What in the World? Level 2 Issue 2 |
Foreign Worker Program Under Fire
Questions for online exploration (p. 9)
1. Hear more about the TFWP and the concerns for businesses and workers:
- https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/taking-stock/2025/09/12/analyzing-the-temporary-foreign-worker-program/ [0:00-3:38]
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/youth-unemployment-temporary-foreign-workers-1.7627163 [0:53] [8:06] [1:43]
2. Learn why B.C.’s NDP leader and the federal Conservative leader oppose the TFWP:
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6902310 [6:39]
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6891081 [1:56]
3. How is the Canadian government responding to the calls to improve or end the TFWP?
4. Visit the Government of Canada site to learn about the application process to hire a TFW:
5. Canadians are divided on their opinions about what to do with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Check out these perspectives and statistics on the TFWP:
- https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-yes-canada-should-mostly-end-our-temporary-foreign-worker-programs/
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/eby-is-missing-the-reality-of-temporary-foreign-worker-program-restaurants-canada-says/
- https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=7IC8jdzg7Rg [2:06]
- https://abacusdata.ca/abacus-data-poll-canadians-divided-on-temporary-foreign-worker-program-as-generational-regional-and-political-fault-lines-emerge/
New Projects Could Define Canada’s Future
Questions for online exploration (p. 20)
1. Learn more about the first five nation-building projects announced by Prime Minister Carney:
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-major-projects-list-1.7630470 [5:51] [5:13] [7:02]
- https://www.chch.com/chch-news/pm-carney-to-unveil-major-projects-list-with-goal-to-boost-economy/ [2:30]
2. Hear details about Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act:
3. Visit the official site of the Major Projects Office (MPO):
4. Learn about the perspectives of First Nations and environmental groups related to these major projects:
- https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/prime-minister-announces-5-major-national-projects/
- https://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/press-release/72333/greenpeace-canada-reaction-to-c-5-national-projects-list-announcement/
5. Learn more about the role of the First Nations advisory council to the MPO created by Prime Minister Carney:
6. Explore the reactions from regions that did not have a major project announcement in the first phase of this process:
- https://globalnews.ca/news/11416710/mark-carney-major-projects-none-maritimes/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/northern-premiers-support-major-projects-1.7631581
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/port-churchill-manitoba-wab-kinew-mark-carney-projects-1.7631190
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-premier-praises-national-interest-projects-even-if-a-pipeline-isn-t-on-the-list-1.7631463
Drones Above Poland Raise Tensions
Before Reading (22)
Have students watch this summary report of the event:
Questions for online exploration (p.27)
1. Learn more about the Russian drone incursion into Polish airspace:
2. Read what NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had to say about this incident:
3. Review the circumstances around Poland invoking Article 4 of NATO in response to this incident:
4. Learn how NATO has responded to defend its easternmost member nations from further incursions:
5. Listen to how NATO members have described and responded to this Russian drone incursion:
Poland:
U.S.:
Canada:
Finland:
6. Visit the official NATO website:
A Pacific Paradise Is Sinking
Before Reading (p.35)
Tell students that they are going to experience a virtual tour of Tuvalu that has no narration but does share some information about the nation throughout the video. Provide a shared sheet of paper for small groups and encourage them to jot down words and ideas that come to mind as they take the tour:
Questions for online exploration (p.38)
1. Learn more about the uncertain future for the nation of Tuvalu:
2. Discover how Tuvalu began its planning to relocate as a country:
3. Learn about the Falepili Union Treaty struck between Tuvalu and Australia to allow Tuvaluans to migrate to Australia on a climate visa:
4. How do you capture and document a country? Explore these creative ideas to ensure that if Tuvalu loses its physical location, its citizens can continue to function as a nation:
- https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=IWEdkWnVkJo [7:46]
- https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=InTVdhufUUw [10:40]
5. Watch this documentary made by 24-year-old Tuvaluan Grace Malie in her role as a youth delegate to COP28 in Dubai in 2023. In it, Tuvaluans share their feelings about leaving their homeland:
6. Explore how some Tuvaluans who are living in Australian,are trying to preserve their culture, traditions and language:
The Steps of an Inquiry Project (p. 47)
Check out these short videos to learn how to check the credibility and reliability of websites:
How to evaluate sources for reliability:
- https://youtu.be/q1k8rcYUmbQ [3:48]
How to check if a website is credible:
- https://youtu.be/jt-IZ5M6XU8 [1:39]
Helpful Teacher Resources on Inquiry-based Learning (p. 50)
1. Check out Trevor MacKenzie’s website with links to podcasts, blogs, social media links, and other resources on Inquiry‑based learning:
2. John Spenser is another educator whose videos, blogs, and resources offer practical strategies and structures for engaging students in inquiry. Here are two to get you started:
“Helping Students Ask Better Questions by Creating a Culture of Inquiry”
“Using a Wonder Week to Spark Inquiry-based Learning”
3. Edutopia has a number of articles on student inquiry, including:
“What the heck is Inquiry-based Learning?”
“Resources and Downloads to Facilitate Inquiry-based Learning”