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The American government is considering whether to allow construction of a giant pipeline that would pump more Canadian oil into the United States. The oil comes from Alberta's oil sands, and many environmentalists say the pipeline should not be built. This video looks at both viewpoints.

Canada's military mission in Afghanistan is scheduled to end in July 2011. Some Canadians want that mission to continue, while others wonder about its success. This video takes viewers on a six-day patrol with the soldiers of Delta Company and shows what kind of challenges and dangers they confront.

For more than a hundred years many First Nations children were taken away from their families, and forced to attend residential schools. In 2008, the Canadian government apologizes for the suffering and the abuse many experienced. This video explores the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commi...

In this video, students will learn that Canada is a nation of debt. Today, Canadians owe more than $801 billion. Personal bankruptcies are at a record high and there are over 74 million credit cards. Students often graduate with an accumulated debt of $25,000 or more. In this video, three familie...

In the last few months the Toyota Motor Corporation recalls more than eight million vehicles. The recall comes after a number of complaints about the safety of some of its models.

After decades of waiting, Aboriginal Canadians receive a formal apology from the federal government on June 11, 2008. This event in Canadian history recognizes the loss of culture caused by the church-run residential schools that thousands of Aboriginal children were forced to attend. It also ack...

He was born in the war ravaged African country of Somalia and grew up on the streets of Toronto. Now K'naan is a global singing sensation and his song, Wavin' Flag, is the official song of the 2010 world soccer championship in South Africa. This interview with K'naan explores how his turbulent li...

Canada is a multicultural country where people of many races and backgrounds live in harmony together. Most of us are proud of our diversity, and like to think we live in a country where prejudice is not a problem. This video examines how one racist incident shocks a community. It asks pollsters ...

In March, opposition members of Parliament table an explosive motion in the House of Commons. They ask the Speaker of the House to rule that the Conservative government is violating parliamentary privilege, for withholding documents on the treatment of Afghan detainees. Could this trigger a const...

In early March, National Hockey League managers meet to discuss how to cut down on violent behaviour that can seriously injure players. But violence in hockey is not just an NHL problem. It is a problem in smaller leagues all over Canada.

It is fundamental to maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment. Workplace housekeeping will reduce the number accidents and injuries, reduce the risk of fire, improve work efficiencies, reduce fatigue, improve overall morale and improve the general look and feel of the work environment....

The lathe is a quick and efficient means of shaping and drilling many types of metal and wood. This program covers the safe and correct use of the lathe including: workshop and operator safety; identification, correct use and maintenance of all components which make up the lathe; correct procedur...

WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and was created to reduce injuries, illness and deaths associated with working with hazardous or controlled materials in the workplace. Any controlled product must be appropriately labelled with a corresponding Material Safety Data...

This video shows how to identify welding hazards and learn how to control them. It explains potential welding hazards such as radiant energy, temperature extremes, fumes and gases, noise, sparks and slay, electric shock, chemicals, fires and explosions. Evaluating a workplace, controls and practi...

The potential for the inhalation of hazardous substances is a serious issue that must be continually addressed. This programs covers: what constitutes a hazardous atmosphere; general information about air-purifying and supplied air respirators; different types of air-purifying respirators and fil...