Podcasts about ndp mla

After yesterday's federal election, Evan assembles his federal election panel one last time to discuss the results of Monday's vote. He is joined by John Gormley, legal counsel at Seiferling Law, former Member of Parliament and host of The John Gormley Show in Saskatchewan; Doug Richardson, OF counsel to W Law Firm, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; and Cathy Sproule, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Nutana.

Ahead of the federal election, Evan assembles his federal election panel to discuss candidates, concerns and constituencies of note. He is joined by Doug Richardson, OF counsel to W Law Firm, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; Cathy Sproule, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Nutana; and Bronwyn Eyre, former MLA, broadcaster and Saskatchewan's former minister of justice and energy.

Ahead of the federal election, Evan assembles his federal election panel to discuss candidates, concerns and constituencies of note. He is joined by John Gormley, legal counsel at Seiferling Law, former Member of Parliament and host of The John Gormley Show in Saskatchewan; Doug Richardson, OF counsel to W Law Firm, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; and Cathy Sproule, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Nutana.

Ahead of the federal election, Tamara Cherry assembles his federal election panel to discuss candidates, concerns and constituencies of note. She is joined by John Gormley, legal counsel at Seiferling Law, former Member of Parliament and host of The John Gormley Show in Saskatchewan; Doug Richardson, OF counsel to W Law Firm, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; and Cathy Sproule, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Nutana.

Ahead of the federal election, Evan assembles his federal election panel to discuss candidates, concerns and constituencies of note. He is joined by John Gormley, legal counsel at Seiferling Law, former Member of Parliament and host of The John Gormley Show in Saskatchewan; Doug Richardson, former Saskatchewan lawyer, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; and Cathy Sproule, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Nutana.

Advance voting has already begun in the by-election to replace One City councillor Christine Boyle, now an NDP MLA and retiring Green Party councillor Adrienne Carr. The full by-election is scheduled for April 5. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us today with his City Beat report. On the agenda, a couple of all-candidate meetings, emerging election issues, the Aquatic Centre rebuild, and lots more.

Ahead of the federal election, Evan assembles his federal election panel to discuss candidates, concerns and constituencies of note. He is joined by John Gormley, legal counsel at Seiferling Law, former Member of Parliament and host of The John Gormley Show in Saskatchewan; Doug Richardson, former Saskatchewan lawyer, former prime minister's Chief of Staff in Ottawa and Liberal supporter; and Cathy Sproule, former NDP MLA for Saskatoon Nutana.

An NDP MLA says the premier owes his kids an apology. Jared Clarke says Scott Moe targeted his children because they are trans. The premier's office says he did not target anyone in particular. We'll check in with our political panel, Adam Hunter and Murray Mandryk.

Welcome to our new episode, a conversation with NDP MLA's Janis Irwin and Rakhi Pancholi!In this episode we get into the sweeping changes that the UCP are introducing to Alberta's political landscape, including the changes to electoral boundaries, the Freedom Of Information Act, changes to the conflict of interest act, anti trans policies and more!We also take some time to talk about what issues the NDP would like to see government pursuing instead of making government more opaque and less accountable to Albertans!You can donate to skipping stone at https://www.skippingstone.ca/legalfundDon't forget, we have merch that's available at https://www.abpoli.ca/category/the-breakdown-ab!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/ thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca! If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Nathan Cullen says his party remains focused on affordability, environment, and other challenges

A group of Jewish teachers in BC says it has filed a complaint with the province's human rights tribunal over alleged antisemitism with the BC Teachers' Federation. Longtime NDP MLA and cabinet minister Bruce Ralston is calling it a day.  Prime Minister Trudeau is missing this year's Calgary Stampede. What does Trudeau's future as the leader of the Liberals look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Baltej Singh Dhillon, former RCMP officer and BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Serpentine River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pay up! Richmond Hospital's upgrade costs spike by $1.1 billion GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Metro Vancouver's travel expense policy; is it time for an overhaul GUEST: Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island and Metro Vancouver board member Furiosa's low box office numbers: a red flag for the summer movie season? GUEST: Marc Staehling, CKNW's in-house movie expert, and executive producer for AM 730 Why America is keeping an eye on B.C's reduced hydro production  GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative Former RCMP officer runs for B.C NDP MLA in Surrey-Serpentine River GUEST: Baltej Singh Dhillon, former RCMP officer and BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Serpentine River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guests: Andrew Lawton, Managing editor - True North / Author - “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life” Shannon Philips, NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West / Former Alberta Environment Minister Christian Leuprecht, Professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University / Author - "Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Late breaking news caused a shift in direction for Episode 41, but we make sure you get the analysis you need to know what's going on with Wab Kinew's crew! Part 1 – Our interview about the police shooting of Brad Singer in February opened a lot of eyes to the questions that deserve answers. Here's the link: A listener sent a thoughtful response to the comments about residential schools made by Kelly Ryback and noted a factor affecting Indigenous poverty and addiction rates he had not: the reserve system and isolation. 9.40- An NDP MLA has gone against the 'devolution' script for child welfare, telling a Legislative Committee that “I'm worried about the nepotism that's currently going on in every office.” Amanda Lathlin from The Pas is a foster parent and is getting the runaround from "unqualified workers that are currently there, such as the ones who've not returned my calls for two months asking for a visit.” The Children's Advocate shared her concerns that kids in care may be left voiceless, but Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine was all-in on handing First Nations control under Trudeau's Bill C-92. Fontaine and Housing Minister Bernadette Smith had to cancel a press conference Friday after a body was found at the derelict Manitoba Housing site at 575 Balmoral. Marty describes how he had been asking what was going on with an RFP that closed last fall to redevelop Centre Village - but he had been ignored. While the neighborhood suffers from the blight, the City looks the other way instead of ticketing Housing officials. 18.00 - A leading doctor has quit the U of M and Shared Health and blasted the NDP government which "meddles relentlessly in our health system without empowering those with expertise to run it." Dr. Eberhard Renner said "recycling previous health system leaders who would elsewhere compost in retirement" was creating "the wild west... (in some) instances this government's actions frankly hinder the ability of expert leaders to do their job." We deciphered which partisan codger he was referring to. Lastly, an announcement of a sexual assault strategy group proved the pattern of political nepotism as a crony of Nahanni Fontaine's got a post on the steering committee. Fontaine claimed, “There is so much more to do to protect women, girls and two-spirit peoples" but also seemed to have a blind spot - aren't men also victims of spousal abuse? What services do they get? 26:16 Part 2- Crime Courts and Public Safety Update; - An accused triple murderer - Two fires on Thursday a half hour apart will result in two houses in Weston being demolished - A spat between parents in Elm Creek has flared, after a claim students visiting a northern school in a 'peace and reconciliation' exchange were sexually harassed and assaulted by some of their hosting peers. WFP on Thursday- "a parent said Elm Creek boys had been spanked, slapped, “dry-humped” and threatened by students from the Norway House school, and that a video of the harassment had circulated throughout the school community." RCMP are investigating. WFP on Friday - a mother whose kid was on the trip and had not seen the video insisted "I believe that this is fuelled by racism... I think that the kids that didn't want to go made the time that they spent there awful." 'Believe all victims' - until you don't want to, it appears. ****** Our reporting is never funded by government - listeners and people who believe in a strong alternative media do. We earn your support - donate at this link, and check out links to our top stories compiled on the refreshed Donate page!

For former Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella, justice advocacy isn't limited to the confines of a courtroom. It is about channeling one's skills, knowledge and passion toward creating system-wide change that benefits all people - and sometimes that work happens in one's off hours. Having championed human rights, constitutional and international law, labor rights and more in her illustrious legal career, Madam Justice Abella knows a thing or two about justice advocacy and “sweeping away the cobwebs” of injustice. As a Supreme Court Justice, she oversaw landmark decisions including an opinion that paved the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Canada in 2004.  In this special episode of Dear Beth, host Beth Bilson sits down with Madam Justice Abella. We also hear perspectives from Indigenous lawyer Eleanore Sunchild Q.C. and Nicole Sarauer, a lawyer and NDP MLA for Regina Douglas Park. Beth's fellow Co-Editors of Creating a Seat at the Table, Leah Howie and Brea Lowenberger interview Beth about why lawyers ought to push for positive change in the justice system.    GUESTS/PANELISTS Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella, Samuel LLM '55, SJD '59 and Judith Pisar Visiting Professor of Law 2023-2024 Abella was born in a Displaced Persons Camp in Stuttgart, Germany in 1946. She came to Canada as a refugee in 1950. Justice Abella was the first Jewish woman appointed to Canada's top court; the first pregnant woman appointed to the judiciary in Canada; and the first refugee appointed to the bench in Canada. She graduated from University College in 1967, earned her law degree at U of T in 1970 and received an honorary degree from U of T in 1990. Abella was  presented with the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019 in recognition of her outstanding contributions to U of T, Canada and the world. In 2020, she was honoured with Germany's Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit, one of the country's top national decorations for non-civilians, in recognition of the lessons she has drawn from the Holocaust about the need to protect minority rights and democracy. Since is the Samuel and Judith Pisar Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.  In 2023,  she received an honourary degree from the University of Saskatchewan.   Eleanore Sunchild, K.C. is an Indigenous lawyer from the Thunderchild First Nation and received her call to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1999.  Eleanore Sunchild, has represented clients across Canada and has appeared in all levels of court across Canada. She is most proud of her representation of Debbie Baptiste at the Supreme Court of Canada as an intervenor in the case of R. v. Chonan, where the elimination of peremptory challenges was upheld. Eleanore graduated from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, obtained a B.A. in Political Science and studied French immersion at the Faculté  St. Jean, U of A.  She is sought after for her knowledge of the Indian Residential school system, 60s scoop and the resistance and continuous impact on Indigenous Peoples. Eleanore advocates and speaks about the exclusion of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian criminal legal system and has successfully pursued wrongful death actions and civil actions for those who have been unjustly harmed.   Nicole Sarauer, is a mom, pal, lawyer, lover of live music and, since 2016, MLA for Regina Douglas Park. After legal studies in Saskatoon, Nicole returned to her hometown of Regina and worked in private practice and at a provincial charity giving free legal representation to those unable to afford it. She continues to offer free legal aid through Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan and has also volunteered her time to the Regina Sexual Assault Centre, Amnesty International, the YWCA and the Regina Catholic School Board (as Trustee). She is the proud beneficiary of the CBC/Metro's Future 40, the SYPE Young Professional of the Year Award and, best of all, two children and a husband named Jared. They live in Regina.    

