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Targeted by official complaints to their professional bodies. Doxxed on social media. Harassed for their pro-Israel views. Getting negative reviews from antisemitic or anti-Israel medical students. Being asked where their horns are. Having to hide their Jewish identities. These are just some of the hundreds of stories shared by Canadian Jewish doctors and doctors-in-training as part of a new survey on antisemitism in this country's health system since Oct. 7. The survey was conducted this fall by the new Jewish Medical Association of Ontario (JMAO). The findings were released two weeks ago during a media conference at the Ontario Legislature in Toronto. JMAO officials say they were expecting the results to be bad, but were stunned to discover antisemitism was even worse, as they read the feedback from nearly 500 Jewish doctors who sent in detailed examples of how they have been impacted personally and professionally. The incidents happen both in the corridors of the hospitals they work in, but mostly in the university medical schools where they teach. In fact, the authors of the study say, their colleagues are quitting the classroom altogether, or retiring early, and over 30 per cent report they are considering leaving Ontario altogether. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, host Ellin Bessner delves into the study's findings and hears the personal experiences from the quartet of doctors behind the new survey: JMAO president Dr. Lisa Salomon, chair Dr. Ayelet Kuper, and members Dr. Barry Pakes and Dr. Karen Devon. Related links Learn more about the Jewish Medical Association of Ontario's study and official launch. Read the Canadian Jewish doctors' submission to Parliament about antisemitism in the medical system. Read more on the Feb. 2024 pro-Palestinian protest outside Mount Sinai hospital in Toronto, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we're reminded that the history of this show is haunted by an orange-coloured goon in a Florida beach club. Yes, we're heading back to Mar-a-Lago this week, and we're also heading back to Queen's Park to talk about accountability, our favourite topic! For the interview, we're talking to a friend of the show about how we can help people not go hungry this Christmas and beyond. This Thursday, December 5, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Mar-a-Largesse. Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to apply 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico as a means of stopping the flow of unauthorized border crossings and the trafficking of fentanyl, an early sign that we're going back to the unfettered chaos of 2017-2021. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to Mar-a-Logo to try and nip this in the bud, but apparently Trump joked about making Canada the 51st state. Do we really have to deal with this again? Shelley Shocked. Ontario Auditor General Shelley Spence delivered her first report as AG and boy was it a banger. Essentially, her report said that the Ontario government did bad on Ontario Place redevelopment, MZOs, the addictions crisis, and unprecedented government spending. As the Ontario Legislature starts to shut down for the holiday break, and as the possibility of election still hangs in the air, we will dig into all this controversy at Queen's Park, which seems to be it's most reliable renewable resource. The Hunger. There was another report released this week, Feed Ontario's Hunger Report. In its some 57 pages you will see a story about the incredible food insecurity crisis in Ontario as more and more people are using food banks to feed themselves. To help us talk about the highlights of the report and how we can address the increasing need being faced by food banks, we're joined by Feed Ontario's Carolyn Stewart who will tell us how we can give the gift of eating well for everyone this holiday season. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

You've seen the reaction to Trump's win this side of the Atlantic, but what about Canada? We're honoured this week to be joined by John Baird, former Foreign Minister of Canada and Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group. We discuss the fallout to the Trump win, why Kamala lost, and how countries can deal with the new administration. We also touch on other foreign policy issues including the war in Ukraine. Biography: John Baird is a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP and a former Senior Cabinet Minister in the Government of Canada. An instrumental figure in bilateral trade and investment relationships, Mr. Baird has played a leading role in the Canada-China dialogue and worked to build ties with ASEAN countries. In addition, Mr. Baird has worked closely with international leaders to strengthen security and economic ties with the United States and Middle Eastern countries. A native of Ottawa, Baird spent three terms as a Member of Parliament and four years as Foreign Minister. He also served as President of the Treasury Board, Minister of the Environment, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. In 2010, he was selected by Members of Parliament from all parties as Parliamentarian of the Year. Prior to entering federal politics, Mr. Baird spent ten years in the Ontario Legislature where he served as Minister of Community and Social Services, Minister of Energy, and Government House Leader. In addition to his work with Bennett Jones, Mr. Baird sits on the advisory board of Barrick Gold Corp., the corporate boards of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC), Canfor Corporation (as Chair), the FWD Group and PineBridge Investments. He also serves as a Senior Advisor at Eurasia Group, a global political risk consultancy. Follow us on social media: www.instagram.com/nextroundpod www.tiktok.com/@nextroundpod www.twitter.com/@nextround_pod Dale McDermott http://linktr.ee/dalemcdermott David W. Higgins https://linktr.ee/higginsdavidw WATCH & LISTEN TO THE PODCAST YouTube www.youtube.com/@nextroundpod Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0hz9Bub1DuatD6lC6fWMiM Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/next-round/id1739658716 Amazon https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/5b7d4187-ee8c-4494-bbf9-f6e5465d1ee9/next-round Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's pod is a catch-up on some of the things that happened over the weekend. It includes a McJob for a Presidential candidate and an interesting speech by Elon Musk that referenced a cure for cancer? Also discussed: New lawsuits filed against Diddy, A chocolate shortage has caused higher prices this Halloween, the Ontario Legislature begins their Fall session today, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Marion Nader, co-CEO of Nexus Strategy Group and Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant join Deb to look at what to expect this season at Queen's Park- Dr Mitch Shulman gives an update on LICE- Jim Richards joins Deb to play "Did Richard Crouse Like These Movies?"

Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Interviewees:  Dr. Lynn Ashdown Dr. Quinten Clarke Dr. Jerry M. Maniate Dr. Franco Rizzuti Description:  In this episode of the "Docs with Disabilities" podcast, co-host Lisa Meeks brings together a panel of doctors with disabilities to discuss their experiences navigating the medical field. The panel, recorded live from the 2024 International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) in Vancouver, British Columbia, focuses on disability inclusion in Canadian medical education. The panelists include Drs. Jerry Maniate, Franco Rizzuti, Lynn Ashdown, and Quinten Clark, who share their personal journeys and insights into the challenges and benefits of being a doctor with a disability. They discuss the critical work being done to advance disability inclusion in the medical field in Canada, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, education, and policy development to create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. The panelists highlight the need for a shift towards a strength-based approach and away from the traditional medical model of disability. They emphasize the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue, building community support, and fostering a culture of vulnerability and curiosity. The role of organizations like the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD) is also discussed, highlighting the importance of community building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities in the medical field. The panelists stress the need for EDI leaders to support initiatives like CAPD and prioritize accessibility and inclusion for all individuals in training and practice. Overall, the episode showcases the power of community, collaboration, and advocacy in advancing disability inclusion in the medical field, and highlights the ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for doctors with disabilities. Keywords: medical education, disability, doctors with disabilities, Canadian healthcare, disability inclusion, DEI, ableism, Canada, PGY, Canadian Federation of Medical Students, Ontario Legislature, Canadian Medical Association, CSA standards, Accreditation Canada, Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD), community building Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3NGvpXduR0kPualb9at_gt6YgSKf6HkzEx7Fm4agwQ/edit?usp=share_link Produced by:Dr. Lisa Meeks  Audio editor: Jacob Feeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan  

This week, we'll experience history at the Ontario Legislature, look at the lack of public bathrooms in this country and why this is a problem, share a conversation with our dear friend Marilyn Denis and chat with Kevin Kwan about his new novel!

Earlier this week history was made in the Ontario Legislature when NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa delivered the first speech in Anishininiimowin during Question Period at Queen's Park. Ontario Today invites Sol Mamakwa onto the program to reflect on that experience and why language matters.

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed transforming Toronto's waterfront with Waterfront Toronto's Chief of Staff Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy). Also, Today's a historic day at Queen's Park for NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (@solmamakwa) as Sol will ask a question in his Indigenous language - For the first time in its history, the Ontario legislature will allow, interpret and transcribe a language other than English and French. Lastly, immigration lawyer Sergio Karas (@KARAS_LAW) talks about Ottawa increasing the current 1,000-person cap on a program allowing Gazans with a connection to Canada to come here on temporary visas, to 5,000 people. Sergio details the security risks involved with the increase.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) discussed transforming Toronto's waterfront with Waterfront Toronto's Chief of Staff Joe Cressy (@joe_cressy). Also, Today's a historic day at Queen's Park for NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (@solmamakwa) as Sol will ask a question in his Indigenous language - For the first time in its history, the Ontario legislature will allow, interpret and transcribe a language other than English and French. Lastly, immigration lawyer Sergio Karas (@KARAS_LAW) talks about Ottawa increasing the current 1,000-person cap on a program allowing Gazans with a connection to Canada to come here on temporary visas, to 5,000 people. Sergio details the security risks involved with the increase.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Gavin & Daniel reviewed the politically complicated mess that is Alex Garland's latest film; Civil War.We also talked about the recent Keffiyeh ban in the Ontario Legislature.Civil War Wikki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War Keffiyeh Ban:https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/17/keffiyeh-scarves-banned-in-ontario-legislature-by-speaker-ford-calls-for-reverse-of-decision/

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Thursday, April 18, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and around the world.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastReferenced articles:Story 1 - 14 out of 15 drug poisoning deaths in Windsor-Essex were related to fentenyl.Story 2 - The Ontario Legislature's speaker MPP Ted Arnott bans Keffiyehs as being political symbols. Story 3 - Crisis in Alberta's NICUs spurns doctors to call for action; minister floats idea of airlifting infants in critical care to other provinces.Story 4 - Private citizen to be questioned over ArriveCan app by the House of Commons for the first time in 100 years after Kristian Firth was found in contempt. Story 5 - Pakistan blocked out social media just before and just after the elections, in a move meant to harm Imran Khan's chances. Story 6 - 1 in 5 Palestinians living in the occupied territories have been arrested, a rate that is doubled when only men are concerned. Yesterday marked Palestinian Prisoners' Day.

April 18, 2024 - Speaker of the Ontario Legislature Ted Arnott is defending his decision to ban the wearing of keffiyehs in the chamber. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles put forward a motion to reverse the ban on Thursday, but despite support from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the motion failed when it did not receive unanimous consent. Stiles tells Power & Politics the premier will have to address the division in legislature caused by the ban.

