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Gabor Lukacs, president of Air Passenger Rights

Gabor Lukacs, President of “Air Passenger Rights”

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TTC PROHIBITS E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS ON VEHICLES DURING WINTER MONTHS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and Brett Chang, Co-Founder of The Peak. The TTC has banned e-bikes from the subway during winter due to fire risks and space issues. A staff report opposed a permanent ban, warning it could harm low-income delivery drivers. Critics argue the move benefits companies like Uber, which are accused of exploiting workers, while also questioning the city's cap on rideshare drivers. FOOD PRICES IN CANADA EXPECTED TO RISE BY 3 TO 5% IN 2025 ACCORDING TO NEW REPORT Libby Znaimer is joined by Kristina Kupferschmidt, a data scientist and professor at the University of PEI. A new report predicts food prices will rise by 3-5% in 2025, with Ontario seeing lower-than-average inflation. While some commodities like olive oil may drop in price, beef, citrus, cocoa, and coffee are expected to remain high. Beef prices alone have jumped 9.2% and could stay elevated for the next few years, especially with potential U.S. tariffs looming. AIR CANADA TO BAN CARRY-ON BAGS AND CHARGE SEAT SELECTION FEE FOR LOWEST-FARE PASSENGERS Libby is joined by Karl Moore, Airline Industry Analyst and Professor at McGill University and Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights. Starting January 3, Air Canada will charge for carry-on bags on its lowest-priced basic fares flights. The cost is C$35 for the first bag and C$50 for a second. Larger items like roller bags or duffel bags will incur a fee, though small personal items remain free. Basic fare passengers will also pay extra to change seats.

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD:  AGEISM AT WORK & WHAT DOCS ARE SAYING ABOUT OZEMPIC FOR ADULTS 65 + Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP,  Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. This week: we kick things off with a discussion about ageism in the workplace and when you should claim your government pension. AIR CANADA PILOTS COULD GO ON STRIKE NEXT MONTH Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, Founder and President of Air Passenger Rights and Dr. Karl Moore, Associate Professor, Strategy & Organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University. Air Canada pilots could go on strike as early as September 17th after 98 percent of them voted in favour of a strike mandate should negotiations fail. So, how will this impact travelers and what can Ottawa do about this? HOW AN INCREASE IN FOR-PROFIT CATARACT SURGERIES IS IMPACTING LOWER INCOME SENIORS Tasha Kheiriddin is now joined by Maureen Munro, a senior who has received cataract surgery at a private clinic in London, Ontario and John Mastronardi, a spokesperson for the Ontario Association of Optometrists. A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows the extent to which lower income Seniors are facing barriers when it comes to accessing cataract surgery at for-profit clinics in Ontario.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN:  ASSAULT ON POLICE DURING PARKING DISPUTE IN TORONTO Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Toronto City Councillor Brad Bradford for Ward 6 Beaches-East York, and Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village. It's Thursday - time to talk about all things municipal- and today we have to talk about parking! A bylaw officer and the police officer he called for backup were assaulted by a driver who had just been ticketed for parking in a bike lane - the fine for that offense had just gone up on the first of the month. Then we were treated to that viral video of a cop being called out for parking illegally to get coffee. The only physical part of the argument was the finger that was given... by the cop. Both the head of the Toronto Police Association and Premier Doug Ford think this constitutes harassment. So the question is: if you park illegally to get a cop a coffee, will you get a ticket? TERROR PLOT TARGETING TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERTS IN VIENNA FOILED  Libby Znaimer is joined by Phil Gurski, President and CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, and a former Senior Strategic Terrorism Analyst at CSIS. Mega popstar Taylor Swift has had to cancel her concerts in Vienna after authorities there foiled a planned terrorist attack on the concert venue and arrested two individuals. Phil reacts to the latest. AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS LAWSUIT AGAINST WESTJET Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights, and John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University and a former executive with Air Canada. Air Passenger Rights has filed a lawsuit against WestJet over their cap policy when it comes to compensation of hotel and food costs for customers facing flight disruptions, arguing that it is illegal. Meanwhile, Flair Airlines was ordered to compensate two passengers after a B.C. tribunal found it had lied about the reason for the cancellation. The airline said it was a  bird strike but there was no evidence of that. Gabor highlights a Transport Canada database here in Canada called CADORS where all kinds of air occurrences like bird strikes are reported. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Bruce Heyman, Former US ambassador to Canada from 2014-2017 under then President Barack Obama joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss what U.S-Canada relations would look like with Tim Walz in the Whitehouse.  On todays show:  Phil Gurski, CEO of Borealis Threat & Risk Consulting, former Senior Strategic Analyst with CSIS joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss if Canada needs to do more when it comes to the immigration and security screening processes. Zoe Manzi, Hate and Extremism Analyst at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue joins Robin Gill for this weeks 'The Explainer' question about the riots that have erupted across the UK.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Scott Reid and Kathleen Monk. Gabor Lukacs, Air Passenger Rights Advocate joins to discuss how an airline passenger rights group filed a lawsuit against WestJet over reimbursement policies.

