Podcast appearances and mentions of doris grinspun

Registered Nurses Association of Ontario President and CEO, Doris Grinspun, speaks with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs about the state of nursing in Ontario in April, 2025.

Emergency department closures, long wait times, falling rates of primary care. Now, imagine if the closest hospital is more than a 2-hour drive away. Access to basic and complex health services has been a continual challenge for rural Ontarians. At the Rural Ontario Municipalities Association conference to discuss why that is and what can be done about it are: Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association; Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario; and, Neil MacLean, Executive Director of the Brightshores Research Institute. They join Steve Paikin to discuss the challenges and solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Dr. Doris Grinspun joined 980 CFPL to talk about changes at London Health Sciences Centre and the use and cost of nursing agencies.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD:  ONTARIO'S BILL 7 FACES CHARTER CHALLENGE  Libby Znaimer is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Operating Officer at CARP, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. The More Beds Better Care Act (also known as Bill 7) is being challenged in court today. Through this legislation, hospital patients are sent to a long term care home not of their choosing or otherwise face a daily fine of $400 to stay put. What do you think? TDSB FACES BACKLASH FOR BRINGING STUDENTS TO ANTI-ISRAEL PROTEST Libby Znaimer is joined by Kevin Vuong, the independent member of Parliament for Spadina—Fort York and Bryan Passifiume, reporter with the Toronto Sun. The TDSB is facing plenty of backlash after students were taken on a field trip that brought them into an anti-Israel protest. The initial idea of the trip was to observe a demonstration calling for the government to address the problem of mercury poisoning within the Grassy Narrows First Nation. The TDSB board has since apologized, but is that really enough? HOW MUCH ARE HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES PAYING FOR PRIVATE NURSES? Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Doris Grinspun, Chief Executive Officer of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), and Dr. Valerie Grdisa, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Nurses Association. A new report has quantified the amount of money health systems around the country are paying for private agency nurses. We dig into those details and the implications of it all on our healthcare system.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE DEALS INKED TO SCORE TORONTO THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP A look at the secret deals Toronto signed to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup; and new information revealed about the province's plans to redevelop Ontario Place. Libby Znaimer is joined by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth; Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre; and Taylor Scollon, co-founder of The Peak, to discuss these issues, and more.   OUR PRODUCER ZIV HADDI WITH AN UPDATE FROM ISRAEL Libby Znaimer is joined from Israel by her producer Ziv Haddi for an update from Tel Aviv. ALMOST 300 ONTARIO PATIENTS MOVED TO LTC HOMES THEY DIDN'T CHOOSE Almost 300 people in Ontario have been moved from hospitals to long-term care homes not of their choosing under a law the Ford government implemented just over a year ago. Libby Znaimer is joined by NDP Health Critic France Gelinas; Chief Executive Officer of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Dr. Doris Grinspun; and Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Mount Sinai and the University Health Network Hospitals in Toronto, to discuss this issue.

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. 

Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about the ruling today by the Ontario Court of Appeals that the Ford governments bill, Bill 124, is unconstitutional.

GUEST: Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurse Association of Ontario

Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, joins 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to comment on if the provinces plan, 'Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care ' and the three pillars within it actually target heath care needs.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. We begin the discussion off by remembering the late Honourable David Onley who died yesterday at the age of 72. David served as the 28th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario between 2007 until 2014. He will, of course, be remembered as well for his tireless advocacy for those living with disabilities. And, then we get our reaction from the squad regarding the province's plans to expand the surgeries conducted in private clinics for things like cataract, knee and hip replacements as a way to address the current backlog in surgeries in the healthcare system. ---- PROVINCE TO EXPAND SURGERIES IN PRIVATE FACILITIES Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and Dr. Andrew Boozary, a primary care physician and the Executive Director of Population Health and Social Medicine at the University Health Network (UHN). The Ford government is planning to expand the number of surgeries that can be conducted in private clinics in the province in order to address the backlogs. This morning, Premier Ford made a televised announcement giving details of the plan alongside health minister Sylvia Jones. Is this the right approach? ---- REACTION TO OMAR ALGHABRA'S TESTIMONY AT THE TRANSPORT COMMITTEE IN OTTAWA Libby Znaimer is now joined by Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP (Thornhill) and the transport critic. MP Lantsman gives reaction to federal transport minister Omar Alghabra's testimony at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities on Jan. 12. The committee has been looking at the travel disruptions and delays that affected Canadians this past holiday season as well as air passenger protection regulations. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), and JP Hornick, President of OPSEU/SEFPO (Ontario Public Service Employees Union). Yesterday, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice struck down the controversial Bill 124 that capped wage increases for public sector workers to 1 per cent. The province is planning to appeal this decision. Our panel weighs in on the latest. ---- THE AG REPORT AND THE PROVINCE'S PANDEMIC RESPONSE Libby Znaimer is now joined by NDP MPP and health critic France Gélinas (Nickel-Belt). This morning, Ontario's Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk unveiled her latest report and the details are damning. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Entrevista con la profesora y doctora Isabel Galán, miembro del comité organizador de las Jornadas

