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With Pride month underway, The Agenda looks back at how conversations around 2SLGBTQIA issues have changed since the show first began in 2006. Has Canada become a more tolerant or more accepting place for Queer communities? Callie Metler, Executive Director of Capital Pride Ottawa; Derrick Biso, Director of Education and Operations at Trans Wellness Ontario; Maurice Tomlinson, activist and consultant with HIV Legal Network; Cheri DiNovo, retired minister at Trinity-St. Paul Centre For Faith, Justice and the Arts and former NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park joins host Jeyan Jeganathan to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the face of escalating fascist ICE raids targeting both legal and illegal immigrants in America, the Squatter of Stornaway Poilievre's MAGA party stoking division, alarming threats to LGBTQ2 and the racist remarks from Premier Ford against First Nations, we stand at a critical juncture in Canadian history. With the ominous shadow of Ford's Trump-like power grab Bill 5 taking over our rights and environment, and a corporate media landscape increasingly dominated by MAGA-style propaganda, and hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Canadians living on the streets, it is clear that we can no longer afford to be passive.Canada Day is approaching, and Prime Minister Mark Carney is unveiling ambitious patriotic programs that inspire confidence, as well as some troubling legislation that could undermine our democratic process. This moment demands our attention—and our action.Join renowned social justice warrior and former politician, the Rev. Cheri DiNovo, as she speaks with host Laura Babcock in a captivating and eye-opening discussion on how we can successfully combat fascism in 2025. They'll explore the power of peaceful protests, such as #nokings on July 4, the impact of immediate social media responses, and how we can influence the political landscape with love and determination.Don't miss this powerful and essential conversation—it's not just about saving our democracy; it's about securing justice for all Canadians. Let's mobilize, inspire one another, and fight for the future we believe in. Every voice matters. Will you join us? Subscribe to build this pro-democracy conversation and let us know what YOU think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 1642nd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Radical Reverend Cheri DiNovo about how she went from living on the streets as a teenager to performing the first legal same-sex marriage registered in Canada in 2001 as a United Church minister. There's also plenty of talk about her time as an MPP and how she pushed through more LGTBQ legislation than any politician in Canadian history. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: CANADA POST STRIKE REACHES DAY 26 Guest Host Jane Brown was joined by Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister and Lisa Raitt, former Federal Conservative Deputy Leader. Mediated talks to end the Canada Post strike remain stalled, with no updates on resumption. The union's latest proposal includes a 19% wage increase over four years, down from 24%, and a guaranteed 20-hour minimum for part-time workers. Canada Post's wage offer stands at 11.5%, with no word on further changes. The government has yet to intervene. REPORT: GTHA TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK COSTS $44.7B IN LOST PRODUCTIVITY ANNUALLY Jane is joined by Nadia Todorova, executive director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario and Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations for CAA South Central Ontario. Traffic congestion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Areas costs $10 billion in lost opportunities this year alone, rising to $47 billion when factoring in social impacts. A new report reveals vehicle numbers in the region have grown 37% since 2001. DOUG FORD'S ENCAMPMENT PLAN SPARKS DIVISION, SURVEY SHOWS Jane was joined by Eddie Sheppard, Vice President, Insights at Abacus Data. An Abacus survey shows Ontarians are divided on Premier Doug Ford's approach to encampments, with just 12% supporting stronger law enforcement. Many favor affordable housing (34%) or increased mental health services (14%). Meanwhile, 65% express concern about encampments in their communities.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: ONTARIO'S NEW AG SHELLY SPENCE'S NEW REPORT, METROLINX CEO LEAVES THE COMPANY AND MORE Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC Finance Minister. Ontario's new Auditor General, Shelley Spence, has released a damning first report, sharply criticizing Premier Doug Ford's government. In education, the report highlights increased violence and financial mismanagement within the Toronto District School Board. Additionally, the resignation of Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster is seen as a win by many. GIVING TUESDAY, A DAY OF GENEROSITY Libby is joined by Sharon Avery, President and CEO of Toronto Foundation and Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada. Since its launch in 2013, Giving Tuesday has expanded globally, now being observed in 90 countries. The event, which takes place on the Tuesday after American Thanksgiving (this year on Dec. 3), encourages donations to non-profits, community organizations, and individuals. In 2021, the Canadian branch of Giving Tuesday reported that $43 million was raised online, highlighting the growing impact of this global movement. CANADIANS WARNED ABOUT RISE IN SCAMS AMID CANADA POST STRIKE Libby is joined by Detective David Coffey, Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. As the Canada Post strike continues, the fallout extends beyond delayed deliveries. Equifax Canada reports a significant rise in fraud attempts, including phishing emails and deepfake phone calls, many of which are related to parcels and shipping. While such scams typically increase during the holiday season, the ongoing postal disruption and shipment confusion have fueled even more efforts to steal personal information and money. Libby and Detective David discuss ways to be more vigilant.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP'S TARIFF THREAT & FORD GOVERNMENT PASSES LEGISLATION ON BIKE LANES Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, Ontario NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister. This week:  President-elect Trump threatens Canada and Mexico with a 25 percent tariff on goods and the Ford government passes legislation pertaining to bike lanes. THE ZOOMER RADIO PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER CENTRE RADIOTHON  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Aaron Schimmer, Senior Scientist and Research Director at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Dr. Keith Stewart, Vice President, Cancer and Director of the Princess Margaret Cancer Program, University Health Network. Welcome to Zoomer Radio's fourth annual radiothon in support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.  Today, we highlight the important work being done at PMCC and the latest research and innovations regarding treatment. To donate, visit zoomerradiothon.ca or call 1-888-388-3308.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: DONALD TRUMP IS PICKING HIS CABINET & BONNIE CROMBIE PROPOSES A TAX CUTTING PLAN Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, Andrew Perez, Principal at Peres Strategies and a Liberal strategist as well as Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. This is the first time we speak to our Recovering Politicians panel about the outcome of U.S. Presidential election which Donald Trump won, and he is already making some high profile nominations. Closer to home, Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie makes an announcement. A VIGIL FOR TERRORIST YAHYA SINWAR IS BEING PROMOTED IN MISSISSAUGA  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Tasha Kheiriddin and Tristin Hopper, columnists with the National Post. There's a lot of concern that a "vigil" for the late Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar--the architect of the October 7th Massacre-- is going to be held later this month at Mississauga's Celebration Square. In a statement on X, Mayor Parrish said "No organization exists. No vigil is planned.", but it's being promoted online by a group called Defenders 4 Human Rights. HOW A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION COULD SHAPE CANADA'S AUTO SECTOR Libby Znaimer is joined by Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association. How is Canada's auto sector preparing for the next Trump administration? Flavio explains.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: ELECTION DAY IN THE U.S. Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Deputy Premier and Health Minister of the Ontario Liberals, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada. It's election day in the U.S. Either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will go to the White House, but which President will provide a better outcome for Canada? As mentioned yesterday, according to a Leger survey from this past October, 70 percent of Canadians are engaged in this election. Our panelists react to the latest on that.  ANTHONY FUREY ON WARD 15 BYELECTION OUTCOME  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Anthony Furey, who ran as a candidate for City Councillor for Ward 15 Don Valley West.  Anthony Furey joins the program to discuss the outcome of the Ward 15 Don Valley West byelection. Rachel Chernos Lin won with 55 percent of the vote, Furey getting 31 percent. He reflects on the race that was. MAYOR PATRICK BROWN WEIGHS IN ON PROTESTS IN BRAMPTON  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown followed by Robin Sears, a crisis communications expert and former NDP strategist.   Our guests react to the protests that have unfolded in Brampton in recent days. And Mayor Brown has proposed a bylaw that would prohibit protests at places of worship, which is to be voted on at the next scheduled city council meeting on November 13th.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: DOUG FORD'S TAXPAYER REBATE Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada. It's Tuesday: time to talk politics. What are you going to do with the $200 Premier Doug Ford just promised every taxpayer in the province? And if that is not enough of an indication that the PC's are planning an early election, there is also yesterday's call for tougher bail restrictions. FORD GOVERNMENT CALLS ON OTTAWA TO GET TOUGH ON BAIL AND PRESENTS KEY DEMANDS  Libby Znaimer is first joined by Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, followed by Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Defence Lawyer with Neuberger and Partners LLP. The Ontario government has key demands for Ottawa when it comes to bail reform. Our experts weigh in. EV CAR CRASHES: WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT SAFETY DURING A CRASH AND PUTTING OUT FIRES Libby Znaimer is joined by Jingwen Hu, Research Professor and Associate Director of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, and Randy Narine, a professional firefighter and a Hazmat Tech who is also on the Board of Directors for the Clean Energy Safety and Training Council. Last week, four individuals were tragically killed and one person seriously injured as a result of a Tesla car crash on Lakeshore Blvd. The flames from the crash fire were intense. We reached out to the two experts to get a sense of safety around EVs.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHAT KIND OF CAUCUS MEETING CAN PM TRUDEAU EXPECT?  Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former Member of Provincial Parliament of Ontario and Lisa Raitt, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. There is a federal Liberal caucus meeting taking place this week and it comes at a time when there's talk among some MPs of their dissatisfaction with PM Trudeau as the leader of their party. Meanwhile, the province of New Brunswick has made history this week by electing their first ever woman Premier. The Liberal's Susan Holt won a majority. TORONTO'S STRATEGY TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS DURING WINTER Tasha is now joined by Gord Tanner, the General Manager of Toronto Shelter and Support Services. Today: the City detailed its strategy to address homelessness in the winter. But, will it go far enough to meet the demand? We also get a recap on City workers dismantling the encampment at Allen Gardens.  REMEMBERING CPL. NATHAN CIRILLO TEN YEARS ON Tasha is now joined by Peter MacKay, who served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General as well as other high profile cabinet positions under Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting and a former senior strategic terrorism analyst at CSIS. Today marks ten years since Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was gunned down in a terrorist attack in Ottawa. Our guests reflect on that tragic day and the lessons learned since.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: THE LATEST IN SPAT BETWEEN OTTAWA AND INDIA  Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP,  and John Milloy,  a former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments. This week: we take a look at the tense relations between Canada and India, and we also discuss the latest effort from within the Liberal party to oust PM Justin Trudeau as leader. ONTARIO PLANS TO GET TOUGHER ON BIKE LANES AS PART OF CONGESTION-EASING EFFORTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Trevor Townsend, Founder of Keep Toronto Moving and Albert Koehl, Cycling and pedestrian advocate. The Ford government has tabled legislation around bike lanes as part of its strategy to ease traffic gridlock. We discuss that plan in greater detail and whether or not it is a good idea. A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LATEST CAMPAIGN BY SOME LIBERAL MPS TO OUST TRUDEAU Libby Znaimer is joined by Charles Bird, Managing Principal at Earnscliffe Strategy Group in Toronto, and John Capobianco,  Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad. Let's get a closer look at the latest move to oust PM Justin Trudeau and what he might do to get out of it. The Liberals have said they don't intend to pull the plug on this parliament to avoid a snap election. Do we believe them?

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: HOW HARD ARE OUR CITY WORKERS ACTUALLY WORKING?  Libby Znaimer is joined by Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, John Milloy, a former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments, and John Mykytyshyn,  a Conservative Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the October 7th massacre and we got to hear speeches from both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre at a commemoration in Ottawa. And a report from Toronto's Auditor General shows that city workers responsible for the upkeep of our parks are working less hours than they are reporting in their logs. What will Mayor Olivia Chow do about this? THE SPENDING HABITS OF OLDER VS YOUNGER CANADIANS THIS UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON  Libby Znaimer is joined by Ellen Roseman, a consumer advocate and journalist and Bruce Winder, a retail analyst. We get a picture of what we can expect regarding the spending habits of younger Canadian adults versus older adults during this year's holiday season according to a new survey by PwC Canada. THE ANNUAL SALMON RUN THROUGH MISSISSAUGA Libby Znaimer is now joined by Andrea Dunn, Natural Areas Specialist with the City of Mississauga. It's that time of the year when you can witness the salmon run through Mississauga. Our guest details the best locations to spot it.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: THE TRUDEAU GOVERNMENT FACES PRESSURE FROM THE BLOC Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal MPP, Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Lisa Raitt, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. In the news: we discuss how the Trudeau Liberals are doing in the polls and the demands being made by the Bloc which, if not met, could trigger an early federal election. THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HEZBOLLAH Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Elliot Tepper, a professor of International Relations at Carleton University and Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consultants and a former strategic analyst at CSIS. First it was pager explosions followed by a wave of walkie talkie explosions. A short time after those developments, the Israeli Air Force successfully carried out a major strike on the Iran-backed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah while he was meeting with other members of the terrorist group in his underground bunker in Beirut. And, just yesterday, we were getting reports that Israel has commenced a small scale incursion of ground troops into Southern Lebanon. Could a small scale mission by troops lead to a larger scale one? And, how far does Nasrallah's death set back the terror group that has been firing rockets at Israel for months? Meanwhile, according to reports from this morning, a U.S. government official has said that Iran is planning to "imminently" launch a ballistic missile attack on Israel. THE FUTURE OF BILLY BISHOP AIRPORT Libby Znaimer is joined by Warren Askew, Vice President, Airport, at Ports Toronto, followed by Norm Di Pasquale, Director at Large of Waterfront for All and Karen Stintz, a former city councillor and a Conservative candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence. Today, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and her executive committee are reviewing a city staff recommendation against extending the lease for Billy Bishop Airport for now.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: CONSERVATIVES INTRODUCE NON-CONFIDENCE MOTION TODAY Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal MPP, Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Lisa Raitt, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. Today: the federal Conservatives have introduced a motion of non-confidence in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today. What will become of that? And, our panelists react to the TDSB facing backlash after students were brought into an anti-Israel protest the other week in downtown Toronto. BUYING A NEW CAR? HERE'S WHAT TO CONSIDER Libby Znaimer is joined by Robert Karwel, Director of Customer Success with J.D. Power & Associates, and Jil McIntosh, an auto writer who writes for Driving.ca among other publications. So you're thinking about buying a new car and you are looking to narrow down your options. Today, we discuss what consumers might consider as they determine whether a hybrid, electric or regular gas-run vehicle is right for them. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IN TORONTO Libby Znaimer is now joined by Albert Koehl, cycling and pedestrian advocate, and Dylan Reid, Co-founder of Walk Toronto. It's time to revisit the issue of pedestrian safety in Toronto. This week, one pedestrian was killed while another got injured in the City's Junction neighbourhood because of a two vehicle collision. Are we progressing with Vision Zero? What needs to be done to curb accidents and fatalities for pedestrians?

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: LIBERALS LOSE ANOTHER BYELECTION & FAO LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO COST OF ONTARIO EXPANDING ALCOHOL SALES EARLY  Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal MPP, Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister. It's another byelection loss for the Trudeau Liberals....this time in the Montreal riding of LaSalle-Émard-Verdun. They lost it to the Bloc Quebecois. Meanwhile, the NDP managed to get re-elected in Manitoba's Elmwood Transcona riding. Our panel weighs in on that and other headlines from Ottawa and Queen's Park.   TORONTO INCREASES FINES FOR "BLOCKING THE BOX" BUT HOW WILL IT ACTUALLY BE ENFORCED?  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Sgt. Murray Campbell of Toronto Police Traffic Services. Yesterday, we learned from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow that the City is increasing fines for driver's who "block the box". According to the City of Toronto, "Blocking the Box occurs when a driver enters an intersection on a green or amber signal when there is no reasonable prospect of being able to clear the intersection before the light changes to red. This disrupts traffic flows, causes transit delays and creates serious safety risks." Drivers want further clarity on what does and does not constitute blocking the box and how exactly it will be enforced. CANADA'S INFLATION RATE AT 2 PERCENT IN AUGUST   Libby Znaimer is now joined by Moshe Lander, Senior Lecturer of Economics at Concordia University in Montreal and Jim Stanford, Economist and Director of Centre for Future Work Canada's inflation was at 2 percent in August-- the lowest it has been since February of 2021. So, what are the implications of it all? Moshe and Jim weigh in.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: MARK CARNEY TAKES ON ROLE WITH LIBERALS Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park, and John Mykytyshyn, Conservative strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group. Our panel reacts to Jagmeet Singh meeting with his NDP caucus in Montreal, the upcoming federal byelection in the riding of LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, and Mark Carney becoming a special advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE BIBI FILES AND RUSSIANS AT WAR SPARK CONTROVERSY AT TIFF 2024  Libby Znaimer is joined by Robert Sarner, Senior Writer at Friends of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and a regular feature writer for The Times of Israel followed by Peter Schturyn, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Toronto Branch. Two films, The Bibi Files and Russians at War, have sparked controversy at TIFF this year...both for different reasons. Our guests weigh in on each film separately. IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY A CAR (USED OR NEW)? Libby Znaimer is joined by Shari Prymak, Senior Consultant at Car Help Canada. Are we in a buyer's market right now for cars? And what should you consider when it comes to buying a used or new vehicle? Shari explains.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  TRUDEAU'S CABINET RETREAT & OTTAWA GETS TOUGH ON CHINA Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health minister and Deputy Premier, Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister, and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP for Parkdale-High Park. Today, we kick things off with a discussion about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Cabinet retreat in Halifax. Meanwhile, China is not happy with Ottawa after it made the decision to slap a 100 percent tariff on Chinese electric Vehicles (following in the steps of the U.S.) OTTAWA CHANGING ITS APPROACH TO FOREIGN WORKERS  Jane Brown is now joined by Guidy Mamann, a Toronto immigration lawyer and Partner at Mamman & Sandaluk LLP Immigration Lawyers. Ottawa is making some key changes to its immigration policy which includes an announcement on reducing the number of low wage temporary foreign workers coming to Canada. Guidy weighs in on the latest. RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT BLADDER CANCER IN CANADA  Jane Brown is joined by Shasa Boshoff, National Development Manager of Bladder Cancer Canada, and Dr. Srikala Sridhar, Genitourinary Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center and Vice Chair of the Medical Advisory Board of Bladder Cancer Canada. Bladder Cancer Canada's annual walk is taking place in September. We discuss that as well as the latest research being done in the country on this deadly disease. You can learn more at Bladder Cancer Canada.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  WHAT ARE ONTARIO'S PLANS FOR SUPERVISED INJECTION SITES? Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister, and Deputy Premier,  Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, and Cheri DiNovo, a former Ontario NDP MPP. Our panel reacts to Education Minister Todd Smith's decision to retire from politics, and thus his role, nearly three months into taking over the file. The province is also giving an update today on its plans for safe injection sites.   THE FUTURE OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN THE GTA  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Councillor Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York, and Jessica Smith Cross, Editor-in-Chief, The Trillium. The Trillium has obtained documents from Ontario's Ministry of Transportation showing predictions of worsening traffic gridlock/congestion in the GTA. Our guests react to the latest. THE LATEST REGARDING UKRAINE'S MILITARY OFFENSIVE INSIDE RUSSIA  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Maria Popova, Associate Professor of Political Science and Jean Monnet Chair at McGill University, and Andrew Rasiulis of the The Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Earlier this month, Ukraine launched a surprise military offensive inside Russia. Our experts give an update on how things have developed on the front lines.

THE RECOVERING POLITICIANS An emergency committee hearing was held in Ottawa this morning to vote on whether to call Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Immigration Minister Marc Miller to testify about how the recently arrested father-son accused terror team was able to immigrate to Canada. Libby Znaimer is joined by Cheri DiNovo, former Member of Provincial Parliament of Ontario; Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada; and John Milloy, former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments to discuss this, and other political news of the day. OTTAWA TURNS A BLIND EYE TO QUESTIONABLE PRO-PALESTINIAN CHARITIES The federal government wants to take away the charity status of the 100-year-old Jewish National Fund of Canada for allegedly breaking the rules, but the Trudeau Liberals aren't doing likewise with a number of pro-Palestinian charities, some with questionable links to terrorist organizations. Libby Znaimer is joined by Canadian lawyer and author Warren Kinsella to unpack this troubling issue. WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH E-SCOOTERS? They seem to be everywhere, and while they are banned in Toronto, the City has reported that they don't have the capacity to enforce the ban. This, as The Hospital for Sick Children says it is seeing a notable uptick this summer in the number of injuries related to e-scooters and e-bikes in Toronto. Libby is joined by David Shellnut, personal injury lawyer and founder of The Biking Lawyer; and Aaron Binder, Chief Experience Officer at Go Tours Canada to discuss. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  BIDEN IS OUT OF THE RACE & CANADIAN POLITICIANS FACING DEATH THREATS  Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health minister, and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. This is the first time we speak with our recovering politicians since U.S. President Joe Biden has departed from the race and has endorsed his VP Kamala Harris. And, here in Canada, two individuals have been charged for allegedly making death threats against Canadian officials including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. ISRAEL'S NETANYAHU VISITS WASHINGTON THIS WEEK Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza, and Jon Allen, a former Canadian Ambassador to Israel from 2006 to 2010. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington D.C. this week where he will be making a speech to a joint meeting of Congress tomorrow. And, earlier this week, more Israeli hostages in Gaza were confirmed dead according to the IDF. Our panel reacts to the latest. TORONTO POLICE DISCUSS INCREASED ASSAULTS ON PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Jon Reid, President of the Toronto Police Association. Toronto Police and the Toronto Police Association made a joint announcement this morning discussing an increase in assaults against parking enforcement officers. So, why the increase?

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: DOUG FORD CLAPS BACK AT LCBO STRIKE WITH ONLINE BOOZE MAP AND PROMOTIONAL VIDEO   Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. Today: we kick things off with a discussion about the latest on the LCBO strike and Premier Doug Ford's response to it, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Washington this week attending the NATO Summit. THE LATEST ON THE CANADIAN DENTAL CARE PLAN Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Maneesh Jain, President of the Ontario Dental Association. Ottawa has made a change to the Canadian Dental Care Plan with the aim of getting more dental professionals on board. We discuss what that will mean for both dentists and patients. ANOTHER LONG TERM CARE HOME CLOSURE IN TORONTO Libby Znaimer is now joined by Jane Meadus, Institutional Advocate at the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and NDP MPP and health critic, France Gélinas. Another long-term care home is closing in Toronto...the sixth in just three years. Why is this happening? And, does this affect residents? Our panel reacts to the latest. 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: PM TRUDEAU AND U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN FACING PRESSURE REGARDING THEIR LEADERSHIP Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister, and Deputy Premier, Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC MPP and Finance Minister and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden have been facing pressure to step down for very different reasons: The Liberals had a major upset with a byelection loss to the Conservatives in Toronto-St. Paul's, and President Biden is facing criticism after a disastrous debate against former President Donald Trump. So, what happens next? ATTACKS ON TWO TORONTO SYNAGOGUES OVER THE WEEKEND Libby Znaimer is first joined by Ontario Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, followed by Steven Bloom, Chair of Pride of Israel Synagogue, and Michael Gilmore, Executive Director of Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue. Our guests react to the latest wave of antisemitism in Toronto involving two synagogues that were vandalized over the long weekend. CONTINUED WESTJET FALLOUT AFTER MECHANIC STRIKE ENDS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Martin Firestone, President, Travel Secure Inc., and Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights. Did you have a good Canada day weekend? Not if your plans included WestJet! A whopping 1078 flights were cancelled since Thursday because of that unexpected strike, and the fallout continues today with at least 27 cancelled flights and counting. The chances of getting compensation are looking slim...

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  LIBERALS FACE UPSET AS CONSERVATIVES WIN TORONTO-ST. PAUL'S RIDING Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, Former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre and Health minister and Deputy Premier, Lisa Raitt, former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP. The Conservatives have won the Toronto-St. Paul's riding with their candidate Don Stewart...a riding that was held by the Liberals for over 30 years. So, what does this mean for Prime Minister Trudeau's political future?   GOAT GRAZING PILOT LAUNCHES TO MANAGE INVASIVE SPECIES AT THE BRICKWORKS IN TORONTO Libby Znaimer is joined by Florentine Maathuis, the owner of The Big Crunch, and Cheryl Post, Natural Environment Specialist with the City of Toronto Urban Forestry. Toronto has enlisted a fleet of 40 goats to do some prescribed grazing at Don Valley Brick Works. Our guests explain why. CANADA'S 85+ POPULATION SET TO TRIPLE BY 2073: ACCORDING TO STATISTICS CANADA REPORT Libby Znaimer is now joined by Roger Y.M. Wong, a clinical professor in geriatric medicine at the University of British Columbia and Vice Dean of Education. A Statistics Canada report indicates that Canada's population of adults 85 years of age and older is set to triple by 2073. What does that mean for our healthcare system? 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: DOES TORONTO-ST. PAUL'S BYELECTION POSE A SERIOUS THREAT TO PM TRUDEAU? Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Today: we get their reactions to the Toronto-St. Paul's byelection race that includes a whooping 84 candidates. If the Liberals were to lose that riding what implications could that have for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? And just how angry are Canadians with the Prime Minister these days? PETITION WITH 30,000 SIGNATURES OPPOSED TO YONGE-DUNDAS SQUARE NAME CHANGE IS BEING PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL TODAY Jane Brown is now joined by Daniel Tate, a concerned citizen, taxpayer and co-organizer of an online petition to reverse the name change of Yonge-Dundas Square and Councillor Brad Bradford of Ward 19 Beaches-East York. Daniel Tate joins us shortly after presenting his petition with nearly 30,000 signatures to the executive committee and Mayor Olivia Chow at City Hall today. That petition is calling on the City to reverse the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square. You can sign the online petition here: STOP the Renaming of Dundas in Toronto

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: CAROLYN PARRISH IS MISSISSAUGA'S NEXT MAYOR & THE LIBERALS' CAPITAL GAINS TAX PUSH  Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Carolyn Parrish is the next Mayor of Mississauga. And, we revisit the conversation about the capital gains tax. HISTORIC ST. ANNE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH IN TORONTO DESTROYED IN FIRE: WHAT WAS THE CAUSE? Jane Brown is now joined by The Rev. Don Beyers of St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto and Sarah Milroy, Executive Director and Chief Curator, McMichael Canadian Art Collection. It's a tragedy...St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto's west end was destroyed in a fire on Sunday morning. Artifacts and art work including those made by The Group of Seven were also destroyed. At this point in time, we still do not know the cause of the fire. Our guests react to the latest. THE STRESS YOUNG HOMEOWNERS ARE FACING WITH THEIR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert based in Toronto. A new Leger poll explains the extent to which younger homeowners are feeling stressed about their mortgage payments. 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHO WERE THE MPS WHO "WITTINGLY" ASSISTED FOREIGN ACTORS FOR THEIR OWN GAIN? Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker,  a  former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister. It's Tuesday - time to talk politics and today is jam packed! We begin with the auditor general report on the government's use of consultants -without competitive bids. This even though the federal Liberals added about 100,000 public service workers to their payrolls - workers who are now fighting not to go into work! Meanwhile, yesterday we learned that some federal politicians are knowingly working with foreign governments to advance their own interests while subverting our democracy. The foreign governments involved: China and India, but the politicians themselves are not named. And federal Minister of Health Mark Holland made a head-scratching comment about Canadian families taking road trips. Our panel reacts to the latest. BIDEN'S PEACE PLAN FOR ISRAEL: WHERE ISRAEL STANDS ON IT Libby Znaimer is now joined by Jon Allen, former Canadian Ambassador to Israel and Spain and currently a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy , and Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza. The latest proposal outlined by President Joe Biden is being called an Israeli proposal, but there's a big question about whether the Netanyahu government will accept it. Our guests try to explain that apparent contradiction. COST OF FLIGHTS TO CONTINUE RISING:  HOW CAN CUSTOMERS FIND THE BEST DEAL? Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada and Janet Radley with St. Clair Travel Agency. Why are flight costs continuing to rise?  Our travel panel reacts to what the International Air Transport Association is saying about this.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: IS PREMIER DOUG FORD AFRAID OF PIERRE POILIEVRE'S CONSERVATIVES? Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. It's Tuesday - time to talk politics! Is the Ford government preparing to call a snap election? And the panel reacts to the latest on Ottawa's immigration plans. Plus, what's happening with the Mississauga Mayoral race. CANADA IS HAVING A GOOD MOMENT IN TENNIS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv and Wally Rigobon, co-host of the Naz and Wally Sports Hour on Zoomer Radio. There is lots to talk about at the French Open this year! We're wondering if we have seen the last of Rafa Nadal at Roland-Garros - an event he had a lock on for years. He lost his first round match to Alex Zverev in straight sets - a very tough draw for what may be his swan song. And all four Canadians - who have all suffered injuries of late - have made it through their opening rounds and they are all moving on. ONTARIO'S WORST ROADS ACCORDING TO CAA Libby Znaimer is now  joined by Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations for CAA South Central Ontario. Together they discuss the newly released CAA list of worst roads in Ontario voted by residents! Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto came in second. Listen in to find other roads that topped the list.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: IRAN'S RAISI KILLED IN HELICOPTER CRASH & OTTAWA'S RESPONSE TO AUTO THEFT Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Today: we react to Ottawa's latest measures against auto-theft and the helicopter crash in Iran whereby both Iranian President Raisi and the Iranian foreign minister were killed.  LOBLAWS AGREES TO SIGN GROCERY CODE OF CONDUCT, BUT OTHER COMPETITORS SAY NO Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Sylvain weighs in on Loblaw agreeing to sign on to Ottawa's Grocery Code of Conduct, why other competitors like Costco and Walmart have not (so far) and what's in it for consumers. WHY ARE OLDER ZOOMERS INCREASINGLY ENDING UP IN ER OVER CANNABIS POISONING? Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Mount Sinai and the University Health Network Hospitals in Toronto. What a study tells us about the rate and reasons for older Canadians ending up in the ER over Cannabis poisoning.  Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: PM TRUDEAU'S CAPITAL GAINS TAX EXPLAINER VIDEO FACES BACKLASH Libby is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the federal Conservatives. We kick the discussion off about new penalties from Queen's Park for auto theft - will they do any good? And, the latest on the Mississauga mayoral race and Prime Minister Trudeau's video explainer on the capital gains tax. MORE ON THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX: MORE ON THE CAPITAL GAINS TAX: IMPACT ON COTTAGES AND DOCTORS Libby is now joined by Kim Moody, an FCPA and the founder of Moodys Tax/Moodys Private Client, and a former chair of the Canadian Tax Foundation as well as Birute Luksenaite, principal lawyer at Toronto-based Portfolio Estate State Law. It's true the capital gains increase will affect very rich people but also a specific segment of the middle class - people who have family cottages that they have owned for a long time that they would like to keep in the family - that is a situation that can spark a lot of family strife and this makes it more complicated. EVICTIONS IN LONG TERM CARE: WHAT LEGAL RIGHTS TO RESIDENTS HAVE? Libby is now joined by Joyce Dodge, a  92 years old resident of Chartwell Heritage Glen Retirement Residence who received an eviction notice on March 19 and Graham Webb, Executive Director of ACE. What rights do tenants of retirement homes face if they face eviction notices from the company that owns it? We look to a case in Mississauga taking place now. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

LEAD-RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: A TORONTO COUNCILLOR SPENT $16,000 TO ATTEND A CONFERENCE Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister. On today's panel discussion: a Toronto City Councillor's very expensive trip abroad, Ottawa's affordable housing funding directly to municipalities in Ontario and the latest on Queen's Parks' policy towards wearing the kaffiyeh on its grounds. THE LATEST ON THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR Libby Znaimer is now joined by Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director for the International Communities Organization, and Professor Dan Avnon Leon Blum Chair (emeritus) in Political Science at Department of Political Science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Yesterday, urgent bulletins crossed the wire at the very end of this show saying that Hamas had accepted a ceasefire deal. It turned out it was not the deal that had been on the table and it included an end to the war - which Israel has said it would not accept.  However an Israeli delegation has joined the talks which are ongoing. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: SOME ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES SAY ENCAMPMENTS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the federal Conservatives.  It's Tuesday, time to talk politics: some Ontario universities have said they will not tolerate any encampments on their campuses. And, BC shifts its policy towards the use of drugs in public settings. ARRESTS MADE IN MAJOR FRAUD SCHEME Libby is joined by Detective David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. It's called synthetic fraud - as if we needed yet another type of scam to watch out for. It involves identity theft and the creation of fake identities. Yesterday, Toronto Police announced 12 arrests and charges against 102 individuals. So what do we have to know about this? THE GROWING CAMPAIGN OF HATE AGAINST LOBLAW (NOW THERE'S A MUSIC VIDEO) Libby is joined by Emily Johnson, organizer of the popular subreddit group “Loblaws Is Out of Control" - an online forum with 60,000 members and counting, and Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author. Grocery prices are in the spotlight and consumer crosshairs again. Are you going to boycott Loblaw and its many brands and banners? That initiative is set to begin tomorrow. There is even a theme song to spur the effort.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: FUTURE OF TORONTO POLICE AFTER UMAR ZAMEER TRIAL ENDS WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FORCE Tasha Kheiriddin filled in for Libby Znaimer today. She was joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister, Cheri DiNovo, former Ontario NDP MPP and Andrea Mandel-Campbell, former Conservative candidate in Don Valley West. The panel discussed all things politics! From Umar Zameer's lawyer calling out politicians and policemen for "demonizing" his client, to Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles' attempt to reverse the ban of keffiyeh at Queen's Park failing to pass a unanimous vote. Tasha also touched on the multi-billion dollar deal with Honda to assemble electric vehicles in Ontario. HEALTH EXPERTS EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT ABOUT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DECISION TO END FUNDING FOR HIV SELF-TESTING KITS  Tasha Kheiriddin was joined by Khaled Salam, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Ottawa, and Dr. Sean B. Rourke, PhD, Scientist with MAP Centre of Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael's Hospital and Scientific advisor with CANFAR. Forty years ago today the world learned about the discovery of a virus causing AIDS. Tasha and guests talk about the end of funding for HIV self-testing kits, the development in medicine and therapy for patients suffering from the disease and the societal stigma that comes with it . TORONTO HAS BEEN DECLARED AS A "TREE CITY OF THE WORLD" Finally, Tasha Kheiriddin was joined by guest Stephen Bede Scharper, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of the Environment; Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto for a discussion about the significance of the title, importance of tree preservation, and how to balance the latter and property rights.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: A LOOK AHEAD TO THE FEDERAL BUDGET Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, Cheri DiNovo, Former Ontario NDP MPP, and John Milloy, Former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments. Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers the federal budget to Canadians. STAFFING SHORTAGES IN LONG-TERM CARE  Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Vivian Stamatopolous, a professor at Ontario Tech University who conducts research on long-term care issues and is an advocate for residents. What we know about staffing shortages in long-term care and how that may be impacting the province's ability to meet the required number of hours of hands-on care for residents. A MEMORIAL RIDE FOR CYCLIST KILLED IN TORONTO Jane Brown is joined by Albert Koehl, cycling and pedestrian advocate and an environmental lawyer and Fraser Chapman, President and Co-Founder of The Morning Glory Cycling Club. Hundreds of cyclists got together this week to pay respects to Toronto-based cyclist Vladimir Zotov who was struck and killed by a driver near the DVP on April 8th. He was 59 years of age. He also happened to be a member of the Morning Glory Cycling Club that Fraser helps to lead.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: FEDERAL FUNDS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS IN ISRAEL; CALGARY'S FORMER MAYOR SET SIGHTS ON ALBERTA'S TOP JOB Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Ottawa will commit $1 million to support survivors of sexually-based attacks in Israel on October 7; and Naheed Nenshi came out of political retirement on Monday, announcing a run for Alberta's NDP leadership to challenge what he termed an “immoral” United Conservative government. Libby Znaimer is joined by Cheri DiNovo, a former Ontario NDP MPP; George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister and Deputy Premier; and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister, to discuss these matters and more. GTA FOOD BANKS HIT RECORD HIGH SERVICE NUMBERS Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank saw over 300,000 clients last month, a jump from the 215,000 it saw in the same month last year. Libby Znaimer is joined by Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank to discuss this alarming surge. KATEGATE: THE PRINCESS OF WALES PHOTOSHOP SCANDAL The Princess of Wales issued an apology on social media on Monday for editing a photo of her family that was released to mark Mother's Day in the United Kingdom. That photo, which was released by Kensington Palace on Sunday, has been taken down by a number of major global news agencies over manipulation of the image. Since then, the internet has been on fire with no end of wild and wooly speculation. Libby Znaimer is joined by Leanne Delap, Toronto-based freelance fashion and culture contributor for the Star; and Richard Berthelsen, Royal Commentator and expert in contemporary Canadian protocol and ceremony, for a conversation about KateGate: The Princess of Wales Photoshop Scandal.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  CONSERVATIVES WIN DURHAM & ANGRY MOB DISRUPTS MELONI-TRUDEAU MEETING Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, Cheri DiNovo, Former Ontario NDP MPP, and  John Milloy, Former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments. Conservative Jamil Jivani has won the federal riding of Durham in Ontario: obviously this is great news for Pierre Poilievre. Meanwhile, earlier in the week, a meeting that was set between PM Trudeau and Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni at the AGO was cancelled after an angry mob of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked entrances to the building. And, of course, our panelists weigh in on the life and times of the late Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.  OTTAWA DELIVERS NURSING RETENTION TOOLKIT Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Doris Grinspun, Chief Executive Officer of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO). This week: Federal Minister Mark Holland announced the launch of a nursing retention toolkit designed to support nurses in the healthcare system. Dr. Grinspun explains why it just isn't enough to help these front line healthcare workers grappling with burnout and other challenges. 

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: DOUG FORD WANTS "LIKE MINDED JUDGES APPOINTED" Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, a former Ontario NDP MPP, and Janet Ecker, a former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister. Today: we kick things off with a discussion about Ontario Premier Doug Ford's desire to have "like-minded" judges appointed to the provinces' courts. MP MELISSA LANTSMAN ON THE PROBLEMS WITH UNRWA  Jane Brown is now joined by Melissa Lantsman, Deputy leader of the Conservative Party (Thornhill). This week, MP Lantsman alongside Liberal MP Anthony Housefather attended a conference hosted by NGO UN Watch called "International Summit for a Future Beyond UNRWA". It comes at a time when a number of UNRWA donor countries including Canada made the decision to freeze funding to the agency after it was discovered that some of its employees had taken part or were associated with the Oct. 7th massacre of Israelis. We reached out to Liberal MP Anthony Housefather as well but he was sitting on committees at the time of the show. TWO HIGHLY UNUSUAL INCIDENTS WHERE POLICE CRUISERS PUT PEDESTRIANS IN HARM'S WAY Jane Brown is now joined by Toronto Councillor Jon Burnside for Don Valley East and a former Toronto Police Officer. In the past two weeks, and in two separate incidents, police cruisers in Toronto had near-misses with pedestrians. We ask the Councillor what is being done to address the issue. We reached out to Toronto Police for comment but they declined to join the program. 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: ARE BONNIE AND MARIT'S PRIORITIES TOO SIMILAR? Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier and Cheri DiNovo, a former Ontario NDP MPP. Today: the legislature resumes at Queens Park. Are the priorities of both Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles too similar to each other? TORONTO CONSIDERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING DANGEROUS DOGS Jane Brown is now joined by Kristina Rapson, dog trainer and behaviouralist for Hairy Tales Training and Beverley McKee, Senior Manager Public Support Services at Toronto Humane Society. Toronto City Council is reviewing a report of recommendations for dealing with dangerous dogs. Here's what you need to know about it.    LOBLAW TO INVEST $2 BILLION TO EXPAND IN CANADA Jane Brown is now joined by Ellen Roseman, Consumer Advocate and journalist. Loblaw is planning to invest $2 billion in Canada and create as many as 7,500 jobs. What can shoppers expect from all of this?

RECOVERING POLITICIANS It's our last Recovering Politicians panel before Christmas. On the international stage, Canada broke with its tradition of supporting Israel at the U.N. and voted for an unconditional ceasefire with no mention of Hamas violence. It also called on Israel to stop settler violence in the West Bank again without mentioning violence on the other side. Also, very ambitious targets for electric vehicles. And at Queen's Park, the latest poll shows the Ford PC's bouncing back. Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada; Cheri DiNovo, former Ontario NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada; and John Gerretsen, former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister, and former Attorney General to discuss. STATISTICS CANADA POPULATION SURVEY Canada's population grew by more than 430,000 during the third quarter, marking the fastest pace of population growth in any quarter since 1957. Libby Znaimer is joined by Doug Norris, Senior Vice President and Chief Demographer at Environics Analytics to discuss. SELF-AWARENESS DOMINATES THIS YEAR'S NEW YEAR'S FOOD RESOLUTION SURVEY As we approach the New Year, Canadians are confronted with a landscape profoundly altered by the surge in food prices, and a new survey conducted by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University provides valuable insights into these shifts. Libby Znaimer is joined by Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator at Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and a co-author of the study, to discuss.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: THE PROVINCE WILL NOW OVERSEE THE GARDINER EXPRESSWAY AND DVP Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, Former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who served as a health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, Former Ontario NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada and John Capobianco,  Senior Vice President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad. It's Tuesday: Time to talk politics and yesterday's new deal between the City of Toronto and the province is being called historic. Actually my favourite commentary was in a tweet from Councillor Mike Colle - it said that Mayor Olivia Chow and Premier Doug Ford should get the Nobel Peace Prize! The deal earmarks up to 9 B from the province and much of that money will come from Queens Parks' agreement to take over both the Gardiner Expressway and the DVP. There's also cash for housing, for shelters and the TTC. In exchange, the city has agreed to let Ford have his way on that controversial Spa development at Ontario Place. Was that a fair exchange? FAMILIES STILL WAITING FOR HOSTAGES TO BE FREED Libby Znaimer is joined by Maureen Leshem who lives in Toronto and is the cousin of 23-year-old Romi Gonen--an Israeli who was last seen at the Nova Music festival on Oct. 7 and has disappeared. Romi, who is originally from a community in northern Israel, was last heard from her parents during the rampage by Hamas terrorists that killed hundreds at the Nova music festival. Romi attended the festival. Her family including Maureen are now looking for answers and calling for her return home. PRINCESS MARGARET CANCER CENTRE RADIOTHON Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Elena Elimova,  a gastrointestinal medical oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Today, Zoomer Radio along with The New Classical FM are hosting the Third Annual Radiothon in Support of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. In addition to raising awareness about the good things happening at the foundation, Libby reflects on her own personal journey in which she recently beat a third bout of Cancer and sets an example to us all about what it means to be a survivor. You can donate online at zoomerradiothon.ca / classicalradiothon.ca or call 1-888-388-3308.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHY THE TRUDEAU LIBERALS ARE TRAILING BEHIND POILIEVRE'S CONSERVATIVES Marissa Lennox is joined by Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, Charles Bird, Managing Principle of Earnscliffe Strategies in Toronto, and Cheri DiNovo, Former Ontario NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada. Today: A Nanos poll shows that the Trudeau Liberals are trailing behind Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives and that the Conservative brand is "stronger now… than at any time" in the past ten years. Are we surprised? Meanwhile, The Ontario Liberal leader will be voted in next weekend with the results made official on December 2nd. Bonnie Crombie is the front-runner but two of her rivals, Yasir Naqvi and Nate Erskine Smith who are both currently MPs, have a strategy to try to beat her. STUDENTS AT MCGILL SUPPORT PRO-PALESTINE POLICY Marissa Lennox is now joined by Michael Mostyn, CEO of B'nai Brith Canada followed by Toronto-based criminal defense lawyer, Ari Goldkind. In the news: McGill's student union is supporting a pro-Palestine policy which both the university and Jewish community finds discriminatory. The university is threatening to sever ties with the union over it. And, the Durham College student who praised Hamas in a broadcasted statement is just one of many examples on social media whereby people are supporting Hamas here at home. So, how is social media fueling the problem. TRAVELLING DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON + NEW AUTO INSURANCE POLICY Marissa Lennox is now joined by Martin Firestone, President, Travel Secure Inc. and Elliot Silverstein, Director, Government Relations, CAA Insurance. The busy travel season is upon us. Marty gives us travel insurance and booking tips as some of us get ready to celebrate American Thanksgiving across the border or gear up for holiday travel during Christmas. And, what you need to know about a new auto insurance policy coming out in 2024 that will potentially allow you to reduce your rates by opting out of certain options.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: THE FUTURE OF TRUDEAU'S LIBERALS LOOKS GRIM + ONTARIO WANTS MORE PROTECTION FOR RESTAURANT STAFF Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, Former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who served as a health minister and Deputy Premier, and Cheri DiNovo, Former Ontario NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada. Today: an Abacus Data survey reveals that the Liberals would lose to the opposition Conservatives if an election were held today. And, the Ford government is proposing new legislation to better protest employees of restaurants. DAILY BREAD RELEASES LATEST "WHO'S HUNGRY REPORT" Libby Znaimer is now joined by Neil Hetherington, CEO of The Daily Bread Food Bank. Daily Bread's new "Who's Hungry Report" is now out and the findings are concerning: in the past year, there were 2.53 million client visits across 150 food banks in Toronto, which is a 51 per cent increase compared to 2002. And, 1 in 10 Torontonians are now relying on food banks. Neil describes the extent of food insecurity in the City right now and factors that are contributing to the problem. TORONTO POLICE: HATE RELATED INCIDENTS HAVE GONE UP IN TORONTO Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto Police Services Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue. Toronto Police have indicated that there has been a spike in hate related crimes in Toronto--mostly against the Jewish community. It's a development that has prompted Chief Myron Demkiw to beef up the Police Service's hate crimes unit. Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue weighs in on what they've been seeing so far and the steps TPS is taking to address the threat.