CBC Radio's The House: Sanctions and survival
CBC Radio | Posted: March 5, 2022 9:00 AM | Last Updated: March 5, 2022
Here is what's on this week's episode of The House
Ukraine crisis continues
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting after Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Foreign ministers from NATO member nations also met. What diplomatic moves are being made to calm the crisis?
CBC's defence correspondent Murray Brewster joins The House with an update on the situation.
Daily life in Kyiv
Liudmila is sheltering in her downtown Kyiv apartment with her son and daughter-in-law. Her audio diary for The House describes the stoicism of Kyiv's residents as they brace for the advance of the Russian army.
Liudmila describes the constant air raid alerts, the sleeping in shifts, the curfews — and finding comfort in making pancakes by candlelight.
How sanctions could affect Canada
Canada has levied sanctions against a number of Russians and entities. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has warned that the measures could have economic consequences in Canada.
One company to watch is Evraz, whose major shareholder is Russian oligarch and close Putin ally Roman Abramovich. It runs a substantial operation in Saskatchewan. Regina Mayor Sandra Masters joins the program to talk about the risk to jobs in her city.
Hunting oligarchs' assets
It's easy to identify the owners of some Russian assets — things like steel companies and sports teams. But what about real estate? Fine art? Luxury vehicles? Do we really know what Russian oligarchs own in Canada?
CBC's Alex Zabjek explores the legislative loopholes that make it hard to find out. Joining the discussion are James Cohen of Transparency International; Casey Michel, author of the book American Kleptocracy; Peter German, a former deputy RCMP commissioner and chair of the Vancouver Anti-Corruption Institute; and Charlene Cieslik, former FINTRAC employee and now chief compliance officer for a bitcoin ATM firm.
Dealing with disinformation
Disinformation is becoming a pressing issue in 2022. Disinformation helped to drive the recent anti-vaccine mandate convoy protests and Russian propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine. What role should politicians play in maintaining a shared set of facts in a democracy. Is the solution legislation or education?
Three MPs sit down with Chris Hall to talk about their own experiences with disinformation and how they think the situation might be improved: Liberal MP for Ottawa Centre Yasir Naqvi, Conservative MP for Calgary Nose Hill Michelle Rempel Garner, and the NDP's Timmins–James Bay MP Charlie Angus.