Gabor Lukacs has won over 25 regulatory complaints against airlines - and even taken airlines to court to uphold the rights of passengers. But he doesn't want to keep his methods a secret - he's here to tell you how to get a refund, get compensation for a cancelled flight, and even what to do if you're sitting on the tarmac for hours. Host: Jesse BrownCredits: Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), Cherise Seucharan (Reporter) max collins (Production Manager), Bruce Thorson (Senior Producer), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Featured guest: Gabor LukacsAdditional music by Audio Network Further reading:Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal from airlines on air passenger rights compensation - Globe and MailHalf of all Canadian airline passenger complaints so far have been dismissed — with no explanation - Toronto StarBacklog of air passenger complaints tops 57,000, hitting new peak - CBC NewsAir Passenger Rights - Facebook Group Air Passenger Rights WebsiteAir Passenger Protection Legislation Highlights - Canadian Transportation Agency 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.Sponsors: Douglas: Canadaland listeners head to https://douglas.ca/canadaland to get a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today.AG1: Canadaland listeners get a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 & 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/Canadaland. While supplies last, you'll ALSO get a limited edition AG1 hat with your purchase!BetterHelp: Canadaland listeners can enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “canadaland” will be automatically applied. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: What is happening with the federal Green Party now? Palestinian dissidents who oppose Hamas in Gaza are reportedly pitching members of Canadian parliament on a plan to set up zones within the conflict-ridden territory that will be free from rule by Hamas. Boeing is to plead guilty to criminal fraud conspiracy for misleading FAA regulators before two 737 MAX fatal crashes(2018 & 2019), and could be fined up to $487 Million. How are dentist responding to the current state of the national dental care plan? Maverick distillery in Oakville is providing free next-day shipping for online orders, in order to keep their supply accessible to customers during the LCBO strike. Changes are likely coming to the City of Hamilton's encampment protocol, after council's decision to avoided a potential park-by-park battle over bans, by looking at a potential citywide policy. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Nelson Wiseman, Professor with the Dept. of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Lorraine Sommerfeld, columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British Foreign Policy, Canadian Foreign Policy and politics, International History, U.S. Foreign Policy and relations with Russia. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Dr. Maneesh Jain, President of the Ontario Dental Association. Craig Peters, founder and CEO of Maverick Distillery, 8 - 2140 Winston Park Drive in Oakville, Ontario. Larry Di Ianni, former mayor of Hamilton. Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (expertise in Canadian and American foreign and defence policy, Defence procurement, and Modern airpower.) Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Should Hamilton look into having a big spot of land dedicated to hosting a sanctioned encampment site? WestJet passengers are finding themselves and their plans up in the air, as cancellations continue even though the mechanic strike ended days ago. How has online journalism changed over the 7 years that The Conversation has been publishing? Is it time for a law that punishes politicians for lying? The Ticats are on a losing streak, and have fired their special teams coach. Harjit Sajjan is being scrutinized for his handling of the Kabul airlift campaign during the Afghanistan evacuation in August, 2021. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Kerry Beal, lead physician of the Shelter Health Network. Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with Sinopsis. Scott White, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of ‘The Conversation' Canada. Ari Goldkind, Toronto Criminal Lawyer and political commentator. Steve Milton, Sports Writer. Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British Foreign Policy, Canadian Foreign Policy and politics, International History, U.S. Foreign Policy and relations with Russia. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

From lost baggage to flight delays and outright cancellations, we've heard many stories about challenges travelers are facing these days. Gabor Lukacs, founder and coordinator of the volunteer advocacy group Air Passenger Rights, joins Evan to discuss what your rights are when air travel goes wrong.

