Canadian Foreign Policy

Book Launch: "A Propaganda System" with Yves Engler

UnusualSources — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 18:22:46 +0000

Coming to Hamilton on October 19

A Propaganda System

Yves Engler discusses his new book, "A Propaganda System — How Governments, Corporations, Media and Academia Sell War and Exploitation," which is coming to Hamilton on October 19th.

Women's Boat to Gaza

UnusualSources — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 01:11:18 +0000

Canadian delegates prepare to join flotilla

Eva Manly, Canadian delegate to the Women's Boat to Gaza, explains the WBG project, and women's role in this important act of solidarity.

She joins us in Nanaimo, B.C., where she is preparing to embark on the flotilla.

Investigating Canada's Saudi Arms Trade

UnusualSources — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:55:11 +0000

Anthony Fenton describes his investigation into Canada's arms trade with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf despotisms.

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Israel Apartheid Week 2016

UnusualSources — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:18:35 +0000

Lina Assi, VP of Public Relations for Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights, describes this year's Israel Apartheid Week at McMaster.

Independent Jewish Voices on House of Commons BDS Vote

UnusualSources — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 04:50:05 +0000

Guest: Tyler Levitan, Campaigns Coordinator, Independent Jewish Voices

The significance of Corbyn's Anti-war Stand

UnusualSources — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 05:45:07 +0000

Brendan interviews international human rights and labour lawyer David Jacobs on the manufactured controversy surrounding UK Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, which is a result of Corbyn's principled stand against British escalation of the war vs Syria.

Canada vs. Africa

UnusualSources — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 13:13:34 +0000

Canada's growing military presence in Africa

Yves Engler discusses two recent articles in connection with his powerful new book, "Canada in Africa: 300 Years of Aid and Exploitation," which is launching across the country.

Bob Lovelace: As he saw it

UnusualSources — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:10:41 +0000

Activists' unswerving committment to end Gaza blockade

Bob Lovelace recounts the inspiring story of the Flotilla activists' journey to bring relief to Gaza, and the dangerous boarding they experienced during the Israeli interception.

The Invisible Pirates

UnusualSources — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 16:13:39 +0000

It's like it didn't even happen.

But it did.

For the third time, an aid ship enroute to Gaza was boarded illegally in international waters and its crew detained. Piracy and kidnapping are nothing new for the Israeli navy, but will anyone speak out? A pact of silence reigns in Canada.

On his way to Gaza

UnusualSources — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 02:01:44 +0000

"The largest Indian reserve in the world"

Just like Canada, Israel is a settler state and a colonial state. Today, Israel not only colonizes Palestine but mocks the international community through its decades-long occupation of Palestinian lands, and the cruel blockade of Gaza.

Great attention is focused on Robert Lovelace, a member of the First Nations, on faculty at Queen's University.

Harper is playing a double game on terror

UnusualSources — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 22:08:28 +0000

The Conservative government is singling out Muslims and spreading specific fears of Islamic terror in Canada while downplaying other threats.

All the while, Harper supports sectarian violence in the Middle East that aids extremists.

BDS Victory at McMaster

UnusualSources — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:37:48 +0000

Students explain the significance of the landslide BDS vote at McMaster, how it was achieved, and what it means to them.

'Die-In' at McMaster

UnusualSources — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:26:01 +0000

On Friday, March 13, McMaster students staged a 'die-in' to protest against a harmful activity. Find out why, and how it fits in to the upcoming BDS vote.

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Israel Apartheid Week 2015 - McMaster

UnusualSources — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 17:36:34 +0000

Student organizers discuss exciting events

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Student organizers at McMaster explain the exciting events that are planned for Israel Apartheid Week 2015 in March.

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Canada’s Flourishing Arms Trade with Middle East Dictatorships

UnusualSources — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:57:52 +0000

Yves Engler discusses his recent article about Canada's massive increase in arms exports to Gulf monarchies.

Charlie Hebdo, the free press and racism

UnusualSources — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:52:20 +0000

Sara Flounders explains how the Charlie Hebdo massacre is being used to build support for more "War on Terror" while covering up France's lack of free speech.

The Beautiful West & The Beloved of God

UnusualSources — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:31:01 +0000

Book Launch Saturday, November 8

We interview author Michael Springate about his new book combining the War on Terror, citizenship, and Muslim experience with Canada's security state.

The Beautiful West & The Beloved of God is launching at Homegrown Hamilton on Saturday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m.

27 King William Street

New Freedom Flotilla

UnusualSources — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:50:17 +0000

Follow-up to the previous Freedom Flotilla is being organized as a result of Gaza bombardment

Sandra Ruch, with Gaza's Ark and VOW Peace, discusses the new Freedom Flotilla, and the fate of Gaza's Ark, reflecting the ups and downs of Palestine solidarity activism.

Growing Awareness On Gaza

UnusualSources — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:59:00 +0000

Lyn Adamson, of Canadian Voices of Women for Peace, returns to the program to expound on her discussion of Gaza activism.

Israel's third consecutive attack on Gaza in seven years has broken through its own media-manufactured facade of 'self-defense' against 'terrorists.'

The previous interview can be found at:

Radio: Emergency Interview About Gaza

UnusualSources — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 01:05:47 +0000

Ehab Lotayef reports on the dire situation in Gaza, and also the status of Gaza's Ark, which has been affected by Israel's latest incursion.

Listen to the additional event notice [7 Minutes]: