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The Red Passport

Canadian International Council

The Red Passport. The special passport used by Canadian diplomats accredited abroad or travelling from Ottawa on high-level business. Louise Blais, Jeremy Kinsman and Peter Donolo have all held the Red Passport at key moments in their careers – and in Canada"s recent history. In every episode of the CIC"s new podcast, they offer listeners their own "Red Passport", giving them an inside view how Canadian governments and policy makers try to steer our country through today"s turbulent world – while

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00:51:27

How Canadians REALLY Feel About the War in Gaza

The Red Passport ·

2024/08/02

How are Canadians feeling about the current conflict in the Middle East? Special guest Jon Allen, former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, joins Louise, Jeremy and Peter to discuss a new survey by the Environics Institute, in partnership with the CIC, that charts how Canadian attitudes on Israel and Palestinians have evolved over four decades. They also discuss the latest dramatic developments in the US Presidential race. A special thanks to Don Bourgeois for providing additional funding for the

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00:39:43

Two Cheers for Democracy

The Red Passport ·

2024/07/12

Just as the pundits are writing their epitaphs for democracy, two more parliamentary elections - in France and the UK - gave us some reason for optimism. And the NATO 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington brought some good news for the defense of democracy, while also underlining some pretty big challenges.

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00:24:39

Elections in Europe... Down with the Status Quo!

The Red Passport ·

2024/06/28

The Year of the Election is turning into The Year of Living Dangerously for incumbent governments around the world. What is going on? Louise, Jeremy and Peter look at the votes in Europe - the recent EU Parliamentary elections and the upcoming general election in the UK, and France's snap parliamentary elections. Are there common threads? And what do they mean for Canada?

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00:36:02

From D-Day to Epic Fail?

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2024/06/06

The "Allied" Leaders of 2024 meet in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day ... and at summits in Italy and Switzerland. They will turn their attentions to everything from the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, to Climate Change and the global economy. Can they show any of the determination and unity of that earlier era?

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00:40:09

The Global Year of Elections: A Spotlight on Mexico,...

The Red Passport ·

2024/05/24

As Mexico, South Africa and India embark on high-stakes elections this year, uncover what these pivotal moments reveal about the future of global democracy. We do a deep dive into why these elections are crucial, not just for the world but for Canada too.

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00:39:21

What Would Pearson Do?

The Red Passport ·

2024/04/30

The world has changed dramatically since Lester Pearson accepted the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo almost seven decades ago. The era of "Blue Helmets" may be long over (for Canadians, at least), but how can Canada apply the Pearsonian spirit of global engagement and bridge-building in the 2020s?

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00:36:33

Rebuilding the Bridge

The Red Passport ·

2024/04/11

In an increasingly fragmented world, how can Canada reestablish its historic role as an international bridge-builder and honest broker?

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00:36:52

Trump, Elections, Haiti & what it means for Canada

The Red Passport ·

2024/03/19

Ready for Trump: The Sequel? High-stakes elections this year in the USA and Mexico. What does that mean for Canada? How do we prepare for the storm - or the opportunity? Plus, what can Canada do to help resolve the latest Haiti crisis?

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00:36:53

A World At War: What's at stake - What can be done?

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2024/02/27

In its inaugural episode, the Red Passport dives right into the twin crises in Ukraine and Gaza - and their impact on Canada.

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