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic Interviews with: - Dr. Michael Warner, Natalie Mehra, and Cathryn Hoy discuss why hospitals are spending millions to hire temp agency nurses - Donna Duncan, Dr. Doris Grinspun, and Dr. Samir Sinha react to Ontario's response to the healthcare crisis - Stephen Del Duca and why he's running for mayor of Vaughan - Blog TO's Renee Suen with the best and worst foods at the CNE - And the best calls of the week!

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: THE FUTURE OF TORONTO CITY COUNCIL Libby Znaimer is joined by Lauren O'Neil, Senior News Editor of BlogTO, David Crombie, former Mayor of Toronto, and Councillor Brad Bradford (Ward 19 Beaches East York). Today: we begin with reaction to the joint health care announcement made by Ontario health minister Sylvia Jones and long-term care minister Paul Calandra which includes the plan to introduce legislation that will permit senior patients in hospitals awaiting long-term care residency to be moved to an alternative facility. And, the pledge to add an additional 6,000 healthcare workers to the province's healthcare system. Meanwhile, the registration deadline for Toronto's municipal election is tomorrow. Where are we at with that? Our panel reacts to the latest headlines. BLOGTO'S NEW FOOD EXPERT PREVIEWS THIS YEAR'S CNE FOODS Libby Znaimer is joined by BlogTO's new resident food expert, Renee Suen! She joins us a day after doing a preview of the CNE's very experimental food options coming out this year including mustard and ketchup ice cream! She tells us what was yucky and what was yummy! ONTARIO HEALTH AND LTC MINISTERS ADDRESS ONTARIO HEALTH CRISIS Libby Znaimer is joined by Donna Duncan, CEO, Ontario Long-Term Care Association and then joining in are Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Mount Sinai and the University Health Network hospitals in Toronto. As mentioned at the top of the show, Ontario health minister Sylvia Jones and Long-term care minister Paul Calandra made a join-statement this morning with a plan to address the ongoing health care challenges that the province is currently facing. But, is this announcement too little too late? Our LTC and healthcare experts weigh in on the latest to come out of Queen's Park.

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - John Mykytyshyn, Bob Richardson, and Dr. Doris Grinspun with a recap on Ontario's Throne Speech - Jean Paul Soucy on the lack of tracking data in Canada's healthcare network - Dr. Rafael Gomez on news of Unifor's election of a new leader - John Wright and Moshe Lander on polling data reflecting Canadian's attitudes towards the economy - And the best calls of the week!

Today on Free For All Friday: plenty of nurses and retired nurses called in to weigh in on the staffing shortages that hospitals have been forced to grapple with this summer and that have led to the temporary closure of ER departments. Over the past week, Ontario's new health minister Sylvia Jones has been facing criticism for downplaying the shortage and refusing to call it a crisis. At the same time, nursing representatives like Cathryn Hoy and Doris Grinspun say the situation is desperate. Some nurses haven't taken vacations for years and nearly 1 in 4 working nurses in the province are eligible for retirement. Then there is Minister Jones' confusing comments about further privatization of Ontario's healthcare: first saying she is open to everything, then saying no it's actually innovation she's open to and not privatization while trying to reassure residents that OHIP will continue to cover healthcare services for Ontario residents. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, Liberal Strategist and Senior Council to National Public Relations, John Mykytyshyn, Conservative strategist and President of Bradgate Research Group as well as Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO). There are "no easy solutions to Ontario's health care and inflation challenges". That was the message in yesterday

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Kevin Smith, Dr. Doris Grinspun, and Helen Winter on staff shortages facing Ontario hospitals - Rocco Rossi on the state of the labour market - Tune into the Town with Karent Stintz, Lauren O

Tamara Cherry fills in for Evan Solomon. She speaks with Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, about the hospital crisis in the province.  On today's show:  Retired Major-General David Fraser on Canadian troops heading to the United Kingdom to train Ukrainian soldiers. Melanie Paradis, Conservative strategist and former senior staffer to Erin O'Toole, on the third Conservative leadership debate. Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, on staffing issues and hospital shutdowns in the province. Riskin It All with Dan Riskin.  

Libby Znaimer is joined, first, by Dr. Kevin Smith, President and CEO of the University Health Network followed by Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and Helen Winter, a registered Nurse working in the emergency department of a downtown Toronto hospital. Ontario hospitals are grappling with a staffing shortage issue and it's so bad that several of them have had to close their ER departments. According to the Ontario Nurses Association, more than 20 hospitals have had to close so far. Many of the staff shortages involve nurses and there are cases where nurses are being asked to pick up extra shifts, handle a very high patient load and are often asked to work outside their specialty. Helen Winter describes that many are leaving the profession due to burnout. She tells us that she has had to cut back on her hours and that nurses have a significant repertoire of skills that can be transferred to other higher paying jobs outside of the hospital. Today, our healthcare experts weigh in on the latest crisis plaguing our health care system. ---- THE RISE OF ANTISEMITISM AND ISLAMAPHOBIA IN CANADA

This episode features our interview with Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Sammy, Hsien and Doris discuss her views of palliative care, why nurses in Ontario should be vaccinated and how to be fearless.   For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with Peter Muggeridge, Bill VanGorder, and David Cravit discuss LTC vaccine deadlines - Doris Grinspun and Nancy Halupa on the nursing protest of Bill 124 - The Strategy Panel with John Capobinaco, Charles Sousa, and Karen Stintz react to petitions to oust Erin O'Toole as party leader - Dr. Barry Pakes and Dr. Timothy Sly on COVID testing at pharmacies and the importance of mask wearing - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. In the news: The province has extended the deadline for long-term care staff to get their full COVID-19 vaccination. The deadline was originally set for today but is now on December 13. Our Zoomer Squad weighs in on this and more. ---- DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK'S WHO'S HUNGRY REPORT Libby Znaimer is joined by Talia Bronstein, the VP of Research and Advocacy for the Daily Bread Food Bank and the author of the Who's Hungry report. In their new report, the Daily Bread Food Bank revealed that there were a record 1.45 million visits to Toronto food banks in the last year. Talia breaks down the report numbers in greater detail. ---- ONTARIO NURSES PROTEST PROVINCE'S BILL 124 Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Doris Grinspun , CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) & Nancy Halupa, an Emergency Registered Nurse in the GTA and founder of Nursewithsign416. Ontario nurses gathered at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square this past Sunday to protest the Ford government's Bill 124 which puts a cap on wage increases for public sector workers including nurses. The RNAO is calling on the government to repeal the bill. Our guests weigh in on the latest. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic Interviews with: - Dr. Peter Juni responds to news that hospital workers will not be mandated by the province to get vaccinated for COVID-19 - David Musyj, Dr. Alon Vaisman, and Doris Grinspun react to the news of no vaccine mandate for hospital workers - Dr. Patricia Lakin on the biological considerations surrounding the possibility of Daylight Saving Time going permanent - Brian Harris, Chris Sankey, and Mark Criger discuss the sensitivity of how to handle lowering the flag to half-mast during remembrance day ceremonies... when they are already at half-mast in response to the bodies found at resident schools - And the best calls of the week!

