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• Panda Diplomacy? Panda Diplomacy?

  • From: reGIRL
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    This is a clip from Chengdu's Panda Research Centre... not (technically) a zoo... But, pandas are in the news again this week. Particularly in Japan - where it appears China is using pandas as diplomatic aids. Animal rights activists are urging Japan to reject Chinese President Hu Jintao's offer of two pandas to the Tokyo Zoo. PETA wants Japan to put a stop on the deal and say the pandas would be miserable outside of their natural habitat. Japan's favourite panda, Ling Ling, died in the Tokyo Zoo last week. PETA says the two new pandas are being leased and the zoo will pay about a million dollars a year for each animal. PETA sent a letter to the Japanese foreign minister saying "Pandas are an endangered species, not a commodity to be traded for human amusement." "In honour of the late Ling Ling -- the panda who spent his entire life in a zoo, where he was denied his freedom, the right to choose his own mate, and everything that was natural and important to him -- we urge Minister Komura to declare that no more pandas will be taken from their homes and sentenced to a life at the Ueno Zoo." Ling Ling died of heart failure last week at the age of 22 -- the equivalent of 70 in human years. Zookeepers tried but failed to encourage Ling Ling to mate with visiting pandas. There is a lesson here...
  • 2 years ago
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• Panda - Not wanted in Taiwan Panda - Not wanted in Taiwan

  • From: reGIRL
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    This video was shot at the Chengdu Panda Research Centre... you can't help but marvel at these delightful animals in this 'nearly-natural' environment... Did you hear about the two giant pandas being sent to Taiwan? Turns out a different type of rights are in the news in China and Taiwan these days... Animal-rights groups are protesting against China's plan to send two giant pandas to Taiwan - their position is that the endangered animals should remain in their natural habitat. Beijing says the decision to send the pandas to Taiwan was intended as a 'peace gesture'. Sounds like the whole situation is now in the hands of each country's respective diplomats. Some believe Taiwanese officials plan to approve receiving the pandas for education and research purposes. Animal rights activists say the money would be better spent on habitat and research for the pandas... but on the mainland, as the Taipei Zoo is already over crowded and under funded. The zoo has already started construction on an enclosure for the pandas. Meanwhile, the rights organizations are rallying in opposition to the idea. More than 20 animal rights, environmental, social and women's groups have announced they will sign a petition against the panda plan, and will launch a signature-gathering drive on their Web sites. Pandas are endangered animals and their movements are strictly monitored by the UN Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species (CITES). But CITES has said that it regards Beijing's giving pandas to Taiwan as China's internal affair and does not want to be involved in it. C'mon folks... they're endangered.
  • 2 years ago
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• Chengdu - Red Panda Chengdu - Red Panda

  • From: reGIRL
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    Chengdu Zoo - Endangered Red Panda or Lesser Panda, It is slightly larger than a domestic cat (40 - 60 cm long, 3 - 6 kg weight). The Red Panda is native to Himalayas, southern China, India, Laos, Nepal, and Burma. There is an estimated population of less than 2,500 mature pandas. Population threatened due to encroachment by humans!
  • 3 years ago
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• Mulesing Sheep Mulesing Sheep

  • From: grenwolde
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    Quite a disturbing video on the practice of mulesing sheep. PETA has called for a boycott of Australian wool over this practice.
  • 2 years ago
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• First Snow = Praise of Mobilit First Snow = Praise of Mobility Rights

  • From: rePETE
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    The first lake affect snowfall of the season serves as a pleasant reminder -- the Charter of Rights guarantees mobility. The right for each of us to head to Florida each winter around this time. Ho ho ho. (a little Charter humour)
  • 2 years ago
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• The Honourable Noel Kinsella P The Honourable Noel Kinsella Part 1, Keynote

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Honourable Noel A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate, Senate of Canada, Keynote Address, English. In Part 1 of this Keynote address The Honourable Noel A. Kinsella, discusses the origins of the Charter, the influence of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the Charter, and how these Covenants continue to guide the interpretation of the Charter today. April 17, 2007. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, April 16, 17, 2007 in Ottawa, Canada.
  • 2 years ago
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• CCTV - Freedom of the Press? CCTV - Freedom of the Press?

  • From: reGIRL
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    CCTV, or China Central Television, is the state-run primary broadcast outlet in China. This video shows the construction of their new headquarters, shot in early November 2007. The complex is an architectural gem and is planned to be operational in time for the full-HD broadcast of the 2008 Olympics. Is this a monument for freedom of expression, freedom of speech and, most importantly freedom of the press? Not likely.
  • 2 years ago
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• Danielle Pinard, University of Danielle Pinard, University of Montreal, Professeure titulaire Faculté de droit.

