colombus free trade agreement. OPIRG’s Lissa Schofield describes hCanadian DimensionParkland Director Gordon Laxer discussers Canadian energy security vs the continental energy security agreement sought by Harper. Kairos’s Rusa Jeremic discusses the recently signed Canada-Colombus free trade agreement. OPIRG’s Lissa Schofield describes how Ontario universities are suppressing pro-Palestininan anti-apartheid student activism on university campuses. Music is the Weapon profiles Tinariwen.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2015/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2015/ Richard Wolff, professor of economics at UMASS at Amherst and producer of the documentary “Capitalism Hits the Fan” discusses his theory about the cause of the economic crisis and the only way out. Tyler Shipley, CUPE 3903 spokesperson at York University reflects on the recently ended strike at that university. MP Judy Wasylecia Leis talks about her campaign against the Harper government’s backward policy on pay equity. Music is the Weapon features The (International) Noise Conspiracy. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:49:14 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noRichard Wolff, professor of economics at UMASS at Amherst and producer of the documentary “Capitalism Hits the Fan” discusses his theory about the cause of the economic crisis and the only way out. Tyler Shipley, CUPE 3903 spokesperson at York University Canadian DimensionRichard Wolff, professor of economics at UMASS at Amherst and producer of the documentary “Capitalism Hits the Fan” discusses his theory about the cause of the economic crisis and the only way out. Tyler Shipley, CUPE 3903 spokesperson at York University reflects on the recently ended strike at that university. MP Judy Wasylecia Leis talks about her campaign against the Harper government’s backward policy on pay equity. Music is the Weapon features The (International) Noise Conspiracy.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2016/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/2016/ Justin Podur discusses the Israeli election results. Malcolm Rogge talks about his new film, Under Rich Earth. History professor Ravi Vaitheespara explains the root cause of Sri Lanka’s two decade old civil war. Music is the weapon features M.I.A. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:50:54 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noJustin Podur discusses the Israeli election results. Malcolm Rogge talks about his new film, Under Rich Earth. History professor Ravi Vaitheespara explains the root cause of Sri Lanka’s two decade old civil war. Music is the weapon features M.I.A.Canadian DimensionJustin Podur discusses the Israeli election results. Malcolm Rogge talks about his new film, Under Rich Earth. History professor Ravi Vaitheespara explains the root cause of Sri Lanka’s two decade old civil war. Music is the weapon features M.I.A.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/811/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/811/ Tony Clarke speaks about the Alberta tar sands, while Cy Gonick, Alert Radio’s executive producer, shares his recent experience attending the 2009 World Social Forum in Brazil. Music Is The Weapon features Propagandhi’s 2005 album, “Potemkin City Limits.” Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noTony Clarke speaks about the Alberta tar sands, while Cy Gonick, Alert Radio’s executive producer, shares his recent experience attending the 2009 World Social Forum in Brazil. Music Is The Weapon features Propagandhi’s 2005 album, “Potemkin City Limits.”Canadian DimensionTony Clarke speaks about the Alberta tar sands, while Cy Gonick, Alert Radio’s executive producer, shares his recent experience attending the 2009 World Social Forum in Brazil. Music Is The Weapon features Propagandhi’s 2005 album, “Potemkin City Limits.”canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/812/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/812/ Jeff Halper is interviewed during his cross Canada tour speaking about Israel and Palestine. It is budget week in Canada! A review featuring past interviews on the economic crisis, and coalition government, and Music is the Weapon with Fela Kuti. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noJeff Halper is interviewed during his cross Canada tour speaking about Israel and Palestine. It is budget week in Canada! A review featuring past interviews on the economic crisis, and coalition government, and Music is the Weapon with Fela Kuti.Canadian DimensionJeff Halper is interviewed during his cross Canada tour speaking about Israel and Palestine. It is budget week in Canada! A review featuring past interviews on the economic crisis, and coalition government, and Music is the Weapon with Fela Kuti.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/813/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/813/ Know what Barack Obama is dreaming about? Saul Landau does. The American filmmaker and author reveals all. Tony Clarke talks about water issues, national and global. A University of Ottawa Physic professor has been suspended from teaching—hear his side of the story. Music is the Weapon features M.I.A. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noKnow what Barack Obama is dreaming about? Saul Landau does. The American filmmaker and author reveals all. Tony Clarke talks about water issues, national and global. A University of Ottawa Physic professor has been suspended from teaching—hear his side ofCanadian DimensionKnow what Barack Obama is dreaming about? Saul Landau does. The American filmmaker and author reveals all. Tony Clarke talks about water issues, national and global. A University of Ottawa Physic professor has been suspended from teaching—hear his side of the story. Music is the Weapon features M.I.A.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/814/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/814/ American author and award-winning film-maker, Saul Landau, evaluates 50 years of the Cuban revolution. Professor Jim Silver discusses indigenous poverty in Winnipeg’s inner-city, and the movements to resist it. Clayton Thomas Muller, of the Indigenous Environmental Network, talks about the formation of a new grassroots indigenous movement called Defenders of the Land. Music is the Weapon features “Antibalas”. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noAmerican author and award-winning film-maker, Saul Landau, evaluates 50 years of the Cuban revolution. Professor Jim Silver discusses indigenous poverty in Winnipeg’s inner-city, and the movements to resist it. Clayton Thomas Muller, of the Indigenous EnvCanadian DimensionAmerican author and award-winning film-maker, Saul Landau, evaluates 50 years of the Cuban revolution. Professor Jim Silver discusses indigenous poverty in Winnipeg’s inner-city, and the movements to resist it. Clayton Thomas Muller, of the Indigenous Environmental Network, talks about the formation of a new grassroots indigenous movement called Defenders of the Land. Music is the Weapon features “Antibalas”.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/815/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/815/ GAZA: Three extraordinary interviews with Jeff Halper (Jerusalem), Sam Bahour (Ramallah), and Dan Freeman Maloy (Toronto). Music Is The Weapon features hiphop artist K’Naan. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:01:37 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noGAZA: Three extraordinary interviews with Jeff Halper (Jerusalem), Sam Bahour (Ramallah), and Dan Freeman Maloy (Toronto). Music Is The Weapon features hiphop artist K’Naan.Canadian DimensionGAZA: Three extraordinary interviews with Jeff Halper (Jerusalem), Sam Bahour (Ramallah), and Dan Freeman Maloy (Toronto). Music Is The Weapon features hiphop artist K’Naan.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/113/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/113/ Political Scientist Leo Panitch gives his take on the move towards a Lib-NDP coalition government. Political economists Sam Gindin outlines what a a radical approach to the economic crisis might look like. Alex Neve, secretary general of Amnesty International Canada reflects upon the 60th anniversary of the passage of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Music is the Weapon profiles Woody Guthrie. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noPolitical Scientist Leo Panitch gives his take on the move towards a Lib-NDP coalition government. Political economists Sam Gindin outlines what a a radical approach to the economic crisis might look like. Alex Neve, secretary general of Amnesty InternatiCanadian DimensionPolitical Scientist Leo Panitch gives his take on the move towards a Lib-NDP coalition government. Political economists Sam Gindin outlines what a a radical approach to the economic crisis might look like. Alex Neve, secretary general of Amnesty International Canada reflects upon the 60th anniversary of the passage of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Music is the Weapon profiles Woody Guthrie.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/114/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/114/ Former CAW Research Director Sam Gindin discusses the crisis in the auto industry and the merits of bailout policy. Latin American expert James Petras talks about the significance of the electoral victory of Venezuelan socialists in this week’s regional elections. Music is the weapon features Public Enemy. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFormer CAW Research Director Sam Gindin discusses the crisis in the auto industry and the merits of bailout policy. Latin American expert James Petras talks about the significance of the electoral victory of Venezuelan socialists in this week’s regional eCanadian DimensionFormer CAW Research Director Sam Gindin discusses the crisis in the auto industry and the merits of bailout policy. Latin American expert James Petras talks about the significance of the electoral victory of Venezuelan socialists in this week’s regional elections. Music is the weapon features Public Enemy.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/115/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/115/ John Ryan and Dennis Pilon debate the merits of coalition politics (Libs, NDP, Greens) to prevent the evolution towards a Conservative majority government. Sid Shniad talks about what might be expected from the newly elected Visions party in the city of Vancouver. Lionel Lepine of the Athabasca Chipewan First Nation outlines what this First Nation is doing about the damages caused by tar sand development on its traditional land. Music is the Weapon profiles Winnipeg folk singer Greg Macpherson. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noJohn Ryan and Dennis Pilon debate the merits of coalition politics (Libs, NDP, Greens) to prevent the evolution towards a Conservative majority government. Sid Shniad talks about what might be expected from the newly elected Visions party in the city of VCanadian DimensionJohn Ryan and Dennis Pilon debate the merits of coalition politics (Libs, NDP, Greens) to prevent the evolution towards a Conservative majority government. Sid Shniad talks about what might be expected from the newly elected Visions party in the city of Vancouver. Lionel Lepine of the Athabasca Chipewan First Nation outlines what this First Nation is doing about the damages caused by tar sand development on its traditional land. Music is the Weapon profiles Winnipeg folk singer Greg Macpherson.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/116/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/116/ Native activist Clayton Thomas-Muller tells the story behind the Nov 13-15 gathering of the Defenders of the Land. John Ryan argues for the necessity of a coalition of the Liberals, NDP and Greens to stop the formation of a Conservative majority down the road. Aditya Ganapathiraju describes the situation in the Congo today. Music is the Weapon profiles Tony Allen. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noNative activist Clayton Thomas-Muller tells the story behind the Nov 13-15 gathering of the Defenders of the Land. John Ryan argues for the necessity of a coalition of the Liberals, NDP and Greens to stop the formation of a Conservative majority down the Canadian DimensionNative activist Clayton Thomas-Muller tells the story behind the Nov 13-15 gathering of the Defenders of the Land. John Ryan argues for the necessity of a coalition of the Liberals, NDP and Greens to stop the formation of a Conservative majority down the road. Aditya Ganapathiraju describes the situation in the Congo today. Music is the Weapon profiles Tony Allen.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/117/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/117/ Insightful commentaries from three important American authors—Alexander Cockburn, Paul Street and Bill Fletcher Jr. on what changes can be expected from an Obama presidency and what will not change. Jim Harding talks about the controversial steps to bring nuclear energy to Saskatchewan. Music is the Weapon features rapper Mijok Lang aka Hot Dogg, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan who came to Canada in 2004 and resettled in Winnipeg. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noInsightful commentaries from three important American authors—Alexander Cockburn, Paul Street and Bill Fletcher Jr. on what changes can be expected from an Obama presidency and what will not change. Jim Harding talks about the controversial steps to bringCanadian DimensionInsightful commentaries from three important American authors—Alexander Cockburn, Paul Street and Bill Fletcher Jr. on what changes can be expected from an Obama presidency and what will not change. Jim Harding talks about the controversial steps to bring nuclear energy to Saskatchewan. Music is the Weapon features rapper Mijok Lang aka Hot Dogg, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan who came to Canada in 2004 and resettled in Winnipeg.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/118/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/118/ Don Weitz, antipsychiatry activist and Co-founder of Coalition Against Psychiatric Assault, discusses the tragic case of Jeffrey James. Council of Canadians organizer Stuart Trew considers a Canada-European Union free trade agreement. Bob Sass of the Saskatchewan Ban Asbestos Committee discusses Canada’s role at the UN-sponsored Rotterdam Convention meetings in Rome which once again failed to agree to list chrysotile asbestos among the world’s most hazardous substances. Music is the weapon features Bob Dylan. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noDon Weitz, antipsychiatry activist and Co-founder of Coalition Against Psychiatric Assault, discusses the tragic case of Jeffrey James. Council of Canadians organizer Stuart Trew considers a Canada-European Union free trade agreement. Bob Sass of the SaskCanadian DimensionDon Weitz, antipsychiatry activist and Co-founder of Coalition Against Psychiatric Assault, discusses the tragic case of Jeffrey James. Council of Canadians organizer Stuart Trew considers a Canada-European Union free trade agreement. Bob Sass of the Saskatchewan Ban Asbestos Committee discusses Canada’s role at the UN-sponsored Rotterdam Convention meetings in Rome which once again failed to agree to list chrysotile asbestos among the world’s most hazardous substances. Music is the weapon features Bob Dylan.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/119/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/119/ Maude Barlow discusses water issues and her appointment as senior water advisor to the United Nations. Political scientist Robert MacDermid discusses the reasons behind Canada’s new voter identity regulations and their impact on last week’s federal election. Sam Gindin talks about the possible merger between General Motors and Chrysler and the state of the auto industry. Music is the Weapon features the music of the Harvest Moon Festival. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noMaude Barlow discusses water issues and her appointment as senior water advisor to the United Nations. Political scientist Robert MacDermid discusses the reasons behind Canada’s new voter identity regulations and their impact on last week’s federal electiCanadian DimensionMaude Barlow discusses water issues and her appointment as senior water advisor to the United Nations. Political scientist Robert MacDermid discusses the reasons behind Canada’s new voter identity regulations and their impact on last week’s federal election. Sam Gindin talks about the possible merger between General Motors and Chrysler and the state of the auto industry. Music is the Weapon features the music of the Harvest Moon Festival.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/120/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/120/ Political scientists Greg Albo and Dennis Pilon discuss the landscape of Canadian politics in the aftermath of the federal election. US Film maker and author Saul Landau discusses the implications and possible outcome of an Obama White House. Music is the Weapon features Steve Earle. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noPolitical scientists Greg Albo and Dennis Pilon discuss the landscape of Canadian politics in the aftermath of the federal election. US Film maker and author Saul Landau discusses the implications and possible outcome of an Obama White House. Music is theCanadian DimensionPolitical scientists Greg Albo and Dennis Pilon discuss the landscape of Canadian politics in the aftermath of the federal election. US Film maker and author Saul Landau discusses the implications and possible outcome of an Obama White House. Music is the Weapon features Steve Earle.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/121/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/121/ FEDERAL ELECTION SPECIAL: Commentaries by Judy Rebick, Leo Panitch, Murray Dobbin, Jim Stanford, Sam Gindin, Andrea Levy, Paul Moist and Bryan Palmer. Excerpts from the University of Toronto Market Meltdown Forum. Music is the Weapon with Manu Chao. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFEDERAL ELECTION SPECIAL: Commentaries by Judy Rebick, Leo Panitch, Murray Dobbin, Jim Stanford, Sam Gindin, Andrea Levy, Paul Moist and Bryan Palmer. Excerpts from the University of Toronto Market Meltdown Forum. Music is the Weapon with Manu Chao.Canadian DimensionFEDERAL ELECTION SPECIAL: Commentaries by Judy Rebick, Leo Panitch, Murray Dobbin, Jim Stanford, Sam Gindin, Andrea Levy, Paul Moist and Bryan Palmer. Excerpts from the University of Toronto Market Meltdown Forum. Music is the Weapon with Manu Chao.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/122/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/122/ Lesley Hughes fights back, defending herself against charges of anti-semitism. Roger Rashid (Montreal) and Dennis Pilon (University of Victoria) provide election insights from the Left. Dennis Howlett, executive director of the Make Poverty History Campaign looks at how poverty is being addressed in this election. Music is the Weapon profiles The Duhks. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noLesley Hughes fights back, defending herself against charges of anti-semitism. Roger Rashid (Montreal) and Dennis Pilon (University of Victoria) provide election insights from the Left. Dennis Howlett, executive director of the Make Poverty History CampaiCanadian DimensionLesley Hughes fights back, defending herself against charges of anti-semitism. Roger Rashid (Montreal) and Dennis Pilon (University of Victoria) provide election insights from the Left. Dennis Howlett, executive director of the Make Poverty History Campaign looks at how poverty is being addressed in this election. Music is the Weapon profiles The Duhks.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/123/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/123/ Ecosocialist Ian Angus compares the climate change platforms of the political parties. Michelle Robidoux, campaigner with the War Resisters Support Campaign, talks about the current status of US war resisters in Canada. Don Marks, Winnipeg coordinator of a national program to help Vietnam-era draft dodgers, compares that situation of the ‘60s and ‘70s with the situation today. Tara-Michelle Ziniuk, ten year volunteer with CKLN and interim news director of campus radio at Ryerson University, talks about the upheaval at that station which saw 30 volunteers terminated and several progressive programs cancelled. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noEcosocialist Ian Angus compares the climate change platforms of the political parties. Michelle Robidoux, campaigner with the War Resisters Support Campaign, talks about the current status of US war resisters in Canada. Don Marks, Winnipeg coordinator of Canadian DimensionEcosocialist Ian Angus compares the climate change platforms of the political parties. Michelle Robidoux, campaigner with the War Resisters Support Campaign, talks about the current status of US war resisters in Canada. Don Marks, Winnipeg coordinator of a national program to help Vietnam-era draft dodgers, compares that situation of the ‘60s and ‘70s with the situation today. Tara-Michelle Ziniuk, ten year volunteer with CKLN and interim news director of campus radio at Ryerson University, talks about the upheaval at that station which saw 30 volunteers terminated and several progressive programs cancelled.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/124/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/124/ Political economist Greg Albo analyses the roots of the financial meltown, its impact on Canada and on the stance of the major political parties. Graduate student Noamon Ali and recent high school grad Natalie Shalabi talk about the rise of student activism in Toronto universities and high schools. Lastly, Andre Clement’s Music is the Weapon profiles Pete Seeger. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noPolitical economist Greg Albo analyses the roots of the financial meltown, its impact on Canada and on the stance of the major political parties. Graduate student Noamon Ali and recent high school grad Natalie Shalabi talk about the rise of student activiCanadian DimensionPolitical economist Greg Albo analyses the roots of the financial meltown, its impact on Canada and on the stance of the major political parties. Graduate student Noamon Ali and recent high school grad Natalie Shalabi talk about the rise of student activism in Toronto universities and high schools. Lastly, Andre Clement’s Music is the Weapon profiles Pete Seeger.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/125/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/125/ In its first show of its fourth season, ALERT looks at issues of police brutality with Francois François Du Canal of Montreal’s Collective Opposed to Police Brutality; and to Daniel Thau Eleff of Winnipeg’s Copwatch. As well, in ALERT’s first commentary on the federal election, Vancouver peace activist Mordecai Briemberg explores how the Canadian mission in Afghanistan is being played out as a campaign issue. Finally, ALERT’S Andre Clement introduces a new feature, “Music is The Weapon.” Sensational! Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn its first show of its fourth season, ALERT looks at issues of police brutality with Francois François Du Canal of Montreal’s Collective Opposed to Police Brutality; and to Daniel Thau Eleff of Winnipeg’s Copwatch. As well, in ALERT’s first commentary oCanadian DimensionIn its first show of its fourth season, ALERT looks at issues of police brutality with Francois François Du Canal of Montreal’s Collective Opposed to Police Brutality; and to Daniel Thau Eleff of Winnipeg’s Copwatch. As well, in ALERT’s first commentary on the federal election, Vancouver peace activist Mordecai Briemberg explores how the Canadian mission in Afghanistan is being played out as a campaign issue. Finally, ALERT’S Andre Clement introduces a new feature, “Music is The Weapon.” Sensational!canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/126/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/126/ Alert’s Last Show of the Season. Historian Bryan Palmer reflects on May 68 and its relevance for today. Morna Ballantine explains what MAYWORKS is all about and how to participate in your city. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noAlert’s Last Show of the Season. Historian Bryan Palmer reflects on May 68 and its relevance for today. Morna Ballantine explains what MAYWORKS is all about and how to participate in your city.Canadian DimensionAlert’s Last Show of the Season. Historian Bryan Palmer reflects on May 68 and its relevance for today. Morna Ballantine explains what MAYWORKS is all about and how to participate in your city.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/127/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/127/ Denis Lemelin, newly elected president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers discusses the controversial Israel boycott/divestment/sanctions resolution passed at CUPW’s recent convention. James Petras provides a radical analysis of the global food shortage and food riots. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noDenis Lemelin, newly elected president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers discusses the controversial Israel boycott/divestment/sanctions resolution passed at CUPW’s recent convention. James Petras provides a radical analysis of the global food shortCanadian DimensionDenis Lemelin, newly elected president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers discusses the controversial Israel boycott/divestment/sanctions resolution passed at CUPW’s recent convention. James Petras provides a radical analysis of the global food shortage and food riots.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/128/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/128/ Toronto Labour Council President, John Cartwright discusses the reasons behind his newly launched Action Agenda to Build Labour in the 21st Century. Luz Ilagan, member of the Phillipino House of Congress for the Womens’ Party, discusses her efforts to persuade Ottawa to investigate the more than 1000 extra-judicial killings and disappearances in the Phillipines since 2001. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noToronto Labour Council President, John Cartwright discusses the reasons behind his newly launched Action Agenda to Build Labour in the 21st Century. Luz Ilagan, member of the Phillipino House of Congress for the Womens’ Party, discusses her efforts to perCanadian DimensionToronto Labour Council President, John Cartwright discusses the reasons behind his newly launched Action Agenda to Build Labour in the 21st Century. Luz Ilagan, member of the Phillipino House of Congress for the Womens’ Party, discusses her efforts to persuade Ottawa to investigate the more than 1000 extra-judicial killings and disappearances in the Phillipines since 2001.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/129/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/129/ Jeff Halper, arrested in the West Bank last week for trying to stop the demolition of a Palestinian home, discusses the state of the resistance and Israel’s anti-occupation forces attitude towards the boycott & divestment movement. Jim Petras gives his take on the just wide-open Congress of the union of writers and writers of Cuba, just completed in Havana. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noJeff Halper, arrested in the West Bank last week for trying to stop the demolition of a Palestinian home, discusses the state of the resistance and Israel’s anti-occupation forces attitude towards the boycott & divestment movement. Jim Petras gives his taCanadian DimensionJeff Halper, arrested in the West Bank last week for trying to stop the demolition of a Palestinian home, discusses the state of the resistance and Israel’s anti-occupation forces attitude towards the boycott & divestment movement. Jim Petras gives his take on the just wide-open Congress of the union of writers and writers of Cuba, just completed in Havana.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/130/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/130/ Diana Ralph, coordinator of last week-end’s historic conference of the Alliance of Concerned Jewish Canadians discusses what can be expected from this alternative voice of progressive Jews. Rajagopal PV, here in Canada this week to meet with First Nations groups, discusses the non-violent action he led last October, a march by 25,000 people to press the Indian Government to provide land for the millions of landless peasants and farmers. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noDiana Ralph, coordinator of last week-end’s historic conference of the Alliance of Concerned Jewish Canadians discusses what can be expected from this alternative voice of progressive Jews. Rajagopal PV, here in Canada this week to meet with First NationsCanadian DimensionDiana Ralph, coordinator of last week-end’s historic conference of the Alliance of Concerned Jewish Canadians discusses what can be expected from this alternative voice of progressive Jews. Rajagopal PV, here in Canada this week to meet with First Nations groups, discusses the non-violent action he led last October, a march by 25,000 people to press the Indian Government to provide land for the millions of landless peasants and farmers.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/131/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/131/ Author and physician Dr. Gabor Mate discusses addiction in society and his bestseller, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts. Dru Oja Jay, editor of the Dominion Paper, talks about that paper and web journal’s national tour to create an independent media coop. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noAuthor and physician Dr. Gabor Mate discusses addiction in society and his bestseller, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts. Dru Oja Jay, editor of the Dominion Paper, talks about that paper and web journal’s national tour to create an independent media coop.Canadian DimensionAuthor and physician Dr. Gabor Mate discusses addiction in society and his bestseller, In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts. Dru Oja Jay, editor of the Dominion Paper, talks about that paper and web journal’s national tour to create an independent media coop.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/132/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/132/ Are we heading towards another Great Depression? Economist James Divine gives his answer. What really happened when Colombia invaded Equador? Jim Petras interviewed Hugh Chavez on the front line. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noAre we heading towards another Great Depression? Economist James Divine gives his answer. What really happened when Colombia invaded Equador? Jim Petras interviewed Hugh Chavez on the front line.Canadian DimensionAre we heading towards another Great Depression? Economist James Divine gives his answer. What really happened when Colombia invaded Equador? Jim Petras interviewed Hugh Chavez on the front line.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/133/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/133/ Ramallah business man and political commentator Sam Bahour evaluates the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank. Executive Director of climateforchange.ca, John Bennett discusses the Conservative government’s plans for carbon capture and storage. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noRamallah business man and political commentator Sam Bahour evaluates the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank. Executive Director of climateforchange.ca, John Bennett discusses the Conservative government’s plans for carbon capture and storage.Canadian DimensionRamallah business man and political commentator Sam Bahour evaluates the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank. Executive Director of climateforchange.ca, John Bennett discusses the Conservative government’s plans for carbon capture and storage.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/134/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/134/ Feminists Nancy Peckford and Marianne Cerelli tell us what they want for women for International Womens Day 2008. Al Rae, writer for Little Mosque on the Prairie, tells us what he thinks about the Conservative government’s efforts to censor what films will receive tax credits by means of its proposed changes to the Income Tax Act. Also, Mordecai Briemberg gives us the inside scoop on Canwest Global’s legal charges against him for allegedly being the leader of a conspiracy in producing and distributing a June 2007 a satirical edition of its newspaper, “The Vancouver Sun.” The satire focused on the Sun’s biased media coverage of Israel/Palestine. Lastly, Trevor Harrison comments on the results of the Alberta election. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFeminists Nancy Peckford and Marianne Cerelli tell us what they want for women for International Womens Day 2008. Al Rae, writer for Little Mosque on the Prairie, tells us what he thinks about the Conservative government’s efforts to censor what films wilCanadian DimensionFeminists Nancy Peckford and Marianne Cerelli tell us what they want for women for International Womens Day 2008. Al Rae, writer for Little Mosque on the Prairie, tells us what he thinks about the Conservative government’s efforts to censor what films will receive tax credits by means of its proposed changes to the Income Tax Act. Also, Mordecai Briemberg gives us the inside scoop on Canwest Global’s legal charges against him for allegedly being the leader of a conspiracy in producing and distributing a June 2007 a satirical edition of its newspaper, “The Vancouver Sun.” The satire focused on the Sun’s biased media coverage of Israel/Palestine. Lastly, Trevor Harrison comments on the results of the Alberta election.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/135/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/135/ Ian Angus, editor of the on-line journal Climate and Capitalism talks about the limitations of BC’s much heralded carbon tax. Council of Canadians researcher Stuart Trew reveals the story behind a secret Canada-US agreement that paves the way for the militaries from either nation to send troops across each other’s borders during an emergency—and the implication the agreement has for Canadian sovereignty. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIan Angus, editor of the on-line journal Climate and Capitalism talks about the limitations of BC’s much heralded carbon tax. Council of Canadians researcher Stuart Trew reveals the story behind a secret Canada-US agreement that paves the way for the miliCanadian DimensionIan Angus, editor of the on-line journal Climate and Capitalism talks about the limitations of BC’s much heralded carbon tax. Council of Canadians researcher Stuart Trew reveals the story behind a secret Canada-US agreement that paves the way for the militaries from either nation to send troops across each other’s borders during an emergency—and the implication the agreement has for Canadian sovereignty.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/136/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/136/ Salim Vally, South African scholar and activist discusses the turmoil in that country that produced a major upset of ANC president Thabecki by controversial upstart Jacob Zuma and what this means for the future of that country. Irreverent Globe & Mail TV critic describes the recently concluded CRTC hearings on the future of made-in-Canada television. Political sociologist Trevor Harrison comments on the Alberta election campaign so far. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noSalim Vally, South African scholar and activist discusses the turmoil in that country that produced a major upset of ANC president Thabecki by controversial upstart Jacob Zuma and what this means for the future of that country. Irreverent Globe & Mail TV Canadian DimensionSalim Vally, South African scholar and activist discusses the turmoil in that country that produced a major upset of ANC president Thabecki by controversial upstart Jacob Zuma and what this means for the future of that country. Irreverent Globe & Mail TV critic describes the recently concluded CRTC hearings on the future of made-in-Canada television. Political sociologist Trevor Harrison comments on the Alberta election campaign so far.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/137/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/137/ What’s behind all the platitudes of Barack Obama? Does the “change” he promises amount to anything beyond image? Max Fraser of the Nation magazine (New York) dissects Obama’s policies and the neo-liberal views of his advisors. The Senate committee on anti-terrorism rejected Diana Ralph’s application to appear on behalf of the Alliance of Concerned Jews of Canada regarding Bill C-3, the government’s new legislation designed to deal with foreigners deemed to pose a security risk to Canada. Diana tells us what she would have said and what happens now that the Bill sailed through the Senate and the House of Commons. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noWhat’s behind all the platitudes of Barack Obama? Does the “change” he promises amount to anything beyond image? Max Fraser of the Nation magazine (New York) dissects Obama’s policies and the neo-liberal views of his advisors. The Senate committee on antiCanadian DimensionWhat’s behind all the platitudes of Barack Obama? Does the “change” he promises amount to anything beyond image? Max Fraser of the Nation magazine (New York) dissects Obama’s policies and the neo-liberal views of his advisors. The Senate committee on anti-terrorism rejected Diana Ralph’s application to appear on behalf of the Alliance of Concerned Jews of Canada regarding Bill C-3, the government’s new legislation designed to deal with foreigners deemed to pose a security risk to Canada. Diana tells us what she would have said and what happens now that the Bill sailed through the Senate and the House of Commons.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/138/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/138/ Political activist Sid Shniad gives his take on the free-speech/Islamophobia controversy set off when four young law students, on behalf of the Canadian Islamic Congress, submitted a complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission that Maclean’s magazine refused to allow them an opportunity to rebut the misinformation contained in articles published in the magazine. Parkland Director Gord Laxer explains why it is important that Canada establish strategic petroleum reserves. Atlantic Canada and Ontario are highly dependent on precarious Middle East oil imports, even though Canada is a large exporter to the US. US film maker, writer and broadcaster Saul Landau gives an hilarious commentary on the US primaries in the wake of Super Tuesday. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noPolitical activist Sid Shniad gives his take on the free-speech/Islamophobia controversy set off when four young law students, on behalf of the Canadian Islamic Congress, submitted a complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission that Maclean’s magazinCanadian DimensionPolitical activist Sid Shniad gives his take on the free-speech/Islamophobia controversy set off when four young law students, on behalf of the Canadian Islamic Congress, submitted a complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Commission that Maclean’s magazine refused to allow them an opportunity to rebut the misinformation contained in articles published in the magazine. Parkland Director Gord Laxer explains why it is important that Canada establish strategic petroleum reserves. Atlantic Canada and Ontario are highly dependent on precarious Middle East oil imports, even though Canada is a large exporter to the US. US film maker, writer and broadcaster Saul Landau gives an hilarious commentary on the US primaries in the wake of Super Tuesday.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/139/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/139/ Rideau Institute’s Steven Staples sorts out Canada’s Afghanistan policy options following the release of the Manley report. York University political economist Sam Gindin talks about the economic policy options that political leaders and labour leaders are avoiding in the wake of the coming economic recession. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noRideau Institute’s Steven Staples sorts out Canada’s Afghanistan policy options following the release of the Manley report. York University political economist Sam Gindin talks about the economic policy options that political leaders and labour leaders arCanadian DimensionRideau Institute’s Steven Staples sorts out Canada’s Afghanistan policy options following the release of the Manley report. York University political economist Sam Gindin talks about the economic policy options that political leaders and labour leaders are avoiding in the wake of the coming economic recession.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/140/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/140/ CAW economist Jim Stanford talks about the coming recession and its likely impact on Canada. Canadian author Arnold August reports from Havana about the recent Cuban elections which he has been observing as part of his research for a book on Cuba’s electoral system. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noCAW economist Jim Stanford talks about the coming recession and its likely impact on Canada. Canadian author Arnold August reports from Havana about the recent Cuban elections which he has been observing as part of his research for a book on Cuba’s electoCanadian DimensionCAW economist Jim Stanford talks about the coming recession and its likely impact on Canada. Canadian author Arnold August reports from Havana about the recent Cuban elections which he has been observing as part of his research for a book on Cuba’s electoral system.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/141/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/141/ Phil Fontaine, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations responds to the fact that he was not invited to participate at last Friday’s meeting hosted by Prime Minister Harper for the premiers of the provinces and territories. What does this say about the role of First Nations in the Canadian federation? Investigative journalist Jonah Gindin shares his experiences with Philip Agee, the former CIA agent turned whistle blower who passed away in Cuba earlier this month at the age of 72. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noPhil Fontaine, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations responds to the fact that he was not invited to participate at last Friday’s meeting hosted by Prime Minister Harper for the premiers of the provinces and territories. What does this say aboutCanadian DimensionPhil Fontaine, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations responds to the fact that he was not invited to participate at last Friday’s meeting hosted by Prime Minister Harper for the premiers of the provinces and territories. What does this say about the role of First Nations in the Canadian federation? Investigative journalist Jonah Gindin shares his experiences with Philip Agee, the former CIA agent turned whistle blower who passed away in Cuba earlier this month at the age of 72.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/142/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/142/ Detroit-based editor of Labor Notes, Chris Kutalik discusses the Democratic Party primaries race from the point of view of America’s working class; who in US organized labour supporting and why? Dwayne Winseck, professor of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University in Ottawa, argues that Canada is losing important voices on account of the recent merger mania topping up the continuing concentration of ownership of Canadian media. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noDetroit-based editor of Labor Notes, Chris Kutalik discusses the Democratic Party primaries race from the point of view of America’s working class; who in US organized labour supporting and why? Dwayne Winseck, professor of Journalism and Communication atCanadian DimensionDetroit-based editor of Labor Notes, Chris Kutalik discusses the Democratic Party primaries race from the point of view of America’s working class; who in US organized labour supporting and why? Dwayne Winseck, professor of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University in Ottawa, argues that Canada is losing important voices on account of the recent merger mania topping up the continuing concentration of ownership of Canadian media.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/143/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/143/ For our last show of the year, ALERT asks Joan Kuyek, Mel Watkins, Paul Moist, Saul Landau, Gord Laxer and Buzz Hargrove what they want for X-MAS and the New Year for Canada, the environment, the world. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFor our last show of the year, ALERT asks Joan Kuyek, Mel Watkins, Paul Moist, Saul Landau, Gord Laxer and Buzz Hargrove what they want for X-MAS and the New Year for Canada, the environment, the world.Canadian DimensionFor our last show of the year, ALERT asks Joan Kuyek, Mel Watkins, Paul Moist, Saul Landau, Gord Laxer and Buzz Hargrove what they want for X-MAS and the New Year for Canada, the environment, the world.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/144/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/144/ Why did it take more than six years for the Mulroney-Schreiber scandal to surface in Canada’s mainstream media? Political commentator Frances Russell Tells all. Canada continues to embarrass itself at the Bali climate change conference. Marc Lee, senior economist of the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives Centre, analyses the Canadian position of rejecting all emissions targets so long as China, the USA and India are not part of a new accord. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noWhy did it take more than six years for the Mulroney-Schreiber scandal to surface in Canada’s mainstream media? Political commentator Frances Russell Tells all. Canada continues to embarrass itself at the Bali climate change conference. Marc Lee, senior eCanadian DimensionWhy did it take more than six years for the Mulroney-Schreiber scandal to surface in Canada’s mainstream media? Political commentator Frances Russell Tells all. Canada continues to embarrass itself at the Bali climate change conference. Marc Lee, senior economist of the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives Centre, analyses the Canadian position of rejecting all emissions targets so long as China, the USA and India are not part of a new accord.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/145/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/145/ Why did Hugo Chavez lose the referendum? Latin American expert James Petras provides some unexpected answers and outlines some possible directions for the Bolivarian Revolution. In this holiday season, give your child, spouse or friend a gift of a goat, a pig, mosquito netting to be sent on their behalf to a villager in China or Angola. Rosemary McCarney, CEO of Plan Canada, tells about its Catalogue of Hope that includes forty gifts and a way of connecting to families in Africa and Asia. Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noWhy did Hugo Chavez lose the referendum? Latin American expert James Petras provides some unexpected answers and outlines some possible directions for the Bolivarian Revolution. In this holiday season, give your child, spouse or friend a gift of a goat, aCanadian DimensionWhy did Hugo Chavez lose the referendum? Latin American expert James Petras provides some unexpected answers and outlines some possible directions for the Bolivarian Revolution. In this holiday season, give your child, spouse or friend a gift of a goat, a pig, mosquito netting to be sent on their behalf to a villager in China or Angola. Rosemary McCarney, CEO of Plan Canada, tells about its Catalogue of Hope that includes forty gifts and a way of connecting to families in Africa and Asia.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/146/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/146/ The meeting between Abbas, Olmert and Bush at Annapolis this week ended with an agreement to negotiate all the issues dividing the Palestinians and Israelis and establish a Palestinian state within 12 months. Sam Bahour lives and works in Ramallah. He talks about how this agreement looks from the streets of Palestine. Uranium is toxic and radioactive and used for nuclear weapons. Canada is the largest exporter of uranium ore in the world. Joan Kuyek, National Coordinator of Mining Watch Canada, talks about the risks involved. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThe meeting between Abbas, Olmert and Bush at Annapolis this week ended with an agreement to negotiate all the issues dividing the Palestinians and Israelis and establish a Palestinian state within 12 months. Sam Bahour lives and works in Ramallah. He talCanadian DimensionThe meeting between Abbas, Olmert and Bush at Annapolis this week ended with an agreement to negotiate all the issues dividing the Palestinians and Israelis and establish a Palestinian state within 12 months. Sam Bahour lives and works in Ramallah. He talks about how this agreement looks from the streets of Palestine. Uranium is toxic and radioactive and used for nuclear weapons. Canada is the largest exporter of uranium ore in the world. Joan Kuyek, National Coordinator of Mining Watch Canada, talks about the risks involved.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/147/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/147/ Bob Sass, the National Coordinator of Ban Asbestos Canada, and Chair of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour - Ban Asbestos Saskatchewan (SFL-BAS) committee, discusses Canada’s continued exportation of asbestos to developing nations. Saturday December 8 is a day of International Demonstrations on Climate Change. This will be midway through the UN Climate Talks In Bali, Indonesia. We speak to Dylan Penner, an organizer with Stop Climate Chaos about global efforts and demonstrations. Thu, 22 Nov 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noBob Sass, the National Coordinator of Ban Asbestos Canada, and Chair of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour - Ban Asbestos Saskatchewan (SFL-BAS) committee, discusses Canada’s continued exportation of asbestos to developing nations. Saturday December 8 Canadian DimensionBob Sass, the National Coordinator of Ban Asbestos Canada, and Chair of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour - Ban Asbestos Saskatchewan (SFL-BAS) committee, discusses Canada’s continued exportation of asbestos to developing nations. Saturday December 8 is a day of International Demonstrations on Climate Change. This will be midway through the UN Climate Talks In Bali, Indonesia. We speak to Dylan Penner, an organizer with Stop Climate Chaos about global efforts and demonstrations.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/148/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/148/ Chris Arsenault, author of a recent report titled “A new Paradigm for Paying the Piper: Access, Control and Commercialization at Halifax Universities” explains why the student movement should be shifting its focus to democratizing university structures rather than being primarily concerned about tuition fees. Josh Brandon, an agriculture campaigner with Greenpeace in Vancouver talks about new efforts to introduce mandatory labeling of products with genetically-engineered and toxic ingredients. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noChris Arsenault, author of a recent report titled “A new Paradigm for Paying the Piper: Access, Control and Commercialization at Halifax Universities” explains why the student movement should be shifting its focus to democratizing university structures raCanadian DimensionChris Arsenault, author of a recent report titled “A new Paradigm for Paying the Piper: Access, Control and Commercialization at Halifax Universities” explains why the student movement should be shifting its focus to democratizing university structures rather than being primarily concerned about tuition fees. Josh Brandon, an agriculture campaigner with Greenpeace in Vancouver talks about new efforts to introduce mandatory labeling of products with genetically-engineered and toxic ingredients.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/149/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/149/ Veteran Saskatchewan political economist John Warnock explains why the NDP lost the election in that province and what can be expected from the new Saskatchewan Party. Communications professor and media activist Robert Hackett talks about the urgency of media reform in Canada and the campaigns being undertaken by the newly established Canadians for a Democratic Media. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noVeteran Saskatchewan political economist John Warnock explains why the NDP lost the election in that province and what can be expected from the new Saskatchewan Party. Communications professor and media activist Robert Hackett talks about the urgency of mCanadian DimensionVeteran Saskatchewan political economist John Warnock explains why the NDP lost the election in that province and what can be expected from the new Saskatchewan Party. Communications professor and media activist Robert Hackett talks about the urgency of media reform in Canada and the campaigns being undertaken by the newly established Canadians for a Democratic Media.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/150/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/150/ In this show ALERT talks with former CAW research director Sam Gindin about what’s really at stake for Canadian workers in the controversial CAW-Magna framework agreement. We also talk with Susan Howatt, the Council of Canadians’ water campaigner about what went on at the 22nd AGM of the Council held last week-end at Kelowna, BC. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this show ALERT talks with former CAW research director Sam Gindin about what’s really at stake for Canadian workers in the controversial CAW-Magna framework agreement. We also talk with Susan Howatt, the Council of Canadians’ water campaigner about whCanadian DimensionIn this show ALERT talks with former CAW research director Sam Gindin about what’s really at stake for Canadian workers in the controversial CAW-Magna framework agreement. We also talk with Susan Howatt, the Council of Canadians’ water campaigner about what went on at the 22nd AGM of the Council held last week-end at Kelowna, BC.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/151/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/151/ Alert speaks with Ian Angus, editor of the web-based Capitalism and Climate Change about the recent founding of the eco-socialist international network. And we speak with retired Toronto business executive Jack Santa Barbara who has moved to New Zealand as part of a team of climate change and peak oil activists reinventing self-reliant village life there. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noAlert speaks with Ian Angus, editor of the web-based Capitalism and Climate Change about the recent founding of the eco-socialist international network. And we speak with retired Toronto business executive Jack Santa Barbara who has moved to New Zealand aCanadian DimensionAlert speaks with Ian Angus, editor of the web-based Capitalism and Climate Change about the recent founding of the eco-socialist international network. And we speak with retired Toronto business executive Jack Santa Barbara who has moved to New Zealand as part of a team of climate change and peak oil activists reinventing self-reliant village life there.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/152/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/152/ The show this week features electoral reform author and activist Dennis Pilon explaining why we lost the Ontario referendum and why he doesn’t believe it’s “three strikes you’re out” for PR. We also talk with the Cuban embassador to Canada, Ernesti Senti on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the murder of Che Gueverra—and to Nino Pagliccia, an organizer of the November “Breaking the Silence” Cuban Five conference to be held in Toronto. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThe show this week features electoral reform author and activist Dennis Pilon explaining why we lost the Ontario referendum and why he doesn’t believe it’s “three strikes you’re out” for PR. We also talk with the Cuban embassador to Canada, Ernesti Senti Canadian DimensionThe show this week features electoral reform author and activist Dennis Pilon explaining why we lost the Ontario referendum and why he doesn’t believe it’s “three strikes you’re out” for PR. We also talk with the Cuban embassador to Canada, Ernesti Senti on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the murder of Che Gueverra—and to Nino Pagliccia, an organizer of the November “Breaking the Silence” Cuban Five conference to be held in Toronto.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/153/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/153/ This week’s show features an interview with political economist John Warnock about the oil and gas royalties issue that has flared up in Alberta. A second interview with Texas-based anti-globalisation writer Richard Vogel, shows definitively that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is dead wrong when he dismisses reports that a six-lane NAFTA Corridor from Mexico to Canada is under construction. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis week’s show features an interview with political economist John Warnock about the oil and gas royalties issue that has flared up in Alberta. A second interview with Texas-based anti-globalisation writer Richard Vogel, shows definitively that Prime MiCanadian DimensionThis week’s show features an interview with political economist John Warnock about the oil and gas royalties issue that has flared up in Alberta. A second interview with Texas-based anti-globalisation writer Richard Vogel, shows definitively that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is dead wrong when he dismisses reports that a six-lane NAFTA Corridor from Mexico to Canada is under construction.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/154/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/154/ This episode we interview Roger Annis, a Vancouver activist who updates us on the Human Rights Investigation in Haiti. Plus, writer Andrea Levy celebrates the life and works of the intellectual André Gorz who died this week in France. Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis episode we interview Roger Annis, a Vancouver activist who updates us on the Human Rights Investigation in Haiti. Plus, writer Andrea Levy celebrates the life and works of the intellectual André Gorz who died this week in France.Canadian DimensionThis episode we interview Roger Annis, a Vancouver activist who updates us on the Human Rights Investigation in Haiti. Plus, writer Andrea Levy celebrates the life and works of the intellectual André Gorz who died this week in France.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/155/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/155/ In this episode Dale Marshall, climate change analyst of the Suzuki Foundation takes a hard look at Canada’s new direction on climate change enunciated by Prime Minister Harper in New York this week. Economist Sam Gindin explains what’s behind the crisis of Canada’s manufacturing sector and explores some radical options. Jeff Hughes reviews a far-out new film Zeitgeist. And ALERT takes a tour of what’s happening around the Left over the next seven days. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this episode Dale Marshall, climate change analyst of the Suzuki Foundation takes a hard look at Canada’s new direction on climate change enunciated by Prime Minister Harper in New York this week. Economist Sam Gindin explains what’s behind the crisis Canadian DimensionIn this episode Dale Marshall, climate change analyst of the Suzuki Foundation takes a hard look at Canada’s new direction on climate change enunciated by Prime Minister Harper in New York this week. Economist Sam Gindin explains what’s behind the crisis of Canada’s manufacturing sector and explores some radical options. Jeff Hughes reviews a far-out new film Zeitgeist. And ALERT takes a tour of what’s happening around the Left over the next seven days.