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Jann, Caitlin and Sarah begin by reflecting on the democratic process and the importance of civic engagement and the Canadian federal election results. They revisit the Blue Origin celebrity backlash and touch on the pricing controversy surrounding Amazon and tariff implications for consumers before welcoming special guest, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.Nate and Caitlin went to high school together! There's a bit of reminiscing, but then he details his journey into politics and animal welfare advocacy. They explore the challenges of balancing personal life with political responsibilities, the importance of community representation, and the legislative process in Parliament. The conversation highlights the sacrifices made by individuals in these fields and the need for understanding and collaboration across political lines. More About Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: Nate's been the Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York since 2015, he's known for his independence, and he's worked to support workers, advance climate action,  improve healthcare, strengthen our social safety net, protect animals, and more. Since December 2024, he's served as the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. Before politics, Nate practised commercial litigation, having studied law and political philosophy at Queen's and Oxford. He was once a decent baseball pitcher. https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/nathaniel-erskine-smith(88687) Fountain Tire Sale: April 28th to June 14th, get up to 20% off select tires. PLUS, up to $120 off a set of select Goodyear tires with a mail in rebate. Plus, $50 off any service when you spend at least $150 when you purchase select tires. Find a location near you: ⁠https://www.fountaintire.com/⁠ Leave us a voicenote! ⁠https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠ Order ONLYJANNS Merch: ⁠https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden⁠ Connect with us: ⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official: Canada has a new prime minister. Former central banker Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada's new leader and will immediately take on the challenge of U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariffs. To do so, he's got a new, slimmed-down cabinet. Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith joins the show to discuss the new crew, and Carney's move to scrap the consumer carbon tax. Then, a panel of party strategists digs deeper into Carney's road ahead.Plus, Carney could be Canada's shortest-serving prime minister ever, depending on how the next election unfolds. Historian J.D.M. Stewart lays out how long Carney needs to hold on before he crosses the “Tupper line” and looks back at what other short-timers have accomplished in office.Finally, in a Canadian exclusive interview, Catherine Cullen talks to U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy about Trump's attacks on Canadian sovereignty and why the British response has comparatively muted.This episode features the voices of:Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of HousingMarci Surkes, Liberal strategistShakir Chambers, Conservative strategistGeorge Soule, NDP strategistJ.D.M. Stewart, historian and author of Being Prime MinisterDavid Lammy, U.K. Foreign Secretary

In one corner: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has for years pledged to defund Canada's public broadcaster. In the other: the current Liberal government, which after months of delay has unveiled their plan for CBC — one that overhauls its mandate but also calls for increased funding. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge joins The House to discuss her pitch, as host Catherine Cullen asks why it's arriving in the final weeks of the Trudeau government.Plus, as Liberal leadership contestants gear up for their big debate showdown in Montreal next week, the Conservatives are emphasizing a “Canada First” message as they shake up their pitch to Canadians. Two Parliamentary bureau chiefs weigh in on the political strategies at play.Finally: with the threat of U.S. tariffs still on the horizon, will ripple effects on the economy exacerbate Canada's housing crisis? The House visits a new development site and speaks to the CEO of Canada's largest private home building company. Then, the federal housing minister discusses what can be done as the clock winds down on the next tariff deadline.This episode features the voices of:Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian HeritageTonda MacCharles, Ottawa bureau chief for the Toronto StarStuart Thomson, Parliamentary bureau chief for the National PostBrad Carr, CEO of Mattamy Homes CanadaNathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing

Liberal MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as a two-day meeting of the party's national caucus continues.  Speaking on the state of the party as Liberals prepare to choose their next leader are Ministers Patty Hadju (Indigenous services), Jean-Yves Duclos (public services), François-Philippe Champagne (innovation), Harjit Sajjan (emergency preparedness), Marc Miller (immigration), Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (housing) as well as MPs Jaime Battiste, Joël Lightbound, John McKay, Patrick Weiler, Francis Drouin, Marcus Powlowski and Anthony Housefather, Charles Sousa, Pam Damoff and leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland. David McGuinty (public safety) and Champagne comment on Canada-U.S. border issues and the best response to President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff threat.  Duclos and Champagne also discuss Amazon's decision to close all of its distribution centres in Quebec.  Miller comments as well on immigration policies.  Sajjan faces questions on U.S. President Trump's recent calls for NATO member countries to increase their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP.  Steven Guilbeault (environment) faces questions on the future of the Liberal party's environmental policies in the wake of leadership contenders pledging to get rid of the consumer price on carbon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

There are many pieces of legislation introduced during a Parliamentary session—-only a few received widespread media coverage while other bills fly under the radar getting much less public attention. Bill C-293 is a private member's bill introduced by a Liberal backbench MP from Toronto.Published reports indicate Nathaniel Erskine-Smith was raised as a vegetarian and is now a vegan. Bill C-293 deals with governmental powers in the event of another pandemic covering a wide variety of topics ranging from food to vaccines. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax and is a well-known figure in food circles. He published an opinion piece expressing serious concerns about Bill C-293 and its contents.Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan celebrated its 10th anniversary with a social event in Saskatoon. Executive Director Clinton Monchuk says it was an opportunity to share what has been accompished and the future direction for the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode: 1 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (:15 - 6:10) 2 - Military Analyst and retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland on the Israel Hamas war and the US Yemen Strike. (6:16-10:42) 3- Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest Ward 20 talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (10:48-17:15) 4 -Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster talking the passing of former NDP leader, Ed Broadbent. (17:21 - 26:37)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode: 1 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (:15 - 6:10) 2 - Military Analyst and retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland on the Israel Hamas war and the US Yemen Strike. (6:16-10:42) 3- Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest Ward 20 talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (10:48-17:15) 4 -Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster talking the passing of former NDP leader, Ed Broadbent. (17:21 - 26:37)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks Israel/Hamas pause of fighting & the federal government financial update. (0:15 - 10:12) 2 - Robert Berger, CBS correspondent from Tel Aviv about the Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal that also sees captives exchanged (10:18 - 15:17) 3 - Mohit Rajhans, media expert about Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO. (15:23 - 23:28) 4 - Marketa Evans, President of Colleges Ontario. Calling in about colleges asking Ontario for 5 per cent tuition hike and funding boost. (23:44 - 30:25) 5 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, OLP candidate and Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (30:31 - 36:47)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks Israel/Hamas pause of fighting & the federal government financial update. (0:15 - 10:12) 2 - Robert Berger, CBS correspondent from Tel Aviv about the Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal that also sees captives exchanged (10:18 - 15:17) 3 - Mohit Rajhans, media expert about Microsoft hiring former OpenAI CEO. (15:23 - 23:28) 4 - Marketa Evans, President of Colleges Ontario. Calling in about colleges asking Ontario for 5 per cent tuition hike and funding boost. (23:44 - 30:25) 5 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, OLP candidate and Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (30:31 - 36:47)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks remembrance day and when activism pushes into bad behaviour. (0:15 - 9:34) 2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York & Yasir Naqvi, Liberal MP and former cabinet minister. (9:39 - 26:39) 3 - Greg & Sheba react to Nate & Yasir's visit. (26:45 - 38:37) 4 - Heidi Bachram, videographer in Brighton, UK about the tension ahead of London's Armistice Day celebrations. (38:43 - 45:05)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks remembrance day and when activism pushes into bad behaviour. (0:15 - 9:34) 2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York & Yasir Naqvi, Liberal MP and former cabinet minister. (9:39 - 26:39) 3 - Greg & Sheba react to Nate & Yasir's visit. (26:45 - 38:37) 4 - Heidi Bachram, videographer in Brighton, UK about the tension ahead of London's Armistice Day celebrations. (38:43 - 45:05)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Olivia Chow asking for commercial properties be rented for the city to house homeless and asking-to-pressuring ordinary citizens of Toronto . (0:15 - 9:16) 2 - David Perry- Former Homicide Detective, 640 crime expert. (9:22 - 20:51) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (20:57- 32:09) 4 - Dennis Mills- Former Toronto area MP- Organizer of SARSfest. (32:15 - 47:16) 5 - IN/OUT: Eating breakfast . (47:22- 52:06)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Olivia Chow asking for commercial properties be rented for the city to house homeless and asking-to-pressuring ordinary citizens of Toronto . (0:15 - 9:16) 2 - David Perry- Former Homicide Detective, 640 crime expert. (9:22 - 20:51) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (20:57- 32:09) 4 - Dennis Mills- Former Toronto area MP- Organizer of SARSfest. (32:15 - 47:16) 5 - IN/OUT: Eating breakfast . (47:22- 52:06)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Election night results vs. advanced polls & John Tory's endorsement. (0:15 - 10:38) 2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (10:44 - 21:04 3 - Twitter rate limits. (21:10- 30:03) 4 - IN/OUT - changing your bedsheets weekly. (30:09 - 39:19)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Election night results vs. advanced polls & John Tory's endorsement. (0:15 - 10:38) 2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (10:44 - 21:04 3 - Twitter rate limits. (21:10- 30:03) 4 - IN/OUT - changing your bedsheets weekly. (30:09 - 39:19)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg & Sheba discuss the DVP/Gardiner closures….it was just too much this weekend. (0:15 - 10:22) 2 - Greg & Sheba react to the news that serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec. (10:28 - 18:08) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (18:14 - 28:45) 4 - Patrick Porzuczek, community leader representing the Save the Minden ER group. (28:51 - 36:35) 5 - Greg, Sheba & Gord talk about Greg's fascination with Dick's World of Sports in the U.S. & IN/OUT: Closing GTA highways for races. (36:41 - 46:14)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg & Sheba discuss the DVP/Gardiner closures….it was just too much this weekend. (0:15 - 10:22) 2 - Greg & Sheba react to the news that serial killer Paul Bernardo moved to medium-security prison in Quebec. (10:28 - 18:08) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (18:14 - 28:45) 4 - Patrick Porzuczek, community leader representing the Save the Minden ER group. (28:51 - 36:35) 5 - Greg, Sheba & Gord talk about Greg's fascination with Dick's World of Sports in the U.S. & IN/OUT: Closing GTA highways for races. (36:41 - 46:14)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg reacts to David Johnston's interference report. (0:15 - 9:27) 2 - Jagmeet Singh, Federal NDDP Leader. (9:33 - 18:53) 3 - Steve Paikin, TVO. (18:59 - 27:40) 4 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (27:45 - 37:56)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg reacts to David Johnston's interference report. (0:15 - 9:27) 2 - Jagmeet Singh, Federal NDDP Leader. (9:33 - 18:53) 3 - Steve Paikin, TVO. (18:59 - 27:40) 4 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (27:45 - 37:56)

Technically, the Ontario Liberals aren't officially a party anymore. They lost that status when they were shellacked in the 2018 election after being in power for 15 years. When the Ontario Progressive Conservatives won a large majority last year, the Liberals won eight seats and finished a distant third. It's not an exaggeration to say the once-proud party is in shambles.Last week, the first person threw his hat in the ring as the man who plans to fix that. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is a federal Liberal MP from east-end Toronto who became the first contender for leadership of the Ontario Liberals. So how does he plan to bring the party back from the wilderness? Why leave federal politics for a provincial race? Why do so many of his fellow Liberals underestimate Doug Ford? And what does his Ontario look like?GUEST: Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, MP for Beaches-East York; Candidate for Ontario Liberal party leadership

Could Mississauga and Brampton officially be splitting up? At a press conference Monday, Premier Doug Ford all but announced that Mississauga will have the ability to separate from Peel Region. This news comes after Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown launched a broadside attack against Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie over separation. How will the region handle a divorce? And does Brampton's mayor have ulterior motives for stepping up his attacks?Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is jumping from federal politics as Liberal MP for Beaches-East York and diving into the race for the Ontario Liberal leadership. He's the first contender for the role.Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath are joined by Ontario's outgoing financial accountability officer Peter Weltman to discuss his exit from the role. For the last five years, Weltman has been holding the province to account, but now the office's fate seems to be in the balance. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/its-time-for-queens-park-to-decide-the-fate-of-john-a-macdonalds-statue John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/toronto-did-more-for-housing-this-week-than-the-ford-government-has-done-all-year Clip credits: Nathaniel Erskine-Smith/Liberal Party of Canada/youtube.com Stay connected to #onpoli and the latest politics across Ontario and at Queen's Park: https://www.tvo.org/ For questions or to suggest topics, email us at onpolitics@tvo.org Listen to more TVO Podcasts: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters: https://www.tvo.org/newsletters Subscribe to The Agenda with Steve Paikin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theagenda Follow Steve Paikin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spaikin Follow John Michael McGrath on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jm_mcgrath Get the TVO Today app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-today/id1616182112 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tvo.tvomediaapp&pli=1 See more ways to access The Agenda with Steve Paikin and TVO Today: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-anytime-anywhere TVO Today is a trusted source of insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond. Our award-winning current affairs journalism, documentaries and podcasts explore relevant issues and inspiring solutions. Visit https://www.tvo.org for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Toronto school takes down Mother's Day message following criticism. (0:15 - 8:32) 2 - Caller reaction to the school taking down Mother's Day message following criticism . (8:38 - 16:19) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (16:26 - 38:06) 4 - Mitzie Hunter, mayoral candidate. (38:12 - 59:29)

Libby Znaimer is joined by  Dr. Malcolm Moore,  Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre,  Dr. Alisa Naiman,  Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto,  and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman,  Internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital This week: Ontario passes the controversial Bill 60 that would see the expansion of certain surgeries and diagnostic tests in private care clinics. Meanwhile, doctors and breast cancer survivors are urging Ottawa to lower the regular mammogram screenings to age 40 following a recommendation by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. And, it's national nursing week and provinces across Canada are licensing nurses who are foreign trained. Our panel has the latest. ---- COMMUNITY LITTER CLEANUPS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Diane Saxe, Toronto City Councillor for University Rosedale and Wesley Reibeling, Toronto Program Manager, Park People. Have you noticed lots of litter in your neighbourhood at all? It seems these days that everywhere you go you can find a lot of it whether your walking on the sidewalk or relaxing in a park. You might even find it on your own front lawn! Community cleanups exist to combat the issue, but what else can Toronto residents do to tackle the abundance of garbage that doesn't end up into properly established garbage bins? Our guests weigh in. ---- NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH IS RUNNING FOR LEADER OF THE ONTARIO LIBERALS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York who is running for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. MP Erskine Smith is officially the first official candidate to be running for leader of the Ontario Liberals. He's been successfully elected three times at the federal level since 2015. But, does he have what it takes to rebuild the party? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Toronto school takes down Mother's Day message following criticism. (0:15 - 8:32) 2 - Caller reaction to the school taking down Mother's Day message following criticism . (8:38 - 16:19) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (16:26 - 38:06) 4 - Mitzie Hunter, mayoral candidate. (38:12 - 59:29)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Michael Chong and the Federal Government's reluctance to remove Diplomats. (0:15 - 7:50) 2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (7:56 - 19:09) 3 - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader for the CPC.  (19:15 - 28:10) 4 - IN/OUT: Drone fireworks. (28:16- 33:13)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Michael Chong and the Federal Government's reluctance to remove Diplomats. (0:15 - 7:50) 2 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (7:56 - 19:09) 3 - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill and Deputy Leader for the CPC.  (19:15 - 28:10) 4 - IN/OUT: Drone fireworks. (28:16- 33:13)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg looks at the 5 year anniversary of the Yonge Street van attack. (0:15 - 5:13) 2 - This weekend featured Earth Day - Greg asked you if are you more worried or less worried about the climate and climate change than 5 years ago.  (5:19 - 18:43) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (18:49 - 29:49) 4 - Marcus Gee, Globe and Mail columnist. (29:55- 40:37) 5 - Lily Cheng, Toronto city councillor for Willowdale Ward 18. (40:42 - 48:36)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg looks at the 5 year anniversary of the Yonge Street van attack. (0:15 - 5:13) 2 - This weekend featured Earth Day - Greg asked you if are you more worried or less worried about the climate and climate change than 5 years ago.  (5:19 - 18:43) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (18:49 - 29:49) 4 - Marcus Gee, Globe and Mail columnist. (29:55- 40:37) 5 - Lily Cheng, Toronto city councillor for Willowdale Ward 18. (40:42 - 48:36)

David interviews Beaches East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who is flirting with the prospect of running to be premier of the province of Ontario for the Liberal Party. Smith brings a refreshing view to the political scene, and here we discuss exclusionary zoning, housing affordability, healthcare, and making the biggest difference in politics. There's a lot to admire in the issues Smith discusses and his approach. Broadcast on Consumer Choice Radio on March 25, 2022. Syndicated on Sauga 960AM and Coastal Carolina Network. Website: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio ***PODCAST***  Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3EJSIs3 Apple: http://apple.co/2G7avA8  Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3iXIKIS RSS: https://omny.fm/shows/consumerchoiceradio/playlists/podcast.rss Our podcast is now Podcasting 2.0 compliant! Listen to the show using a Bitcoin lightning wallet-enabled podcasting app (Podverse, Breeze, Fountain, etc.) to directly donate to the show using the Bitcoin lightning network (stream those sats!).  More information on that here: https://podcastindex.org/apps  Produced by the Consumer Choice Center. Support us: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks about Chinese election interference (0:00 - 5:28) 2 - IN or OUT: Going to the movies on a first date (5:34 - 13:32) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (13:38 - 25:01) 4 - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill, Conservative shadow minister for transport (25:07- 34:30)

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg talks about Chinese election interference (0:00 - 5:28) 2 - IN or OUT: Going to the movies on a first date (5:34 - 13:32) 3 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (13:38 - 25:01) 4 - Melissa Lantsman, MP for Thornhill, Conservative shadow minister for transport (25:07- 34:30)

Greg welcomed Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches/East York to talk food banks and maybe a run for the Provincial Liberal Leadership.

Greg welcomed Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches/East York to talk food banks and maybe a run for the Provincial Liberal Leadership.

Greg spoke with Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, about Rising costs for food, assisted dying &Bill 124.

Greg spoke with Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, about Rising costs for food, assisted dying &Bill 124.

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, joined Greg to discuss the tentative education settlement and the Greenbelt development.

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, joined Greg to discuss the tentative education settlement and the Greenbelt development.

Greg welcomed Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York to talk Election day.

Greg welcomed Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York to talk Election day.

