#28 - Data and insights on Canada's foreign policy with Anil Arora
Release Date: 12/22/2023
42: Chaos or Opportunity: Re-thinking Fault Lines in Iran-Israel Relations with Alireza Yazdi
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez sits down with Alireza Yazdi, director on the board of the Canadian International Council, a Canadian with both Persian and Jewish roots, to explore the deeply personal and political complexities of the Israel-Iran relationship. Against the backdrop of escalating conflict and shifting power dynamics in the Middle East, they discuss identity, belonging, and what it means to witness two ancestral homelands in tension. Is there space for dialogue and diplomacy, or are we entering a new era of entrenched division?
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#41 - Patricia Fortier: A Diplomatic Journey Through Conflict, Crisis, and Global Engagement
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Ruth welcomes Patricia Fortier who is a retired Canadian diplomat whose career spanned over three decades, marked by significant contributions to international relations, crisis management, and governance.
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#40 Rethinking Canadian Foreign Policy and Global Indigenous Law with Leah Sarson
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez dives into Canadian foreign policy and Indigenous governance with Leah Sarson whose recent work explores the evolving roles of leadership, law, and resource management.
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#39 Canada's Role in Global Conflict: Insights on the Ukraine War and Shifting Geopolitics with Chris Kilford
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Chris Kilford shares insights on Canada's involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war, drawing from his extensive experience in defense and foreign policy. He discusses the evolving nature of the conflict, NATO’s expanded role, and the broader geopolitical shifts impacting Canada.
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#38 Transforming Canadian Diplomacy: Innovation and the Future of Foreign Affairs with Paul Meyer
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez has an insightful conversation with Paul Meyer on Canada's position as a middle power and the need for transformation in Canada's foreign policy to address current global challenges.
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#37 Canada on the Global Stage: Elections, Policies, and Ideologies
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez and Dr. Bessma Momani talk about Canada's geopolitical stance on global issues and how it will be impacted by the upcoming elections.
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#36 China's Clean-Tech Dominance: Global Tensions and Trade Dynamics
The Open Canada Podcast
In this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez discusses the growing tensions between East-West relations in clean-tech manufacturing and supply with Steven Knell.
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#35 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Migrant Work in Canada with Dr. Triandafyllidou
The Open Canada Podcast
On this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on how we do work, and the structural inequalities faced by migrant workers in Canada.
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#34 Nuclear Diplomacy with Armin Safavi
The Open Canada Podcast
On this episode, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez discusses with Armin Safavi, member of the Canadian International Council's Young Professionals Network. They discuss Middle East politics and Iran's growing visibility and prowess as a nuclear power, as well as the impact of sanctions and nuclear diplomacy.
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#33 - Two-State for Two People with Jon Allen
The Open Canada Podcast
In this packed episode, Ruth discusses the war in Gaza and the possibility of a two-state solution with Jon Allen.
info_outlineRuth catches up with Anil Arora, Chief Statistician of Canada, to discuss what the data can tell us about trends in migration and how immigration impacts the Canadian labour market.