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In each episode, we discuss important bi-national issues and talk to Canadians and friends of Canada who are making an impact. Send your comments or suggestions about this podcast to podcast@canadianembassy.org.

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Tackling Contraband Tobacco

Tackling Contraband Tobacco Superintendent Derek Simmonds from the RCMP's Customs & Excise Branch joins us to discuss the growing problem of contraband tobacco in the U.S. and Canada.

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2010-2-4

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Cal Ripken, Jr. Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. discusses some of his career highlights – both on and off the field.

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2010-01-28
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Canadian Researcher Receives Award from President Obama

Nonie Lesaux Canadian Nonie Lesaux is a professor at Harvard University who just recently received an award from President Barack Obama. Hear about her work on education and research that indicates bilingualism can enhance early learning.

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2010-01-21

Ensuring the Security of the 2010 Winter Games

2010 Olympic torch Ward Elcock, Coordinator for 2010 Winter Olympics and G8 Security, joins us to discuss the approaches that Canada is taking to ensure these Games will be safe and secure.

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2009-12-17
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How Vancouver secured the 2010 Winter Games

Vancouver 2010 Torch In under 100 days, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will open in Vancouver. John Furlong, CEO of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), joins us to discuss the bidding process, vision, and legacy for Canada.

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2009-12-03
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Border Integrity Program

Joe Oliver RCMP Chief Superintendent Joe Oliver sat down with us to discuss the Border Integrity Program and Canada-U.S. cooperation to protect against terrorism, organized crime and other border-related criminality.

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2009-11-05

Canadian Students Design Solar-powered Homes of the Future

Solar Decathlon Join us as we talk to the Canadian students who are hoping to bring home the gold at this year's Solar Decathlon, a building design competition held on the National Mall in Washington D.C. The Decathlon challenges 20 teams from around the world to design, build and operate the ultimate energy-efficient, solar-powered house.

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2009-10-15

Astronaut Dr. Steve MacLean

Steve MacLean Dr. Steve MacLean, President of the Canadian Space Agency, talks about his experiences in space, the recent Canada-U.S. space agreement, and the future of space exploration.

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2009-09-29

LGen Roméo Dallaire

Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire sits down with us to explain why it's in a nation's self-interest to prevent conflicts abroad.

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2009-09-22

Rising State Leaders Program

Washington state Senator Linda Parlette Washington State Senator Linda Parlette discusses her experiences visiting Canada during the 2009 Rising State Leaders Tour.

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2009-08-13
CC-licensed music by Derek K. Miller