Hon. Sarah Hoffman, NDP MLA for Edmonton Glenora Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hon. Kathleen Ganley, NDP MLA for Calgary Mountain View, NDP energy critic and running for NDP leadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free For All Friday - Hour 1. Guest host Robin Gill breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Janis Irwin, NDP MLA, Edmonton-Highlands on the removal of homeless encampments in Edmonton. Chris Labos, Cardiologist and Medical Journalism Freelancer on the death of a 10 year old boy from Influenza. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Carrefour dropping Pepsi products due to high prices.   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 Gordon, Principal of Gordon Strategy, Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data and Jennifer Stewart, President and CEO, Syntax Strategic Topics: Topic 1: The prime minister's vacation to Jamaica. Topic 2: Canada's irrelevant presence on the world stage Topic 3: Lululemon's founder makes more controversial comments.

Carla Beck, leader of the Saskatchewan NDP, joins Evan to discuss some of the biggest concerns on the minds of Saskatchewan residents including the province's mid-year financial report, the carbon tax, and the recent behaviour of one NDP MLA.

Fewer Nova Scotians will be eligible for a provincial program to help with the costs of heating their homes this winter. It is fair to say the Tim Houston government had boosted the Heating Assistance Rebate program from the modest $200 a year under the previous government. But the $1000 rebate from last winter has been reduced to $600 this season. And the number of people who qualify has also been reduced. For comment, Sheldon spoke with long-time NDP MLA and former party leader Gary Burrill for his thoughts.