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: TRUDEAU'S CARBON TAX FLOP 12:00-12:30 Marissa Lennox  is joined by George Smitherman, a Former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier, Janet Ecker Former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister and Cheri DiNovo,Former Ontario NDP MPP and recipient of the Order of Canada. Eight years of pushing fossil fuel taxes for climate action, but now, a seismic shift: the Prime Minister announced a suspension of the carbon tax for home heating oil for three years. This handed opposition leader Pierre Poilievre a prime moment to grill him in yesterday's Question Period. The move gives a leg up to one region, namely Atlantic Canada, where 40% of households rely on heating oil. Compare that to Ontario, where only 2% do. Predictably, other provinces like Ontario and Saskatchewan are now voicing their desire for similar exemptions for other fuels like propane and natural gas. Premier Moe said yesterday that if a deal isn't reached to exempt all forms of home heating from the carbon tax before winter hits, "Sask Energy will stop collecting and submitting the carbon tax on natural gas." So how does this play out? If exemptions aren't given, will provinces go rogue? And is this the start of the end for Trudeau's carbon tax? PROVINCE TO REDUCE MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS FOR WOMEN 40+ 12:30-12:45 Marissa Lennox  is joined by Dr. David Jacobs, President of Ontario Association of Radiologists as well as Dr. Martin Yaffe, Breast Cancer researcher at Sunnybrook Research Institute, and The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and a Professor at University of Toronto. The Ontario government is reducing the requirement of breast screening mammograms for women from age 50 to age 40 with the aim of contributing to earlier detection. The move will be implemented starting next Fall. According to Ontario's Minister of Health this will make it so that an additional 130,000 mammograms are completed in the province on an annual basis. WHY AN ONTARIO MUNICIPALITY IS CALLING ON OTTAWA TO DO ITS PART TO ADDRESS AUTO THEFT 12:45-1 PM Marissa Lennox  is joined by Jeff Knoll, Oakville Councillor for Ward 5 and chair of the Halton Police Board as well as Bryan Gast, VP, Investigative Services  of Équité Association. The Town of Oakville is calling on Ottawa to crack down on auto theft both locally and at the national level. On Oct 23rd, City Council unanimously voted in favour of endorsing a motion by Ontario's Big City Mayors to call on the feds to put more funding into the CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) for inspections of shipping containers at Canadian ports since that is where organized crime ships out stolen cars to the world. They also want to see Ottawa implement a law that would require auto manufacturers to have anti-theft technologies in all new models of vehicles. The Insurance Bureau of Canada explained that auto theft claims for the region of Halton shot up by 200 per cent between 2018 and 2022. Earlier this month, The Port of Montreal received $150 million in funding from Ottawa to expand a container terminal project. But is there enough funding for additional inspections of those shipping containers?

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: TRUDEAU AND FORD TAKE A STAND WITH ISRAEL AS WAR RAGES ON 12:00-12:30 Libby Znaimer is joined by Janet Ecker, Former Ontario PC MPP, George Smitherman,  former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier, and Cheri DiNovo, Former Ontario NDP MPP. Over the weekend, in a surprise attack, Hamas terrorists launched a vicious attack on Israeli civilians inside Israel by land, sea and air. So far, over 900 Israelis have been killed including women and children and dozens of Israelis of all ages have been kidnapped and taken hostage to Gaza. Israel was caught off guard by the attack as it took hours before they responded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declaring that Israel is officially at War with Hamas. Meanwhile, here in Canada rallies in support of Hamas have been taking place. Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have called these protests out and made their position clear that Canada stands with Israel. But, at a time when Israel faces such an unprecedented attack on innocent civilians, are statements enough? UPDATE ON THE WAR IN ISRAEL 12:30-1:00 Libby Znaimer is joined by Corey Gil-Shuster, Director, The International Program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation at Tel Aviv University and creator of the Ask Project, Professor Dan Avnon, Leon Blum Chair (emeritus) in the Department of Political Science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Professor Amos GuioraProf of law at the university of UtahServed 20 years IDF JAG corps including legal advisor to IDF commanders in Gaza Strip and is speaking from Jerusalem. On the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War and during this year's Simchat Torah holiday, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli territory killing hundreds of innocent Israeli's, kidnapping dozens of hostages and catching the country entirely off guard. How could such an event like this happen especially after the lessons of the Yom Kippur war? What implications will this have on the relationship between Israel and Hamas and of course Hamas' future? Who is to blame for Israel's delayed response? And, how is the international community reacting to the War? Our guests weigh in on the latest.

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After weeks of navigating accusations of conflict, special rapporteur David Johnston finally ran aground. If you're trying to persuade people of your unimpeachable independence, maybe don't hire a communications firm that's connected to everyone?And, ah crap, the far right is fixated on queer people again.The Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo co-hosts.Host: Jonathan GoldsbieCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Guest: Cheri DiNovo Further reading: David Johnston ends relationship with crisis communications firm Navigator in foreign interference probe - The Globe and MailDavid Johnston resigning as special rapporteur on foreign interference - CBC NewsSupreme Court Justice Russell Brown resigns before start of inquiry into alleged harassment - The Globe and MailThe Hater - NetflixPoland was headed to the far right. Then Russia invaded Ukraine - CBC The NationalWARMINGTON: MPP punched in face at transgender protest? Or was cut from megaphone? - Toronto SunGirl, 9, accused of being trans at Kelowna track meet - Kelowna News Sponsors: BetterHelp, Canva, Peloton If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Different show today, and we need to have a chat with Canada's openly bisexual clergy to perform a gay marriage; Cheri Dinovo and her life story is a TRIP. - Homeless by 16, she sold LSD in bibles - became an academic activist in the '60s - A united church reverend and Masters in theology - performed Canada's first legally binding gay marriage in 2001 - Cheri is an outspoken human rights activist and United Church Reverend to this day. Cheri is an outspoken activist and human rights hero, and we had a GREAT chat about religion in 2022, how to advocate, and how to live a purpose-filled life. James is back to talk about the Emergencies Act hearing looking into the use of the EA to clear out the Illegal Freedumb Occupation in Ottawa. Canada sucks at these hearings. Is it so hard to let us see the slides you were referring too? Can we get a little more sensational with this shit? It's only the biggest public inquiry in Canada's history. Let;'s light this shit up!! Gimme lights and a laser show and big LED light shows that flash "GUILTY AF" across the screen!! It started with the presiding Justice talking about Salmon then every stakeholder in the CONVOY hearing took a few minutes to talk about what they planned on showing Canadians. Sask and AB are clearly involved in planning the convoy so they made a stink and the Freedom Corp (test, they are a cooperation now) lawyer said everything we saw is wrong and there's no evidence of the convoy doing anything wrong which is PURE BULLSHIAT Dean and james discuss what we want to happen VS what should happen in determining fault from last winters bullshit.