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Gabor Lukacs is the President of the Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Gabor joined Ken to talk about the airline industry.  

Ken Connors hosted today's Andrew Carter Morning Show. Ken's guests this morning were ScotiaMcLeod Senior Wealth Advisor Arnie Zwaig, the Montreal Gazette's Bill Brownstein, Simon Boivin, spokesperson for SEPAQ, Dr. Christopher Labos, founder of the 1019 Report Brenda O'Farrell, and Gabor Lukacs, the President of the Air Passenger Rights advocacy group.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:  "SORRY" SAYS MINISTER CALANDRA TO DEVELOPERS IN AFTERMATH OF GREENBELT SCANDAL Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Cheri Di Novo, former Ontario NDP MPP an a recipient of the Order of Canada, and George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre. who served both as a deputy premier and minister of health. In the news: prominent Canadian women leaders including former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and our own panelists Lisa and Cheri have called upon the RCMP to help in the investigation of sexual violence against Israeli women perpetrated by Hamas terrorists during the atrocities of Oct. 7. Meanwhile, House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus apologized for recording a tribute video to outgoing Ontario Liberal leader John Fraser. Fergus faces the possibility of resigning from the position which he took on a mere two months ago. If he does resign, he would become the speaker of the shortest period of time in the country's history. And, closer to home in Ontario, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Paul Calandra apologized to developers in the aftermath of the collapse of the Ford government's Greenbelt development plans. DO CANADIAN AIRLINES GET A FAILING GRADE FOR THEIR HANDLING OF PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and founder of Air Passenger Rights and David Lepofsky, a lawyer, and disability advocate and Chair Accessibility4Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance. Does Air Canada and other Canadian airlines do a bad job when it comes to passengers with disabilities? An article published by the Toronto Star's editorial board is highlighting the problem. And, amid a series of troubling incidents, the airline said that it is implementing some measures to reduce barriers for customers with disabilities. But will this be enough? And, how can we hold the airlines and their executives accountable to make real reform happen? ARI GOLDKIND ON THE KENNETH LAW CASE Jane Brown is now joined by Ari Goldkind, a Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer. Kenneth Law, who is accused of selling poison, has been charged with 14 counts of second degree murder in multiple deaths in the province. Ari reacts to the latest.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Garry Keller - Vice President, Strategy Corp on the Pierre Poilievre housing video. Gabor Lukacs, President, Airline Passenger Rights on flight safety in Canada Kevin Laramee - Host of Soccer Today to reflect on the career of Christine Sinclair. Free For All Friday - Hour 2. Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. This week's show features panelists Karen Restoule, VP at Crestview Strategy and CEO of BOLD Realities and Whose Land and Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former Federal NDP Leader. Topics: Topic 1: It's the start of Hanukkah –  and it's very different this year. Topic 2: Trudeau has begun his year-ender round of media interviews. He's insisting he's sticking around. Is that the case? Topic 3: What's going on with our medical system? Examining three different stories across the country. Topic 4: The new cap on emissions for the oil and gas sector. Topic 5: Christmas debate

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Screenwriter and producer Norman Lear—the man behind shows like All in the Family, The Jeffersons, Maude, Sanford and Son, and One Day at a Time, just to name a few—has died at the age of 101. Bonnie Crombie is responding to attack ads from Doug Ford's government. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute shows Canadians paying far more for air travel than nations—because of the taxes. A record number of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP28 climate talks, analysis shows. Why don't they focus on getting world off coal? The Federal Liberals have released their framework for emissions caps. Draft regulations are planned to be published in the spring, with the regulations being put in place in 2025. The legendary Erik Tomas is retiring at the end of the month. We recap the end of an era, and a fantastic career with the voice of racing in Canada! It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor of Television, Radio and Film; Director of the Bleier Center for Televisions and Popular Culture at Syracuse University. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University. Tim Progosh, Executive Director of the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Kerry Bowman, Professor with the School of the Environment with the University of Toronto. Jason Opal, Professor in Department of History and Classical Studies with McGill University. Renaud Brossard, Senior Director of Communications with the IEDM/MEI (Montreal Economic Institute). Erik Tomas, The Raceline Radio Network Toronto. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The 6/49 jackpot is the largest in its history: if not one wins on Saturday, then Wednesdays will not only see a new record reached but also a guaranteed winner! Green Belt reversal, Cabinet shuffling, and a deal struck with the ETFO education workers: what is happening at Queen's Park as the week comes to a close? Fill your weekend up with fairs! We look at the heated situation developing around Nora Frances Henderson Secondary School. Minister of Education Stephen Lecce joins us to discuss the tentative agreement reached with the ETFO education workers. What will Doug Ford's reversal of Green Belt plans set in motion, will municipalities and developers be galvanized to make use of available lands now? “Slava Ukraini,” a voice shouted as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered the chamber of the House of Commons to give his historic address to Canadians. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Tony Bitonti, Spokesperson, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Commission. Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights advocacy group. Vincenzo “Vince” Carito, First VP of the Milton Fall Fair. Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton. Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. Murtaza Haider, Professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Karim Bardeesy weighs in on how a loss of local journalism could hurt democracy. Gabor Lukacs discusses the backlog of air passenger complaints hitting 57,000. Plus, does your workplace have a dress code?