Seg 1: Why are Canadians travelling south to Mexico to seek treatment for Lyme Disease? Guest: Lynora Saxinger, Professor of Infectuos Diseases, University of Alberta Seg 2: The NHL is getting itself into hot water again as it addresses the issues with teams celebrating different events and cultures in their communities. Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: More on the neverending story of the Surrey Police transition. Mike Farnworth is blaming Surrey for dragging its feet and costing its municipality millions of dollars. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: High Five! The story of the man who's trying to five the whole world! Guest: Jamie Gill, Dude who is trying to high five the world. Seg 5: How retailers are feeling the pinch due to increasing costs and the inability to stop shoplifting. Guest: Michelle Wysylyshen, retail council of canada Seg 6: Could pay transparency lead to better raises and pay by employers? Guest: Anand Parsan, Actuary and Compensation Consultant, Ecker LTD. Seg 7: Footprints found in New Mexico could be signs of the oldest humans to ever exist. Guest: Dennis O'Rourker, Anthropology Department Chair, University of Kansas Seg 8: A newly discovered fossil of an 80 million year old reptile could be BC's new Fossil Emblem. Guest: Ronna Rae Leonard, NDP MLA for Courtney Comox, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A newly discovered fossil of an 80 million year old reptile could be BC's new Fossil Emblem. Guest: Ronna Rae Leonard, NDP MLA for Courtney Comox, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby boots an MLA out of caucus, and appears to draw a line in the sand on MLA behaviour - what does it mean for how MLAs treat their staff? Three of BC's parties join forces to denounce the anti-SOGI protests, but the BC Conservatives promise to end SOGI to court the protest votes. Plus, it's UBCM week so we dive into the issues and effectiveness of this year's local government lobbying. And a look at how the India-Canada dispute will affect British Columbia. Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver join host Rob Shaw. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Kevin Falcon has introduced a guest in the legislature as Harry Lai, former NDP MLA and cabinet minister becomes the the newest member of BC United. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we let you hear for yourself how radical climate activists tried to entrench even more influence inside City Hall under the guise of "budget consultation". Then, Marty explains how their subversive anti-car agenda is exposed in the rigged 'Moving on Marion' bike lane process we investigated in our YouTube video series. The mainstream media leapt to defend far-left special interest lobbyists like Marianne Cerilli and assailed Coun. Jeff Browaty for daring to reply to her Community Committee presentation by noting: "Just because you've come to council, your opinions aren't more important." What was he rebutting, exactly? No one in the media actually explained what Cerilli said at the EK-Transcona meeting. But we do- and it was outrageous. * YOU CAN SUPPORT TGCTS via ⁠⁠paypal.com/paypalme/MartyGoldMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ * 7:46 Clip 1- Hear "healthy communities' consultant Cerilli reveal her extreme policy goals - to cut gas use in half by forcing 50% of car users onto bikes and buses, or ride-sharing aka 'mode shift'. 13:47 Clip 2 - In response, Browaty put the former NDP MLA in her place. He cited working folks who can't spend hours at formal proceedings and instead speak up through talk radio shows, online posts and personally contacting their councilor. When Browaty dared suggest the 'climate change' reactionaries wrongly marginalize taxpayers who don't want to "blow things up", the name-calling revved up. Marty skewers the ridiculous blowback at Browaty and the hypocricy of the critics. 19:34 Clip 3 - Listen to a sneering Cerilli demean the residents Browaty represents- because if they "take their kids to soccer" it's "destroying the planet" and they are in "Climate Denial." Her startling outburst is a clue of what's behind repeated biased bike lane planning. The bike/eco lobby wants to burn local economies to 'save the planet'. Almost 300 parking spaces will get sacrificed in Winnipeg's war on cars. City bureaucrats go along with it. 21:16 TGCTS has found a city-wide pattern of discrimination in the exclusion of residents and businesses from proper consultation on bike lanes. It extends from Wolseley through Osborne Village and with 'Moving on Marion" to St. B. The negative impacts of bike lanes and throttling roadways are never explained at Open House events orchestrated by high paid City consultants - who pick and choose which stakeholders to keep in the loop, and don't divulge serious impacts on emergency services and the viability of local stores. One-sided reporting is a hallmark of Winnipeg legacy media- and it's a key trick for imposing anti-car, anti-commerce bike lanes. Activists insist the City alter roadways to disrupt business, employment, and travel in local neighborhoods 'for their own good'. As a result, we are told, in the Village "there will not be loading areas for people moving in and out, or handicapped loading or delivery drivers anywhere unless they are delivering Skip by bike." Marty explains how next week's Portage and Main "consultations" are clearly rigged- while 'urban visionaries' disregard Coun. Wyatt's warning: "there will not only be pedestrian injuries, but there will be fatalities." One person noted: "it was horrible to cross... at rush hour it got really scary to cross." 34:20 Part 2 - A brief update about the passing of 2 longtime friends, Mike Phillips and Kaz Bednarchyk. Stories from SLAM! Wrestling about Mike are here and here, and our YouTube video tribute to Kaz is here. Also- a reminder of how pathetic rural cel service is compared to Saskatchewan and how Manitoba Hydro could help save lives in remote areas but won't. 42:20 Part 3 - Crime Courts & Public Safety: How come Cindy Tugwell and Heritage Winnipeg can't connect vacant properties and arson? Residents in the North End can. Hear about a racist cabbie murderer facing deportation and why a 12 year old stabbed a north end girl. Share this podcast! To Sponsor or Advertise, or for Public Speaking: martygoldlive@gmail.com

The Current comes to you from Nova Scotia this morning, where the cost of rent is driving people out of their homes. We hear from people experiencing homelessness — and those trying to help. Also, Matt Galloway speaks with Susan Leblanc, the NDP MLA for Dartmouth North.

