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Gaza immigration program sparks hope — and concern
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
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A lot of questions surround the new special immigration program for some people stuck in Gaza: Why is Canada demanding such personal details? And can Canada actually get anyone out of the warzone, even if they’re approved to come here? The House will ask the immigration minister for answers. Plus, we’ll also dive deep into the issue of delays around family reunification programs.
Small businesses are anxiously facing a deadline to repay some pandemic-era loans — and some are wishing that the federal government will show more compassion. Two business owners — and then the minister responsible — sit down to discuss.
Finally, a bid by Florida to start bulk imports of Canadian prescription drugs has been described as a “raid” on this country’s drug supply. We’ll investigate how serious the threat is and what might happen next.
This episode includes the voices of:
- Marc Miller, federal immigration minister
- Angela O’Brien and Sara Anne Mailhot, small business owners
- The CBC’s Craig Desson
- Rechie Valdez, federal minister of small business
- Larry Levitt, health policy expert
Small businesses are anxiously facing a deadline to repay some pandemic-era loans — and some are wishing that the federal government will show more compassion. Two business owners — and then the minister responsible — sit down to discuss.
Finally, a bid by Florida to start bulk imports of Canadian prescription drugs has been described as a “raid” on this country’s drug supply. We’ll investigate how serious the threat is and what might happen next.
This episode includes the voices of:
- Marc Miller, federal immigration minister
- Angela O’Brien and Sara Anne Mailhot, small business owners
- The CBC’s Craig Desson
- Rechie Valdez, federal minister of small business
- Larry Levitt, health policy expert
Released:
Jan 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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