At age 17, Doris Grinspun moved to Israel, where she enrolled in nursing school in Jerusalem. When the Yom Kippur War broke out in 1973, even though she was still a student, Grinspun was thrown into action anyway, caring for wounded Israeli soldiers in the burn unit. The daughter of a Holocaust survivor who fled to Chile during the war—where she was born and raised—Grinspun was no stranger to generational trauma. Now, she's working on the frontlines of a different war: against COVID-19 and anti-vax misinformation, and alongside thousands of nurses whose industry has reached a breaking point. As head of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, a lobby group representing Ontario's 45,000 nurses, Grinspun advises Premier Doug Ford frequently and has handled, by her count, more than 8,000 media requests about the pandemic. She joins today to share a glimpse into the dire situation facing Ontario's health care system, including an exodus of nurses fleeing to the United States for higher wages and what she fears is a too-fast economic reopening. What we talked about: Visit the RNAO website at rnao.ca Read Grinspun's blog at doris-blog.rnao.ca See the obituary notice for Rabbi Mordechai Glick at dignitymemorial.com Learn more about Time For My Story at timeformystory.com Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Victoria Redden is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network; find more great Jewish podcasts at thecjn.ca.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Dr. Adam Kassam, Dr. Sohail Gandhi and Dr. Michelle Cohen on the OMA's recommendations - Lisa Levin and Doris Grinspun on LTC inspectors - Dr. Iris Gorfinkel and Dr. Timothy Sly on booster shots in BC - Dr. Vinita Dubey on the city's flu shot campaign - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips (Ajax) followed by, Sharleen Stewart, President of SEIU Healthcare, Donna Duncan, CEO of Ontario Long-Term Care Association, NDP MPP France Gelinas (Nickel-Belt) and health critic and Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. Yesterday, Minister Phillips announced that the province is providing $270-million dollars in funding towards hiring 4,000 LTC staff by the end of the fiscal year. This commitment is part of the longer-term goal of providing nursing home residents with an average of 4 hours of care per day by the year 2025. The province wants to add four hours of care in the Ontario Long-Term Care Act. The money announced yesterday will bring the average direct care for each resident up to 3 hours per day by March 2022. At least, that is the plan. And, last week, Minister Phillips announced that the province is mandating COVID-19 vaccination for all LTC staff with a deadline for Nov. 15. Phillips details the reforms he's been working on since he took over the LTC file four months ago.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Doris Grinspun on Quebec's deadline for healthcare workers to get vaccinated - Dr. Alon Vaisman and David Musyj on Ontario's situation for hospital staff vaccinations - Dr. Veldon Coburn, Pam Palmater, and Dawn Martin-Hill on the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - Franco Terrazzano on the costs of MP severances and pensions - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, followed by Dr. Alon Vaisman,

Dr Doris Grinspun, RNAO's Chief Executive Officer and Dianne Martin, CEO Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario talk about the nursing shortage in Quebec and Ontario The Quebec government has announced it will provide nurses with financial bonuses of up to $18,000 as part of its emergency plan to fix the staffing crisis in the province's health-care network.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The province is now in the fourth wave of the pandemic, And yet, even with high vaccination rates cases continue to rise. And with kids back school at school concerns are mounting. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch talks about our current situation and when we might begin to see the effects of the pandemic begin to mitigate; For more than a year and a half, the pressure has been unrelenting on doctors, nurses, and all support staff. And now anti-vaccine protesters are demonstrating at some hospitals. Dr. Ann Collins, past president of the Canadian Medical Associatio,n talks about the effect this all is having on our health care workers; We have reaction to the demonstrations by anti-vaccine protesters at hospitals yesterday which included the Royal Victoria Health Centre in Barrie. Janice Skot is the C-E-O of RVH. We then hear from Doris Grinspun of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario; The CBC' Jackie Sharkey reports on the acute shortage of veterinarians in the province and how that is creating problems for pet owners - particularly with popularity of pandemic puppies; Chris Hall, the CBC's National Affairs Editor updates us on the federal election campaign; There have been anecdotal reports of long wait times at advance polling stations. Rejean Grenier of Elections Canada explains why and reminds what to expect when we go to vote on election day; Cathy McKay is an apple grower from Port Perry and the Chairperson for Ontario Apple Growers . She tells us about what kind of a season they've had.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Barbara Perry, Director of Ontario Tech University's Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism, Dr. Christopher Cochrane, an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and Doris Grinspun, Chief Executive Officer of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO). If you've been following the federal election to any degree you'll know that there have been numerous aggressive protests disrupting Liberal leader Justin Trudeau's campaign. At the same time, there have been mobs of anti-vaxxer demonstrators showing up at Ontario hospitals. It's the kind of thing that we're not used to seeing during election season. So, where are these violent elements coming from and can we expect this to be the new norm across our political landscape? Dr. Perry explains how a lot of these nasty elements are being organized in the online world and Dr. Cochrane explains just how unprecedented this type of violence has been. ---- TRUDEAU GOES ON THE ATTACK & THE LATEST POLLING Libby Znaimer is joined by Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs and Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies. In the news: the leaders of the main federal parties of Canada had their second French language debate last night. How did each of them fare? And, what will each of them need to do to leave a good impression on the voters during tonight's English language debate? Perhaps the most heated moment from last night was when Liberal leader Justin Trudeau turned to Bloc Qu

A new report reveals that racialized people in Ontario can be seven times more likely to contract COVID-19. White Ontarians had the lowest rates of infection. One of the authors of the report, Dr. Kwame McKenzie of the Wellesley Institute outlines what they learned; Doctors say they are bracing for a spike in patients with advanced cancers due to delays in screening and diagnostic testing during the pandemic. Dr. Craig Earle, of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer explains their concern; Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and Karen Littlewood the President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation offer their reaction to - and reservations about - the provincial government's decision to require people in public education and health to be vaccinated; In Toronto a policy is being considered end the use of Indigenous names or symbols for amateur sports teams and to prohibit any team that uses them from playing at city facilities. Nick Bertrand an Indigenous educator.of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation offers his perspective on the proposal; Lauren Vogel, news editor at the Canadian Medical Association Journal, discusses concerns that vaccination could become a politically polarizing issue during the election campaign and undermine efforts to get more Canadians immunized; Author Wayne Grady talks about his new book, 'The Good Father'; Jason Nickerson, of Doctors Without Borders updates on the situation in the aftermath of the earthquake; Katie Fraser from CBC Windsor shares the story of two women who became friends when they found themselves in the same hospital being treated for COVID-19.

Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party of Canada, joins Libby Znaimer to reflect on what has arguably been the most challenging chapter of her political career. And, she tells us how the Green Party plans to fight a potential federal election in the coming months. Later, Libby Znaimer is joined by Canadian Senator Salma Ataulahjan, Michal Schlesinger, Senior Human Rights Liaison at B'nai Brith Canada and Simon Granat, Senior Manager of Policy and Communications at The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). Today, the Federal Liberals are hosting a National Summit on antisemitism. Tomorrow: they host one on Islamophobia. The move comes after a spike in hatred/racist incidents targeting both communities. Just last month, things turned deadly, when Nathaniel Veltman, a white, 22-year-old male ran over the Afzaal family in London Ontario, with a vehicle, killing four members. B'nai Brith says that as many as 2,610 antisemitic incidents were recorded last year. So, where do we go from here, and what do the leaders of both communities hope will be the outcome of these summits? Finally, Libby Znaimer is joined by Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO). Together, they talk about the RNAO

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad, with David Cravit, Petter Muggeridge, and Bill Vangorder discuss getting second vaccine doses to adults 80+ - Dr. Gerald Evans and John Papastergiou explain the extension of the AstraZeneca expiry date - The Strategy Panel, with Karen Stintz and Charles Sousa discuss news that Doug Ford will soon shuffle his cabinet - Jane Meadus, Samantha Peck, and Doris Grinspun discuss long-term care immunization policies for staff - And the best calls of the week!

