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DHR 201 features an interview with the Honorable Everard T. “Bob” Richards—former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance of Bermuda, and now an author of Cold War-era thrillers inspired by events in and around the island nation.

From massive storms to green future vision: Laura and Elizabeth Streb explore South Australia's rapid shift from fossil fuels and the inspiring actions of local festivals and government leaders.This show is made possible thanks our members! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate   Thank you for your continued support!South Australia has become a global leader in green energy transition, getting off fossil fuels faster, and to a greater extent than almost any other country. How did they do it, and what can we learn from them? In this special report, Laura goes Down Under with her partner, Elizabeth Streb, and her extreme dance company, and discovers how the region's culture and its many world-class festivals have helped pave the way for transformation. Helping to unpack it all is a range of impressive guests, including Susan Close, deputy premier of South Australia; Anoté Tong, the former President of the Micronesian island, the Republic of Kiribati; Ruth Mackenzie, former Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival, now Program Director of Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy within the South Australia state government; Rob Brookman, the co-founder of WOMADelaide, the capital's premier outdoor festival; MacArthur “Genius” Award winner, Elizabeth Streb and the action heroes of her company STREB — and a WHALE. As you'll hear, it's taken politics, policy, science and culture to shift public practice in this extreme-weather-vulnerable area. Over the last decade, South Australia has faced massive storms, brush fires, and extreme heat that have put people, wildlife, and even the festival at risk. Now South Australia is leading the way and using art to help people envision a green future, but they can't solve the climate crisis alone. In this Climate Week special, we ask, how can the rest of the world follow suit?“I'd say that WOMADelaide is creating a tiny version of the planet as you would like it to be . . . If you've listened to music from Iraq or if you've listened to music from Vietnam, or if you've listened to music from Palestine and Israel, it's more difficult to say those people, we don't understand them, so we can't deal with who they are.” - Rob Brookman, Director, WOMADelaide Foundation“We don't get exempted from climate change because we've got a green electricity grid . . . It is globally caused and has to be globally solved. So part of what we do is not to boast about what we've done, but to hope that our leadership will show others that you too can do this. Come and learn from us.” - Susan Close, Deputy Premier, South Australia“We've got the arguments, we can tell you the facts, but people don't feel it . . . [Artists] reach into your head, into your heart, they dig in and then they motivate you to action. And of course if you can also motivate the artist in every single child in South Australia, then we really have a force to change the world.” - Ruth Mackenzie, Program Director Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Policy, South Australia Government“For the [Adelaide] festival to go to young people and be like, ‘Hey, we want to hear from you. We want you to be a part of this. What works do you want to see? What works do you want to make and what do you want them to be about?', is something that doesn't happen very often . . . Hopefully it'll mean we can get more people involved.” - Caitlin Moore, Artist, Activist“The science doesn't seem to be making an impact no matter how precise. Maybe the hard facts of science do not ring a bell as much as the emotional language of the arts . . . Maybe the arts can put it in a way that it touches the hearts of your political leadership.” - President Anoté Tong, Former President, Republic of KiribatiGuests:• Rob Brookman: Co-Founder, WOMADelaide; Director, WOMADelaide Foundation• Susan Close: Deputy Premier, South Australia• Cassandre Joseph: STREB Co-Artistic Director & Action Hero• Ruth Mackenzie: Former Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival; Program Director Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Policy, South Australia Government• Caitlin Moore: Director of Create4Adelaide, Adelaide Festival• Elizabeth Streb: STREB Founder, Co-Artistic Director & Choreographer• Anoté Tong: Former President, Republic of Kiribati• Bart Van Peel: Chief Navigating Officer, Captain Boomer Collective Watch the broadcast episode cut for time at our YouTube channel and airing on PBS stations across the country  Music Credit:  "Steppin" & "Curious Jungle" by Podington Bear. And original sound production and design by Jeannie Hopper.Recommended book:Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals” by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, *Get the Book Here(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•. Jubilee Justice Regenerative Farming: Tackling Racism with Rice. Watch / Listen•. Survival Guide for Humans Learned from Marine Mammals with Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Watch / ListenThe Future of Energy is Indigenous (and it won't involve pipelines!), Watch / ListenRelated Articles and Resources:•  South Australia's stunning renewable energy transition, and what comes next, by Giles Parkinson, RenewEconomy.com. Read Here•  Urban Ecology and Christie Walk setting the pace for low carbon urban precincts, by Carbon Neutral Adelaide• Extreme weather is wreaking havoc on Australian music festivals. Can they survive? By Nell Geraets, The Sidney Morning Herald, Read Here•  Playlist of Adelaide's sustainability efforts on Youtube, Watch HereFull Episode Notes are located HERE. They include related episodes, articles, and more.   Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. 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Send us a textOn this episode:  Joined by special guest KJ, the cast talks with the CNCF's Cassandra Shea to discuss upcoming CayFest & Red Sky @ Night events. Is the country progressing forward for artists? We share some behind the scenes & get a weekend recap.  Who has your Hyundai & what can you do?? An ode to vintage commercials, Honda FiTs, & Galentines. Before taking a call from the Deputy Premier, the cast looks at the racial divide, more robberies but no calls action. RIP Spikey, this & much more! Support the show

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The Deputy Premier discusses referendum bill A murder trial continues in Grand Court And the Cayman Islands 2024 visitation stats were strong despite storm setbacks.

In the news, CBC Officers arrest a man in Cayman Brac. Deputy Premier talks to Radio Cayman about the upcoming referendum and wse hear what to expect at tomorrow CPA meeting.

The Deputy Premier addresses Memorandum of Understanding with DART. A referendum bill – asking three big questions to local voter's has been published. PROVEN Bank shifts focus on successful locations. #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS

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Send us a textIn this insightful interview, Siobhan Cody, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance for Newfoundland and Labrador, discusses the historic agreement to replace the 1969 Upper Churchill Contract, develop Gull Island, and expand Churchill Falls. This groundbreaking deal promises billions in revenue, transformative energy projects, and minimal risk to the province. Cody reflects on the leadership that made it possible and the long-term impact on Newfoundland and Labrador's future.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro music and welcome to the episode.0:12 – Host introduces Siobhan Cody, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance.0:46 – Discussion begins on the historic announcement to replace the 1969 Upper Churchill Contract and its financial significance.1:18 – Details on the new 50-year agreement and its $1 billion annual revenue impact.2:00 – Overview of the four major energy projects, including Gull Island development and Churchill Falls expansion.2:24 – Significance of Gull Island as North America's last major hydroelectric opportunity.3:00 – Explanation of ownership and financial structure of the Gull Island project.3:45 – Discussion on economic benefits and job creation (10,000 full-time equivalent positions).4:30 – The importance of tripling Labrador's power capacity to meet industrial demand.5:16 – Summary of the deal's transformative impact on the province's future.5:36 – Cody reflects on her nine-year career and milestones in government.6:12 – Closing remarks on the leadership behind the agreement and its long-term legacy.7:06 – Final thoughts on the win-win nature of the deal for Newfoundland and Labrador.

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.

-The Caymanian diaspora celebrated the uniqueness of the Cayman Islands in London this past weekend, marking the 4th Cayman Day in the UK. -Four proposed amendment bills, previously stalled after the resignation of Deputy Premier and Financial Services Minister Andre Ebanks, are set for parliamentary debate next month. Student enrollment in primary and secondary schools has increased for the fourth consecutive year.