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Danielle Pinard in her speech discusses the rights of individuals since the inception of the charter. her presentation is in french. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 17, 2007. To mark the 25th anniversary, the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa on April 16, 17, 2007 held a major conference in Ottawa entitled, Canadian Rights and Freedoms : 25 Years Under the Charter in conjunction with the Association of Canadian Studies.
  • 2 years ago
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• Honourable Irwin Cotler Part 2 Honourable Irwin Cotler Part 2, Globalization of the Charter

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Honourable Irwin Cotler, Impact of Globalization of Rights, English. Discussion of the impact globalization of global rights movement, the impact and contribution of the Charter on the global rights movement, and the recommendation of the contribution of the Charter for the global rights movement.
  • 2 years ago
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• No Web Freedom in China for Ol No Web Freedom in China for Olympic Media

  • From: reGIRL
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    There is quite a bit of info in the news media today about the censorship of the web for journalists in the Olympic media centre. When this humble reporter/documentarian/web-girl wandered the halls of CCTV (video is of the 'old' CCTV lobby) with fellow journalist/story-tellers last Fall, it was apparent that things were 'under control' at all times. In November, the 'mother ship' of this site - www.charterofrights.ca - could be reached, in China, in Chinese. It was quite exciting to watch the traffic to the site from Chinese addresses. I wonder if the 'mother ship' is now banned? I'll check the weblogs... but we should also get some of our Chinese colleagues (or buddies working 'on the ground' for various foreign broadcasters) to report in. As they say, 'Stay Tuned'...
  • 2 years ago
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• Honourable Irwin Cotler Part 1 Honourable Irwin Cotler Part 1, Globalization of the Charter

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Honourable Irwin Cotler, Impact of Globalization of Rights, English. Discussion of the impact globalization of global rights movement, the impact and contribution of the Charter on the global rights movement, and the recommendation of the contribution of the Charter for the global rights movement.
  • 2 years ago
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• Remembrance Day - Lest We Forg Remembrance Day - Lest We Forget

  • From: rePETE
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    Veterans marching at close of Remembrance Day Ceremonies. See video blog post "Lest We Forget; Let Freedom Reign" for thoughts and observations.
  • 2 years ago
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• Professor William Schabas Part Professor William Schabas Part 1, Globalization of the Charter

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Professor William Schabas, Globalization and the Canadian Charter of Rights, English. Discussion of the influences on the development of, and after adoption the interpretation and application of, the Canadian Charter of Rights in an international context. April 17, 2007. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, April 16, 17, 2007, in Ottawa, Canada.
  • 2 years ago
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• Honourable Noel A. Kinsella Pa Honourable Noel A. Kinsella Part 2, Keynote

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Honourable Noel A. Kinsella, Speaker of the Senate, Senate of Canada, Keynote Address, English. In Part 2 of this Keynote address, selected decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada are presented to demonstrate how religious freedom must be reconciled with other rights to ensure the fundamental rights and freedoms of others and how this reconciliation can result in a safer and securer society. April 17, 2007. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, April 16, 17, 2007 in Ottawa, Canada.
  • 2 years ago
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  • 3 years ago
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• Professor William Schabas, Par Professor William Schabas, Part 2, Globalization of the Charter

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Professor William Schabas, Globalization and the Canadian Charter of Rights, English. Discussion of the influences on the development of, and after adoption the interpretation and application of, the Canadian Charter of Rights in an international context. April 17, 2007. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, April 16, 17, 2007, in Ottawa, Canada.
  • 2 years ago
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• Professor Karen Eltis Part 2, Professor Karen Eltis Part 2, Health & Disability and the Charter

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Professor Karen Eltis, University of Ottawa, Health & Disability and the Charter of RIghts and Freedoms, English. Discussion on Genetics Information, the ramifications for the Charter and its impact on identity of groups and individuals and the perception thereof. April 16, 2007. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, April 16, 17, 2007, in Ottawa, Canada.
  • 2 years ago
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• Professor Chris Manfredi Part Professor Chris Manfredi Part 2, Health & Disability and the Charter of Rights

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Professor Chris Manfredi, McGill University, Health & Disability and the Charter of Rights & Freedoms, English. Discussion on the use of rights based litigation as an instrument for health care policy reform and the political nature of charter litigation and decision making. April 16, 2007. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, April 16, 17, 2007, in Ottawa, Canada.
  • 2 years ago
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• Michel Robert Part 2 Michel Robert Part 2

  • From: CharterofRights
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  • 2 years ago
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• Professor Chris Manfredi Part Professor Chris Manfredi Part 1, Health & Disability and the Charter of Rights

  • From: CharterofRights
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    Professor Chris Manfredi, Health & Disability and the Charter of Rights & Freedoms, English. Discussion on the use of rights based litigation as an instrument for health care policy reform and the political nature of charter litigation and decision making. April 16, 2007. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Conference, April 16, 17, 2007, in Ottawa, Canada.
  • 2 years ago
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