Peel region has Ontario's highest proportion of the "Delta" COVID variant first identified in India. Guest: Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University Health Network RNAO agree with Doug Ford's decision to keep schools closed, citing the still-present danger to children. Guest: Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario The RCMP claim they are taking a supportive role in the investigation into the BC residential school and the remains of the 215 indigenous children. So whose responsibility should it be? Guest: Dr. Dawn Lavell-Harvard, President of the Ontario Native Women's Association and Director of Trent University Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group are one step closer to redeveloping Downtown Hamilton's entertainment venues. Guest: Larry Di Ianni,  Former Mayor of Hamilton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doris Grinspun, RNAO's Chief Executive Officer talks about only 3 percent of Canadians being fully vaccinated, and with millions of doses now arriving, should Canada pursue a full vaccination strategy?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast Dr. Doris Grinspun joined Scott to discuss the way the pandemic has affected nurses and the healthcare community, as well as what there is for the industry to look forward too. Guest: Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario - Are Canadians paying due attention to the House of Commons defence committee's probe into military sexual misconduct? Guest: Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data - 60% of Japan's citizens say they do not think the country should go forward with the Olympics this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University - When Scott found out that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and founder of Space X, was set to host Saturday Night Live, his only concern was "will Elon be funny?" Many other people, including some members of the SNL cast, had different concerns. Elissa Freeman joined Scott to discuss the controversy that surrounded Musk's hosting gig, and whether things went according to plan for Musk, NBC and Lorne Michaels. Guest: Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert - What happened to the rocket debris that was hurtling to Earth over the weekend? Scott turned to Professor Paul Delaney, to follow up on the story. Guest: Paul Delaney, Space Exploration Expert, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at York University Subscribe to the Scott Thompson Show wherever you find your favourite podcasts, keep up with the big stories developing in Hamilton, Ontario and across Canada: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/189/the-scott-thompson-show/ Host - Scott Thompson Content Producer - Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - Bonnie Lysyk, Donna Duncan, and Jean Meadus react to the AG report on long-term care - MPP Sarah Singh, David Cravit, and Doris Grinspun also offer their reactions - Dr. Jamie Spiegelman on the crisis in Ontario hospitals - Patrick Brown, Rocco Rossie, and Dr Naheed Dossani on the provinces sick leave program - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by MPP Sarah Singh (Brampton Centre), Deputy Leader of the official opposition NDP and critic for seniors, home care and long-term care followed by David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media, and Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario. Two important developments this week: Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk released her report on the long-term care sector this morning. We get reaction to the findings. And, we are now learning that Ontario hospitals have been given an emergency order to be able to move patients into long-term care homes without their consent, if needed, in the latest effort to alleviate hospital pressures amid the third wave. ---- THE CRISIS AT ONTARIO HOSPITALS AMID THIRD WAVE ACCORDING TO A CRITICAL CARE DOCTOR Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. We've been hearing about it for weeks: the third COVID-19 wave has resulted in increased hospitalizations and has been burdening ICUs. Dr. Spiegelman joins the program to provide a first-hand account of what is happening in his own hospital and details the lack of nurses on staff to support COVID-19 patients. He also comments on the province's plan to move alternative level of care patients to nursing homes in an effort to alleviate pressures in the health care system. ---- ONTARIO PSWs TO BE REGULATED BY PROVINCE Libby Znaimer is joined by Miranda Ferrier, President and Founder of the Ontario Personal Support Worker Association (OPSWA). This week we learned that the province is introducing a regulatory model for personal support workers. Miranda explains just what this milestone decision means for this particular group of front line staff. The province also announced that it will be allocating $86-million towards training 8,000 PSWs through private career colleges and district school boards. Is that enough? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Guest Host Arlene Bynon spoke with the CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Doris Grinpsun. They talk about why the Solicitor General wanted to delay announcing the stay-at-home order, and how this has affected hospitals and people's lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Doris Grinspun, chief executive officer of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario.

With the long term care situation in our province continuing on during the pandemic, and the Premier this week extending visiting hours, what does the RNAO think of what's going on? Doris Grinspun is the CEO of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario and joins to chat about what can be done to help seniors and their families. Guest: Doris Grinspun, CEO, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario