Canadian fighter jets are set to begin airstrikes against ISIL in Syria. Canada is already taking part in US-led bombing campaigns against ISIL in Iraq. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the strikes are legally justified and Canada has a moral obligation to fight global terrorism. Opposition leaders however, have been highly critical, arguing that government efforts should focus on humanitarian assistance instead

"The woman's voice is what I'm calling, the girl's voice that is lost in my country." Those are lyrics of Moroccan rapper Soultana. Music as a tool for change is not new, but the beats of hip-hop are recently being heard as a powerful instrument. Many rappers are going beyond entertainment, working to change mentalities, perceptions and policy. We'll speak to artists about their efforts in hip-hop diplomacy.