TED Talks
TED: The rapid growth of the Chinese internet -- and where it's headed | Gary Liu
The Chinese internet has grown at a staggering pace -- it now has more users than the combined populations of the US, UK, Russia, Germany, France and Canada. Even with its imperfections, the lives of once-forgotten populations have been...
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China Economy
New ReviewChina is one of the fastest growing economies, but what challenges is it facing? Think strong bureaucratic controls, environmental degradation, and socioeconomic disparities between rich cities and poor rural areas. Grasp the issues and...
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South Africa Demographics
New ReviewSouth Africa’s diverse ethnic makeup is a defining feature of the country. Though more than three-quarters of the population are of African descent, this group is extremely varied culturally and linguistically. Zulus make up the largest...
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What's the fallout from the pandemic wave of unemployment? | Inside Story
As coronavirus bites, millions of people worldwide have lost their jobs.
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‘Modern slave’: challenges of migrant workers in Alberta’s agricultural industry
A public health researcher, originally from Mexico, recently published a paper focusing on the plight of seasonal farm workers from that country, who work here in Alberta. Mari Barba Gonzalez explains some of the obstacles migrant...
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Public health agency didn’t track most quarantine hotel stays, auditor general says
A new auditor general’s report says the Public Health Agency of Canada failed to keep track of most travellers assigned to quarantine hotels earlier this year. It also found one-third of COVID-19 test results were missing or not matched...
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China Urged To Focus On Urbanisation
China's Economy Is Facing Significant Challenges, With Slowing Growth And Declining Consumer Confidence. Economists Are Now Calling For Urgent Reforms, Emphasising The Need For People-centred Urbanisation And Economic Deregulation. Our...
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Immigrants and Migration
Immigrants and Migration analyzes how political, environmental, social, and economic factors cause people to move from place to place by defining the terms migration and immigrants.
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Violence and Male Aggression
Unpredictable personalities, delicate egos, and poor anger management are a recipe for disaster. Who can step in as a role model? In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows us what can happen when misunderstandings and tensions occur among...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Prejudice
Steinbeck doesn’t hold back from uncomfortable topics, and neither should we! Join us for an in-depth analysis of the theme of Prejudice in Of Mice and Men. We take a close look at the characters in this novella who are treated unfairly...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Friendship
George Milton and Lennie Small sure are an odd pair. Why do they cling to their friendship? Join us as we analyse the theme of friendship in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. You’ll find out why this is an important idea in the novella,...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Dreams vs Reality
Having something to dream about can really get you through tough times. Dreams give us hope. But what happens when reality gets in the way? Join us for an in-depth discussion of Dreams vs Reality in John Steinbeck’s masterpiece Of Mice...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Plot Summary
Welcome to California during the Great Depression, a time of hardship and broken dreams. George and Lennie are like countless other men who travel across America looking for work. But they’re an interesting pair; they’re best friends but...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Context
Ever wondered how John Steinbeck came up with ideas for his novels? Or maybe you’d like to get to know John Steinbeck a little better. Join us for a fun lesson on the historical context of John Steinbeck’s classic novella, Of Mice and...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 5-6 Summary
Things aren’t going well on the ranch. The fact that Lennie doesn’t know his own strength leads to shocking mishaps - but the worst is yet to come. When Curley’s lonely wife goes looking for attention, she finds it in the wrong place....
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 3-4 Summary
George and Lennie are making friends on the ranch. George has been given a puppy and there’s a nice elderly worker who wants to join them in the dream of owning their own place. But wait, there’s trouble brewing! Curley, the ranch...
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 1-2 Summary
George and Lennie are two best friends who share a dream - it’s what they work for. But Lennie’s intellectual disability often leads to trouble that George must get them out of. When they arrive at a new workplace to earn their fortune,...
Economics Explained
The Brutal Economics of Migrant Labour
Qatar has one of the highest rates of migrant workers of any country in the world with over 90% of residents being non-citizens. So why does Qatar need so many migrant works and why are so many migrant workers willing to go to Qatar?...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
David Wu: China's Regulation Problem
David Wu, a chartered accountant by training, is also a member of PwC China’s Management Board, and also holds the following leadership roles: China Government and Regulatory Affairs Leader, North China Markets Leader and Beijing Senior...
The Art Assignment
Whose Migrant Mother was this?
Dorothea Lange captured this iconic photo known as Migrant Mother in 1936. But who was the woman pictured? And how did she and her family feel about its existence in the world? Guest host John Green introduces you to Florence Owens...
TLDR News
Does Europe Actually Need More Immigrants?
There have been a lot of negative emotions aimed at migrants in recent years. However, there is mounting evidence that the UK and Europe could actually do with more immigrants. So why does Europe need to attract more migrants and could...
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Proposal to scrap foreign worker program will lead to more undocumented residents: advocate
New ReviewOn Wednesday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the temporary foreign worker program should be ended, as it was driving down wages and not leading to younger Canadians getting jobs. Raul Gatica, who sits on the board of advocacy...
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Kelowna market a home away from home for many migrant farm workers
Signs of a fruitful Okanagan harvest can be seen in the sagging branches of cherry trees, a surge of roadside fruit stands, and in the number of people lined up outside of a small Latin market in Kelowna on hot summer mornings. The CBC’s...
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N.S. could face shortage of farm workers by 2029: group
With the number of agriculture workers in Nova Scotia on the decline, the Federation of Agriculture says the province could have a shortage of more than 2,500 farm workers by 2029. Andrew Lam has the story.