Do you know your rights as an air passenger? Do you know what to do if your luggage is lost or delayed? What about if your flight is cancelled?Gabor Lukacs, President of Air Passenger Rights, an independent nonprofit organization of volunteers comes on the show to chat with us about what your rights are!Air Passenger Rights WebsiteAir Passenger Rights Facebook groupSupport the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You'll make our day & you'll get access to fun stuff like bloopers and extra content.We have Merch! Shop the Travel Mug Podcast Store GRAB OUR MASTER PACKING LIST HERE*****************************************We are travel enthusiasts who do not claim to be professionals! Instead we are two Halifax, NS natives with travel blogs who somehow found one another on the internet and now, we have a podcast!Join us every two weeks as we talk about our favourite destinations, travel tips, travel fails and all things travel!We have a big passion for travelling and talking about travel so we hope you will listen and join the conversation.You can find us here:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramJenn's Travel Blog Jenn's YouTube channelMeggan and husband Peter's YouTubeDisclaimer - all episodes are our opinions/experiences, always do your research and make travel plans based on your budget and comfort levels.Support the show

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Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto, Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto and Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician and former president of the Ontario Medical Association. Today: we kick things off with a discussion about Tick season. According to Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore, there is an increase in cases of three types of tick borne illnesses in the province in addition to Lyme disease. So, what are the factors contributing to this increase (hint: climate change is a big one)? And, Dr. Razak recently published a piece in The Globe and Mail about why Canada needs a serious long COVID-19 strategy. Do you or someone you know suffer from the symptoms of long COVID? If so, we would love for you to share your story about it. ---- NEARLY 2,000 AIR CANADA FLIGHTS DELAYED OR CANCELLED OVER LONG WEEKEND  Liz West is joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights and John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University's Aviation Management Program and a former executive with Air Canada. Air Canada cancelled or delayed almost 2,000 flights during Canada Day long weekend. How did this happen and what rights do we have as air passengers? ---- WEDDING SEASON IS UPON US: WHAT ARE YOU WEARING? Liz West is joined by Jessica Lisi, Owner of Jessica Lisi Events. Wedding season is upon us and it appears that more and more couples attending wedding ceremonies are dropping traditional dress codes and changing things up in other ways. Jessica weighs in! Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Residential school denialists tried to dig up suspected unmarked graves in Kamloops, B.C., Karl Dockstader is the host of ‘1dish 1mic', a radio host/producer in the Niagara region and part of the indigenous community. Gabor Lukacs from Air Passenger Rights joins to discuss how Some airlines are stopping economy class passengers from reclining. Juneteenth matters for thinking about race relations in Canada and Canadian education, and to discuss we are joined by Professor Jennifer D Adams from University of Calgary. Nathan Radke - cultural history professor at Humber college and co-host of the Uncover Up podcast to talk about why Elon Musk and Joe Rogan challenging a Covid vaccine scientist to ‘debate' anti-vaxxer RFK Jr.

Gabor Lukacs talks passenger rights amidst West Jet flight Cancellations this weekend and on the phone in: Get ready for a long weekend gardening party with Niki Jabbour.

