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Our Environmental Guardian

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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The Agenda welcomes Dianne Saxe, Ontario's environmental commissioner, to discuss her 2018 environmental protection report, "Back to Basics," looking at the province's water, wetlands and woodlands. She'll also talk about the government's environment and climate change plans, and the future of her office's investigative mandate.

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Climate Checks and Balances; Ontario Hubs; The Agenda's Week

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Dec 07, 2018

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Chinese entrepreneurs are betting the e-commerce boom will spark consumption across the country, even in the tiniest villages.
North
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September 22, 2020 - 59:25
In this episode, we're in the north of Britain. Finds include evidence for the first Roman siege, Britain's most famous monastery, Lindisfarne, and the incredible discovery of ancient Scottish man-made islands.
Ep. 3
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September 22, 2020 - 44:52
Traffic on the Nile is building as this third episode begins, signaling Bettany Hughes' arrival into Luxor - the 'world's greatest open-air museum'.
The Royals Who Rescued the Monarchy - Ep. 1
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September 22, 2020 - 57:17
George could not have been a more unlikely moderniser. Born and brought up in the Victorian age he was conservative to his fingertips
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September 21, 2020 - 57:39
Two-year-old Oskar is diagnosed with severe autism. His parents decide to drop everything for a year to focus on his therapy.
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"Mugshot" explores the bewildering world of mugshots and examines their cultural significance and value to contemporary society.
The Life-Sized City - Taipei
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The capital of Taiwan is a young city undergoing rapid change and development within a fragile governmental framework.
Ep. 15 - On the Move
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Michael Buerk joins chefs Paul Ainsworth and Anna Haugh to showcase food inspired by the royal family's tours overseas and home lives.
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Follow the first few months of two fur seal pups' lives as they fight for survival off the coast of New Zealand.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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Restaurants and hotels have taken a huge hit during the pandemic. Can they get back to pre-pandemic success?
Stopping the COVID-19 Surge
September 21, 2020 - 26:18
Medical experts discuss the current COVID-19 situation in Ontario.
Road to Recovery for Ontario Film and TV
September 18, 2020 - 16:24
Industry insiders describe what it takes to get Ontario's film and TV industry back on track. Then, how the stock market differs from the economy. And, can child care in Ontario be reformed?
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September 18, 2020 - 28:07
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September 17, 2020 - 31:30
What's at stake with so many film and TV productions shut down across the province?
Rufus Wainwright: Singing Truth to Power
September 17, 2020 - 23:02
Canadian-American, singer, songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright discusses his latest offering "Unfollow the Rules."
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September 16, 2020 - 21:06
Leslyn Lewis describes her recent experiences as a candidate for leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
25 Years After the Ipperwash Crisis
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