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Hosted by Mercedes Stephenson, an experienced Canadian journalist in print and on television. This program is part of URC Investigates Series that combines documentary footage with lively debate with guest experts. Challenge students to think critically about important topics that matter to young Canadians.

Why do Canadian governments and its industries keep doing business with countries that have appalling human rights records?

Panel:
  • Peter Foster, columnist at the National Post and author of "Family Spirits: the Bacardi Saga"
  • Richard Mann, former Canadian Ambassador to Kuwait, Qatar, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan and Tajikastan, Director General of Canada-Arab Business Council
  • Dr. Scott Eddie, Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Toronto, prominent expert in economic transition