Rachel Bendayan, Liberal MP; Melissa Lantsman, Conservative MP, Conservative MP; Matthew Green, NDP MP; John Lohr, Nova Scotia Minister Responsible for the Office of Emergency Management; Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Ian Bailey, the Globe and Mail; and Jason Lietaer, Enterprise Canada.

Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of EducationCody Groat, Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies at Western University. Professor Groat is Mohawk and a band member of Six Nations of the Grand River (12:45), Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (22:01),Norm Di Pasquale, Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee for Ward 9 & Chair of NoJetsTO (31:31)

Stephen Lecce, Ontario's Minister of EducationCody Groat, Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies at Western University. Professor Groat is Mohawk and a band member of Six Nations of the Grand River (12:45), Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York (22:01),Norm Di Pasquale, Toronto Catholic District School Board Trustee for Ward 9 & Chair of NoJetsTO (31:31)

Blackballed welcomes Beaches-East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith to the show. @beynate Nathaniel Erskine-Smith joins us to talk about how the convoy, and the police reaction to the convoy, may shape future protests in Canada. What does "abide by confidence votes" mean, and is it important to Canadians that MPs stay loyal to their parties? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, in February introduced Private Members Bill C-247, An Act to prohibit fur farming. This Act, if passed through the House of Commons and Senate, would end commercial fur farming in Canada at the federal level. MP Erskine-Smith joined Defender Radio to discuss the bill, how private members bills work, what people can do to support it, and what other ways communities can engage on the issue at a federal level. Note: During the interview, Nathaniel mentioned the raccoon fox as an animal involved in the fur trade; he was referencing the raccoon dog, and mispoke.  LINKS: MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: https://beynate.ca/ Send a letter supporting C-247 to your MP (Canadians only; international listeners, please send a letter to the PMO, info also available here): https://thefurbearers.com/blog/action-alert-support-bill-c-247-to-end-fur-farming/ Subscribe to Defender Radio and The Switch on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/defender-radio-and-the-switch/id718357541 Follow Defender Radio and The Switch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/53h2PqGuJCc5qZgvtVvVmx Find Michael Howie + Defender Radio on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/howiemichael  More episodes, email alerts and other details can be found at www.DefenderRadio.com.   

Listen in podcast appIn this week's episode of Reformed Millennials, Broc and Joel discuss the Canadian Mortgage/Housing problem, Putins End Game, and the Sovereign Individual.Listen on Apple, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.If you aren’t in the Reformed Millennials Facebook Group join us for daily updates, discussions, and deep dives into the investable trends Millennials should be paying attention to.👉 For specific investment questions or advice contact Joel @ Gold Investment Management.📈📊Market Update💵📉Most stocks are in a bear market. There has been no follow-through on earnings breakouts this season. Most upside gaps are either faded immediately or lead to exactly one day of upside action before they get slammed. On the other side, there has been plenty of follow-through on earnings breakdowns – see PYPL, FB, and SHOP for an example.Nothing goes straight down or up. Occasionally, bear markets have viscous short-term rallies just so they can scare the shorts out of their positions and trick new longs in. When the bear lays out honey, it is usually a trap. The tiny low-volume bounces just create better risk/reward short opportunities. The bounce we saw in the first half of February was followed by more selling. In fact, many cloud and Internet stocks have started another leg lower.To top it off, there is a war lingering in the air. I don’t know how much of it has already been discounted but markets tend to overshoot. Scared people tend to panic and panic leads to liquidations and forced selling. No wonder buyers are with one foot out the door and have to conviction. And this won’t change until the indexes make a higher high which currently means 460 for SPY. In rising markets, it pays to hold longer. During corrective, choppy markets is important to be nimble and take profits quickly on both long and short positions because they tend to disappear quickly. If you cannot adjust to this new reality, it is better just to stay on the sidelines and wait out the storm.The main indexes seem headed for a test of their January lows. This means 420 for the S&P 500 (SPY), 334 for the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), 190 for Russell 2000 (IWM). They don’t have to get there in a straight line. There could be another bounce along the way.💸Reformed Millennials - Post of The WeekWHILE CANADIANS COMPLAIN UNABATED ABOUT THEIR FREEDOM OR “LACK THERE OF”, SOMETHING THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS IS GOING ON EAST OF US.Attached is a great run down from Peter Ziehan on Russia, NATO and Ukrainian tensions. Additionally, he explains why this is happening and where the real US involvement will start.Worth the 5 mins: (my favorite part copied below)The Kremlin has been threatening Kiev for a decade now. My caution to today’s Russia watchers has been that there was little occurring which suggested this season’s round of Russian angst and anger was in any way unique.Until today. Putin’s speech does more than merely suggest that Russia is ready to go.Sanctions - real or imagined, in-place or threatened - will not shift Putin’s stance. For Russia, control of Ukraine isn’t simply seen as a birthright, but as an issue of national survival. The Russian population suffers so completely from drug abuse, alcoholism, malnutrition, and disease that it is the world’s fastest collapsing demography (although recent statistical updates suggest China is challenging Russia for the top spot). Patrolling Russia’s current borders is laughably beyond the capacity of Russia’s current population. But forward-positioning what troops remain in those gateways? That just might work. So, the Russians will try.About the only would-be sanction which might - might - earn a blink from the Kremlin would be if the Europeans all swore off Russian oil and natural gas. That export line-item is far and away the Russian government’s largest money-maker, accounting for a hefty majority of income. But in doing so the Europeans would be cutting off their primary energy provider, condemning themselves to the dark and cold. And so that specific threat hasn’t happened. I’d be impressed - and shocked - if it did.I’d be equally shocked if the fall of Ukraine were the end of the story. Ukraine is not a NATO ally. The West will not send regular troops to support Ukraine. That makes Ukraine - with its 45-million-strong population - the easy target. What assistance arrives will be designed to snarl the Russians in as painful and bloody of an occupation as possible. The real show - the real war - comes after. The two most important gateways to the Russian heartland remain: the Baltic Sea coast and the portion of the Polish gap that lies in, well, Poland. Unlike Ukraine, the countries in question here - Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - are members of the NATO alliance. And of the European Union as well.The Baltic beaches and the plains of Poland are where the future of Russia and the West, of the European Union and NATO, will ultimately be decided. It is there that Russia will succeed or die. This is far worse than it sounds. Russia’s population is in free-fall. A Russian occupation of Ukraine completed to Russia’s satisfaction will still absorb most of what’s left of Russia’s conventional military capabilities, leaving only the decidedly unconventional available for the next conflict.Russia won’t fight its Twilight War with soldiers.SHOPIFY’s EVOLUTIONSubscribe to stratechery for the full story:Back in 2004 a lot of the pieces that were necessary to run an e-commerce site existed, albeit in rudimentary and hard-to-use forms. One could, with a bit of trouble, open a merchant account and accept credit cards; 3PL warehouses could hold inventory; UPS and Fedex could deliver your goods. And, of course, you could run really cheap ads on Google. What was missing was software to tie all of those pieces together, which is exactly what Lütke built for Snowdevil, his snowboard shop, and in 2006 opened up to other merchants; the software’s name was called Shopify:This idea of Shopify as the hub for an e-commerce shop is one that has persisted to this day, but over the ensuing years Shopify has added on platform components as well; a platform looks like this:The first platform was the Shopify App Store, launched in 2009, where developers could access the Shopify API and create new plugins to deliver specific functionality that merchants might need. For example, if you want to offer a product on a subscription basis you might install Recharge Subscriptions; if you want help managing your shipments you might install ShipStation. Shopify itself delivers additional functionality through the Shopify App Store, like its Facebook Channel plugin, which lets you easily sync your products to Facebook to easily manage your advertising.A year later Shopify launched the Shopify Theme Store, where merchants could buy a professional theme to make their site their own; now the hub looked like this:At the same time Shopify also vertically integrated to incorporate features it once left to partners; the most important of these integrations was Shopify Payments, which launched in 2013 and was rebranded as Shop Pay in 2020. Yes, you could still use a clunky merchant account, but it was far easier to simply use the built-in Shop Pay functionality. Shop Pay was also critical in that it was the first part of the Shopify stack to build a consumer brand: users presented with a myriad of payment options know that if they click the purple Shop Pay button all of their payment and delivery information will be pre-populated, making it possible to buy with just one additional tap.Even with this toehold in the consumer space, though, Shopify has remained a company that is focused first-and-foremost on its merchants and its mission to “help people achieve independence by making it easier to start, run, and grow a business.” That independence doesn’t just mean one-person entrepreneurs either: good-size brands like Gymshark, Rebecca Minkoff, KKW Beauty, Kylie Cosmetics, and FIGS leverage Shopify to build brands that are independent of Amazon in particular.Canadian Housing and Mortgage Trends:Emergencies Act from Mel Caouette:Protests across the country have settled following the federal government invoking the Emergencies Act last Tuesday. The public order emergency grants the Government the authority to apply the following temporary measures:Regulating and prohibiting public assemblies, including blockades, other than lawful advocacy, protest or dissentRegulating the use of specified property, including goods to be used with respect to a blockadeDesignating and securing places where blockades are to be prohibited (e.g. borders, approaches to borders, other critical infrastructure)Directing specified persons to render essential services to relieve impacts of blockades on Canada’s economyAuthorizing or directing specified financial institutions to render essential services to relieve the impact of blockades, including by regulating and prohibiting the use of property to fund or support the blockadesMeasures with respect to authorizing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to enforce municipal and provincial laws by means of incorporation by referenceThe imposition of fines or imprisonment for contravening on any of the measures declared under this public order emergency  Developments from last night... Prime Minister Trudeau argued Monday that the Emergencies Act measures must remain even though demonstrators have left Ottawa because of the threat they could return.The Conservatives asked the government to confirm whether the vote was a confidence measure, but since Trudeau was absent from the House, Liberal House Leader Mark Holland refused to answer the question and call the debate.Despite the fact that there were two Liberal MPs critical of the government invoking the Emergencies Act (Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Joel Lightbound) they voted to extend the powers due to the confidence vote and threat of an election. The motion to confirm the declaration of emergency powers passed 185-151 last night with the NDP voting in favour alongside the Liberal government and the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois against.The vote to approve the measures will keep them in place until mid-March at the latest.The Senate also has to vote on this matter.At any point, the Senate, House of Commons or government could pull support and the extraordinary powers stemming from the emergencies law would be revoked.The Sports Gambling Gold Rush Is Absolutely Off the ChartsOnline Gambling peaked last year... Even though sports betting is up 80% YoY.Draft kings and Penn National Gaming are both down 59% and 61% since March 2021...Investing is hard.https://www.bloomberg.com/.../2021-opinion-online-sports.../🌊 Canadian Companies To Peruse 🌊Runalloy.com - The operating system for ecommerce 🔮Best Links of The Week🔮How to interpret provincial budgets - Pocket Lobbyist Facebook's Impenetrable Flywheel - from YMCNRussia Turns Asia Markets Red Overnight - China Last NightThe PLTR plunge - from Toggle Daily Market BriefCovid Rotation continues: Shopify - from Ben EvansShopify handled over $175bn of GMV in 2021, making it roughly 45% the size of Amazon Marketplace (tell me again how it’s possible to compete with Amazon’s ‘monopoly’). It’s an $82bn company - but the results missed estimates and the stock is down over 60% from the peak last November (of course, so are a lot of other things). I don’t do valuations, but there’s a huge amount of leverage here - will all the different projects to improve the take rate and the margin and build a network effect actually work, or is this in the end a low-margin commodity SaaS provider? (There's some suggestion a slowdown is linked to Apple's advertising crackdown making it harder for Shopify's SME customers to advertise, but it's hard to see that in the numbers.) Also this quarter, the company announced a $1bn investment in physical delivery infrastructure, which for a bear may be both too much (goodbye software margins) and not enough (Amazon spent $75bn on fulfilment in 2021). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.reformedmillennials.com

Yael and David reunited! And it feels so... First up, we catch up on the crazy reconciliation and infrastructure bills in the US Senate and the wonkery you didn't know you needed. After the interview (below) wraps up, we talk about Donald Trump's new social media network, Mastadon, the Facebook conundrum, and what is happening to cable news. INTERVIEW: Canadian MP Nathanial Erskine-Smith David interviews Beaches East York MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. They chat about finding common ground with the opposition, polarized politics, and what's next on the agenda for hard reduction in Canada. David and Nathanial then both agree that there shouldn't be an excise tax on non-alcoholic beer, and that the cannabis act needs to be reformed to be more patient and consumer-friendly. Broadcast on Consumer Choice Radio on October 30, 2021. Radio: http://sauga960am.ca Radio: http://bigtalkerfm.com  Website: http://consumerchoiceradio.com ***PODCAST***  Apple: http://apple.co/2G7avA8  Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3iXIKIS  Produced by the Consumer Choice Center. Music by the great Richard Durana: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QBalIH9bK3h7ZQYFrca3Z CLAIM=89686278988948c4d3f4d3dee4a432dba36efdf7=CLAIM Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathaniel B. Erskine-Smith, MP ("Nate") is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, he is a Member of Parliament, representing Beaches-East York. Nate became the youngest MP to be elected in the Greater Toronto Area on October 19, 2015, after a successful grassroots open nomination in December 2014. He successfully retained his seat both in the 2019 federal election and in the 2021 federal election.Prior to entering politics, Nate was a lawyer at a Toronto commercial litigation firm,  and volunteered to do legal work for a range of clients and causes, which included fighting public interest matters in court, and research for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.Nate hosts a weekly podcast series, Uncommons: Canadian Politics with Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, in which he seeks out experts from his work and travels in Ottawa and Toronto to discuss on topics in the news and general matters of interest to the public. Nate is the co-chair of the federal government's All-Party Cannabis Caucus, and has introduced Private Member Bills regarding the decriminalization of all illicit drugs, including the former Bill C-22, which created an evidence-based diversion framework to ensure that police and prosecutors only proceed with criminal charges if it is inadequate to issue a warning or to refer individuals in need to health care services, which came out of his views that problematic substance use should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal justice one. In 2019, Nate seconded a bill introduced by NDP MP Murray Rankin for national cannabis record expungement, writing an op-ed for NOW Magazine to discuss his support for MP Rankin's bill, stating that only expungements would address the injustice of cannabis criminalization. We talk about his efforts in this recording.I hope you enjoy!For more insightful conversations related to cannabis law, head to cannabislaw.ca. For the latest on Canadian cannabis law, buy and read Canada's Cannabis Act.

Canada's 44th general election is underway. On September 20th, electors will return the members of Parliament who will decide who governs the country. When casting a ballot, however, voters typically think of political parties and their leaders. So, we ask: What are the policy priorities of Canada's political parties? On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with candidates from three of the country's major political parties: Angella MacEwen of the New Democratic Party, Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party, and Nathaniel Erskine-Smith of the Liberal Party. The Conservative Party was invited to participate but declined. The interviews for this episode were recorded at different times and on different dates, beginning with the NDP, followed by the Green Party, and, finally, the Liberal Party. Changes during the writ period after recording will not be reflected in the interviews.

Canada's 44th general election is underway. On September 20th, electors will return the members of Parliament who will decide who governs the country. When casting a ballot, however, voters typically think of political parties and their leaders. So, we ask: What are the policy priorities of Canada's political parties? On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with candidates from three of the country's major political parties: Angella MacEwen of the New Democratic Party, Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party, and Nathaniel Erskine-Smith of the Liberal Party. The Conservative Party was invited to participate but declined. The interviews for this episode were recorded at different times and on different dates, beginning with the NDP, followed by the Green Party, and, finally, the Liberal Party. Changes during the writ period after recording will not be reflected in the interviews.

A politician visits the basement this week. Now in his second term as Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York in Toronot Nathaniel Erskine Smith (aka Nate) is not your average backbencher. He and Bob discuss the ever changing role the parliamentarian along with the changes that came with the pandemic. Nate also sheds some light on the controversial Bill C-10 with Bob. They discuss if there are any real "checks and balances" with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's findings. Bob also reveals how Nate helped him personally while in Cuba at the very beginning of the pandemic.

Despite a steady stream of news about the politics of the day, each of us might be forgiven for being unsure what a member of Parliament actually does. Even members themselves, from time to time, seem unsure. Are they lawmakers? Government foot soldiers? Opposition sentries? Committee investigators? Community service-persons? Issue advocates? An admixture of each? The fact is that the role of an MP often depends on the member, the party, and context of the day. But as elusive as a simple rundown of the gig may be, it's still worth asking: Can members of Parliament break the mold? On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, member of Parliament for Beaches-East York and member of the Liberal Party of Canada.  

Despite a steady stream of news about the politics of the day, each of us might be forgiven for being unsure what a member of Parliament actually does. Even members themselves, from time to time, seem unsure. Are they lawmakers? Government foot soldiers? Opposition sentries? Committee investigators? Community service-persons? Issue advocates? An admixture of each? The fact is that the role of an MP often depends on the member, the party, and context of the day. But as elusive as a simple rundown of the gig may be, it's still worth asking: Can members of Parliament break the mold? On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, member of Parliament for Beaches-East York and member of the Liberal Party of Canada.

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Getting governments to change isn’t easy; often, there are roadblocks in the path to communicating an issue, particularly ones related to non-human animals. There are tools out there, however, that are making it easier and more effective for Canadian parliamentarians to hear from constituents and learn more about issues related to animals in Canada. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, sponsored House of Commons Petition e-3096, drafted by The Fur-Bearers calling on the federal government to end fur farming; he’s also one of the founding members of the Liberal Party’s Animal Welfare Caucus and a new all-party format of the animal welfare caucus. Nathaniel joined Defender Radio to discuss Petition e-3096, the parliamentary process behind petitions and why some aren’t as effective, as well as providing background on the animal welfare caucus and how all Canadians can ask their MP to get involved in this important educational initiative. Sign Petition e3096: https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-3096 Check out Nathaniel Erskine-Smiths' website: https://beynate.ca/ Follow The Fur-Bearers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FURfree/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/furbearers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/furbearers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHxrcRm5jLnpIjvTmN9MV9Q

Sauga 960 debut! Consumer Choice Radio is now an internationally syndicated program. We're making our debut this week on Sauga 960AM in Ontario, Canada, and our program will continue to broadcast on Big Talker 106.7FM in North Carolina. First segment: Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon chief: what has Amazon meant for consumers? Second segment: Canadian Liberal Party MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith discusses harm reduction, health policy, and the prospects for reform. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith (@beynate) is a Liberal Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York. Learn more at http://beynate.ca Third segment: Canadian Conservative MP Dan Albas discusses the prospects for reforming Canada's alcohol market and the role of innovation in combatting climate change and environmental waste. Dan Albas (@danalbas) is a Conservative Member of Parliament for Central Okanagan-Similkameen and the Shadow Minister for Environment & Climate Change. February 4, 2021 Broadcast on Sauga 960AM in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario Thursdays at 1PM EST and Big Talker 106.7FM in Wilmington, NC Saturdays at 10AM EST. Hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@yaeloss) and David Clement (@clementliberty). Send us an email hello@consumerchoiceradio.com Radio: http://sauga960am.ca​ Radio: http://bigtalkerfm.com​ Website: http://consumerchoiceradio.com​ ***PODCAST*** Apple: http://apple.co/2G7avA8​ Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3iXIKIS​ Produced by the Consumer Choice Center: http://consumerchoicecenter.org​ Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We advance the conversation around drug legalization in Canada with "Maverick MP" Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. Dr. Tehseen Lada paints an unflinching picture of Alberta's COVID-crammed hospitals. And Dancing with the Stars champion Kaitlyn Bristowe, the pride of Leduc, AB, joins Ryan for an extended conversation about her exploding celebrity.

Carla Qualtrough, Employment & Workforce Development Minister; Jody Wilson-Raybould, Independent - B.C.; Matthew Green, NDP - Ontario; Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal - Ontario; Bessma Momani, University of Waterloo; Lisa Raitt, CTV News Political Analyst; Joyce Napier, CTV News; Molly Thomas, CTV News.                          *The viewpoints expressed in this podcast represent the opinions of the host and participants as of the date of publication and are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice and best practices by leading medical authorities as the information surrounding the current coronavirus pandemic is constantly evolving.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Preventing the Next Pandemic-Like Event David Gold and Melissa Matlow will discuss how the next global pandemic-like event will come from our negative relationship with the environment and wildlife and offer key recommendations on how to prevent it. Nathaniel Erskine Smith provides the government's position on the actions it is taking to help prevent this event. Moderator: Naomi Parness, Moderator and former CTV personality Panelists: David Gold, Chief Meteorologist, IBM Services Nathaniel Erskine Smith, Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York Melissa Matlow, Campaign Director, World Animal Protection *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

After a notable career as a family physician, Dr. Jane Philpott was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2015 and served as a cabinet minister in numerous positions including Minister of Health, Minister of Indigenous Services and President of the Treasury Board… until 2019. In February of this year, Dr. Philpott was appointed Dean of the Queen's University Faculty of Health Sciences and Director of The School of Medicine. On today's pod we're going to get Jane's take on COVID preparedness, the tragedy surrounding long-term care in this country, and, we'll also talk about her time in government and why it wasn't quite what she expected.Plus, Jenni Byrne and Scott Reid are back for The Herle Burly Political Panel. We'll debate guns, oil, and not selecting Carolyn Wilkins as Governor of the Bank of Canada.Watch conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube.The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as Queen's Park Today.Thank you for joining us on The Herle Burly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.SHOW NOTES:Today on the pod, Jane Philpott spoke about being a part of government while having a disagreement with government policy and referred to the MP for Beaches-East York, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith. Here's The Herle Burly interview with Nate from about this time last year: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/next-generation-liberal-nate-erskine-smith/id1280218816?i=1000439438730.David asked Dr. Philpott her reaction to Dr. Danielle Martin's assertion on the April 15th podcast that Universal Basic Income is an important healthinitiative. Listen to the interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dr-danielle-martin-the-political-panel/id1280218816?i=1000471588975.David's Quarantine Book Recommendation this week is Contenders, the Tory Quest for Power, by George Perlin, Patrick Martin and Allan Gregg: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0131713493/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_bBASEbH8CJEQB.Regarding the Bank of Canada Governor appointment, David referenced Heather Scoffield's May 1 argument in The Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/politics/political-opinion/2020/05/01/justin-trudeau-says-hes-committed-to-gender-equality-he-just-missed-a-chance-to-prove-it.html.

This episode features Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, the Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York – a riding he has represented since 2015. As a parliamentarian, Mr. Erskine-Smith currently sits on the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. Before politics, Mr. Erskine-Smith worked as a lawyer in Toronto. He obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from Queen’s University, and later obtained a postgraduate degree in law from the University of Oxford. In this episode, Mr. Erskine-Smith speaks with Mark Mancini, the National Director of the Runnymede Society, about the federal government’s continuing response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with particular focus on how this response implicates the rule of law, constitutionalism, and individual liberty.

In this episode of The West Block we look at the governments' help to the business community, is it enough?  Then we hear stories about dairy farmers dumping milk, customers not finding yeast or flour at the grocery store--how is our food supply is being affected by the coronavirus.  And finally an interview with a politician on a new website designed to correct misinformation about COVID-19. Guests: Perrin Beatty, Chamber of Commerce President; Sylvain Charlebois, Dalhousie University; Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal-Ontario See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uncommons: Canadian Politics with Nathaniel Erskine-Smith is a new podcast series from the Beaches-East York MP speaking with experts on current affairs. Should the federal government invoke the Emergencies Act to combat COVID-19? In episode one, Nathaniel is joined by Craig Forcese, a University of Ottawa professor and expert in national security law. They discuss the Emergencies Act, and what it would mean for the federal government to declare a public welfare emergency. 

So, episode 102 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should.Its a tale of two politicians. Peter MacKay vs. Nathaniel Erskine Smith. One is smart, principled, hard working, genuine, and a leader. The other is Peter MacKay.We take a look at why MacKay's record as Minister of Justice proves that he does not have the intellect or integrity to lead.And then we take a closer look at Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith's private members bills - one will decriminalize personal possession of all drugs and the other attempt to increase the use of diversion for drug crimes.But he can only pick one.Now you can join The Docket's Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ

Leona Alleslev, Conservative-Ontario; Rachel Blaney, NDP-British Columbia; Nathaniel Erskine-Smith; Pam Palmater, Ryerson Unviversity; Ellis Ross, B.C. Liberal MLA; Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer; Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star; Robert Fife, The Globe and Mail; Susan Smith, Bluesky Strategy Group; Kate Harrison, Summa Strategies.

