What was the point of Prime Minister Trudeau’s trip to China? What is it like to be wrongfully sent to prison? What can be done for Chronic Pain patients?
The Roy Green Show · Global News / Curiouscast
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Show Notes
The Roy Green Show
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to China was less than successful, as he failed to secure a commitment to trade talks.
What is the value of a free trade agreement with China, particularly for Canada's small business sector? Are the Chinese even really interested in free trade?
Guest: Catherine Swift, economist and former president/CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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There was a very direct exchange in parliament between CPC Immigration critic Michelle Rempel and Liberal Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen on whether the Liberals intend to remove the section on female genital mutilation in the Canadian Citizenship Guide.
Guest: Michelle Rempel, CPC MP and immigration critic
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem, instigating turmoil and anger throughout the Middle East and beyond.
What is the likely longer term response and fallout of this decision?
Guest: Abderrahim Foukara, Washington Bureau Chief with Al Jazeera
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David Milgaard spent 23 years in prison, wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of a nurse from Saskatoon. He was offered release multiple times, if he would plead guilty. He refused. After David’s mother, Joyce, championed him for years, his case was re-examined and he was found innocent. He contributed a written piece called ‘This is Not Justice. This is Just Plain Wrong.’ to the Canada 150 book.
Guest: David Milgaard, advocate for wrongfully convicted, author of ‘This is Not Justice. This is Just Plain Wrong.’
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There continues to be a lack of media coverage on the struggles faced by chronic pain patients who rely on prescribed opioid medication to simply get by on a day-to-day basis.
Guest: Kate Nicholson, a chronic pain patient who served in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice for more than 20 years, practicing health-related civil rights law
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