As It Happens What Bob Rae learned at the United Nations
Nov 15, 2025
Bob Rae, former Canadian ambassador to the UN, shares insights from his five years at the organization, discussing crises like the Ukraine war and the need for UN reform. He reflects on the importance of listening and relationship-building in diplomacy. Andy England talks about relocating Sourpuss liqueur production to Montreal after tariffs affected sales. Meanwhile, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow voices concerns about a provincial ban on automated speed cameras, stressing its implications for road safety and municipal funding.
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Center Indigenous Rights At Climate Talks
- Harjeet Singh urges centering Indigenous voices and opposing extractive models at COP.
- He calls for agroecology and a just transition roadmap away from fossil fuels.
Global South Pushes Fossil Fuel Phaseout
- Singh noted a positive shift: calls from some global south leaders for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.
- He still sees climate finance as the biggest unresolved challenge at COP.
Sourpuss Production Moved To Canada
- Andy England described moving Sourpuss production to Montreal after tariff disruption cut Canadian sales.
- He signed a multi-year deal and plans to keep Canadian production based in Montreal long-term.