Greg Brady focused in on defending Ontario's Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones about the Ford government's policy to close safe consumption sites. Next, An Ontario First Nation declares a state of emergency over gang and addiction crises. Joe Moses, CEO of Netmizaaggmamig Nishnaabeg, joins us to discuss why his community is asking for help. Also, Markus Di Domenico, New Chair of the TDCSB. He's here to discuss the controversy over recent field trips and the responsibilities of Board Trustees. Lastly, David DeLugas, Executive Director of the National Association of Parents about the case of a Georgia mother arrested after her 11 year old son walked into town alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHAT'S THE LATEST REGARDING CANADA POST STRIKE?  Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada and Robin Sears, Crisis Communications Consultant and former NDP Strategist. This week: Canadian MPs have come together to condemn an alleged Iranian assassination plot against human rights leader and former justice minister Irwin Cotler which was foiled by police. And, what's the latest on the Canada Post strike? BEST CREDIT CARD OPTIONS FOR CANADIANS TRAVELLING SOUTH OF THE BORDER? Libby Znaimer is now joined by Patrick Sojka, Founder of RewardsCanada.ca In this segment, we discuss some of the best credit card options out there currently for Snowbirds travelling stateside.  WHEN CARE FALLS THROUGH THE CRACKS AT MUNICIPAL LTC HOMES Libby Znaimer is joined by Jane Meadus, staff lawyer and the Institutional Advocate at the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) and Dr. Doris Grinspun, Chief Executive Officer of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO). A conversation about staffing and retention challenges at municipal long-term care homes in Toronto.  

The Deputy Premier speaks at the Chamber Luncheon MP's air their reveal their reasons for resigning at last night's public meeting. The Cayman Islands Government Dispels Little Cayman Aid Rumours. #rcnews #radiocayman #caymanislands

The Premier and Governor discuss the state of the country. The Deputy Premier, Minister of Tourism and Ports, and Chief Officer assess damage to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. Cayman Crime Stoppers offers a hefty award for a wanted man. #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS

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.

Can a group of Caribbean islands become the Estonia of the region, looked up to on digital transformation and service delivery? E. Jay Saunders thinks so – for both citizens and businesses. He is the former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Investment, and Trade of the Turks and Caicos Islands. And at the 10th e-Governance Conference, by all rights took part in a panel on enlightened digital leadership.In this episode, Saunders takes us through what digitalisation means for small countries in the area. Between breaking down barriers to better access digital markets, and providing citizens with a 24/7 experience of government that has nothing to envy from what they see in countries – on paper and volume of state revenue – with larger availability of resources and capital.

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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.

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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?

Art meets climate action in South Australia! Learn how creativity and community have driven a pioneering green energy transition, with insights from influential voices like Susan Close and Ruth Mackenzie. Climate Week Special Report.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!Description: South Australia has become a global leader in green energy transition, getting off fossil fuels faster, and to a greater extent than almost any other country. How did they do it, and what can we learn from them? In this report for Climate Week, Laura goes Down Under with her partner, Elizabeth Streb, and her extreme dance company, and discovers how the region's culture and its many world-class festivals have helped pave the way for transformation. Helping to unpack it all is a range of impressive guests, including Susan Close, deputy premier of South Australia; Anoté Tong, the former President of the Micronesian island, the Republic of Kiribati; Ruth Mackenzie, former Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival, now Program Director of Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy within the South Australia state government; Rob Brookman, the co-founder of WOMADelaide, the capital's premier outdoor festival; MacArthur “Genius” Award winner, Elizabeth Streb and the action heroes of her company STREB — and a WHALE. As you'll hear, it's taken politics, policy, science and culture to shift public practice in this extreme-weather-vulnerable area. Over the last decade, South Australia has faced massive storms, brush fires, and extreme heat that have put people, wildlife, and even the festival at risk. Now South Australia is leading the way and using art to help people envision a green future, but they can't solve the climate crisis alone. In this Climate Week special, we ask, how can the rest of the world follow suit?“I'd say that WOMADelaide is creating a tiny version of the planet as you would like it to be . . . If you've listened to music from Iraq or if you've listened to music from Vietnam, or if you've listened to music from Palestine and Israel, it's more difficult to say those people, we don't understand them, so we can't deal with who they are.” - Rob Brookman“We don't get exempted from climate change because we've got a green electricity grid . . . It is globally caused and has to be globally solved. So part of what we do is not to boast about what we've done, but to hope that our leadership will show others that you too can do this. Come and learn from us.” - Susan Close, Deputy Premier, South Australia“We've got the arguments, we can tell you the facts, but people don't feel it . . . [Artists] reach into your head, into your heart, they dig in and then they motivate you to action. And of course if you can also motivate the artist in every single child in South Australia, then we really have a force to change the world.” - Ruth Mackenzie“For the [Adelaide] festival to go to young people and be like, ‘Hey, we want to hear from you. We want you to be a part of this. What works do you want to see? What works do you want to make and what do you want them to be about?', is something that doesn't happen very often . . . Hopefully it'll mean we can get more people involved.” - Caitlin Moore, Artist, Activist“The science doesn't seem to be making an impact no matter how precise. Maybe the hard facts of science do not ring a bell as much as the emotional language of the arts . . . Maybe the arts can put it in a way that it touches the hearts of your political leadership.” - President Anoté TongGuests:• Rob Brookman: Co-Founder, WOMADelaide; Director, WOMADelaide Foundation• Susan Close: Deputy Premier, South Australia• Cassandre Joseph: Streb Co-Artistic Director & Action Hero• Ruth Mackenzie: Former Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival; Program Director Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Policy, South Australia Government• Caitlin Moore: Director of Create4Adelaide, Adelaide Festival• Elizabeth Streb: STREB Founder, Co-Artistic Director & Choreographer• Anoté Tong: Former President, Republic of Kiribati• Bart Van Peel: Chief Navigating Officer, Captain Boomer Collective Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more. 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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.