On an all-new episode of Newsmakers, Louie Butko is joined by founder of the Queen's Park Observer Sabrina Nanji to recap a busy few weeks at the Ontario Legislature, including the Ford government's quick decision to reverse proposed changes on the UP Express route. The two also discuss a new agreement between the province and the Feds to move forward with the proposed Highway 413, how worried are the Conservatives about Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie who they have dubbed "Queen of the Carbon Tax", and whether a potential gravy ban is coming to the Pink Palace

Listen to Rev. Charlie Lyons, affectionately called ‘Charlie the Chaplain', who serves as the Ontario Spiritual Care Provider with Leading Influence being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. Charlie provides spiritual care in the form of non-partisan chaplaincy and pastoral services to members of the Provincial Parliament and their staff at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. He is a friend who wants to help these leaders flourish, and recognizes that there are times that they, like others who have high stress jobs need rest and rejuvenation. Charlie tries to bring that refreshment and prays for them and with them, for personal and professional concerns - for wisdom, discernment, and patience. ---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.ca Help people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donate Connect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety Whether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Rev. Charlie Lyons is an ordained minister who has more than 15 years of experience in various pastoral and parachurch ministries. He has worked in national outreach to Canada's youth and pastoral ministry, and has also enjoyed serving on the Boards of multiple Canadian faith-based organizations. Charlie is an ordained minister with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada. He and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Brantford, Ontario, with their three children.Learn more about Charlie Lyons: leadinginfluence.com/meetcharlie/Instagram: instagram.com/charliethechaplain/

Rev. Charlie Lyons is an ordained minister who has more than 15 years of experience in various pastoral and parachurch ministries. He has worked in national outreach to Canada's youth and pastoral ministry and has also enjoyed serving on the Boards of multiple Canadian faith-based organizations. Charlie is an ordained minister with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada. He and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Brantford, Ontario, with their three children.---Listen to Rev. Charlie Lyons, affectionately called ‘Charlie the Chaplain', who serves as the Ontario Spiritual Care Provider with Leading Influence being interviewed by Joanna la Fleur. Charlie provides spiritual care in the form of non-partisan chaplaincy and pastoral services to members of the Provincial Parliament and their staff at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. He is a friend who wants to help these leaders flourish, and recognizes that there are times that they, like others who have high stress jobs need rest and rejuvenation. Charlie tries to bring that refreshment and prays for them and with them, for personal and professional concerns - for wisdom, discernment, and patience. Rev. Charlie Lyons is an ordained minister who has more than 15 years of experience in various pastoral and parachurch ministries. He has worked in national outreach to Canada's youth and pastoral ministry, and has also enjoyed serving on the Boards of multiple Canadian faith-based organizations. Charlie is an ordained minister with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches in Canada. He and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Brantford, Ontario, with their three children.Learn more about Charlie Lyons: leadinginfluence.com/meetcharlie/Instagram: instagram.com/charliethechaplain/

This week on Open Sources Guelph, it's Leap Day! Recorded for posterity, episode #460 of this show is being released on Leap Day, February 29, 2024. This year February added an extra day, and on this show we're adding to the discourse! We're going to drop in on our friends at the Ontario Legislature, and then we're going to talk to a friend from the trans community to see how they're coping with current events. This Thursday, February 29, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Weak in the Fees. This week, the Government of Ontario announced that they're pumping $1.3 billion in extra funding into the province's universities and colleges, and this after Premier Doug Ford reportedly canned a decision to hike tuition fees by five per cent over three years. And yet, the biggest controversy of the week involves judicial appointments and accusations of patronage. We'll catch up with all the fun at Queen's Park. The Johnstone of Destiny. Canada's queer and trans communities are feeling besieged lately with many provincial governments trying to legislate parental rights and/or are openly discriminating against LGBTQ+ people. This week, we're joined by Fae Johnstone, a trans activist and the executive director of the Society for Queer Momentum, who's going to tell us about how they maintain hope that we're still on the progressive road to equality. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

When the Ontario Legislature resumed sitting this week, Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner wasn't sitting alone as the only Green member. The fact that Aislinn Clancy won handily in Kitchener Centre might be a sign that people are interested in listen to Green ideas, and the Legislature will get a chance to show they they're listening next week by sending Schreiner's private member's bill to committee and naturally, he thinks they should! Bill 156, the Homes You Can Afford in Communities You Love Act, changes planning rules province-wide to allow for fourplexes and four story apartments in neighbourhoods and allow for mid-rise buildings ranging from six to 11 stories on transit corridors and main streets. The bill would also let these changes stands by not allowing them to be taken to the Ontario Land Tribunal for review, a process that can delay projects for years. It would be a game changer. Now, some of this work is being done on the local level, Guelph included. But you'll hear from Schreiner this week that while these are positive developments, it's hard to make permanent planning changes one municipality at a time, especially when they can be appealed to the OLT. So doesn't it make sense to change it province-wide all at the same time? Schreiner is banking on the idea that it does, and this week, he's going to try and sell it to you on this very podcast.  Schreiner will talk about his thoughts on how the housing crisis got this bad, the elevator pitch for the bill, and why he thinks it's a good compromise to create density while maintaining neighbourhood character. We will also talk about municipal politics with planning, and how the bill tries to prevent NIMBYism. He will discuss "sharing the pain", the other factors in housing like labour and the economy, and Schreiner's expectations for the debate next week.  So let's talk about Schreiner's bill with the author himself on this week's Guelph Politicast! You can learn more about Bill 156, the Homes You Can Afford in Communities You Love Act, at the Green Party of Ontario's website. As you heard, Bill 156 will come up for second reading next Wednesday, February 28, in the Ontario Legislature, which returned to work yesterday for the opening of the winter sitting. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, Google, TuneIn and Spotify. Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: With the addition of a new flour mill, Hamilton is taking bigger and bigger steps toward becoming an agri-food hub. We find out more about the Ford government's ‘Get It Done Act' and what it means for drivers in the province, according to Ontario's Minister of Transportation. Should the operating systems for cars be designed by BlackBerry? There may be pros and cons to the tech company becoming the go-to for vehicles OS but the big question is, do they have a solution to auto-theft? Is the news of dipping inflation part of a trend that we can be optimistic about? Can we have a safe and secure public inquiry into foreign interference? Another group representing a diaspora has pulled out because they do not trust everyone involved with the hearings. The Ontario Legislature returned today. They had a lot of leftovers to deal with, and some brand-new legislation to introduce. This month, the city of Hamilton is launching its EmployerOne survey, in partnership with Workforce Planning Hamilton. A new study out of McMaster University shows us that schools need not be closed to deal with a COVID-19 surge. Guests: Ian Hamilton, President & CEO, Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Government of Ontario David Shipley, Cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst Sabrina Nanji, publisher of the Queen's Park Observer Travis MacCarl, Digital Media Coordinator, Workforce Planning Hamilton Sarah Neil-Sztramko, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University; Knowledge Translation Advisor with the National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: ARE BONNIE AND MARIT'S PRIORITIES TOO SIMILAR? Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who also served as a health minister and deputy Premier and Cheri DiNovo, a former Ontario NDP MPP. Today: the legislature resumes at Queens Park. Are the priorities of both Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles too similar to each other? TORONTO CONSIDERS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADDRESSING DANGEROUS DOGS Jane Brown is now joined by Kristina Rapson, dog trainer and behaviouralist for Hairy Tales Training and Beverley McKee, Senior Manager Public Support Services at Toronto Humane Society. Toronto City Council is reviewing a report of recommendations for dealing with dangerous dogs. Here's what you need to know about it.    LOBLAW TO INVEST $2 BILLION TO EXPAND IN CANADA Jane Brown is now joined by Ellen Roseman, Consumer Advocate and journalist. Loblaw is planning to invest $2 billion in Canada and create as many as 7,500 jobs. What can shoppers expect from all of this?

With the Ontario Legislature set to resume next week, we focus on issues that have bedevilled the current government: the Greenbelt and the dissolution of Peel Region, two issues that Premier Doug Ford has famously taken firm stands on, then thought better of it and retreated. Panelists: Columnist and former Stephen Harper speechwriter, Michael Taube; Kim Wright of Wright Strategies and a former NDP adviser; and Martin Regg Cohn, the Toronto Star's Queen's Park columnist. Donate to TVO: http://tvo.org/giveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, are we even real? Maybe this show has been one, big nine-year conspiracy. Not that we're trying to put thoughts in your head, but it turns out that we don't even really need to try that hard because so many us are ready to believe a conspiracy theory. We're going to talk about that, and we're also going to talk about the latest from the war between Israel and Hamas. Closer to home, we're going to talk to the newest member of the Ontario Legislature. This Thursday, February 8 at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss again: Back to Your Regularly Scheduled War. Despite the accomplishment of a nearly one-week long ceasefire and prisoner exchange, the fighting is back in Gaza and it's even more fierce as Israeli Defense Forces are now moving on the southern end of the Strip. The difference this time is that Israel is feeling the heat. The international community that was once so supportive is now trying to get Benjamin Netanyahu to take it easy, but can the pressure work? We Want to Believe. The polling firm Leger has discovered something interesting: An almost shockingly big number of Canadians believe in at least one conspiracy theory. That includes five per cent who think the Earth is flat, and 11 per cent who think humans never landed on the moon, which is to say nothing of the 34 per cent who think the government is withholding a cure for cancer. How concerned should we be about the electorate's inclination towards conspiracies? Take a Clancy on Me! It was big news last Thursday when it was announced that Aislinn Clancy would become the new MPP for Kitchener Centre, beating her nearest competition by just over 5,000 votes. It creates a Green Party beachhead in southwestern Ontario between Clancy, Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner, and Kitchener Centre MP Mike Morrice and now everyone's looking at Kitchener and wondering, “How did they do it?” Clancy will join us this week to talk about how she helped turn Kitchener Green and what comes next when she joins Schreiner in the Legislature. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, are we even real? Maybe this show has been one, big nine-year conspiracy. Not that we're trying to put thoughts in your head, but it turns out that we don't even really need to try that hard because so many us are ready to believe a conspiracy theory. We're going to talk about that, and we're also going to talk about the latest from the war between Israel and Hamas. Closer to home, we're going to talk to the newest member of the Ontario Legislature. This Thursday, December 7, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Back to Your Regularly Scheduled War. Despite the accomplishment of a nearly one-week long ceasefire and prisoner exchange, the fighting is back in Gaza and it's even more fierce as Israeli Defense Forces are now moving on the southern end of the Strip. The difference this time is that Israel is feeling the heat. The international community that was once so supportive is now trying to get Benjamin Netanyahu to take it easy, but can the pressure work? We Want to Believe. The polling firm Leger has discovered something interesting: An almost shockingly big number of Canadians believe in at least one conspiracy theory. That includes five per cent who think the Earth is flat, and 11 per cent who think humans never landed on the moon, which is to say nothing of the 34 per cent who think the government is withholding a cure for cancer. How concerned should we be about the electorate's inclination towards conspiracies? Take a Clancy on Me! It was big news last Thursday when it was announced that Aislinn Clancy would become the new MPP for Kitchener Centre, beating her nearest competition by just over 5,000 votes. It creates a Green Party beachhead in southwestern Ontario between Clancy, Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner, and Kitchener Centre MP Mike Morrice and now everyone's looking at Kitchener and wondering, "How did they do it?" Clancy will join us this week to talk about how she helped turn Kitchener Green and what comes next when she joins Schreiner in the Legislature. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

A CHCH Podcast, 'Newsmakers' takes a deeper dive beyond the headlines into the stories of the day. As the Ontario Legislature returned this week following Premier Doug Ford's stunning reversal of his decision to open up the Greenbelt, host Louie Butko was joined by Political Commentator Keith Leslie to discuss whether and how the PC's can move on from the from the scandal, how Marit Stiles and the NDP can capitalize, the latest in the Ontario Liberal Leadership race, and much more. 

Welcome back to Inside the Village, a podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: Doug Ford does a complete 180.After losing two cabinet ministers, two senior staffers, and untold points in the polls, the Premier announced last Thursday that his government would walk back its Greenbelt land removals.Insisting he was “very, very sorry,” Ford also promised once again to not touch the protected area — the same pledge he broke in 2018 that led to his government's biggest scandal to date. That scandal isn't going away just yet. Expect plenty more grilling from the Opposition as the Ontario Legislature resumes sitting today after its summer break.On this special edition of Inside the Village, we sit down with journalist Charlie Pinkerton of The Trillium to talk about the many twists and turns — over many months — that led up to last week's dramatic press conference in Niagara Falls.We cover everything you need to know about the Greenbelt debacle: the developers, the big donors and one weekend getaway in Las Vegas.Launched earlier this year by Village Media, The Trillium is a must-read news site devoted to in-depth, insider coverage of politics and policy at the Ontario Legislature.Passionate and plugged in, our Queen's Park team covers every angle of the Legislative Assembly, delivering the major political headlines of the day while unpacking complex legislative changes and digging deeper into key issues that impact every Ontarian.If you haven't checked it out already, the site also features one of the best political podcasts around: The Trill. You can listen to every episode HERE, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.Every episode is available HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.Have something to say? You can reach us at itv@villagemedia.ca.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The troubles with other city's LRT systems are lessons for Hamilton, so what sort of lessons have we been presented with, and what can we learn? The next space race has already begun, what will it look like and what sort of international and legal turmoil may come of it? Ryan Amato, chief of staff to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has resigned after being in the spotlight as part of the investigation into the Ford government's Greenbelt land swap controversy. Wagner chief mysteriously died in a plane crash which will surely bring about some impacts in Ukraine, Niger and around the world, right? The federal Liberal's cabinet retreat wraps up today, after addressing housing, the economy, internal grumbles from Liberal MPs and more. Liberal inaction is allowing Xi Jinping's CCP Government to colonize Canada, according to Tasha Kheiriddin. Ontario's municipal affairs and housing minister says he is looking at potential tax changes to spur the creation of rental units. We need to cut ties with China's money, our ethics are the price. Guests: Shane Seguin, Creator and Editor of Rail Fans Canada Dr. Ram Jakhu, Professor, researching in international space law, law of space applications, law of space commercialization, government regulation of space activities, law of telecommunications and Canadian communications law, and public international law; McGill University Alan S. Hale, Ontario Legislature reporter, Queen's Park Today Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School. Specializing in British foreign policy, Canadian foreign policy and politics, International history, U.S. foreign policy and relations with Russia; University of Toronto Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator and Author of The Right Path Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Todd Hirsch, Calgary-based economist, author and public speaker, Director of the Energy Transition Centre and the former chief economist of ATB Financial Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

This week on Open Sources Guelph, things get awkward. It's hard enough to criticize your political enemies, but what happens when you criticize your friends and then you have to fly off to Europe and see them face to face? That's one question this week, and another question is how concerned we should be about a mosquito-borne disease that's making a local-ish comeback? In the second half of the show, we will hear from the woman who hopes to hold on to a nearby riding for team orange. This Thursday, July 13, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Cluster F**k Up? Last week, the United States announced that it was making cluster munitions available to Ukraine for deployment on the frontlines with Russia, which offered a rare moment of disunity among the united front of NATO. Canada was among the countries that called out the U.S. for the move, but everything seemed hunky dory in Lithuania when the full complement of NATO met to welcome Sweden to the team and affirm their dedication to defeating Russia. So what's next? Malaria Code. It's a mosquito-borne infectious disease that usually causes fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches, but can also cause jaundice, seizures, coma, or even death. Malaria is still a problem in many parts of the world, but it was eliminated from the United States in 1951. It's back now with new cases in Florida and Texas, but while it's only a handful of patients, it's gotten some doctors worried about an underappreciated aspect of climate change. How worried should we be? It Can Chapman to You! There are a couple of Ontario by-elections happening at the end of the month, but one of them isn't in Kitchener Centre. That doesn't mean that there's not any election action happening up the road, and to prove that we're joined this week by Debbie Chapman, current city councillor and now NDP candidate. Chapman will tell us why she hopes to succeed fellow NDP politician Laura Mae Lindo, how it feels to face off against fellow City Councillor Aislinn Clancy, and why she wants to trade the council table for a bench in the Ontario Legislature. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we're in a summer mood, but there's no time to relax because there's a lot going on! First, we have to talk about the loud and growing group of people that want to deny history, and speaking of history, might Toronto be on the brink of electing its first female immigrant person of colour mayor? We're not here to tell the future, but our local MPP will be here to talk about the recent past in the interview. This Thursday, June 22, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: The Jewel of Denial. Kimberly Murray, the independent special interlocutor for the search for unmarked graves, delivered a report last week outlining several challenges and one of the biggest is the "increase in the violence of denialism." A concerted effort is underway to pretend that the atrocities at Canada's residential schools didn't happen despite the mound of evidence to the contrary, so we have to interrupt this National Indigenous History Month to talk about why people want to erase those dark chapters. Chow You See Me. And you may be seeing more of Olivia Chow if the polls turn out to be true! The former city councillor and Member of Parliament is all but assured victory in the Toronto Mayoral byelection Monday, and this despite all the salt in her game these last few days with former campaign rivals John Tory and Doug Ford both endorsing other candidates. Leaving aside the fact that she still has to win on Monday, what might the future look like for "Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow"? And Just Mike That... The Ontario Legislature rose for the summer last week, and that means Premier Doug Ford may be too busy at the cottage to blow up the regular order for a couple of months. As we stop to catch our breath, we're joined by Guelph MPP and Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner to talk about the first year of this term, trying to influence the government on his own housing ideas, and the provincial response to the wild fire smoke that's settled over much of Ontario this month. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday. Editor's Note: If you're a residential school survivor, or are a victim of the inter-generational trauma caused by residential schools, you can seek help for your pain and distress 24 hours a day by calling the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.

John Baird is a Senior Advisor at Bennett Jones LLP and a former Senior Cabinet Minister in the Government of Canada. An instrumental figure in bilateral trade and investment relationships, Mr. Baird has played a leading role in the Canada-China dialogue and worked to build ties with ASEAN countries. In addition, Mr. Baird has worked closely with international leaders to strengthen security and economic ties with the United States and Middle Eastern countries. Before entering federal politics, Mr. Baird spent ten years in the Ontario Legislature where he served as Minister of Community and Social Services, Minister of Energy, and Government House Leader. John sits down with Scott to discuss how to manage geopolitical risks.

Sam Cooper, National Online Investigative Journalist for Global News discusses how an Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ending vaccine mandates for public services workers Health Minister Adrian Dix discusses the province's latest announcement on ending vaccine mandates for public service workers. President Joe Biden's visit to Canada Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent describes what to expect during President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to Canada Continued Anti-SOGI protests disrupting school board meetings & Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry's announcement on the spring COVID vaccine booster campaign  Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter discusses Anti-SOGI protests disrupting school board meetings & the provincial government's announcement on the spring COVID vaccine campaign booster. Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network Sam Cooper, National Online Investigative Journalist for Global News discusses how an Ontario legislature member is part of the alleged Beijing 2019 election-interference network Brian Lilley's offensive tweet about Jagmeet Singh Aman Singh, BC NDP MLA for Richmond-Queensborough discusses Brian Lilley's offensive tweet about Jagmeet Singh. The Wrap: Is having children truly a measure of success? Springing ahead…Is it time to get rid of daylight savings? On The Wrap this week: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host  Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Trillium, your go-to source for Queen's Park headlines. Launched this week by Village Media, The Trillium is a comprehensive news and information website devoted exclusively to in-depth, insider coverage of politics and policy at the Ontario Legislature. Editor-in-Chief Jessica Smith Cross and Deputy Editor Charlie Pinkerton join the podcast to talk about how it all came together — in lightning-quick fashion — and what readers can expect from this talented team of journalists. You can check out their work at TheTrillium.ca.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Shiona Thompson: Hamilton Soupfest 2023 is right around the corner! The Ontario Legislature has resumed sitting today. Today is the day… Canadian Netflix users have reached the deadline to set the primary location for their account, marking the first step in the streaming giant's plan to crack down on password sharing. Changes are coming to the Around The Bay Road Race with a new ending in sight. An Ontario Fire Marshal investigator says there doesn't appear to have been working smoke alarms in the Century Street home that went up in flames last Friday, killing one and sending five others to hospital. It has almost been one week since the City Centre by-election was called for Hamilton, Ontario. If any of the candidates were unfamiliar, they have started to make their presence known. Are we starting to get a feel for the shape of things to come? Inflation rates slowed in January but food and gas prices stayed high. No one is surprised to learn this, we lived through it. However, are we tracking and comparing prices in an effective way? While Biden visited Ukraine yesterday and then NATO today, Russia announced that the nation was withdrawing from their one remaining major nuclear treaty with the US. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Karen Craig, BA/RSW, Program Director, Living Rock Ministries Alan S. Hale, Queen's Park Today Bill Brioux, television critic and author Ken Mann, 900 CHML Reporter, avid runner, and Around the Bay Road Racer Dave Cunliffe, Hamilton Fire Chief Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Eric Kam, Professor of macroeconomics, Monetary Economics, International Monetary Economics, Implications of Monetary Growth, with Toronto Metropolitan University Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It Host – Shiona Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Peggy Nash, a former NDP MP for Parkdale-High Park and David Tarrant, Vice President, National Strategic Communications at Enterprise. Today: Ontario MPPs are returning to Queens Park as the legislature resumes. What can we expect will be the main questions coming from the opposition? For starters, there's the ongoing question about the Ford government's relationship with developers and the Greenbelt. And, then there is the big button issue of expanding services in private healthcare clinics like cataract surgeries. Next we get our panel's take on the explosive Globe and Mail report about CSIS documents revealing the extent of China's influence on our 2021 election. ---- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ONTARIO'S CONCERNING NUMBER OF ER CLOSURES Marissa Lennox is now joined by Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Physician at Humber River Hospital and NDP MPP and health critic France Gélinas (Nickel Belt). The Toronto Star published an explosive story this morning about the concerning number of ER closures that have taken place in the province. To be specific, ERs had to close 158 times in the past year (from February 2022 to February 2023) which translated to about 4,430 hours (or 184 days). The ER with the most shutdowns this past year (38 overnight closures) was Glengarry Memorial Hospital in Alexandria, Ont. So, what is contributing to all of this? Is it just because of a staffing shortage of professionals like nurses? The province is reportedly working with the College of nurses to expand seats in college nursing programs and make it easier for overseas-trained nurses to work in our hospitals. But is that enough? ---- PRESIDENT BIDEN'S SURPRISE VISIT TO UKRAINE & PUTIN'S RESPONSE Marissa Lennox is now joined by Dr. Andriy Zayarnyuk, Professor of History at the University of Winnipeg who teaches about the Soviet Union, Ukraine, nationalism and other topics. Together, they discuss President Biden's surprise visit to Ukraine and his announcement of additional arms support for the country as the war between Ukraine and Russia ramps up. Our expert also weighs in on Russia's Vladimir Putin announcing that Moscow will end its nuclear treaty deal with the Americans and the implications of all of that. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

There are 124 members of the Ontario legislature, all of whom have duties and privileges when it comes to representing Ontarians. One of the privileges they have is that they can propose new laws on pretty much anything they want. Those are called private members' bills and there are dozens of them under consideration by the legislature right now. What exactly are private members' bills and do they ever really accomplish anything? TVO Today's John Michael McGrath explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the good things to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic is the notion that people would like, and can successfully achieve, more flexible work arrangements. One idea getting increasing consideration is the four-day work week. Bhutila Karpoche, the NDP member for Parkdale-High Park, tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we've got déjà vu, or should we say, "déjà coup". A lot of people have made that joke, so let's talk about the very serious issues behind that with some concerning recent undemocratic events in Brazil. We will also talk about one of Scotty's favourite issues, rich people having too much money! In the back half of the show, we're going to talk to the man who might be the most obsessively environmental person in Ontario politics not named Mike. This Thursday, January 5, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Breakin' 2: Electric Coup-aloo. A president unbound by reality or the rule of law, backed by rich and nefarious far-right forces, calls an election fraudulent and his followers storm the capital in a shocking act of political violence on a January afternoon. Sound familiar? The setting this time was Brazil, and though Jair Bolsonaro's been in self-imposed exile in Florida, the threat to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his behalf had a lot of echos from January 6, 2021 in Washington D.C. Are far-right insurrections now global? All the Money in the World. Just after the start of the second work day of 2023, Canada's richest CEOs had already made as much as money as most of the workers will all year. A new report from the Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives fanned the flames by announcing that the 100 highest paid CEOs in Canada were paid a staggering 243 times what the average Canadian worker took home last year. As moneyed sources warn us constantly about a recession, we'll talk about the real sources of inequality. 50 Tirades of Gray. The Ontario Legislature won't be in session again until after Family Day, but the adversaries of Premier Doug Ford aren't taking a break. One of those adversaries, Environmental Defense executive director Tim Gray, joins us this week to talk about his group's push to investigate the Greenbelt deal with developers, their new lawsuit defending the council approved municipal boundaries in Hamilton and other environmental fights that Gray's group is taking right to Ford's front door. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we start wrapping up the year in the same way we started it: political rancour and insurrection! We will briefly pause to consider the potential ramifications of the Federal Liberals winning a Liberal riding in a by-election, and then we will dive into the plot to overthrow Germany. In the back half of the show, we will talk to a fired up Green politician who has some end of the year thoughts. This Thursday, December 15, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Mississauga Learning. The ballots are counted and to absolutely no one's surprise, former Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa was elected the new Liberal MP of Mississauga-Lakeshore. One could make a story of Pierre Poilievre's first test of leadership , but isn't the more interesting story the fact that 40 people all ran for this seat. What are we to make of this rare two page ballot in this weirdly timed by-election? They Coup Too Much. Out of Germany is the perhaps the worst instance of online misinformation leading to an attempted government coup since January 6, 2021. A group made up of German aristocracy, QAnon adherents, and (sigh) neo-Nazis were arrested for plotting to remove the German government and they were driven by very specious rationales. How worried should we be about these delusional attacks? Mike Out. At the end of a very busy, and very consequential session at the Ontario Legislature, we're once again joined by Guelph MPP and Green Party leader Mike Schreiner. From misusing the Constitution to stop education workers from striking, to the move on the Greenbelt, to the changes to the municipal democratic order, there's a lot to talk about and Schreiner is definitely going to have a lot to say. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

Greg welcomed Effie Triantafilopoulos - MPP for Oakville North Burlington to discuss her motion calling on the government to put Keira's Law into effect in Ontario.  

Then, NDP opposition members were thrown out of the Ontario legislature Wednesday, following heated exchanges over Premier Doug Ford's plan to use the notwithstanding clause to take away education workers' right to strike. We talk to the Toronto Star's Robert Benzie; and Marit Stiles, an NDP member of the provincial parliament in Ontario.

MindShare101's David Greenspan is joined by Special Guest, Chief Operating Officer, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board – Von PalmerAs Chief Operating Officer, Von assists the CEO with the implementation of strategic objectives and overseeing daily operations to help steer TRREB in a positive direction and achieve optimal service levels and member satisfaction.In a career spanning almost 30 years in the real estate industry, Von has held several leadership roles at TRREB in government relations, communications, industry relations, commercial affairs, media relations and privacy. He is still directly responsible for communications, privacy, media and government relations, in addition to overseeing the Information Technology Department in his current role as Chief Operating Officer.Von's role as TRREB's chief lobbyist with all three levels of government extends to other external groups at the federal, provincial and GTA municipal levels. He has also done advocacy work on behalf of the Canadian banking industry and worked with MPPs in the Ontario Legislature.This Episode is sponsored by The Buzz Conference and KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems.Please subscribe, rate the show, and leave a review. You can also get more #MindShare on Facebook @MindShare101 and Instagram @davidgreenspan101. Check out YouTube #MindShare101, and https://mindshare101.com/

The leaders of the four parties represented in the Ontario Legislature will gather in TVO's William Davis studio where Steve Paikin and Althia Raj will moderate a live 90-minute debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In my season 3 finale, I look at the soldier who became a politician, leading the Conservatives and the Official Opposition during the Covid-19 pandemic & 2021 federal election, Erin O'Toole. He also served in Parliament at the same time as his father, who was serving in the Ontario Legislature. Support: www.patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @Bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

Dr.Jill Andrew is the MPP for Toronto St.Paul's and the first Black Queer person to be elected to the Ontario legislature. She shares with us her journey into politics, love for community, and advice for other women of color who are interested in the field. Follow jill on Twitter @Jillslastword or Instagram @JillslastwordStay up to date on her website jillandrewmpp.caand support her work at Body Confidence Canada*Trigger Warning, this episode has mentions of sexual assault.Enjoy the podcast? Fill out our feedback survey and receive a FREE resource on goal mappingRegister for Book Club, access current events & join the newsletter for free resources here!Access  our private Facebook group for community connection, support & exclusive updatesPurchase our "Forgotten Black women writers & storytellers" PDF here with 100% of proceeds going to our charity of choiceFollow us on InstagramCheck us out on Twitter

This episode features our interview with Lisa Gretzky, MPP in the Ontario Legislature for Windsor West. Sammy, Hsien and Lisa discuss the catalyst for her running for provincial politics, her work on the More Than a Visitor Act and how personal experience with caregiving has informed her work.  For more information visit: waitingroomrevolution.com Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

On this episode, we speak with Green Party of Canada Leader Annamie Paul on attracting more BIPOC millennials to her party, her thoughts on the federal budget and what a Paul Government would do differently to support BIPOC and marginalized Canadians, the value of Universal Basic Income and her thoughts ahead of a possible election. Oh yeah, we had a little chat about Climate Change too.Support us on PatreonHeads up: Patience and I will be taking a summer hiatus to coincide with the House and Ontario Legislature rising for the summer, to give ourselves a mental health break and to do some system building. We'll return to our weekly release schedule in the fall, and will be dropping surprise interviews throughout the summer you won't want to miss. Thanks for the love and support you've shown since inception, see you in a few weeks! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, I look at one of the greatest athletes in Canadian history, Lionel Conacher. A member of four Hall-of-Fames, the Ontario Legislature and the House of Commons, he had a life well-lived.  Was a pretty great hockey player too.  Support the shows for $3/month at www.patreon.com/canadaehx or donate at www.canadaehx.com E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @bairdo37 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx  

Queer Devotions is back for Season Two. I'm Brigitte Pawliw-Fry, your host and a Rainbow Faith and Freedom researcher focused on where faith-based homophobia and transphobia manifest in Canada. Queer Devotions seeks to uncover those stories in new ways, help us conceptualize queerness and spirituality as places of transformative justice and point to activists, scholars and community members doing this work. Part of season two is looking back, exploring our most popular episodes and also bringing you new ones, including my interview with MPP Dr. Jill Andrew, the first Black and Queer person first elected to the Ontario Legislature and reportedly in Canada, who has fought tirelessly for LGBTQ2S+ and progressive issues in Ontario. We'll also hear from Carmen Del Rae, the drag queen who performed with us for Faith in Crisis, about her experience in the divinity of drag. We're also looking forward to a special series this spring, 25 Years of Queer Activism partnering Out of the Closet lecture series to bring you oral histories with queer seniors, which has been generously funded by the Michael Lynch History Grant from the University of Toronto Make sure to subscribe to Queer Devotions wherever you get your podcast and look for new podcasts every Tuesday. Music Credits to Westley Pawliw-Fry. Listen to his Songs in the Key of Life podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/songs-in-the-key-of-life/id1535578103.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queerdevotions/message

The US has Kamala Harris, we have Annamie Paul, the first Black leader of a major political party in Canada. Annamie has been an advocate for environmental and social justice from an early age, whether she was stuffing envelopes with her mother for the local MP or working as page in the Ontario Legislature at age of 12 -she believed in actively participating civic action. Today we learn more about Annamie and the plans she has for. much needed change. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/herclimb/support

Minister Paul Calandra, Ontario's Government House Leader talks about what is on the agenda for the Ontario legislature as it resumes after five-month break