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- Introducing The White Saviors
Wednesday, August 11th 2021
Over 25 years, WE built a golden brand by inspiring children to rally around their charismatic leader. But behind the scenes, employees experienced a cult-like culture and a troubling blur of charitable and commercial activities. In the aftermath of a national scandal, thousands of donors and volunteers (and dozens of ‘celebrity ambassadors') are left wondering where the money went, and whether the savior industry creates a constant need for victims.
From CANADALAND, the news company that exposed it all, this is the exclusive story of a charity that did well when it was supposed to be doing good.
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This trailer contains source materials used under the Fair Dealing provisions of the Copyright Act.
Sources:
It Takes a Child Craig Kielburger's Story - A Journey into Child Labour
Directed by Judy Jackson
Produced by Judy Films
YoutubeThe Story of Craig Kielburger
produced, and narrated by Sherine Mansour
CPAC
YoutubeIn Search Of Character
LiveWire Media
Elkind+Sweet Communications, Inc
https://www.livewiremedia.com/product/in-search-of-character/The Price WE Paid
The Fifth Estate/CBCInterview with Craig Kielburger
CSPANCraig Kielburger NSB Speakers promotional video
YoutubeMarc Kielburger NSB Speakers promotional video
YoutubeWE Movement Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6agaIkn5aBJlLLds7P1HQ
MeToWe Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6agaIkn5aBJlLLds7P1HQ
CTV News - Kielburger brothers interview with Lisa Laflamme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_p5PRLy2os
MTV Cribs: Craig Kielburger Episode
Haddon Strategy
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- REAL ESTATE 8 - The Last White Rajah
Wednesday, August 4th 2021
The destruction of Borneo's rainforests has been called the greatest environmental crime of our time. But journalists and NGOs have long alleged that one man, Abdul Taib Mahmud, has benefitted from that destruction to the tune of billions of dollars. If that's true, it's one of the worst acts of corruption in the modern era.
And for over a decade, those same campaigners have argued that Taib's empire isn't limited to Malaysia. They claim that its tendrils extend deep into Canada.
Featured in this episode: Mutang Urud, Clare Rewcastle Brown (The Sarawak Report)
To learn more:
Money Logging: On the Trail of the Malaysian Timber Mafia by Lukas Straumann
A Time to Swim by Ashley Duong
“Political interference may have helped scuttle investigation of Canadian corporation” by Timothy Wilson in Ricochet
“How Canada's Wealthy Couple Splash Sarawak's Cash” by The Sarawak Report
Additional music from Audio Network
This episode is sponsored by Dispatch Coffee, Sandy and Nora
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- REAL ESTATE 7 - The Ballad of Eddy Haymour
Wednesday, July 21st 2021
Eddy Haymour has been called a lot of things in his life. Immigrant success story. Kidnapper. Terrorist. Folk Hero.
But the long saga of Eddy Haymour is at its heart a story of obsession. About a man who became consumed by his dreams for a piece of land. And about a government equally determined to stop him at any cost.
Featured in this episode: Omar Mouallem, Greg Crompton
To learn more:
Eddy's Kingdom by Greg Crompton
“The Kingdom of Haymour” by Omar Mouallem in EDify Magazine
“Eddy Haymour and Rattlesnake Island” by CBC's Fifth Estate
Additional music from Audio Network
This episode is sponsored by Dispatch Coffee, Sandy and Nora
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- REAL ESTATE 6 - Canada’s Biggest Slumlord
Wednesday, July 7th 2021
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation is the biggest landlord in Canada, and the second biggest in all of North America.
But government after government has allowed social housing in Toronto to fall apart. It's not just the buildings that they've let rot. It's also our moral obligation to the most vulnerable in our society.
Featured in this episode: Joe Fiorito, John Sewell, Susan Gapka
To learn more:
“Al Gosling is now homeless at 82” by Joe Fiorito in The Toronto Star
“Ousting Sewell” by Jamie Bradburn in The Torontoist
“Tragic tale of local artist has happy coda” by Joe Fiorito in The Toronto Star
Additional music from Audio Network
This episode is sponsored by Dispatch Coffee, Blue Jays Happy Hour
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- REAL ESTATE 5 - Oka
Wednesday, June 23rd 2021
The Oka Crisis was the biggest military confrontation on Canadian soil in more than a century. On its face, it was about a golf course expansion. But for the Mohawks who took up arms, it was the culmination of a centuries-long fight for recognition of their sovereignty and their land.
Featured in this episode: Thaioronióhte Dan David, Loreen Pindera, Geoffrey York (Globe and Mail)
To learn more:
People of the Pines: The Warriors and Legacy of Oka by Loreen Pindera and Geoffrey York
Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance by Alanis Obomsawin
Rocks at Whiskey Trench by Alanis Obomsawin
“The Oka Crisis — looking forward after 30 years” by Thaioronióhte Dan David in CBC News
Additional music from Audio Network
This episode is sponsored by Dispatch Coffee, Value(s) by Mark Carney and BankSwitch.Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
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