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/156/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/156/ ALERT this week (September 20-27) features an interview with author and self-styled revolutionary James Petras about why he was singled out by Fidel Castro as an enemy of the Cuban revolution. Also featured is an interview with NDP MP Charlie Angus who raised the alarm about how the CBC is going about finding a replacement for its outgoing president Robert Rabinovitch. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noALERT this week (September 20-27) features an interview with author and self-styled revolutionary James Petras about why he was singled out by Fidel Castro as an enemy of the Cuban revolution. Also featured is an interview with NDP MP Charlie Angus who raCanadian DimensionALERT this week (September 20-27) features an interview with author and self-styled revolutionary James Petras about why he was singled out by Fidel Castro as an enemy of the Cuban revolution. Also featured is an interview with NDP MP Charlie Angus who raised the alarm about how the CBC is going about finding a replacement for its outgoing president Robert Rabinovitch.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/157/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/157/ This is ALERT’S May Day show. We interview Sam Gindin on the state of the labour movement with a particular focus on labour and the environment. And we interview Rob Rainer, executive director of NAPO on how the Living Wage campaign is going across Canada. In between we play Pete Seeger’s version of the Internationale. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis is ALERT’S May Day show. We interview Sam Gindin on the state of the labour movement with a particular focus on labour and the environment. And we interview Rob Rainer, executive director of NAPO on how the Living Wage campaign is going across CanadaCanadian DimensionThis is ALERT’S May Day show. We interview Sam Gindin on the state of the labour movement with a particular focus on labour and the environment. And we interview Rob Rainer, executive director of NAPO on how the Living Wage campaign is going across Canada. In between we play Pete Seeger’s version of the Internationale.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/218/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/218/ This is our last show of the season. We’ll be back in September. In this show we interview Adam Hanieh who is with Canadians Against Israeli Apartheid. Adam tells us about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign around the world and the Chapters-Indigo boycott in Canada. We also introduce you to Aaron James, a young Manitoban of mixed heritage whose trip for medical aid at a Minnesota Clinic took him into the shadows of racism and paranoia of Homeland Security. Fri, 04 May 2007 21:03:59 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis is our last show of the season. We’ll be back in September. In this show we interview Adam Hanieh who is with Canadians Against Israeli Apartheid. Adam tells us about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign around the world and the Chapters-InCanadian DimensionThis is our last show of the season. We’ll be back in September. In this show we interview Adam Hanieh who is with Canadians Against Israeli Apartheid. Adam tells us about the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign around the world and the Chapters-Indigo boycott in Canada. We also introduce you to Aaron James, a young Manitoban of mixed heritage whose trip for medical aid at a Minnesota Clinic took him into the shadows of racism and paranoia of Homeland Security.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/219/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/219/ This is ALERT’S May Day show. We interview Sam Gindin on the state of the labour movement with a particular focus on labour and the environment. And we interview Rob Rainer, executive director of NAPO on how the Living Wage campaign is going across Canada. In between we play Pete Seeger’s version of the Internationale. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:05:05 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis is ALERT’S May Day show. We interview Sam Gindin on the state of the labour movement with a particular focus on labour and the environment. And we interview Rob Rainer, executive director of NAPO on how the Living Wage campaign is going across CanadaCanadian DimensionThis is ALERT’S May Day show. We interview Sam Gindin on the state of the labour movement with a particular focus on labour and the environment. And we interview Rob Rainer, executive director of NAPO on how the Living Wage campaign is going across Canada. In between we play Pete Seeger’s version of the Internationale.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/158/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/158/ This show is entirely devoted to deeper integration. We talk with Texas researcher and writer Richard Vogel about the super six-lane North American highway corridor already under construction that will link Canada, the US and Mexico. And we talk with the Council of Canadians trade campaigner, Jean-Yves LeFort, about the leaked document revealing that government officials and business representatives from Canada, Mexico and the United States are scheduled to discuss bulk water exports in a closed-door meeting on Friday, April 27 in Calgary. Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis show is entirely devoted to deeper integration. We talk with Texas researcher and writer Richard Vogel about the super six-lane North American highway corridor already under construction that will link Canada, the US and Mexico. And we talk with the Canadian DimensionThis show is entirely devoted to deeper integration. We talk with Texas researcher and writer Richard Vogel about the super six-lane North American highway corridor already under construction that will link Canada, the US and Mexico. And we talk with the Council of Canadians trade campaigner, Jean-Yves LeFort, about the leaked document revealing that government officials and business representatives from Canada, Mexico and the United States are scheduled to discuss bulk water exports in a closed-door meeting on Friday, April 27 in Calgary.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/159/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/159/ Frances Russell sounds off on a story the corporate media is ignoring, the stealthy advance of The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. And, dirty dealings in dirty weapons. Dr. Alfred Lambremont Webre tells us all about Canada’s role in Depleted Uranium (DU) Weapons worldwide. Fri, 13 Apr 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFrances Russell sounds off on a story the corporate media is ignoring, the stealthy advance of The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. And, dirty dealings in dirty weapons. Dr. Alfred Lambremont Webre tells us all about Canada’s role in Canadian DimensionFrances Russell sounds off on a story the corporate media is ignoring, the stealthy advance of The Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America. And, dirty dealings in dirty weapons. Dr. Alfred Lambremont Webre tells us all about Canada’s role in Depleted Uranium (DU) Weapons worldwide.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/160/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/160/ In this show ALERT talks with Mathew Behrens, End Secret Trial Activist, about the current situation regarding Gunatanomo North detainees and the status of security certificate provisions following the Supreme Court ruling this past February. We also talk with researcher/writer Anthony Fenton about the newly released Canadian armed forces manual on counterinsugency warfare. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this show ALERT talks with Mathew Behrens, End Secret Trial Activist, about the current situation regarding Gunatanomo North detainees and the status of security certificate provisions following the Supreme Court ruling this past February. We also talkCanadian DimensionIn this show ALERT talks with Mathew Behrens, End Secret Trial Activist, about the current situation regarding Gunatanomo North detainees and the status of security certificate provisions following the Supreme Court ruling this past February. We also talk with researcher/writer Anthony Fenton about the newly released Canadian armed forces manual on counterinsugency warfare.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/161/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/161/ This week’s ALERT is entirely devoted to examining the results of Monday’s Quebec election. We interview two candidates for the fledgling new party, Quebec Solidaire (Sujata Dey and Bill Clennett) along with veteran commentator Richard Fidler, and for a view out west, Frances Russell. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis week’s ALERT is entirely devoted to examining the results of Monday’s Quebec election. We interview two candidates for the fledgling new party, Quebec Solidaire (Sujata Dey and Bill Clennett) along with veteran commentator Richard Fidler, and for a vCanadian DimensionThis week’s ALERT is entirely devoted to examining the results of Monday’s Quebec election. We interview two candidates for the fledgling new party, Quebec Solidaire (Sujata Dey and Bill Clennett) along with veteran commentator Richard Fidler, and for a view out west, Frances Russell.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/162/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/162/ The show this week is all about the federal budget: sparkling interviews with tax expert Neil Brooks of Osgoode Law School and economist Ellen Russell of the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives. Next week we cover the results of the Quebec election. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThe show this week is all about the federal budget: sparkling interviews with tax expert Neil Brooks of Osgoode Law School and economist Ellen Russell of the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives. Next week we cover the results of the Quebec election.Canadian DimensionThe show this week is all about the federal budget: sparkling interviews with tax expert Neil Brooks of Osgoode Law School and economist Ellen Russell of the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives. Next week we cover the results of the Quebec election.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/163/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/163/ On the eve of world-wide demonstrations and marches against the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, we talk with a veteran participant and leader of the Canadian peace movement about the state of the movement. We also talk with CD collective member Saul Landau about the situation in Syria where Saul has just visited. Landau is an award winning filmmaker and broadcaster. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noOn the eve of world-wide demonstrations and marches against the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, we talk with a veteran participant and leader of the Canadian peace movement about the state of the movement. We also talk with CD collective member Saul Landau aCanadian DimensionOn the eve of world-wide demonstrations and marches against the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, we talk with a veteran participant and leader of the Canadian peace movement about the state of the movement. We also talk with CD collective member Saul Landau about the situation in Syria where Saul has just visited. Landau is an award winning filmmaker and broadcaster.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/164/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/164/ Alert’s International Women’s Day show is highlighted by an interview with Judy Rebick. Judy talks about her friend Doris Anderson and her impact on shaping the women’s movement over the past quarter century. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noAlert’s International Women’s Day show is highlighted by an interview with Judy Rebick. Judy talks about her friend Doris Anderson and her impact on shaping the women’s movement over the past quarter century.Canadian DimensionAlert’s International Women’s Day show is highlighted by an interview with Judy Rebick. Judy talks about her friend Doris Anderson and her impact on shaping the women’s movement over the past quarter century.