Jane Brown is joined by Peggy Nash, the former New Democratic Party Member of Parliament for the Parkdale—High Park, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier, and John Mykytyshyn, Conservative Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. Today: we kick things off with a recap of last night's mayoral debate that was hosted by the Daily Bread Food Bank in Etobicoke. The theme of the two-hour debate was tackling the affordability crisis. The candidates at the podium were Brad Bradford, Josh Matlow, Mitzie Hunter, Olivia Chow and Ana Bailao. Meanwhile, Premier Doug Ford supports the idea of Mississauga breaking away from Peel Region. An official announcement from his government could come as early as this Thursday. And the construction company building the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is suing and planning to stop working for the TTC. What's that about? Our panel weighs in. ---- BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Jane Brown is now joined by Tony Cornacchia, Volunteer at Bladder Cancer Canada and a bladder cancer survivor himself. May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month. According to the organization's website, it is the fifth most common type of cancer in Canada and as many as 12,500 Canadians get diagnosed with it on an annual basis. Tony weighs in on the facts and details his own personal journey from diagnosis to a full recovery. ---- DR. GABOR LUKACS TESTIFYING OVER AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS  Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder, Air Passenger Rights. Dr. Lukacs appeared before the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications where he testified about the provisions Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-47) affecting air passenger rights. He weighs in on what he calls an "erosion of Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regime". Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Rebel News host David Menzies on the woke WRDCSB trustees walking out after being confronted with angry parents. Managing editor at Blacklocks Tom Korski talks about the top secret subsidy deal with Volkswagen. The Home School Advisor Ruth Gaskovski brings up a digital detox for kids. Canadian air passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs reacts to the minister saying changes to air passenger rights are significant. Assistant professor of astrophysics at York University, Dr. Jesse Rogerson gives you this week in space news.

Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier, Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC MPP who was a senior cabinet minister in the governments of Mike Harris and Ernie Eves and Glenn De Baeremaeker, a former Toronto City Councillor  who represented Scarborough Centre.  Libby and the panel discuss the latest on PSAC's strike and Ottawa's open letter to Canadians indicating its four key positions in the ongoing negotiations with the union. Meanwhile, closer to home, we talk about the future of Ontario Place and the Ontario Science Centre. ----- OTTAWA MAKES CHANGES TO AIR PASSENGER RIGHTS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights, Dr. Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure Inc. and John Gradek, a former executive with Air Canada and faculty lecturer at the Aviation Management Program at McGill University.     This week: Federal transportation minister Omar Alghabra laid out Ottawa's to make changes to the Air Passenger Rights Charter. Listen to hear what those changes are exactly and whether they go far enough on behalf of the consumer. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

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Today on The Richard Syrett Show: Managing editor at Blacklocks Tom Korski brings up the Canadian Human Rights commissioners refusing to comment after being cited for mistreating black employees. Rebel News reporter Drea Humphrey talks about British Columbia rescinding their vaccine mandate for government employees. Writer James Pew comes on for an anti-woke book review. Politician Blake Acton says he will make the TTC free. Then Canadian air passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs explains who they are and what their platform is about.

The problem with B.C's decriminalization experiment  Ian Mulgrew, Vancouver Sun Columnist discusses the issues he sees with BC's drug decriminalization experiment. The Canadian Transportation Agency doesn't track 97% of air passenger claims Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and founder of the Air Passenger Rights Group discusses the concerns around the Canadian Transportation Agency not tracking 97% of air passenger claims. Investors make up one third of homeowners in some provinces in 2020 Michael Geller, Real Estate Consultant and President of The Geller Group discusses the fact that investors make up one third of homeowners in some provinces in 2020 The local man who brought the GlamBOT to the Grammys Cole Walliser, who is a Director and Content Creator from Richmond discusses his experiences working with celebrities. The Wrap: Are investors responsible for our housing crisis? Can the B.C government's work-from-anywhere policy actually work? On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove - TV reporter and radio host Sarah Daniels - real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gabor Lukacs is the founder and coordinator of Air Passenger Rights. Mike McNaney is a vice-president and Chief External Affairs Officer for YVR. Lisa Christensen is a CBC Radio story producer in Vancouver and cohost of the podcast Pop This!

Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada, Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights, and Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure Inc. Canada's transportation minister Omar Alghabra will be holding a summit to address the upcoming holiday travel season. The minister says he is working to improve the situation of delays at the airports and improve efficiency with the airlines and says that his ministry is working to ensure more staff for the airports and airlines. But with the holiday season just a month away, does he have the time and resources to get this done successfully? The summit will include stakeholders from the airlines and airports. And, the minister had this to say about why it is happening: “We cannot go back to what we saw last summer." And, Marty is on site at Pearson International Airport awaiting to board a flight. He gives us first-hand observations of what is going on there. CANADA SOCCER AT THE WORLD CUP IN QATAR Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, a member of the board of directors for Canada Soccer. Today, Canada faces off against Belgium in the world cup in host country Qatar. But, what is more remarkable than that is the fact that Canada is making its first appearance in the event in 36 years. So, how did we get here? And, what does this all mean for Canada on the world stage? Bob was also just recently featured in the Toronto Life list of most influential Torontonians for bringing the future world cup to our City in 2026 (which will be joint hosted by the US and Mexico as well). METROLINX'S PLANS TO UPROOT HISTORIC TREES AT OSGOODE HALL Libby Znaimer is joined by Steve Munro, a Toronto transit advocate followed by Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario. Metrolinx has plans to cut down five trees in the historic grove at Osgoode Hall as part of its Ontario Line project and has notified the Law Society of Ontario that it will begin doing so on Dec. 5th or earlier. Our guests today explain why this is a bad idea and the damage it will do to the historic urban forest land that has been preserved for more than 200 years according to the law society.

In this episode, Passenger Rights advocate Gabor Lukacs shares his thoughts on the new amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations that went into effect Sept. 8. Plus we'll visit the Nantipa Resort Costa Rica, a sustainable, boutique resort nestled right by the beach in one of UNESCO's five Blue Zones. And we'll get an update on a few of the fall events happening at Telus Spark in Calgary. 

In this episode, Passenger Rights advocate Gabor Lukacs shares his thoughts on the new amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations that went into effect Sept. 8. Plus we'll visit the Nantipa Resort Costa Rica, a sustainable, boutique resort nestled right by the beach in one of UNESCO's five Blue Zones. And we'll get an update on a few of the fall events happening at Telus Spark in Calgary. 

Amid this summer's airport chaos, passengers are frustrated that airlines are denying compensation claims for flight disruptions caused by crew shortages. Guest host Michelle Shephard talks to Brittany Noppe, who says a recent flight delay cost her thousands of dollars; Gabor Lukacs, founder and president of Air Passenger Rights; and Tom Oommen, director general of the analysis and outreach branch at the Canadian Transportation Agency.

Alex Pierson talks to Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights. This after we learned Canadian airlines are refusing to compensate flyers for cancelled flights caused by staffing shortages. Under Canada's passenger rights charter, the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR), airlines are required to pay up to $1,000 in compensation for cancellations or significant delays that stem from reasons within the carrier's control. However, airlines do not have to pay if the change was required for safety purposes. Air Canada recently revealed they consider staffing shortages a matter of 'flight safety.' Lukacs tells Alex Pierson, that's that true.

Abegweit First Nation's Judy Clark will be attending the Pope's mass in Quebec City this week. She reflects on what the mass and the Pope's apology means to her. And on the phone-in: you share your stories of air travel this summer with air passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs.

Gabor Lukacs, Founder, airpassengerrights.ca says there is potential for a class-action lawsuit put against Canadian airlines. 

Port of Vancouver truckers vote for job action to protest phaseout of older vehicles Gagan Singh, Spokesperson for the United Truckers Association says the truckers will effectively shut down the Port of Vancouver if the Port goes ahead with the rolling-truck age program. Metro Vancouver Mayors' Council approves 10-year transportation plan which includes Burnaby SFU gondola The Metro Vancouver Mayors' Council recently approved a 10-year transportation plan for the region.  And that plan includes the hotly contested Burnaby Mountain gondola.  For over 10 years, a local group called “No Gondola!” has been campaigning against its creation.  Our show contributor Jawn Jang checked in with their spokesperson Christine Cunningham to get her reaction to this development. Are airlines fulfilling their legal obligations to passengers as more airport horror stories are head? Gabor Lukacs, Founder, airpassengerrights.ca says there is potential for a class-action lawsuit put against Canadian airlines.  How are BC ferry cancellations affecting island tourism? Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo discusses how B.C. Ferry cancellations have impacted tourism on Vancouver Island. Plus. why he thinks B.C. Ferry ships should be built locally.  Reclaiming Asian Names through Microsoft Word Zoe Si, Ambassador for Elimin8Hate and prominent Asian Canadian artist and entertainer discusses a new way for Microsoft Word to recognize a variety of Asian Names, rather than underlining as an error. 

