Chapter 8 Videos with Critical Thinking Exercises

Western Canada

Video 1: The National, “The place of oil and gas in the future of Alberta’s energy sector faces questions [video]”. Toronto, ON: CBC/Radio-Canada; 2019 Mar.

Link       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HG8bxFd5bSk.

Length  9 minutes 48 seconds

Short summary/description

  • “How do oil and gas fit into the future of Alberta’s energy sector?” This question and more are in this video. This exchange looks at how pipeline advocates are coming together with those who believe renewables are the way forward.

Critical Thinking Questions

  1. What implications would cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline have on Alberta’s future?
  2. What energy alternatives might Alberta consider?

 

Video 2: Climate Atlas of Canada. Roy McLaren. 70 years of farming experience [video]. Climate Atlas of Canada; 2020.

Link       https://climateatlas.ca/topic/agriculture.

Length  4 minutes 31 seconds

Short summary/description

  • This video captures the story of Roy McLaren who has a lifetime of farming experience: he’s farmed in southwest Manitoba for over 70 years and lived through the 1930s dustbowl. He has long-term knowledge regarding farming and how to thrive on the land in a respectful way. In conversation with Dr. Ian Mauro, Roy explores the interactive Climate Atlas, and reflects on what extreme heat will mean for farmers, soil and the future of water on the Prairies.

Critical Thinking Questions

  1. What does climate modeling indicate for agriculture in the Interior Plains?
  2. If climate modeling is accurate, what would be key implications of climate change on agriculture in the Interior Plains?

 

Video 3: Pazzano, Jasmine. Global News, “Canada’s legal marijuana industry turns two: what has changed? [video]”. Global Television; 17 Oct 2020.

Link       https://globalnews.ca/video/7402221/canadas-legal-marijuana-industry-turns-two-what-has-changed.

Length  2 minutes 27 seconds

Short summary/description

  • This video reflects on the legalisation of cannabis in Canada. As Canada’s legal cannabis industry turned two on Oct. 17, 2020, licensed stores across the country celebrated a jump in sales, with one retail expert saying the COVID-19 pandemic has been a “boon” for the industry.

Critical Thinking Questions

  1. Although the legal cannabis industry has seen a rise in sales, the black market trade in cannabis still exists. Provide key reasons for this.
  2. Describe how the legalization of cannabis resulted in a socio-cultural shift in Canada.

 

Video 4: Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Immigration matters in Morden, Manitoba [video]. Ottawa, ON: Government of Canada; 29 Apr 2019.

Link       https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/immigration-matters/growing-a-community-through-immigration-morden-manitoba.html.

Length  3 minutes 15 seconds

Short summary/description

  • This video reflects on immigrants who are settling in the city of Morden located in southern Manitoba rather than in one of the three most common destinations: Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.  The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program has been successful at attracting immigrants to Morden; immigrants in Morden represent more than 15% of the population.

Critical Thinking Questions

  1. What is the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program?
  2. Why are cities in Manitoba particularly interested in attracting immigrants?
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