Rakhi Pancholi is a mother, a wife, a daughter and a sitting NDP MLA in the hallowed Edmonton-Whitemud riding. She is a politician by profession but she doesn't identify with the politics that people want to use to define her. An interesting story about seeing the world on her way to being a lawyer leads her to wanting to make a difference, wanting to help people see that she is more than an orange seat in a complex ecosystem. Join us while we chat and you learn a little bit about someone you may have thought you know all about! Photo credit: The Alberta NDP Check Rakhi out here! Instagram Twitter Promotional Consideration Provided by The GTFO Company. Visit them at: https://www.thegtf-outside.com and use Promo Code KITELEY10 for 10% off of your order! Restocks and new apparel arriving all the time so be sure to frequent the Be sure to follow them at: https://www.facebook.com/gtfocompany https://www.instagram.com/the_gtfo_company https://www.instagram.com/thegtfocompany_ambassadors https://www.tiktok.com/@thegtfocompany Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics and much more.This week, Jody and George blow up the two billion dollar — yes two billion — budget in Vancouver. But hey — what's another 10% tax increase amongst friends? Ugh. At least the streets and parks will be cleaner, and the city will be safer — right? That said — it's not as bad as Surrey — with its 17% tax increase. Yikes. And over in Victoria — one NDP MLA has had enough. Politics is just not as fun as it's made out to be, we guess.All that and more on Unspun Podcast.Need to find the audio version, go to unspunpodcast.com or search for us on your favourite audio channel.-Need to reach out, email info@unspunpodcast.com-Stay updated!Jody Vance https://twitter.com/jodyvanceGeorge Affleck https://twitter.com/george_affleckUnSpun https://twitter.com/unspunpodcast-Interested in sponsoring? Email george@curvecommunications.com-Theme song: Piers AffleckProduced at: https://curvecommunications.com/

In a tearful speech, Melanie Mark announced she's resigning as NDP MLA. On the 1-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, US President Biden made a speech expressing his determination to defend NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special commentary - A Lesson in Journalism - is the focus of a mid-week solo podcast by Marty. But this fast-paced lesson isn't so much taught by him, but rather, by a surprise fact-filled online post. We had flagged a Winnipeg Free Press story that was a continuation of their slanted campaign to undermine Premier Heather Stefanson. After last week's speech in Winnipeg by federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre before 500 ticket buyers, one of the broadsheet's crack anti-Tory reporters pounced again. You'll hear every dirty rotten name and insinuation that was tossed at Stefanson, Poilievre, and the group that hosted his speech at the Convention Centre, which has "published reports calling for the abolition of the Indian Act, something Poilievre has also publicly endorsed." Keep in mind, no one outside of the Free Press supports the Indian Act. But using the standard tools like an "expert" political scientist and a banal potshot from a nobody NDP MLA, the Trudeau-funded newspaper basically tried to criminalize the most normal human activity there is – LISTENING. Because of who was speaking, at a "flashpoint organization." That's code for "racist". 9:20 Of course CBC Winnipeg also climbed on the bandwagon, cultivating disparaging quotes from federal cabinet members professing their indignation about the luddites hearing the Official Opposition offering a different point of view on First Nations-related policy and other public concerns. 11:00 It isn't often that a mainstream journalist calls out the other newsrooms. But after the smear campaign reached a fever pitch, Marty found that someone else who covered the event had a 'Popeye moment', and piped up on Facebook. They stated flatly that "Two Winnipeg media outlets" lied about how Poilieve refused to do local media interviews, and ALSO lied about the racial and demographic make-up of the audience. Hear for yourself how an accredited reporter from a legacy media outlet called out how "journalists from two outlets in particular in Wpg, manipulate the news." You'll hear their explanation why "two outlets" would have flogged biased stories that spread fake news about the Pierre Poilievre and the Frontier Centre. This situation is a prime example why public trust in legacy media so-called "journalism" continues to scrape the bottom. The far-left slant of their reporting is trying to poison community debate and discussion, foster incivility and divide the community. That's why supporting independent news media, especially those like ours, with years of experience and substantial institutional memory, is so important to the health of public debate and public affairs. We will always speak up when people attending a public event to listen to an elected representative- and that speaker - are literally smeared and defamed, by major league bleaters like CBC and the Free Press that are funded by the government. To end this episode -- Marty makes a pitch for listener support, to ensure TGCTS can continue to get important and relevant information on the public record, hold the media to account, and play a role in the ecosystem of Winnipeg and Manitoba media. TO SUPPORT OUR COVERAGE - Donate via Paypal https://www.paypal.me/MartyGoldMedia TO SPONSOR our podcasts, advertise, hold a live event, news tips - EMAIL: martygoldlive@gmail.com

Vancouver is the big test: Ken Sim put issue at the top of the agenda. David Eby and other New Democrats riding to the rescue of Kennedy Stewart. Victoria will be watched too: Steven Andrew vs Lisa Helps preferred successor, NDP endorsed Marianne Alto. Surrey: New Democrats won't miss Doug McCallum…they have not thrown weight behind Jinny Sims, NDP MLA and ex cabinet minister.  Prepare to live with win by Brenda Locke, former BC Liberal cabinet minister and ex-McCallum ally. But will province have to field reversal on police force?

