RealMedia Canada 2008 Video Discussion Series

Mainstream Media presents little in the way of Canadian news. Its 3 main themes appear to be: political gossip and MP posturings ('infotainment'); violence (war, murders, fatal accidents); or foreign news.

The status quo prefers that little substantive or sustained coverage be given to Canadian news pertaining to: environmental preservation (for example, pertaining to the Tar Sands), solutions to poverty in Canada (minimum wage, housing, social programs), foreign ownership (employment stability, sovereignty), money-creation (monetary policy), or quality economic analysis (fiscal policy).

RealMedia Location/Format:
6 St. Joseph Street, 1st floor (1 block N. of Wellesely, W. off Yonge)
7PM. Donation appreciated. Video/discussion/speaker on occasion.
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The Dream of Canada

APRIL: An edited version of the Tar Sands documentary. What is occuring in Alberta is a metaphor for what is happening in Canada. [see flipcharts] [Summary]

MAY: "The Disgrace of Social Housing in Toronto”. Canada is the only G-8 nation without a national housing policy. The connections between housing, poverty, and war. Video and speaker: John Clarke. Discussion. The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty

July: "Exposing Canada's Role in Afghanistan”, video featuring Linda McQuaig. Of all of the answers given to the question: 'Why is Canada in Afghanistan?' her answer, and her analysis, is clear.

AUGUST: Money-creation, video featuring Bill Abrams. The greatest internal threat to national stability exists through the way in which money is currently created in ALL G-8 countries. It is a falsehood that We dont have the money for health care or education!

SEPTEMBER: An Inquiry into the Effects of the Free Trade Agreements on the Canadian Economy”, featuring David Orchard. Yes, the free trade agreements have been a success! But for who?

Friday, Oct. 3rd and 10th: 2008 ELECTION SPECIAL!! Feature-length (75 min) video: 'WHO k i l l e d CANADA?' ~ A 2008 Election Primer ~ based on Mel Hurtig's "The Truth About Canada", featuring Mel. A CSI (Crime Scene Investigation...Don't miss it!! To view this video, click here!

OCTOBER: Feature-length (72 min) video: “Private Despair to Public Action” featuring Derrick Jensen author of “Endgame”, speaking about environmental destruction and what to do about it.

Friday, NOVEMBER 14th: 'The Creation of Money and Its Consequence' (60 min video; showing 1st half) provides a detailed legal and historical response to the hollow claim that "We don't have the money!" A must view for economists, activists and politicians who have the desire to respond effectively to this claim, and who want to bring about constructive social change.