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“What we face in Canada are multiple overlapping crises. We have the climate crisis, which is screaming down on us - all of the predictions are coming true even faster than the scientists thought. We have the inequality crisis, where the Panama Papers are a great reminder that the one per cent have actually created their own economy. We still have the crisis of child poverty, which has never been dealt with despite decades of concerned words from politicians.”

Quote by Avi Lewis

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Avi Lewis is a Canadian documentary filmmaker and producer, known for his profound insights into political and social issues. Born in 1968, he has produced a series of highly acclaimed documentaries since the 1990s, exploring themes such as globalization and political change. more

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