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THE ZOOMER SQUAD:  CAN FOREIGN-TRAINED NURSES SOLVE OUR NURSING SHORTAGES? Libby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, and Lorne Bozinoff, President, Forum Research Group. Today: the panel discussed what you need to know about the carbon rebate, the challenges that foreign-trained nurses face when it comes to practicing here in Canada and more. ISRAEL'S RESPONSE TO IRAN'S DRONE ATTACK OVER THE WEEKEND Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Amos Guiora, Professor of Law at the University of Utah and a former Legal advisor to the IDF in Gaza, Martin Himmel, Award-Winning Investigative Documentary Filmmaker, and Vivian Bercovici, a former Ambassador of Canada to Israel. Over the weekend, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. In turn, Israel alongside a coalition of countries managed to intercept 99 per cent of the fire marking an unprecedented shift in the conflict between the two countries. IT'S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Libby Znaimer is now joined by Sharon Avery, President and CEO, Toronto Foundation and Joanne McKiernan, Executive Director, Volunteer Toronto. This week marks National Volunteer Week. Do you volunteer as part of your weekly or monthly schedule? Or would you like to learn about volunteer opportunities? Tune in to hear all about it!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: FEDERAL FUNDING FOR HEALTH CARE AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR SENIORS Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed an agreement on Friday that details how the province must spend $3.1 billion in federal funding earmarked for health care; and seniors are increasingly worried that they will outlive their money. Libby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine to unpack these matters. COUNCILLOR MOISE DISCUSSES PLANS FOR SANKOFA SQUARE What's in a name? The City of Toronto's decision to strip Yonge-Dundas Square of its current name has faced public push-back from the get-go, and a campaign to stop the renaming of the large public space is gaining ground, while sparking some creative alternatives for the City's chosen replacement name of Sankofa Square. Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto Councillor Chris Moise for Ward 13 Toronto Centre to discuss this contentious issue.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CANADIAN DENTAL COVERAGE PROGRAM Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP,  Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP  and  Peter Muggeridge, Managing Editor of Zoomer Magazine. We kick things off with a discussion about Ottawa's dental coverage program officially called the "Canadian Dental Care Plan". This month, the program expands to adults 72 years of age and older. GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SANKOFA SQUARE NAME CHANGE Libby Znaimer is joined by Daniel Tate, a concerned citizen, taxpayer and co-organizer of an online petition to reverse the name change of Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto Councillor Stephen Holyday, Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre, and Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Today: we take a closer look at just how much it's expected to cost for the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square and how Section 37 will play a role in that. And, a majority of Torontonians don't agree with the name change according to a poll by Liason Strategies.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: THE UPCOMING FEDERAL BY-ELECTION IN DURHAM Libby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Managing Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Today: our panel weighs in on the upcoming federal by-election in Durham set for March 4th and we continue the discussion on Toronto's 2024 budget. BRAD BRADFORD ON THE CITY'S TOBOGGANING BANS AND THE RENAMING OF DUNDAS SQUARE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Councillor Brad Bradford for Ward 19 Beaches-East York. Councillor Bradford weighs in on the tobogganing bans at 45 different parks, the renaming of Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's property tax hike proposal of 10.5 per cent which could be even higher if the feds don't chip in (as high as 16.5 per cent). LIDAR OF ILTV DISCUSSES THE LATEST FROM THE HAGUE Libby Znaimer is joined by Lidar Grave-Lazi, News Anchor and Editor-In-Chief of ILTV based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Lidar gives us an update about the International Court's interim ruling which did not call for a ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: CARP'S ADVOCACY FOR LOBLAW DISCOUNT & BABY BOOMERS WITHOUT GRANDKIDS Libby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Canadian consumers received some good news late Friday afternoon when Loblaw announced that they would be reinstating the 50 percent discount on food items that are about to hit their best before date. This time last week, CARP members and other older Canadians were fuming about the decision to reduce the discount to 30 percent. And it seems Loblaw heard the discontent and reversed the policy. RISING AUTO INSURANCE PREMIUMS Jane Brown is now joined by Ellen Roseman, Consumer Advocate and journalist, Nainesh Kotak, Founder of Kotak Personal Injury Law, and Tom Rakocevic,  Ontario NDP Auto Insurance critic and the MPP for Humber River-Black Creek. Is your auto insurance getting more expensive? And by how much? You may be aware that Ontario drivers may now opt out of direct compensation property damage coverage as a way to make insurance more affordable, but the reality is that such a decision could cost you far more should you ever get into any kind of collision. Our guests weigh in.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: CARP'S REACTION TO A NEW U.S. DRUG POLICY Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. It's Monday time for our Zoomer Squad and there's  a very worrisome development South of the border: Florida has passed a law allowing the importation of drugs from Canada. The Floridians are thrilled. They say this can save the $150 million a year but what about us? We are already plagued with serious drug shortages. Remember when busloads of Americans drove to a border pharmacy to buy insulin? And what about Americans buying Ozempic here at a third of the US price and exacerbating the shortage? What if anything can be done? JUSTIN BATES OF THE OPA REACTS TO FLORIDA IMPORTING DRUGS FROM CANADA Libby Znaimer is joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. What are the rules around those possible sales to the US?  Can the wholesalers just sell to whomever they like? Can the government stop them? And these medications are not made here - they are produced by big multinationals. So how does that work? HOW MANY SURGERIES IN ONTARIO FOR AGGRESSIVE CANCERS ARE DONE WITHIN RECOMMENDED TIME FRAME? Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist. Some very disturbing statistics from Ontario Health's annual report: Just over half of cancer surgeries - including those for some of the most aggressive cancers - were completed within the mandated wait time. This is actually a bit of an improvement over the previous year, when the pandemic was more of a factor but it is still not good enough.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD Concerns are rising over the number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia; unprecedented growth among Canada's senior population will mean shift in housing needs; and what to expect from Canada's labour market as the workforce ages. Liz West is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP; Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP; and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine to discuss the news that matter most to Zoomers. TRAVELLING FOR THE HOLIDAYS We are down to the wire, as many are gearing up for holiday travel during Christmas. Liz West is joined by Martin Firestone, president of Travel Secure Inc. for a conversation about what you need to know ahead of time. POPE  FRANCIS SAYS PRIESTS CAN BLESS SAME-SEX UNIONS There was very big news from the Vatican today. A new document gives formal permission for priests to bless same-sex couples, explaining the radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God's love and mercy shouldn't be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis” to receive it. Liz West is joined by Reverend Cheri Di Novo, former Ontario NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada, and a regular panelist on Fight Back's Recovering Politicians panel, to discuss this move Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD:  THE ROLLOUT OF THE DENTAL CARE PLAN Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Bob Richardson, Bob Richardson, Senior Council, National Public Relations. It's Monday: time for our Zoomer Squad. And we now have details on the rollout of the dental care plan that is a cornerstone of the Liberals supply and confidence agreement with the NDP. It will be rolled out gradually next year with registration starting next week with older Zoomers over 87. Even that group won't see any actual benefits until May. So is this the right way to structure the program? AN UPDATE ON ISRAEL'S WAR WITH HAMAS: IDF SPOKESPERSON Libby Znaimer is now joined by IDF Spokesperson Lt. Col. (res) Peter Lerner. The Israel-Hamas war has entered a new intensive phase with heavy fighting in the city of Khan Younis which the IDF says is a terrorist stronghold. Meanwhile, Hamas has threatened not to allow any more hostages to leave alive until Israel agrees to all its demands which include ending the war and releasing all the terrorists held in Israeli jail. RABBI SHMULEY ON THE RISE OF ANTISEMITISM AND THE UNIVERSITIES He came to prominence as a so-called celebrity rabbi and the author of books including Kosher Sex…Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has a fascinating take on the huge increase in Antisemitism around the world since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war. He has appeared at  ideaCity and on theZoomerTV. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: BONNIE IS THE NEW ONTARIO LIBERAL LEADER Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion. It's official: Bonnie Crombie is the new leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. The mayor of Mississauga beat rivals Nate Erskine-Smith and Yasir Naqvi among other contenders. So, what does this mean for the party's future and does she pose a serious threat for Doug Ford?  And, on another note, Moncton's Jewish community wants to know why their city quietly decided to end the display of religious symbols on their property including the lighting of the menorah especially with Hannukah being around the corner. After public outcry, that decision is expected to be revisited by Moncton City Hall today. THE OTTAWA RALLY AGAINST ANTISEMITISM Jane Brown is now joined by Liberal MP Anthony Housefather (Mount Royal) followed by Deputy leader of the Conservative Party Melissa Lantsman (Thornhill). Today, a large pro-Israel rally is congregating at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Jewish organizations say it is a show of strength against the rising trend of antisemitism. THE “ATMOSPHERIC RIVER” IN BC + A MILDER WINTER? Jane Brown is now joined by Dave Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment Canada. The Southern coast of BC is about to get drenched in what is being called an "atmospheric river". That means a greater risk of flooding. Meanwhile, closer to home here in Ontario there is talk of a milder start to the winter thanks to El Niño. Dave weighs in on the latest. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: WASTEWATER SIGNAL AND COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS REACH ONE-YEAR HIGHS Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion. According to the latest data, both Ontario's wastewater signal and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 have reached one-year highs respectively. It's a confirmation that the virus still poses a significant public health threat. Meanwhile, Jane and the panel weigh in on older adults (we're talking about adults 80 years of age and older) and their relationship with technology especially in the context of the busy holiday shopping where you can find such great deals online and also staying connected to their loved ones and family virtually. MORE ISRAELI HOSTAGES RETURN BACK HOME Jane Brown is now joined by David Matlow, a Toronto-based lawyer. Over the weekend, additional groups of Israeli hostages were released as part of ongoing negotiation deals between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group. David heard about one of the hostages, Ofri Brodutch, a 10-year-old girl and decided to start a letter writing campaign to her through the Canadian Red Cross. THE EXTENT OF FOOD BANK RELIANCE IN ONTARIO Jane Brown is now joined by Carolyn Stewart, CEO of Feed Ontario, and Talia Bronstein, VP of Research & Advocacy for the Daily Bread Food Bank. According to a new report by Feed Ontario, food bank usage went up almost 40 per cent last year. Our guests explain what this has meant for the food banks and how they operate and what the various levels of government need to do to help alleviate the situation. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

LEAD-THE ZOOMER SQUAD: REMEMBERING ROSALYNN CARTER Marissa Lennox is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP,  Anthony Quinn,  Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. This week: Ottawa is set to release its Fall fiscal update on Tuesday. CARP wants to know if there will be anything in it for its members. Meanwhile, the wife of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has passed away. Rosalynn Carter was 96. Our panel reflects on their legacy together. Also a report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows a trend of older adults choosing to age at home primarily due to greater wealth and health. The survey looked at major Canadian cities including: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Montreal. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT PARTS WAYS WITH ONTARIO PLACE DEVELOPMENT PLANS Marissa Lennox is joined by Walter Kehm, a former director of the University of Guelph's school of landscape architecture and former senior principal at Toronto-based LANDinc and Norm Di Pasquale, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All. A landscape architect has left his company which has a contract with the Ford government for the Ontario Place redevelopment project. He has decided to step away because he says the redevelopment poses a threat to the important wildlife habitat by leading to the clearing of hundreds of trees in the area. Meanwhile, there is also controversy over the 95 year lease that Austrian developer Therme signed for the $350-million spa it plans to build there. And, currently, the provincial auditor general is investigating the government's Ontario Place plans. So, where do we go from here? FEDERAL COURT OVERTURNS OTTAWA'S SINGLE USE PLASTICS BAN Marissa Lennox is now joined by Ashley Wallis, Associate Director of Environmental Defence. The federal Canadian Court has shut down Ottawa's single-use plastics ban. Tune in to find out why and what this potentially means for Canadian food businesses. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD 12:00-12:30 Marissa Lennox is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge,  Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Five Premiers from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia are calling for a meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and asking Ottawa to extend the carbon price exemption to all types of home heating and not just home heating oil. Meanwhile, an Alberta CPP exit panel has been launched to hear directly from Albertans about whether they should part ways with the Canada Pension Plan. Earlier in the year, an Alberta government funded study found that the province could save as much as $5 billion if it pulled out of the CPP and entered a different scheme. And, Toronto is seeing a rise in hate related crimes: In recent weeks amid the Israel-Hamas war. Does Toronto have a plan to address this issue effectively? AN UPDATE ON THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR 12:30-12:45 Marissa Lennox is now joined by Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV's News Host and Editor-in-Chief based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Lidar gives us the latest update on the war between Israel and Hamas. Israel has been in contact with staff at Al-Shifa hospital staff in Gaza to arrange for the safe evacuation of patients and staff. The IDF said that it provided as much as 300 jerry cans of fuel to the hospital for medical operation purposes but that Hamas has prevented the hospital from accepting the fuel. Meanwhile, Israel explains that there is major Hamas terrorist infrastructure underneath the hospital. And, tensions continue to escalate on Israel's Northern front with Lebanon where Iran-backed Hezbollah has been firing anti-tank missiles on communities in Israel. And, the Israeli embassy in Washington is arranging for a screening of the footage of the horrific massacre of Israeli civilians by Hamas on Oct. 7 to members of U.S. congress. DISGRACED FASHION MOGUL PETER NYGARD FOUND GUILTY 12:45-1 PM Marissa Lennox is now joined by Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer, Ari Goldkind. Over the weekend, disgraced Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was found guilty on 4 counts of sexual assault at his Toronto court trial. A sentencing hearing is set for November 21st. His son, Kai Nygard, was at the verdict and said this of his father:  “It hurts me to see all of these things. I knew a different man. I got a different version of him and for me, that bond was real, those moments were real...Something evil in there...There's something perverse.” Ari reacts to the latest.

ZOOMER SQUAD:  WILL OTTAWA BE ABLE TO MAKE UNIVERSAL DRUG COVERAGE A REALITY? Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn,  Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Ottawa is expected to table legislation on universal pharmacare as early as this Fall. But doubts have been raised by members of the healthcare community about whether such a plan will be able to become reality even after a bill on it passes. Meanwhile, a cardiology clinic in Saskatchewan has decided to leave the public healthcare system behind. We explore what was behind that decision. PIERRE POILIEVRE'S APPLE MUNCHING GOES VIRAL Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alex Marland, a professor in the department of politics at Acadia University and author of the book Whipped: Party Discipline in Canada. A video of federal Conservative Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre munching on an apple while answering a journalist's claims about him has since gone viral on social media and gained international attention. In the video, which was taken during the leader's visit to an apple orchard in Okanagan BC earlier this month,  the journalist makes the claim to Mr. Poilievre that he is "taking the populist pathway" and showing similarities to former U.S President Trump. At this point, Mr. Poilievre munches on the apple and proceeds to press the journalist asking him to clarify his comments only to see the journalist stumble on his words. Our guest today weighs in on the boost this viral moment may have given Mr. Poilievre and how this moment serves as a lesson about what not to do if you are a journo. MPP SARAH JAMA OUSTED FROM NDP CAUCUS OVER ISRAEL REMARKS Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Council to National PR and Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies. Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles made the decision today to kick NDP MPP Sarah Jama out of the caucus in the aftermath of her offensive remarks about Israel. A vote in the legislature was also made to censure the Hamilton Centre MPP. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

ZOOMER SQUAD:  ZOOMER HEROES DURING THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR 12:00-12:30 Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn,  Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. One of many heroic stories emerging out of Israel as it's war continues to ramp up with Hamas, is that of retired major general in the IDF Noam Tibon, 62, and his wife who grabbed a pistol and made their way all the way from Tel Aviv to the communities near the Gaza border to save their son and his family during the attack on Oct. 7 and that's exactly what he did. And, he's not the only Zoomer to have taken heroic actions to save Israeli civilians! Meanwhile, what about the elderly who were taken hostage by Hamas and brought into Gaza. One of them was reportedly an elderly Holocaust woman who is wheelchair bound. Will Hamas allow the hostages to gain access to medical aid? And, closer to home, the panel reacts to the federal NDP convention that took place over the weekend. MANAGING MENTAL HEALTH DURING TIMES OF WAR 12:30-12:50 Libby Znaimer is joined by Clinical Psychologists Dr. Hannah Rockman and Dr. Jenn Felsher. One of the many tools that Hamas terrorists had in their arsenal when they brutally murdered Israelis during their assault last Saturday was social media. They filmed their murderous rampage online and broadcasted it for the world to see, leaving even kids exposed to extreme violence and terror. Our clinical psychologists join the program today to discuss how we can manage our mental health amid conflicts like this and how we can talk to our kids and grandchildren about their use of social media and protecting themselves against seeing graphic images of the war. JAGMEET SINGH APPROVAL AMONG DELEGATES SINKS+ FUTURE OF THE FEDERAL NDP 12:50-1 PM Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, Liberal Strategist and Senior Council to National Public Relations and Kim Wright, Principal of Wright Strategies. Over the weekend, 81 percent of delegates voted against initiating a leadership contest against their leader Jagmeet Singh. And what key issues were brought up during the federal NDP convention that took place this past weekend?