On this episode we sit down with psychologist, advocate and artist Dr. Angela Grace! Dr Grace has been advocating for better curriculum and after being asked by multiple NDP MLA's and candidates to consider running, she threw her hat into the ring seeking a nomination candidacy! And then, despite there being no constitutional mechanism to allow for it, her candidacy was rejected! Dr Grace sat down with us for a discussion on why she was rejected and what it potentially means for the future of how political parties select their candidates! As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab, and if you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating and don't forget to like and follow us on facebook, twitter and instagram all at @thebreakdownab.

Service industry continues to see staffing shortages as sector comes back to life Ian Tostensen, President and CEO of BC Restaurant and Food Association discusses how dire the the labour shortage is in British Columbia when it comes to the provinces restaurants and bars. Is BC looking to attract more immigrants to combat the labour shortage?  Nathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister for Municipal Affairs discusses how an increase in immigration could help with BC's labour shortage. Tire Deflators letting the air out of climate change Jas Johal gives his thoughts on an activist group in Victoria, who are slashing the tires of SUVs as means to fight climate change. They call themselves The Tyre Extinguishers Pipeline issues in B.C. as protests continue throughout the province  Ellis Ross, BC Liberal MLA for Skeena discusses the dangers of protest tactics used against the construction of pipelines throughout British Columbia. Tiger Woods reportedly rejects $700M offer to join Saudi-backed LIV Tour We don't often think of golf as a controversial sport and we certainly don't associate it with words like “conflict” and “betrayal”.. But that's exactly what's happening in the game right now. Tiger Woods, for example, has just rejected a $700-million dollar offer to join the LIV Tour. Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more. Americans flocking to BC for Monkeypox vaccines Moira Wyton, Reporter at The Tyee discusses how and why many Americans are traveling to BC in order to receive the Monkeypox vaccine

Nathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister for Municipal Affairs discusses how an increase in immigration could help with BC's labour shortage.

Mayor of Langley City speaks out after string of early morning shootings Mayor of Langley City Val van den Broek delivers a message to the residents of Langley after this morning's shooting that left 3 dead, including the suspect  Former Provincial Court judge opposes housing project in Kitsilano for the homeless Thomas Gove, Former Provincial Court Judge explains why he is opposed to a housing project for the homeless in Kitsilano and how Vancouver has changed over the years.  What is Alert Ready and how is it supposed to work? We continue our coverage of the Langley shootings – We now take a closer look at the emergency alert system that was used this morning. How does it work and who gets to decide what alerts come through our devices?  Our show contributor Jawn Jang has more on the system called Alert Ready. Pope Francis apology Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer for the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs reacts to the apology put forward by Pope Francis, while visiting Maskwacis, Alberta.  How immigration can help solve the shortage of labour workers Nathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations describes the shortage of labour throughout British Columbia and why immigration may solve the problem. 

Nathan Cullen, NDP MLA for Stikine and Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations describes the shortage of labour throughout British Columbia and why immigration may solve the problem. 

Health Minister Adrian Dix responds to criticisms of B.C's healthcare system - What is the NDP going to do moving forward? How is the NDP planning to address BC's healthcare crisis, from shortage of doctors, long wait times for 911 calls and long wait times in the emergency room? Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health and NDP MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway discusses  The PNE reaches new heights with launch of new ride, the Skybender Laura Ballance, Principal of the Laura Ballance Media Group explains why those visiting the PNE this summer should be excited to try out the brand-new ride.  What are the civic issues surrounding City Council funding "Sue Big Oil"? Adam Pankratz, Professor of Business, Environmental Politics, and Political Science at UBC's Sauder School of Business discusses the issues surrounding local governments greenlighting a class-action lawsuit against oil firms  Why is West Coast Environmental Law suing big oil? Andrew Gage, Lead Lawyer on West Coast Environmental Law's lawsuit against big oil  discusses why his firm is suing big oil companies  Will the price of travel insurance begin to rise to make up for their losses as more and more people are losing their luggage? Claire Newell, President of Travel Best Bets presents the best tips to guard against lost luggage and how necessary it is to purchase travel insurance. Plus, CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang chats with various travel agents about the price of travel insurance.  Could reinstating BC's Corporate Vote help struggling businesses? Should businesses in British Columbia have a say in municipal elections? We discuss with Anita Huberman, President and CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade

How is the NDP planning to address BC's healthcare crisis, from shortage of doctors, long wait times for 911 calls and long wait times in the emergency room? Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health and NDP MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway discusses 

222 minutes hops on where we go over the weeks headlines. This week Johnny Hockey leaves to....Columbus, Danielle Smith under attack, NDP MLA a cyber attacker? & Beyond Meat. Let me know what you think Text me 587-217-8500

