Akaash Maharaj - Practical Idealism Akaash Maharaj
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Debates, interviews, and broadcasts on Akaash's work to advance the national interest and to serve the public good in Canada. On politics, public policy, liberalism, foreign affairs, and equestrian sport.
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TVO's The Agenda: Animal Welfare at a Crossroads - Videocast
The court ruling that police powers must be subject to public accountability is a victory for democracy, but the devil will lurk in the details of the government response.
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The Arc of History - Podcast
I emphasised that while the arc of history may bend towards justice, there is nothing inevitable about progress. Societies can and do regress, as well as progress.
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Addressing the United Nations - Podcast
Addressing the United Nations was one of the more intimidating experiences of my life. I spoke on behalf of GOPAC's global alliance of parliamentarians, on our work to bring kleptocrats to justice.
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TVO's The Agenda: The New McCarthyism - Videocast
The greatest threat to our democracy is not barbarians at the gate, but politicians amongst us ready to pursue their ambitions by demonising anyone who dares to stand up and speak out.
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TVO's The Agenda: Forgiving the Unforgivable - Videocast
In modern military conflicts, the challenge has moved beyond winning the war, to surviving the peace.
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TVO's The Agenda: The Raj, the Reich, and the Good Fight - Videocast
An oft-overlooked aspect of the Indian independence movement shows that the path from hero to villain can be nothing more than hubris, and that no cause is so great that it should be pursued without humility.