Les manchettes de Vincent et Joanie: Le prince William s'offre un vol en classe économique et les adultes québécois de plus en plus sur internet. Entretien avec Yves Poirier, journaliste à TVA nouvelles: La poursuite de Jonathan Bettez envers la SQ. Chronique culturelle avec Anaïs Guertin-Lacroix: Fugueuse saison 2, Taylor Swift va sortir son nouvel album et le rappeur Drake est poursuivi par un musicien pour plagiat. Entrevue avec Jean-Yves Duclos, ministre de la Famille, des Enfants et du Développement social et député de Québec: Nouvelle entente Canada-Québec créant des mesures pour aider les jeunes Québécois à acquérir les compétences et l'expérience de travail. Le Buzz de Vincent Dessureault: Les conseils d'utilisation de la nouvelle carte Apple, arrestation d'un homme à Madrid pour avoir filmé en-dessous des jupes et un faux message circule sur Instagram. L'actualité vue par Vincent et Joanie: Arnaque sur un site de rencontre, prédire le risque de mourir, une histoire de couchette complètement absurde qui amène Vincent et Joanie à se questionner sur le somnambulisme. Entrevue avec Jean-Hugues Roy, professeur à l’École des médias de l’UQAM: Géants du web : le Canada traîne de l’arrière. Chronique politique avec Emmanuelle Latraverse: Une médaille au député Nathaniel Erskine-Smith pour avoir brisé la ligne du parti au comité de l’éthique sur SNC-Lavalin, Pompéo à Ottawa, la Chine et le bilan Trudeau sur les affaires étrangères. Chronique avec Master Bougaricci, panéliste à l'émission Les Têtes enflées: Master pose une colle à Vincent Dessureault. Segment Sports avec Sébastien Goulet, journaliste sportif à TVA sports: Début de la 3e semaine de matchs préparatoires dans la NFL, une mesure spéciale pour les sœurs Williams au US Open, un Québécois pourrait faire ses débuts dans le baseball majeur et la retraite pour Russell Martin. Une production QUB radio Août 2019

Chronique politique avec Emmanuelle Latraverse: Une médaille au député Nathaniel Erskine-Smith pour avoir brisé la ligne du parti au comité de l’éthique sur SNC-Lavalin, Pompéo à Ottawa, la Chine et le bilan Trudeau sur les affaires étrangères.

House of Commons Ethics and Privacy Committee co-chair Nathaniel Erskine-Smith took time out of a jammed schedule to talk to Stephanie and Craig about the Committee's December 2018 report: Democracy Under Threat: Risks and Solutions in the Era of Disinformation and Data Monopoly. We talk about Facebook and the Cambridge Analytica and AIQ scandal, privacy and political parties, foreign electoral interference and the way forward in addressing social media companies and their effect on democracies. Thanks to Nate for coming on the show.

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Jay Pitter, Peter Shurman and Nathaniel Erskine-Smith

The panel muses over the mystery wallet. Jay Pitter - is an author, placemaker, and senior stakeholder engagement professional. Her work focuses on creating more inclusive cities --- a topic explored in Subdivided, an anthology she recently co-edited. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith - is the MP for Beaches-East York in Toronto. He's a member of Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party, but you may know him as the most independent MP in the House of Commons. Peter Shurman - Social Commentator; Government Relations Specialist; Author. Expert - Canadian, Ontario politics, business, generational change. Pro speaker, media commentator

Topics worthy of discussion opined by great minds on a great day for talk radio. Joining the show in studio today: Nathaniel Erskine-Smith - is the MP for Beaches-East York in Toronto. He's a member of Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party,  Crystal Goomansingh - an award winning journalist with two decades of experience.   Mike Van Soelen – Managing Principal at Navigator – expert in communications and marketing, both in the private sector and political realm

Though it has been a rough week for animal advocates, I’m very pleased to be starting this new season with a message of hope. On Wednesday, October 5, Bill C-246 - the Modernizing Animal Protections Act – was defeated in the federal House of Commons. The private members bill, which was put forward by Toronto-area MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, would have updated the criminal code as it relates to bestiality and animal cruelty, banned the importation of shark fins, prohibited the importation and sale of dog and cat fur, and require all fur products to be labelled. Most animal advocates – and many MPs – saw this as a common sense update to outdated laws. Despite widespread support, the bill was stopped at its second reading – the second phase of a private members’ bill. Parliamentarians voted down the forward progress of the legislation by a margin of 198 to 84, with a number of Liberals and all but one Conservative member saying nay. Though his bill was defeated, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith remains hopeful that Canada is another step closer to a more compassionate future, and he joined Defender Radio today – less than 48 hours after the vote – to share his message of hope.

This week Emilie and I were joined by Liberal MP for Beaches—East York Nathaniel Erskine-Smith to talk about his private members bill designed to reform some of Canada's animal cruelty laws. Of course we also could not resist talking about marijuana and a couple other justice issues. Erskine-Smith has a law degree and a masters in political philosophy and constitutional law. He has worked at litigation firms and spent time volunteering for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. He has been an outspoken critic of his own party's drug policy and raised concerns about the Liberal's assisted-dying legislation. There has been some misleading criticism of Erskine-Smith's animal justice bill - including by the Liberal parliamentry secretary to the Minister of Justice Bill Blair. Bottom line - it is a really interesting bill and we had a very thought provoking discussion.

In February a private members bill was introduced to the House of Commons by a rookie Liberal MP. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, member for Beaches – East York, stood up and read, for the record, the title of his first bill: C-246. That bill passed first reading without much fanfare, but now, the Modernizing Animal Protections Act is being hotly debated across the country. From hard right conservatives who are looking for a fight to farmers with legitimate concerns, a range of criticisms has arisen about C-246, how its language on closing criminal code loopholes could impact legitimate and legal animal use, and whether or not there is even a need for such legislation. The Fur-Bearers are proud to have consulted on the fur-related portions of the bill, and were joined on Defender Radio by its author, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, to discuss the three main components of the legislation, the far-fetched criticisms created by some conservative members, and how supporters can help protect animals by making C-246 law.