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/165/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/165/ This week’s show features Jane Runner of New Directions Winnipeg on the child prostitution trade and Mustafa Koc, professor of food studies at Ryerson and former head of Food Security Canada. Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis week’s show features Jane Runner of New Directions Winnipeg on the child prostitution trade and Mustafa Koc, professor of food studies at Ryerson and former head of Food Security Canada.Canadian DimensionThis week’s show features Jane Runner of New Directions Winnipeg on the child prostitution trade and Mustafa Koc, professor of food studies at Ryerson and former head of Food Security Canada.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/166/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/166/ In this show writer, film maker and TV producer Don Marks takes us through Pukatawagan, also called Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, a community of 2,600 people located 825 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Marks recently led a group of ten on a tour through this troubled reserve. This is followed by an interview with leading aboriginal issues author/activist, Peter Kulchyski who comments on the recent media blitz targetting the horrific conditions on northern reserves. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this show writer, film maker and TV producer Don Marks takes us through Pukatawagan, also called Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, a community of 2,600 people located 825 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Marks recently led a group of ten on a tour through tCanadian DimensionIn this show writer, film maker and TV producer Don Marks takes us through Pukatawagan, also called Mathias Colomb Cree Nation, a community of 2,600 people located 825 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Marks recently led a group of ten on a tour through this troubled reserve. This is followed by an interview with leading aboriginal issues author/activist, Peter Kulchyski who comments on the recent media blitz targetting the horrific conditions on northern reserves.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/167/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/167/ This week we talk with noted Canadian author James Laxer about his recently released report on Afghanistan Mission of Folly; and we talk with Bill Jeffery, National Coordinator of the Centre for Science in the Public Interest about the just revised Canada Food Guide. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis week we talk with noted Canadian author James Laxer about his recently released report on Afghanistan Mission of Folly; and we talk with Bill Jeffery, National Coordinator of the Centre for Science in the Public Interest about the just revised CanadaCanadian DimensionThis week we talk with noted Canadian author James Laxer about his recently released report on Afghanistan Mission of Folly; and we talk with Bill Jeffery, National Coordinator of the Centre for Science in the Public Interest about the just revised Canada Food Guide.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/168/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/168/ This week ALERT interviews Anthony Fenton about the current situation in Haiti and Canada’s role in that country since the coup; Grand Chief of the Dehcho Herb Norwegian about his call for a moratorium on tar sands development; and Abraham Weizfield about the formation of the Alliance of Concerned Canadian Jews, an oppositional voice within the Jewish community. Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis week ALERT interviews Anthony Fenton about the current situation in Haiti and Canada’s role in that country since the coup; Grand Chief of the Dehcho Herb Norwegian about his call for a moratorium on tar sands development; and Abraham Weizfield aboutCanadian DimensionThis week ALERT interviews Anthony Fenton about the current situation in Haiti and Canada’s role in that country since the coup; Grand Chief of the Dehcho Herb Norwegian about his call for a moratorium on tar sands development; and Abraham Weizfield about the formation of the Alliance of Concerned Canadian Jews, an oppositional voice within the Jewish community.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/169/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/169/ Today on Alert! we talk with Winnipeg Free Press aboriginal affairs columnist Colleen Simard about CFS Manitoba’s continuing practice of seizing children from native families. We are also joined by Ian Boyco, campaign co-ordinator of the Canadian Federation of Students, who talks to us about the CFS February 7 Day of Action against post secondary tuition increases. And Suzuki Foundation Climate Change specialist Ian Bruce discusses wether or not Canadian politicians’ rush to green themselves will translate into Environmental Action. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noToday on Alert! we talk with Winnipeg Free Press aboriginal affairs columnist Colleen Simard about CFS Manitoba’s continuing practice of seizing children from native families. We are also joined by Ian Boyco, campaign co-ordinator of the Canadian FederatiCanadian DimensionToday on Alert! we talk with Winnipeg Free Press aboriginal affairs columnist Colleen Simard about CFS Manitoba’s continuing practice of seizing children from native families. We are also joined by Ian Boyco, campaign co-ordinator of the Canadian Federation of Students, who talks to us about the CFS February 7 Day of Action against post secondary tuition increases. And Suzuki Foundation Climate Change specialist Ian Bruce discusses wether or not Canadian politicians’ rush to green themselves will translate into Environmental Action.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/170/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/170/ Our show today features an interview with Steve Staples, director of the Rideau Institute about Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor’s recent statement that Canada’s combat forces are in Afghanistan as a matter of retribution against the Taliban for their alleged responsibility for 9/11. We also interview sports economist Ian Hudson about Canwest’s David Asper’s proposal to construct a new football stadium in Winnipeg and to take ownership of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, which for 77 years has been a community-owned team. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noOur show today features an interview with Steve Staples, director of the Rideau Institute about Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor’s recent statement that Canada’s combat forces are in Afghanistan as a matter of retribution against the Taliban for their allCanadian DimensionOur show today features an interview with Steve Staples, director of the Rideau Institute about Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor’s recent statement that Canada’s combat forces are in Afghanistan as a matter of retribution against the Taliban for their alleged responsibility for 9/11. We also interview sports economist Ian Hudson about Canwest’s David Asper’s proposal to construct a new football stadium in Winnipeg and to take ownership of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, which for 77 years has been a community-owned team.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/171/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/171/ The theme of this week’s show is media concentration. We begin with an interview with Scott Edmonds, vice president of the Canadian Media Guild concerning the purchase of Atlantis Alliance by Canwest. We hear excerpts from a speech by celebrated broadcaster Bill Moyers at last weekend’s National Conference on Media Reform held in Memphis Tennessee. We end the show with an interview with Duff Conacher, co-director of Democracy Watch. Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThe theme of this week’s show is media concentration. We begin with an interview with Scott Edmonds, vice president of the Canadian Media Guild concerning the purchase of Atlantis Alliance by Canwest. We hear excerpts from a speech by celebrated broadcastCanadian DimensionThe theme of this week’s show is media concentration. We begin with an interview with Scott Edmonds, vice president of the Canadian Media Guild concerning the purchase of Atlantis Alliance by Canwest. We hear excerpts from a speech by celebrated broadcaster Bill Moyers at last weekend’s National Conference on Media Reform held in Memphis Tennessee. We end the show with an interview with Duff Conacher, co-director of Democracy Watch.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/172/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/172/ This week on ALERT, we talk to Mathew Behrens about Guantanamo North located at Milhaven penitentiary in Kingston Ontario where five Muslim men have been detained without charge under Canada’s security certificate provisions. Behrens is coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Secret Trials in Canada. We also talked with acclaimed US film maker and regular ALERT correspondent Saul Landau who recently acted as guide for author, actor, and US presidential candidate, Gore Vidal undertaking his first trip to Cuba. Landau has traveled to Cuba many times and has made documentary films with Fidel Castro, among several other films. Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis week on ALERT, we talk to Mathew Behrens about Guantanamo North located at Milhaven penitentiary in Kingston Ontario where five Muslim men have been detained without charge under Canada’s security certificate provisions. Behrens is coordinator of theCanadian DimensionThis week on ALERT, we talk to Mathew Behrens about Guantanamo North located at Milhaven penitentiary in Kingston Ontario where five Muslim men have been detained without charge under Canada’s security certificate provisions. Behrens is coordinator of the Campaign to Stop Secret Trials in Canada. We also talked with acclaimed US film maker and regular ALERT correspondent Saul Landau who recently acted as guide for author, actor, and US presidential candidate, Gore Vidal undertaking his first trip to Cuba. Landau has traveled to Cuba many times and has made documentary films with Fidel Castro, among several other films.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/173/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/173/ In our first show of 2007, we ask members of the Canadian Dimension collective to talk about their hopes for the new year and what can be done to realize them. Interviewed on the show are Dennis Pilon, Saul Landau, Richard Harding, Henry Heller and Andrea Levy. In the show, we recommended that listeners watch this amazing video giving the historical relationship between Saddam Hussein and the USA. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn our first show of 2007, we ask members of the Canadian Dimension collective to talk about their hopes for the new year and what can be done to realize them. Interviewed on the show are Dennis Pilon, Saul Landau, Richard Harding, Henry Heller and AndreaCanadian DimensionIn our first show of 2007, we ask members of the Canadian Dimension collective to talk about their hopes for the new year and what can be done to realize them. Interviewed on the show are Dennis Pilon, Saul Landau, Richard Harding, Henry Heller and Andrea Levy. In the show, we recommended that listeners watch this amazing video giving the historical relationship between Saddam Hussein and the USA.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/174/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/174/ Final episode 2006. Finale to the search for “The most dangerous song in the world.” Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noFinal episode 2006. Finale to the search for “The most dangerous song in the world.”Canadian DimensionFinal episode 2006. Finale to the search for “The most dangerous song in the world.”canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/175/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/175/ We talk with Aiden Enns of Buy Nothing Christmas about their 2006 campaign and with James Petras about the passing of Augusto Pinochet who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990 after assassinating Salvadore Allende and leading a military coup there. Fri, 15 Dec 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noWe talk with Aiden Enns of Buy Nothing Christmas about their 2006 campaign and with James Petras about the passing of Augusto Pinochet who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990 after assassinating Salvadore Allende and leading a military coup there.Canadian DimensionWe talk with Aiden Enns of Buy Nothing Christmas about their 2006 campaign and with James Petras about the passing of Augusto Pinochet who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990 after assassinating Salvadore Allende and leading a military coup there.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/176/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/176/ In this episode of ALERT we interview Stewart Myiow concerning the case of Six Nations Mohawk, Trevor Miller. Miller was arrested near Grassy Narrows on charges related to the Six Nations Land Reclamation adjacent to Caledonia. Miller sat in a Hamilton jail for four months before his case was first heard. Miller challenged the jurisdiction of the court and returns to court on December 20. Stewart Myiow is a representative of the Mohawk traditional council. We also interview Lynette Shultz concerning child labour in Canada and around the world. Shultz is the Director of the Global Education Network of Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta. And film maker, broadcaster Avi Lewis makes his pitch for “the most dangerous song in the world.” Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this episode of ALERT we interview Stewart Myiow concerning the case of Six Nations Mohawk, Trevor Miller. Miller was arrested near Grassy Narrows on charges related to the Six Nations Land Reclamation adjacent to Caledonia. Miller sat in a Hamilton jaCanadian DimensionIn this episode of ALERT we interview Stewart Myiow concerning the case of Six Nations Mohawk, Trevor Miller. Miller was arrested near Grassy Narrows on charges related to the Six Nations Land Reclamation adjacent to Caledonia. Miller sat in a Hamilton jail for four months before his case was first heard. Miller challenged the jurisdiction of the court and returns to court on December 20. Stewart Myiow is a representative of the Mohawk traditional council. We also interview Lynette Shultz concerning child labour in Canada and around the world. Shultz is the Director of the Global Education Network of Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta. And film maker, broadcaster Avi Lewis makes his pitch for “the most dangerous song in the world.”canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/177/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/177/ In this show, Steve Patton, professor of political science, University of Alberta analyses the three run-off candidates for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta who will be the next premier of Alberta. Plus, onnie Diamond of the Feminist Alliance for International Action talks about Stephen Harper’s latest moves in his war against women. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this show, Steve Patton, professor of political science, University of Alberta analyses the three run-off candidates for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta who will be the next premier of Alberta. Plus, onnie Diamond of theCanadian DimensionIn this show, Steve Patton, professor of political science, University of Alberta analyses the three run-off candidates for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta who will be the next premier of Alberta. Plus, onnie Diamond of the Feminist Alliance for International Action talks about Stephen Harper’s latest moves in his war against women.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/178/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/178/ In this episode of ALERT, economist Fletcher Baragar reflects on the passing of Milton Friedman, his contributions to economic thought and policy, his influence and legacy and the reign of neo-liberalism in government and the academy. Plus, freelance writer Anthony Black explains why he opposes “humanitarian intervention” in Darfur and offers alternative solutions to the slaughter taking place there. Fri, 24 Nov 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this episode of ALERT, economist Fletcher Baragar reflects on the passing of Milton Friedman, his contributions to economic thought and policy, his influence and legacy and the reign of neo-liberalism in government and the academy. Plus, freelance writCanadian DimensionIn this episode of ALERT, economist Fletcher Baragar reflects on the passing of Milton Friedman, his contributions to economic thought and policy, his influence and legacy and the reign of neo-liberalism in government and the academy. Plus, freelance writer Anthony Black explains why he opposes “humanitarian intervention” in Darfur and offers alternative solutions to the slaughter taking place there.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/179/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/179/ Jim Stanford, CAW economist answers some key questions about China based on his recent trip there. Plus, Brant Bardy from Tyendinaga, a Mohawk community near Belleville, Ontario tells us about the campaign to stop a piece of Mohawk land from being turned into a housing project without the consent of its owners. When will we ever learn? Fri, 17 Nov 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noJim Stanford, CAW economist answers some key questions about China based on his recent trip there. Plus, Brant Bardy from Tyendinaga, a Mohawk community near Belleville, Ontario tells us about the campaign to stop a piece of Mohawk land from being turned Canadian DimensionJim Stanford, CAW economist answers some key questions about China based on his recent trip there. Plus, Brant Bardy from Tyendinaga, a Mohawk community near Belleville, Ontario tells us about the campaign to stop a piece of Mohawk land from being turned into a housing project without the consent of its owners. When will we ever learn?canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/180/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/180/ On this episode of ALERT, our US correspondent, Saul Landau gives some insight into the outcome of the US congressional elections. Freelance Indymedia writer/broadcaster Tommy Jonsson who is accompanying the caravan of the Coalition of Indigenous Peoples of Oaxaca across central Canada gives us an up-to-date report on the developments in Oaxaca.And, Saul Landau nominates his candidate for “the world’s most dangerous song”. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noOn this episode of ALERT, our US correspondent, Saul Landau gives some insight into the outcome of the US congressional elections. Freelance Indymedia writer/broadcaster Tommy Jonsson who is accompanying the caravan of the Coalition of Indigenous Peoples Canadian DimensionOn this episode of ALERT, our US correspondent, Saul Landau gives some insight into the outcome of the US congressional elections. Freelance Indymedia writer/broadcaster Tommy Jonsson who is accompanying the caravan of the Coalition of Indigenous Peoples of Oaxaca across central Canada gives us an up-to-date report on the developments in Oaxaca.And, Saul Landau nominates his candidate for “the world’s most dangerous song”.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/181/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/181/ In this show ALERT interviews Terry Pugh, executive secretary of the National Farmers’ Union about the Harper government attempt to extinguish the Canadian Wheat Board. We also interview Hanna Giesbrecht, portfolio manager at Jory Capital about the decision to rescind tax benefits to income trusts. And Loa Henry, director of the Winnipeg Labour Choir, makes her selection of “the most dangerous song in the world”. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 05:00:00 -0800 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this show ALERT interviews Terry Pugh, executive secretary of the National Farmers’ Union about the Harper government attempt to extinguish the Canadian Wheat Board. We also interview Hanna Giesbrecht, portfolio manager at Jory Capital about the decisiCanadian DimensionIn this show ALERT interviews Terry Pugh, executive secretary of the National Farmers’ Union about the Harper government attempt to extinguish the Canadian Wheat Board. We also interview Hanna Giesbrecht, portfolio manager at Jory Capital about the decision to rescind tax benefits to income trusts. And Loa Henry, director of the Winnipeg Labour Choir, makes her selection of “the most dangerous song in the world”.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/182/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/182/ This week ALERT talks with Osgoode law professor Harry Glasbeek about the recent court rulings regarding Canada’s anti-terrorism Act and about the applications of the security certificate procedure that is now before the Supreme Court. Balladeer Greg Macpherson makes his choice of “the most dangerous song in the world” and Canadian Dimension publisher Cy Gonick tells us about the November issue of the magazine with its focus on Canadian foreign policy. Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noThis week ALERT talks with Osgoode law professor Harry Glasbeek about the recent court rulings regarding Canada’s anti-terrorism Act and about the applications of the security certificate procedure that is now before the Supreme Court. Balladeer Greg MacpCanadian DimensionThis week ALERT talks with Osgoode law professor Harry Glasbeek about the recent court rulings regarding Canada’s anti-terrorism Act and about the applications of the security certificate procedure that is now before the Supreme Court. Balladeer Greg Macpherson makes his choice of “the most dangerous song in the world” and Canadian Dimension publisher Cy Gonick tells us about the November issue of the magazine with its focus on Canadian foreign policy.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/183/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/183/ With this show, ALERT begins a series that searches for the world’s most dangerous song. We start off with a selection by Mitch Podolak, founder of the Winnipeg and Vancouver Folk Festivals. We interview student activist Daniel Freeman Maloy about Canada’s Middle East policy; and author Anthony Fenton about Canada’s Latin America policy. Fri, 20 Oct 2006 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noWith this show, ALERT begins a series that searches for the world’s most dangerous song. We start off with a selection by Mitch Podolak, founder of the Winnipeg and Vancouver Folk Festivals. We interview student activist Daniel Freeman Maloy about Canada’Canadian DimensionWith this show, ALERT begins a series that searches for the world’s most dangerous song. We start off with a selection by Mitch Podolak, founder of the Winnipeg and Vancouver Folk Festivals. We interview student activist Daniel Freeman Maloy about Canada’s Middle East policy; and author Anthony Fenton about Canada’s Latin America policy.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism http://canadiandimension.com/alert/184/ http://canadiandimension.com/alert/184/ In this show we interview Faith Johnson, author of the recently published biography of Doreen Nelson; and Greg Olson, University of Manitoba professor, on the defeat of Sweden’s social democratic government. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 05:00:00 -0700 alert@canadiandimension.com (Canadian Dimension)noIn this show we interview Faith Johnson, author of the recently published biography of Doreen Nelson; and Greg Olson, University of Manitoba professor, on the defeat of Sweden’s social democratic government.Canadian DimensionIn this show we interview Faith Johnson, author of the recently published biography of Doreen Nelson; and Greg Olson, University of Manitoba professor, on the defeat of Sweden’s social democratic government.canadian,dimension,alert,canadian,politics,labour,environment,media,socialism Canadian DimensionnonadultRadio for people who want to change the world.