Guest host Jeff McArthur speaks with Gabor Lukacs, President and Founder of Air Passenger Rights.

Gabor Lukacs is founder and president of the consumer lobby group Air Passengers Rights Canada. In a written statement released Wednesday, Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau says: "The COVID‑19 pandemic brought the world air transport system to a halt in early 2020. Now, after more than two years, global travel is resurgent, and people are returning to flying at a rate never seen in our industry." It's also spurring the airline to make reductions to its summer schedule "in order to reduce passenger volumes and flows to a level we believe the air transport system can accommodate," he said.

The Sunday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - John Gradek and Dr. Gabor Lukacs discuss who is really to blame for delays at airports - Jay Goldberg and Councillor Mike Colle debate the true cost of Toronto hosting the World Cup - Tune into The Town with Councillor Ana Bailao, David Crombie, and Karen Stintz on whether or not the Muzzo family should get to keep their name on a GTA Hospital - Tom Sandler on the resumption of social life post-pandemic - And the best calls of the week!

ARE AIRLINES RESPONSIBLE FOR FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS? Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a former executive with Air Canada and head of McGill University's aviation management program as well as Dr. Gabor Lukacs, Founder and President of Air Passenger Rights. Federal Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra is saying that airlines have a role to play when it comes to flight cancellations and other problems at the airport like luggage issues. But, some experts would say that while airlines do indeed have a role to play, it is disingenuous for the government to shift the blame. Gradek, on the other hand, says that the airlines have often used Ottawa as a scapegoat on such matters. Whatever the experts think, one thing is clear: there is plenty of blame to go around and air travellers are unfortunately bearing the brunt of it all. Our guests weigh in on the latest. THE COST OF THE WORLD CUP FOR CANADIAN TAXPAYERS Libby Znaimer is joined by Jay Goldberg,

The Saturday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with David Cravit, and Darrell Bricker on the aftermath of the Ontario election -Lietenant General Richard Rohmer reflects on the anniversary of D-Day - Monette Pasher and Gabor Lukacs help explain why our airports are so chaotic right now - Martin Firestone and Paul Chin on how you can help protect yourself from flight cancellations and interruptions - And the best calls of the week!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Monette Pasher, Interim President, Canadian Airports Council, and Dr. Gabor Lukacs,

In this episode, we'll chat with air passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs and review what you need to know if your flight is cancelled. Plus, there's a new Ripley's Believe It Or Not Odditorium that just opened up in Cancun, Mexico so we'll find out all about that. And we'll talk with the founder of Cobblestone Freeway Tours, Vincent Rees who's in Ukraine and learn about some of the tours they offer to Ukraine.   Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

Top stories today: More vaccine reaction fears First it was AstraZeneca, and now Johnson & Johnson has been put on pause for blood clot fears. The affected age range was between 18-48.  Talking to a traveller Many people have turned to rage when it comes to people travelling for non-essential reasons. But, the guest we talked to about it thinks she's in the right.  Air Canada bail-out But, where's my refund?  Much more in the full episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1 Johnson & Johnson vaccine blood clot fears A large number of doses of the J&J COVID-19 were given out. A tiny fraction of those turned out to give the receiver of the dose a potentially fatal blood clot. We talk to Jason Tetro about these fears, and whether the pause in this vaccine is warranted.  Chapter 2 If you've been let go, or quit - what are your pension options? We turn to our financial guru, Peter Cishecki. Peter is a Registered Financial Planner and President of the Everything Financial Group. Chapter 3 Maple Ridge Grandma thinks it's okay to travel Does she have a point? Listen to what Julia Palahicky has to say.  Chapter 4 Belligerent behaviour from people on the brink Let's face it. This is probably as a collective society, the most stressful time of our lives. Has it been playing out in society for all to see? We talk to Professor Steven Taylor, UBC Clinical Psychologist.  Chapter 5 David Hawksworth is sounding the alarm And, he's suggesting that many restaurants will essentially die out if the restrictions aren't lifted this coming Monday. Chapter 6 Air Canada poised to receive federal aid Is this fair? Many Canadians are still wondering where their refunds are for cancelled flights. We speak with an air passenger rights advocate, Gabor Lukacs.  Chapter 7 Ancestry style DNA tests, and how they're changing families By exposing the truth! _____________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

Is this fair? Many Canadians are still wondering where their refunds are for cancelled flights. We speak with an air passenger rights advocate, Gabor Lukacs.