Jacquelyn Wickham, Concerned Mission parent and member of the District Parent Advisory Committee discusses why Mission needs upgrades to its secondary school and why it shouldn't be ignored  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian men's soccer team to host Curacao at BC Place tonight – Plus, a key update on Canada's 2026 FIFA World Cup bid Irfaan Gaffar, Reporter and Host for The Fourth Period discusses the state of negotiations between Canada's Men's national team & the Canadian Soccer Association in regards to prize money Looking ahead to the BC Liberal convention and will the party seriously consider a name change to appeal to more voters? Kevin Falcon, Leader of the BC Liberal party discusses why the BC Liberals are considering a party name change  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On The Jas Johal Show Political Forum this week  Stephen Smart, Western Canada General Manager for Hill & Knowlton Strategies, Former Legisative Bureau Chief for CBC & Former Press Secretary for the Premier of BC  Sandy Garossino, Former Crown Prosecutor and columnist with the National Observer.  Topics  Affordable Housing Government spending - Royal BC Museum vs FIFA World Cup  NDP MLA Jinny Sims challenging Doug McCallum in Surrey mayoral race Jinny Sims, NDP MLA running for Mayor of Surrey tells us why she's running for mayor Playland at the PNE is back next weekend with a brand-new thrill ride AND upgraded classics Laura Ballance, Media Relations for the Pacific National Exhibition tells us what new rides we can expect at Playland this year!  Mission BC parents protest broken school promise at NDP MLA's office Jacquelyn Wickham, Concerned Mission parent and member of the District Parent Advisory Committee discusses why Mission needs upgrades to its secondary school and why it shouldn't be ignored  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jinny Sims, NDP MLA running for Mayor of Surrey tells us why she's running for mayor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: While there are no allegations against the Fit Palace, Global News has learned police are scrutinizing the VIP club as investigators strive to understand the business and social circles populated by the victims. Guest: Sam Cooper, Global News Investigative Reporter. Ch2: Advocates in British Columbia are calling new data from Canada's 2021 census a “wake-up call” to the government, to take action now or face a health-care crisis amid an aging population. Guest: Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate. Ch3: An all-party committee of the B.C. legislature is recommending major changes to the way the province is policed. Guest: Doug Routley, NDP MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan and Chair of the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act. Ch4: Canadian Independent Bookstore Day will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022. This is an annual opportunity for readers to support and celebrate independent bookstores across the country. Guest: Mary-Ann Yazedjian, Manager of Book Warehouse/Black Bond Books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch.1: A legal battle between tennis star Novak Djokovic and the Australian government over his COVID-19 vaccination status came to an end Sunday. Guest: Kerry Bowman, Professor in bioethics and global health at the University of Toronto Ch.2: The current health order expires at midnight, leaving many once again confused.  Some businesses plan on opening regardless of the health orders. Guest: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director at Alliance of Beverage Licensees Ch.3: Gyms dealt another blow as health orders extended indefinitely Guest: Anna Ludwinowski, Owner of Emerge Fitness Studio Ch.4: People looking to build careers in child care will have more educational opportunities with the addition of 147 early childhood educator seats at eight public post-secondary institutions throughout the province. Guest: Bowinn Ma, NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale Ch.5: New provincial health order directs that schools must collect and report vaccination status of all staff. Guest: Teri Mooring, President of the BCTF Ch.6: Scientists studying a meteorite that landed next to a British Columbia woman's head last year say it was diverted to that path about 470 million years ago. Guest: Dr. Phil McCausland, Department of Earth Sciences at Western University

On an auspicious episode 20 host Charlie Demers welcomes BC's Attorney General & Minister for Housing for a conversation on political culture, pandemic, & complicated inheritances. Plus: a special surprise appearance by Charlie's daughter, adorably interrupting a conversation about the housing market!Find out more about David's work as the MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey at https://davidebymla.ca/Get early access to the show by stepping in the chit-chat and subscribing to Charlie's excellent Substack at https://charliedemers.substack.com/people/14775259-charlie-demers or find new episodes one week after release wherever you get your podcasts!

