doctors and human rights activists call for Canadian action in response to reports of alleged human rights violations

April 2, 2026·1 hr 22 min·5 clips

Farid Khan accuses Canada of being complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza.

The episode begins with host Michael Cloggs discussing the Iran-Israel-US conflict and women's rights before transitioning to the main topic. A press conference is featured where Farid Khan of Canadians United Against Hate introduces a coalition including Doctors Against Genocide, Eyewitness Gaza, Doctors for Humanity, Independent Jewish Voices, and Canadians in Support of Refugees in Dire Need. The speakers detail allegations of genocide in Gaza, citing a death toll of up to 700,000 and specific torture cases like that of 18-month-old Jawad Abu Nasser. Meza Hawash explains systemic torture, a 30-year drop in life expectancy, and engineered starvation affecting over 100,000 children. Dr. Ben Thompson shares personal experiences from Gaza, including a medical student whose thumbs were shot. Dr. Alia Khan shows slides of torture wounds and calls for an arms embargo. Rabbi David Mvaser argues that opposing Israel's actions aligns with Jewish values, not antisemitism. Hugh Doherty describes the abuse of Palestinian children in detention. The episode then shifts to a government announcement where Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a $3.8 billion conservation strategy called 'Force of Nature,' aiming to protect 30% of Canada's lands and waters by 2030, including new parks in Quebec and Manitoba. In a Q&A session, Carney addresses questions on green incentives, Quebec sovereignty, daycare fees, China's treatment of Uyghurs, Israel's occupation of Lebanon, carbon pricing with Alberta, gun buyback programs, gas taxes, and F-35 fighter jets. The episode concludes with a promotional message for Depictions Media.

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