This week we revisit our 2022 conversation with Rob Hulls AM, former Deputy Premier and attorney-general of Victorian, and current director of the Centre for Innovative Justice at RMIT. As attorney-general, Rob introduced many significant and lasting changes to our Justice System, including the introduction of the Koori Court, Drug Court and Australia's first Neighbourhood Justice Centre. Through all the ups and downs of a career in the law and politics, Rob has been guided by a simple philosophy; that the justice system can be a positive intervention in peoples' lives. www.greenslist.com.au/podcast

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.

Kevin Falcon was born and raised on the North Shore and he graduated from SFU and the Real Estate Program at UBC. Falcon was elected MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale in 2001, a position he held until 2013.   Elected to the Legislature once again, Falcon now serves as the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena and as the Leader of the Official Opposition.   When he was first elected, Falcon was one of the youngest MLAs to serve in cabinet. In his twelve years at the cabinet table, Falcon held a number of senior Cabinet roles including Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Health and Minister of Deregulation.   After leaving politics, Falcon took on the role as Executive Vice President for Anthem Capital and served on the boards of several non-profits including Canuck Place, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and the Street-to-home Foundation, an organization working to house the homeless on the Downtown Eastside.   He lives in North Vancouver with wife Jessica and two daughters, Josephine and Rose, and their cats Lucky and Feather.  

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 NSW government has called on public servants to return to the office, and NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car joined 3AW Drive to explain the move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS:  KAMALA HARRIS HAS CHOSEN A RUNNING MATE 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 the Conservative Party of Canada and Robin V. Sears,  a Crisis Communications Consultant and former NDP Strategist. Kamala Harris has chosen her running mate: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is purchasing police helicopters to crack down on auto theft among other types of crime and Ottawa is making an effort to address fraud in the temporary foreign worker program. ISRAEL PREPARES FOR POTENTIAL ATTACK BY IRAN AND ITS TERROR PROXIES 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 Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and a former Canadian Ambassador to Israel from 2006 and 2010. Israel has been bracing for a potential attack by Iran and its terror proxies this week in the aftermath of the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh--an assassination which, so far, no one has claimed responsibility for. Meanwhile, foreign affairs ministers of G7 countries, in a joint statement, have called for de-escalation in the Middle East as tensions mount. Our experts weigh in on the latest. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STOCK MARKET THIS WEEK? Libby Znaimer is joined by Benjamin Tal, Chief Economist for CIBC. Benjamin gives us a recap of what happened with the global stock market this week.

This is one huge episode with former NSW Deputy Premier (under Mike Baird & Gladys Berejiklian, Policeman & International Rugby League Board Chairman Troy Grant! The boys chat to Troy about international rugby league, policing, politics, the Lint Cafe siege, lock out laws, greyhounds, Crown Casino, bikie gang investigations, Barnaby Joyce & The National Party, the William Tyrell investigation, working with Wayne Bennett & Wayne "Junior" Pearce, Las Vegas and much more....

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: 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? 

This time we focus on educational transformations and innovative approaches to integrate technology in learning environments. Taavi Kotka, Estonia's first Chief Information Officer,  discusses his initiative "Unicorn Squad." Initiative that aims to encourage girls in Estonia to pursue education in programming, robotics, and technology. Anthony Kilcoyne from Oide, elaborates on digital strategies in Irish education. Gives his insights into how digital tools are incorporated into Irish classrooms and the future of educational technologies offer a broader perspective on the global digital education landscape. Riho Västrik a producer of Estonian TV show "Rocket 69" . A TV show which promotes STEM among youth through engaging challenges and competitions, making science and technology appealing to younger audiences. As a special bonus, former Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Investment & Trade of the Turks & Caicos Islands, E. Jay Saunders, discusses the challenges faced during the early stages of government digitalisation. 

A search under the miuse of drugs law results in two arrests Police note multiple incidents of driving under the influence this weekend. and the Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services and Commerce expressess appreciation for the work that went into the perpetuities bill headed for Parliament. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rcnews/message

Six people have been arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday afternoon.  After a week of Melbourne-wide protests – Police confirmed around 7,000 people were in attendance.   This follows a pro-Palestinian demonstration that stormed a Labor Party conference on Saturday.  Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking “The Premier and Deputy Premier had to be locked in a conference room.”  Price said “The Premier has stated ‘this is a federal problem, not a state problem. Australia must speak with one voice on the world stage.”  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Carroll joined Jacqui Felgate in the studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen back to the full interview with Deputy Premier Ben Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Premier Ben Carroll says he wants to make it clear parents shouldn't feel forced to make payments to public schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deputy Premier engages with Congress, Industry and US media. Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Facility launches Ivan+20 in the Cayman Islands. And the trial of Former National Housing Development Trust chairman begins. #RCNEWS #RADIOCAYMAN #CAYMANISLANDS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rcnews/message

We've never seen a campaign video quite like Sarah Hoffman's. The former Deputy Premier, now Alberta NDP Leadership hopeful, introduces herself as "fat, sassy, and bad at pretending to be something (she's) not" before promising she'll continue to "work (her) f*cking ass off." She's got everybody's attention...but what's her plan for the party, and if she's elected Premier?  2:27 | Sarah Hoffman talks details on healthcare, climate, housing, the carbon tax, reaching rural voters, past controversies, and a rumour she's considering a Mayoral run in Edmonton.  SARAH'S SITE: https://www.sarahhoffman.ca/ 38:56 | Ryan reads emails from Real Talkers Stean and Dan after our February 14 interview with Dr. Michael Kehler about masculinity and the next generation of men.  WATCH THAT INTERVIEW:  https://rtrj.info/021424Masculinity 50:46 | Real Talker Tom voted for Jyoti Gondek in the 2021 Mayoral election. He just signed the recall petition everybody's talking about. Tom tells us what turned his allegiance around.  OUR FEB. 13 INTERVIEW WITH MAYOR GONDEK: rtrj.info/021324Gondek 1:00:30 | We're thrilled at the response to our February 14 interview "for the birds" with Sean Feagan from the Nature Conservancy of Canada. Check out these super cool hummingbird videos from Real Talkers Brian and Laurie in Wainwright, AB and Kate and Peter in Victoria, BC!  AN INTERVIEW FOR THE BIRDS: https://rtrj.info/021424Birds EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Queensland's Deputy Premier, Steven Miles, triumphs in a brief political scuffle this morning for the sunshine state's top job, with Cameron Dick to serve as his deputy.