CBC News: The House48:28How the World Economic Forum became the target of a global conspiracy theory
Adrian Monck, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, explains how his organization has become the target of conspiracy theories. Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen speaks about the government’s decision to cut funding for a group linked to hate comments. Plus, former prime ministers Kathleen Wynne and Christy Clark share their experiences of intimidation and threats, and our summer series culminates in a trip to Alberta to speak with CPC MP Laila Goodridge.
According to the World Economic Forum, conspiracy theories are “poisoning” public debate
The World Economic Forum – best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where some of the most powerful figures in business and politics rub shoulders – is no stranger to criticism. But in recent years, the organization has become the target of popular conspiracy theories. Chief among them: that the forum attempts to launch an authoritarian socialist world government through a plan called “The Great Reset.”
Prominent conservatives have also targeted the organization. Conservative leadership favorite Pierre Poilievre has said that if he forms a government, his ministers will not be allowed to attend the annual meeting. Adrian Monck, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, joins The House to talk about the origins of anti-WEF conspiracy theories and what Canadian politicians can do to stop their spread.
CBC News: The House15:27The World Economic Forum denounces conspiracy theories that “poison” public debate
Adrian Monck, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, explains the origins of how his organization became the target of widespread conspiracy theories.
Minister discusses decision to cut funding for group linked to racist views
The the federal government cut funding to an organization who has “demonstrated xenophobia, racism and anti-Semitism,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Questions remain, however, about how the money got to the Community Media Advocacy Center in the first place and how long the minister responsible knew about the situation before the story broke.
Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen joins The House to explain what he is doing to ensure that similar mistakes can be avoided in the future.
CBC News: The House6:27Minister responds to controversy over anti-racism funding for group espousing racist views
Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen explains how the federal government ended up providing funding to the Community Media Advocacy Center and what it is doing to ensure similar mistakes can be avoided at the coming.
The backyards of backbench MPs: Laila Goodridge, CPC MP
In the latest installment of our Backbenchers’ Backyards series — where we meet MPs in their homes, in their ridings — The House travels to Fort McMurray-Cold Lake to meet with rookie Conservative MP Laila Goodridge.
CBC News: The House11:46The backyards of backbench MPs: Laila Goodridge, CPC MP
In the latest episode of our Backbenchers’ Backyards series, meeting MPs in their homes in their ridings, the House travels to Fort McMurray-Cold Lake to meet with rookie Conservative MP Laila Goodridge.
Former prime ministers denounce harassment of female politicians
An incident last week that saw Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland verbally reprimanded on a trip to Grande Prairie, Alberta. sparked a wave of similar stories from other politicians about their experiences of intimidation and threats.
Former Premiers Kathleen Wynne of Ontario and Christy Clark of British Columbia tell host Catherine Cullen what happened to them and how the problem could be solved.
CBC News: The House11:12Former prime ministers denounce harassment of female politicians
Kathleen Wynne, former premier of Ontario, and Christy Clark, former premier of British Columbia, share their experiences of intimidation and threats while in office.
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