Chapter 1: A record level of home sales in Vancouver last month as the market momentum continues. There's some interesting things to piece out from the latest Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver report though. Guest: Cam McNeill, Executive Director with MLA Canada. Chapter 2: Niki visited a friend (for a physically distanced hang-out) this weekend who is quarantining in an Airbnb after returning to Canada.  Airbnb are cracking down on Halloween parties? In an attempt to deter people from throwing one-night ragers for Halloween, they have blocked single-night bookings for Friday, Oct 30th or Saturday, Oct 31st.  Chapter 3: We're learning more about the shooting in Richmond two weeks ago that involved individuals connected with organized crime. Naturally Global News investigative journalist Sam Cooper is behind the latest on this, let's bring him on to talk about the story he's released this morning.  Guest: Sam Cooper, Global News investigative journalist. Chapter 4: Condo owners in Coquitlam have found themselves on the hook for a $5.3-million decision against their building Strata - that works out to over a hundred grand for each owner!  Guest: Tony Gioventu, Executive Director of the Condominium Homeowners Association. Chapter 5: US President Donald Trump remains in hospital this morning where he's being treated for COVID-19.  Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent. Chapter 6: We've heard horror stories about people separated from their loved ones  in the US since the pandemic began, but that's going to change later this week.  Vancouver based immigration lawyer Richard Kurland joins us to explain exactly what this will look like.  Guest: Richard Kurland, Vancouver based immigration lawyer. Chapter 7: The Liberal's are promising to hold a referendum on the Surrey police transition if they win the election. NDP MLA and former justice minister Mike Farnworth joins us to talk more about that. Guest: Mike Farnworth, NDP MLA Chapter 8: BC Liberals promise Surrey RCMP referendum while the NDP pledge an ICBC rebate and the Greens pitch a renters' grant. Guest: Marvin Hunt, BC Liberal MLA.

Chapter 1: More on a bizarre story linking a woman in Quebec to what may have been an assassination attempt on US president Donald Trump.  Guest: Abigail Bimman, Global National Ottawa Correspondent. Chapter 2: We've talked about CERB a lot in the past six months but another pricey piece of government support is the Emergency Wage Subsidy that gets paid to employers.  The program costs about $7 billion every month, but a new piece by U of T economics professor Michael Smart outlines some serious shortcomings.  Guest: Michael Smart, Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto, co-director at Finances of the Nation. Chapter 3: As you may expect, voting will be a little different this year due to the pandemic. Here is what you need to know about going to the polls: Guest: Niki Reitmayer - CKNW Mornings contributor Chapter 4: You are going to be bombarded with news about the election over the next several weeks from many different sources. But what should you look for  - and stay away from - to make sure you are getting the best information in order to make an informed decision at the polling station? Our Niki Reitmayer spoke to Maite Taboada Professor of Linguistics at SFU, to gain some tips on how to be a savvy consumer of election news. Chapter 5: What is happening in Stikine? Rob Shaw is here to talk about that and all other political drama as in unfolds on Day 1 of the BC election.  Guest: Rob Shaw,  Chapter 6: Provincial election call Guest: Andrew Wilkinson, Liberal Party Leader. Chapter 7: Provincial election call Guest: Sonia Furstenau, Green Party Leader. Chapter 8: Provincial Election Call Guest: Adrian Dix, NDP MLA, served as health minister under John Horgan.

We chat with Bowinn Ma, who has been disgusted by what she's seeing in BC, including that viral video of a man angrily yelling at an innocent elderly restaurant owner.

Chapter 1: In lieu of a budget, we're expecting a financial snapshot from the federal government later this morning, and it's not going to be pretty.  Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief. Chapter 2: First it was Brandi's...now it's the No. 5 Orange. Yet another Vancouver strip club has been linked to cases of COVID-19. Was allowing strip clubs to reopen a bad idea? Chapter 3: US President Donald Trump has made it no secret that he's not happy with the World Health Organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Well that came to a head yesterday when the United States announced they will officially leave the WHO, in spite of the fact they contribute almost a quarter of the organization's budget.  Guest:  Ophelia Michaelides, Manager of the Centre for Global Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Chapter 4: The Globe and Mail is reporting that federal finance minister Bill Morneau will announce a federal deficit of $300-billion today, so what does that mean? Guest: David Macdonald, Senior Ottawa Economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives Chapter 5: We've heard these stories anecdotally for months. Frontline health workers who can't see their parents, their partners, or sometimes even their children.  That's taking a huge toll and health experts are sounding the alarm.  Guest: Fardous Hosseiny, Vice President of Research and Policy at the Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at the Royal Ottawa Hospital. Chapter 6: WorkSafeBC has released some of the results of their inspections that are meant to ensure businesses are complying with COVID-19 regulations.  It's an encouraging picture overall, but there's still a few hundred cases where they reported needing to take some sort of action. Guest: Al Johnson, head of Prevention Services at WorkSafeBC. Chapter 7: Modernization by necessity! The province announced the launch of what they're calling a “BC virtual services card” yesterday,a new way for residents to access government services electronically.  From student loans to your Canadian Revenue Agency account, it sounds like there's going to be a lot you can do online with this new tool. Joining us for more on what this is and how it works, we're joined by Minister of Citizens' Service, Anne Kang.  Guest: Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens' Services, NDP MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake.