Clips and interviews, Changing Tides Conference. Interviews: George McRobie; Cletus Canning

• Main Author: Memorial University of Newfoundland. Division of Extension Service (Producer)
• Other Authors: McRobie, George (Interviewee); Canning, Cletus (Interviewee), Memorial University of Newfoundland. Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL)
• Format: Moving Image (Video)
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University Extension Service 1985
• Subjects: Appropriate technology; Economic development; Offshore oil industry > Newfoundland and Labrador; Unemployment > Newfoundland and Labrador; Placentia (N.L.) > Economic conditions; Fisheries > Newfoundland and Labrador; Merasheen Island (N.L.); Social Sciences; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/extension/id/275

Two interviews: George McRobie who discusses energy issues, non-renewable fossil fuels, pollution and climate change; the structure of world economy and economic development; the role of computers and robotics; oil development in Newfoundland; appropriate technology; progress defined as economic developments. At 22:35 minutes, Cletus Canning (Placentia Area Development Association) on employment in the Placentia area; his impressions on the Conference; the importance of Canada Works Projects in spite of the negative attitudes expressed; the impact of offshore oil and other mega-projects; Fishing;