ZOOMER SQUAD: FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER TURNS 99! 12:00-12:30 Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP. We kick the discussion off by reflecting  on the life and times of former U.S. President and iconic Zoomer Jimmy Carter who turned 99 years old this week as he lives in hospice care. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement marking National Seniors Day yesterday and called them "pillars of our community". Finally, we discuss finances and how many Seniors are going back into the workforce amid the pressures of inflation and other economic factors. OTTAWA PLANS TO REDUCE MILITARY SPENDING BY $1 BILLION 12:30-12:50 PM Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Adam Chapnick, A professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada and deputy director of education at the Canadian Forces College and Dr. Christopher Ankersen is a Clinical Professor of Global Affairs at New York University, a former Canadian Forces officer and expert on Canadian defence policy. Ottawa has asked the Department of National Defence to cut nearly $1 billion from the military's budget. Our guests weigh in the actual implications of such a decision and how it will likely impact our relationship with NATO especially amid Russia's war against Ukraine. ONTARIO PHARMACISTS GET MORE POWERS TO TREAT AILMENTS 12:50-1 PM Jane Brown is now joined by Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacists Association. The province has given Ontario pharmacists the ability to provide treatments and medications for another 6 types of ailments including acne, canker sores, and yeast infections. Justin details the importance of this move and also provides a PSA on boosters that are available to Seniors as we continues to face COVID-19 spread in the community.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine for a conversation about Ontario getting back to business; Canadians navigating their health care; and more. HOUSE OF COMMONS SPEAKER PRAISES VETERAN WHO FOUGHT FOR NAZIS Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Eric Ouellet, professor in the Department of Defence Studies at Royal Military College of Canada; and Bob Richardson, President, Hammersmith Consulting to discuss House Speaker Anthony Rota praising a veteran who fought for the Nazis. CARS IN HIGH PARK Jane Brown is joined by Diane Buckell, 40-year resident and supporter of High Park, and founding member of the petition 'High Park-Access for All' for a conversation about the contentious issue of cars in High Park.

ZOOMER SQUAD: THE RESURGENCE OF COVID-19  Libby Znaimer is joined by David Coletto, CEO and Founding Partner of Abacus Data, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, and Anthony Quinn,  Chief Community Officer of CARP. Ottawa has called on the big grocery retailers for a meeting to discuss how they can stabilize their food prices as inflation continues to impact Canadians. Meanwhile, In the U.S., COVID-19 infections are reaching levels comparable to that early on in the pandemic in 2020. The World Health Organization is encouraging those at higher risk (including the immunocompromised and older adults) to get their booster shots as soon as possible regardless of whether it's the latest version of the vaccine or not. So, what is happening here in Canada on the COVID-19 front? OTTAWA WANTS GROCERY RETAILERS TO STABILIZE THEIR FOOD PRICES Libby Znaimer is now joined by consumer advocate Ellen Roseman. Ottawa has called on the big grocery retailers including: Metro, Loblaw, Sobeys, Walmart and Costco for a meeting to discuss how they can stabilize their food prices. Trudeau's message: "It's not okay that our biggest grocery stores are making record profits while Canadians are struggling to put food on the table." The question is--what will come from this meeting and can Canadians really expect any change to come as inflation continues to impact us? THE STATE OF PRIMARY CARE IN CANADA HAS BEEN CHANGING: HERE'S HOW Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Nadia Alam,  family doctor and anesthetist in Georgetown Ontario and Dr. Kathleen Ross, President of the Canadian Medical Association. Research shows that family care doctors per capita is at an all time high. So, why do many Canadians still feel like access to primary care is very difficult to get?

Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP. A new report from Ontario's Ombudsman has concluded that the Ministry of long-term care was unprepared when it came to inspections of homes during the first COVID-19 wave. Meanwhile, as the Ford government continues to grapple with the Greenbelt scandal, Premier Doug Ford decided to call out Ontario School Boards for "indoctrinating" students on gender issues. Our panel weighs in on the latest. WHEN IT COMES TO SELLING BREAD  Liz West is now joined by Consumer advocate Ellen Roseman as well as an Dr. Jennifer Quaid, an Associate Professor and Vice-Dean Research in the Civil Law Section at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law. An investigation by the Halifax Examiner that focused on Nova Scotia found that Dollarama stores that shared properties with a Sobeys grocery stores were not selling bread. Both Ellen and Jennifer weigh in on that story and why, generally, dollar stores are selling certain products that can be found in grocery stores for much cheaper. REMEMBERING 9/11 22 YEARS LATER Liz West is now joined by Larry Haas, Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council Today marks the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. Larry reflects on day that changed the world forever and how the U.S. continues to make sure to preserve the memories of those whose lives were forever changed or taken by terrorism on September 11. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: CABINET SHUFFLE AND AGE LIMITS FOR PUBLIC OFFICE Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine; Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP; and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion. Together, Jane and the Squad dive into such topics as the federal cabinet shuffle including Seamus O'Regan taking over the seniors' portfolio; Ontario's recent byelection results; and the tricky question of whether age limits for senators should be on the table. METRO GROCERY STRIKE As the strike by Metro grocery workers continues, experts say the job action is part of a larger trend of lower-wage earners pushing back against employers for better pay in industries that have seen huge gains in profits in recent years. Jane Brown is joined by David Macdonald, Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives; and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, to discuss this issue.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP.  Today: we kick things off with a much needed discussion about ageism, especially when it comes to women facing it across our society. Not long ago, Bonnie Crombie, Mississauga Mayor and candidate for leader of the Ontario Liberal Party accused Nate Erskine-Smith, another candidate running for leadership of the party, of ageism. Bonnie who is 63 years old, took issue With Erskine-Smith's remarks that, "we should be thinking of this as what kind of party do we want to build for the next 15-20 years.” But, ageism is not only felt by women leaders in the political landscape. They are also experiencing it in other settings. ---- NURSES TO GET AVERAGE 11 PER CENT RAISE OVER NEXT TWO YEARS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Claudette Holloway, President of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO). Ontario Hospital nurses will be getting a raise which, according to their union (the ONA), will amount to an average of 11 per cent over two years. The provincial arbitrator justified the decision due to high inflation and the staffing crisis that hospitals are currently facing.  ---- CALL FOR FORD GOVERNMENT TO SET MPAC REASSESSMENT DEADLINE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Robert Brazzell, a spokesperson for the Greater Toronto chapter of NAIOP, an association representing commercial real estate developers, Raymond Williams, Chair of Tax Policy for the Ontario Chapter of Canadian Property Tax Association (CPTA) and Michael Colle, Toronto City Councillor Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence.  Municipal, business and real estate stakeholders are calling on Premier Doug Ford to get moving on establishing a date for a new province wide property reassessment by the Municipal Property Assessment Corp. (MPAC). Here's why.  Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, John Wright, Executive Vice President, Bob Richardson, Senior Council to National Public Relations. In the news: Experts of Alzheimer's have established new guidelines for physicians to diagnose patients with the disease which includes a 7 point plan. Meanwhile, we discuss the impact of the latest Bank of Canada hike of the key lending rate to five per cent on homeowners with variable mortgages with fixed payments. And, Desjardins released a report today detailing the need for Ottawa to boost immigration to counter-balance our country's aging demo. ---- HOW TORONTONIANS REALLY FEEL ABOUT A SPA AT ONTARIO PLACE Jane Brown is now joined by Dianne Saxe, Toronto City Councillor for University-Rosedale and Norm Di Pasquale, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All. So...how do Torontonians truly feel about having a Spa developed at Ontario Place? According to City of Toronto consultations so far that included hundreds of residents' input, there are concerns about it being developed there and affecting things like greenspace, the sites use for leisure and recreation and pedestrians. Meanwhile, a survey commissioned by Therme tells a very different story. Our panelists weigh in on the latest and we put the call out to our listeners: would you like to see a spa being built at Ontario Place in the future? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

ZOOMER SQUAD: PREMIERS MEET & THE BEST AGE FOR A PRESIDENT Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. Today: We kick things off with a discussion about the Premiers meeting in Winnipeg to discuss healthcare and the economy among other issues. And, roughly half of Americans (49 per cent), according to Pew Research, say that they prefer a President who is in their 50's. What do you think is the ideal age for someone to be President? A LOOKAHEAD TO THE NATO SUMMIT Jane Brown is now joined by Dr. Eric Ouellet, Professor in the Department of Defence Studies at Royal Military College of Canada, Dr. Stephen Saideman, Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Carleton University. Leaders of countries belonging to NATO, including Canada's Justin Trudeau, will be heading to Lithuania for a Summit where discussions about expanding membership and defense spending will be on the table. So far, not all countries such as the U.S. and Germany are interested in allowing Ukraine to join the alliance while the war with Russia remains ongoing. Our experts weigh in on the latest. THE LATEST VICTIM OF TORONTO GUN VIOLENCE: A 44-YEAR-OLD MOTHER Jane Brown is now joined by Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. The community of Leslieville in Toronto's east end has been shaken in the aftermath of a 44-year-old mother killed by a stray bullet in broad daylight there. At this time, Toronto Police don't have much information--just some photos of suspects. But, what really is concerning here is how an innocent pedestrian could have been killed, and what it says about the safety of our neighbourhoods. What will be done to enhance safety on our streets so local residents and their kids don't have to be afraid to go outdoors and live in their communities? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD Bob Komsic is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer at CARP; Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine; and John Wright, Executive Vice President at Maru Public Opinion. Last week the Zoomer Squad weighed in on what Zoomers would be looking for in a new mayor, and now we've got one. So today, the Squad dives into that. Also, as of July 1st, seniors in Montreal can ride public transit for free...could such an initiative work here with the TTC? Meanwhile, out West...the B.C. government is investing $10 million to provide free air conditioners to some seniors. Could Ontario see fit to help seniors 'chill out'? LEGER POLL: MOST CANADIANS WOULD FLUNK A CITIZENSHIP TEST; AND CANADIAN HERITAGE MOMENTS We Canadians love our county, but a recent poll suggests that very few of us could actually pass a citizenship test. Bob Komsic is joined by Anthony Wilson-Smith, President and CEO of Historica Canada and producer of Heritage Minutes to discuss this concerning issue. FIREWORKS SAFETY & ROAD SAFETY DURING CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND It's the Canada Day long weekend! Bob Komsic is joined by Inspector Michael Hayles of the Toronto Police Service to discuss safety amid Canada Day long weekend celebrations. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP,  and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. It's official: today is election day in Toronto and shortly after 8 pm we will find out who will be Toronto's next Mayor. The latest polls by Forum Research and Mainstreet Research from this past Sunday show Olivia Chow still in the lead but only by single digits. Ana Bailao is right behind her in second place. Did the endorsements from John Tory and others possibly contribute to giving her a boost? Our panelists weigh in on the latest. And, we preview our special election coverage which will be taking place in real time tonight as the results come in. ---- PROVINCE USING MZOs TO SPEED UP NURSING HOME REDEVELOPMENTS Libby is joined by France Gelinas, NDP MPP for Nickel Belt and the health critic as well as Cathy Parkes. Her father passed away at Orchard Villa in April of 2020 from COVID-19. Local residents are not happy with the province's decision to speed up the redevelopment of nursing homes that were accused of mishandling the pandemic. ---- THE AFTERMATH OF WAGNER PMC'S THREAT OF REBELLION IN RUSSIA  Libby is joined by Dr. Maria Popova, Associate Professor of Political Science and Jean Monnet Chair at McGill University. This past weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin dealt with the threat of a rebellion from the Wagner PMC which is headed by Yevgeny Prigozhin. The whole thing lasted less than 24 hours but some experts believe this event showed cracks in Putin's armour as he continues to wage war against Ukraine. Dr. Popova explains why. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: TORONTO'S MAYORAL RACE AND CANADIANS WHO CAN'T RETIRE Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine; Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP; and John Wright, Executive Vice President at Maru Public Opinion. Together, Jane and the Squad unpack the latest on Toronto's mayoral campaign trail; and discuss a recent survey that found 44% of non-retired Canadians aged 55 to 64 have less than $5,000 in savings, with one in five from that group saying they have not set anything aside for retirement. FOUR FEDERAL BYELECTIONS TODAY Four new MP's will be elected to the House of Commons today in a handful of byelections that politicos say could expose rifts within the Conservative party and possibly bring a new Liberal cabinet hopeful into the fold. Jane Brown is joined by Bob Richardson, Senior Council, National Public Relations to discuss what this could mean for Canadians. JUNE IS MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH MONTH June is Men's Mental Health Month! Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Anne Wilson, Professor in the Psychology department at Wilfrid Laurier University; and Dr. Michael Mak, Psychiatrist at The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to discuss what this means, and why it's important.

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Today: we kick things off with a recap of this past weekend's Doors Open Toronto at the Zoomerplex that saw hundreds of people come by to explore our state of the art broadcasting and media facilities. Some of those guests were key mayoral candidates who rolled through to share their platforms with the voters and talk to CARP about what they are promising Zoomers. Meanwhile, the City of Toronto has been putting up signs at City parks stating that setting up tents/encampments are forbidden. But, will these signs actually go far enough when it comes to stopping such activity from happening? We all remember the summer of 2021 which saw police take them down by force as protestors tried to fight back. ---- CANADIANS FIND THE CITIES THEY LIVE IN ARE TOO NOISY  Marissa Lennox is now joined by Mario Canseco, President at Research Co. Do you ever find yourself in bed at night with your eyes finally closed and a sense that you are about to drift off into a deep sleep only to be startled by the loud exhaust of a car flying down a nearby road? Well, according to a new report by Research Co., a majority of Canadians feel that they live in a noisier City or town due to the unnecessary noise coming from vehicles, dogs barking and, of course, construction. Mario details the numbers and we hear from listeners about what city noises bother them. ---- THE LATEST IN UKRAINE AND THE AFTERMATH OF KYIV DAY  Marissa Lennox is now joined by Dr. Maria Popova, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, McGill University and the Jean Monnet Chair. This past Sunday, Ukrainians celebrated Kyiv day (the founding of the city) despite a vicious Russian air attack ahead of the celebrations that involved 54 explosive drones--more than 40 of which were targeting the capital. Dr. Popova recaps the events of the weekend and details the latest in the war against Ukraine. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Jane Brown is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Today: we recap the latest regarding Toronto's Mayoral race. There are 102 candidates...including a dog! Polls show Olivia Chow in the lead. Anthony gives us the numbers on how CARP voters are planning to vote in this by-election. CARP also just produced a report card on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's record on Seniors issues and policies. Is he doing enough? And, world renowned actor Robert De Niro is having a child at 79. And, it's part of a growing trend of parents having kids at an older age in life. Our panel weighs in on the latest. ---- THE LATEST POLLING ON THE MAYORAL RACE  Jane Brown is joined by Lorne Bozinoff, President of Forum Research Group. According to a Forum Research poll from this past Saturday, Olivia Chow has the competitive edge in Toronto's by-election race for mayor. The poll found that 36 per cent of decided and leaning voters support Chow. Lorne weighs in on the candidate's appeal and some of the other perceived front runners. ---- TORONTO DECLARES HOMELESSNESS STATE OF EMERGENCY  Jane Brown is joined by Shelley Carroll, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 17 Don Valley North. Toronto City Council has declared a state of emergency regarding homelessness. But does this go far enough in addressing the crisis? What other measures will the City be taking to mediate the problem? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Today: the squad recaps King Charles III's Coronation this past weekend and they talk about working during your retirement years! ---- THE FUTURE OF ONTARIO PLACE Libby is now joined by Norm Di Pasquale, Co-Chair of Ontario Place for All, and NDP MPP (Toronto-Danforth) Peter Tabuns. Ontario's NDP are calling for the cancellation of a contract between the Ford government and Austrian developer Therme to build a spa at Ontario Place in what they describe "a shady scheme".  Norm alongside Ontario Place for All want to see the space remain publicly accessible. The two of them also weigh in on the future of the Ontario Science Centre. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP; Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP; and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. In the news: The National Institute on Ageing has published a new report whereby it took a closer look at the long-term care and home care systems of Australia to get a better understanding of what works well for them and how what they are doing well can be incorporated into our very own systems here in Canada. April also marks Parkinson Awareness Month and we put out the call to you, our listeners, to share your stories about family or friends who have been affected by this disease. And, we discuss RRIFs which is a very hot topic for CARP members. ---- LOW VOTER TURNOUT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON THE NEXT MAYORAL ELECTION Marissa Lennox is now joined by Ben Spurr, Toronto Star's City Hall Reporter. Today, they discuss the likelihood of low voter turnout at the upcoming Toronto mayoral election and what is needed for a candidate to actually win. ---- FEDERAL FUNDING RESUMES FOR HOCKEY CANADA Marissa Lennox is now joined by Dr. Kristi Allain, Canada's Research Chair of Physical Culture and Social Life and an Associate Professor of Sociology at St. Thomas University. Ottawa has resumed its funding to Hockey Canada, but it comes with a set of conditions with the key being that they want the prominent organization to change its culture and as the federal sports minister Pascale St-Onge said, " tackle issues regarding safe sport, such as the toxic behaviours, the trivialization of sexual violence, and the culture of silence, which has too often made the headlines" in the aftermath of its scandal. Kristi weighs in on the latest news and explains why the culture was so problematic in the first place. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP. In the news: this morning we saw a number of high profile candidates rolling into City Hall to register for the mayoral by-election including former Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, city councillors Brad Bradford and Josh Matlow and Liberal MP Mitzie Hunter. We then discuss a concerning reality that women Seniors face a higher risk of poverty than men and the National Institute of Ageing is pushing for better affordable housing options in the community. And, then we look to our rural communities where according to a new study, agricultural communities are facing a retirement crisis. ---- NO MORE CARS IN HIGH PARK? Jane Brown is now joined by Faraz Gholizadeh, a member of the Car Free High Park Coalition and Dr. Shoshanna Saxe, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto and the Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Infrastructure. The City is set to make a final decision on whether to ban cars from High Park with a town hall on the matter happening tonight. It comes after months of community consultation. What do you think about this? Do you think it's fair? Our panelists weigh in. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. The Ford government released the largest budget in provincial history at a price tag of $204 Billion. But, did it have much for Seniors? Sadly, no. Meanwhile, the province has reached a deal with optometrists. And, this morning we learned that the federal government is including a grocery rebate for low income Canadians. ---- ROBERT FIFE ON ALLEGED FOREIGN INTERFERENCE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief of the Globe and Mail. Mr. Fife details the latest on allegations of foreign interference in Canada's political system. ---- BIDEN AND TRUDEAU REACH DEAL ON ROXHAM ROAD Libby Znaimer is now joined by Guidy Mamman, a Toronto immigration lawyer and partner at Mamman, Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP, and Larry Haas,  a former senior White House official and currently a Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. When U.S. President Joe Biden visited Ottawa late last week, he came to an agreement with the Trudeau government on dealing with asylum seekers at Roxham Road on the U.S-Canada border. Our immigration and human rights experts weigh in on the latest news. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. In the news: Have you ever been asked to tip for an item of clothing? Marissa's family member was asked to do so when she went shopping for bras. Is that even fair? Our panel then reacts to an opinion piece in the Globe that points to how much spending Ottawa commits to Seniors and how it might better approach that spending including how many receive Old Age Security and to provide more money to lower-income Seniors. Then we discuss how office culture in the city's downtown core has changed now that many workers have entrenched themselves in a hybrid (half the time in the office, the other half at home or something along those lines) model. ---- THE ISSUE OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE ACCORDING TO THE WHISTLEBLOWER'S PERSPECTIVE   Marissa Lennox is now joined by Steven Chase, Senior Parliamentary Reporter at The Globe and Mail. In the news: The public still doesn't know who the whistleblower of foreign interference reports in Canadian politics is. But they did write a piece in the Globe explaining why they did it. Namely, to make the point that foreign interference on our free and democratic institutions and political processes is no doubt growing and we need to be vigilant about it. What the whistleblower also explained is that they do not believe that foreign interference "dictated the present composition of our federal government. Nor do I believe that any of our elected leaders is a traitor to our country" (source: The Globe and Mail). He also said that this issue is not partisan but one that affects Canadians of all backgrounds and political stripes. Dr. Carvin reacts to the latest. ---- WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM BIDEN'S VISIT TO CANADA Marissa Lennox is now joined by  Dr. Patrice Dutil, Professor of Politics at Toronto Metropolitan University, and editor of a new book entitled Statesmen, Strategists and Diplomats: Canada's Prime Ministers and the Making of Foreign Policy, which will be published later this spring. U.S President Biden is set to arrive in Ottawa this week--the first visit he's made to Canada since entering office. So, what can we expect from his discussions with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. It's Monday, time for our Zoomer Squad. The older demographic was front and centre at the Oscars last night. 90-year-old John Williams became the oldest Oscar winner ever and in a town notorious for ageism specifically targeting women - both the winner for best supporting actress - Jamie Lee Curtis - and best Actress - Michelle Yeoh - are over 60 with Yeoh exhorting us from the stage - never to let anyone tell you you are past your prime. Does this reflect a change in society as a whole? Is it leading a change? Is it just lip service? And a date for the federal budget has been announced. It will come down in less than 2 weeks. What does CARP want? ---- FLAIR AIRLINES DISPUTE AND FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a faculty lecturer at McGill University in Montreal and a former executive with Air Canada and Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure Inc. Dozens if not hundreds  of passengers were stranded right at the start of March break when four of discount airline Flair's planes were seized by its leasing company last weekend. Communication was lacking and even if there are offers of refunds or rebooking s at a later date that doesn't help people who have bookings and plans right now. If they can rebook with other airlines it'll be a lot more expensive, they will lose hotel deposits, activity fees not to mention th time they probably booked off work. This type of disruption seems to be a growing feature of the travel scene. ---- DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Patricia Lakin-Thomas, Associate Professor in the department of biology at York University.  Are you tired today? Don't blame it on staying up late to watch the Oscars. For scientists have been telling us this ios just one of the harmful effects of the spring forward switch to DST. Some Authorities are willing to switch - but only after bordering US states do the same. And switch to what? US Senator Marco Rubio said the practice is dumb and he has a bill to go to permanent DST. Meanwhile the scientists say it is Standard time that we should be embracing. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: We start off the discussion by remembering Gordon Pinsent, the iconic Canadian actor who died at the age of 92 this past weekend. We then discuss the new bilateral healthcare agreement between Ottawa and Ontario. The agreement includes a commitment to helping older Canadians age with dignity, with greater access to home care or safe care in a long term care facility. Speaking of health, a new Angus Reid Institute poll reveals that Canadians are divided when it comes to privatization. ---- WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW TO GET A HEAD START ON TAX SEASON Jane Brown is now joined by Barry Choi, a personal finance expert and Bruce Ball, Vice President of Taxation at CPA Canada. The deadline for filing your taxes is April 30th So Canadians have until May 1 to finish filing if you owe money. Our two guests today detail what you need to know about tax season and answer any questions you may have throughout the show. They also weigh in on a potential strike by CRA employees. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: We start things off by discussing what family means to you. Are you taking the day off to make plans with your partner, kids and/or extended family? If so, we'd love to hear about it. Meanwhile, our own David Cravit who is also a demographic trends specialist has come out with a new book on the topic of longevity and we ask the question: has the first human who will live to be 150 been born yet? Finally, we discuss the legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter who made the decision this week to transition into hospice care. He is 98. ---- WHAT CSIS FOUND ABOUT CHINA'S INTERFERENCE IN CANADA'S 2021 ELECTION Jane Brown is now joined by Charles Burton, a Senior Fellow at Macdonald-Laurier Institute and expert on Canada-China relations, Steven Chase, a Senior parliamentary reporter for The Globe and Mail and Dr. Stephanie Carvin, an Assistant Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University and an expert on national security issues. In the news: The Globe and Mail broke the story late last week on CSIS documents revealing China's strategy of influencing Canada's 2021 election. It involved Chinese diplomats and their proxies making efforts to help the Liberals go back into power and working towards defeating Conservative politicians they feel have an unfriendly attitude towards China. Meanwhile, U.S. President made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine this morning. We discuss the implications of it all. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

ZOOMER SQUAD: MAYOR TORY ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION 12:00-12:20 Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: We begin with reaction to the news of Toronto Mayor John Tory announcing his resignation from office and admitting to having an affair with a 31-year-old staffer. The Mayor made the announcement on Friday night and, this time, he didn't take any questions from the press. So, how does this affect Tory's image and what comes next at City Hall? And, changing the subject, our panel reacts to a bizarre suggestion from a Yale professor who said that Japan consider mass suicide or "seppuku" as a way to deal with the country's rapidly aging society. GIL PENALOSA IS RUNNING FOR MAYOR AGAIN AFTER TORY'S SUDDEN RESIGNATION 12:20-12:30 PM Libby Znaimer is now joined by Gil Peñalosa, the founder of 8 80 Cities and a popular urbanist. In the aftermath of Toronto Mayor John Tory's resignation over an affair with a 31-year-old staffer, Gil Penalosa has made it clear that he will be one of the candidates running for mayor in the byelection. This will be his second time running (with the first time being in the last election cycle). Libby brings him on to react to the news and the vision he has for our City. WHAT COMES NEXT AT CITY HALL ACCORDING TO THREE CITY COUNCILLORS 12:30-1 PM Libby Znaimer is now joined by Toronto Councillors Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, Josh Matlow, Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul's, and Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York. Libby gets reaction from three of our city councillors about the news of John Tory's admitted affair with one of his staffers and his decision to resign. They also weigh in on the future of the City Council, whether the strong mayoral powers are going to be transferable to the next mayor and whether any of them have intentions to run in the byelection for mayor.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: We begin by doing a recap of the Zoomers who won BIG during last night's Grammy Awards including Willie Nelson who won best country album. Meanwhile, here at home, the province is looking into increasing fines for long-term care homes that do not have AC in all residents' rooms. The max. fine would be $25,000 if they choose to increase it. And, this Tuesday, Ottawa is set to meet with the country's premiers to discuss a healthcare funding deal. What will come out of that?  Our panel has the latest. ---- WHAT IS UP WITH THAT CHINESE SURVEILLANCE BALLOON Jane Brown is now joined by Charles Burton, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and expert on Canada-China relations as well as  Cheuk Kwan of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China. The latest reason for Canada and the U.S.'s escalating tensions with China? A Chinese surveillance balloon. So, first of all, what exactly do we know about this balloon so far? And, how did it cross into both Canadian and American air space? finally, what implications does it have on our already strained relationship with China? The Americans eventually shot down the balloon over the Atlantic Ocean. And there was apparently a second balloon spotted over Latin America. Our experts weigh in on the latest. ---- THE FUTURE OF THE OSGOODE HALL TREES Jane Brown is now joined by Steve Munro, a Toronto transit advocate. Metrolinx's planned removal of the trees at Osgoode Hall in downtown Toronto is being stalled until at least February 10. Advocates have been visibly showing their concern over the future of this greenspace and Steve explains how it's all being handled in the courts. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: We remember the life and legacy of "Hurricane" Hazel McCallion who served as mayor of Mississauga from 1978 until 2014. She was 101 years old and just shy of her 102nd birthday. Meanwhile, the funeral for former Ontario Lt. Gov. David Onley is being held today. And, in other news, the ratio of grandparents to children is a lot higher today than before. So, what are the implications of that? Our panel has the latest. ---- THE WHO ON THE FUTURE OF THE PANDEMIC Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Christopher Labos, cardiologist and epidemiologist based in Montreal and Dr. Prabhat Jha, an epidemiologist and faculty member at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Today: The COVID-19 pandemic remains a global health emergency according to the World Health Organization. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that we are in a much better place now as it pertains to the virus but that in the last 8 weeks as many as 170,000 people have died globally because of it. So, how will the WHO's decision inform Canada's public health policies towards COVID-19 and where do we go from here? Our epidemiologists react to the latest. ---- THE RISE OF CHATGPT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Libby Znaimer is now joined by Carmi Levy, a technology analyst and journalist based in London, Ontario. What is ChatGPT and what are its advantages and unintended consequences? Carmi weighs in.   Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP,  Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, We learned late last week that Ottawa is close to striking a 10 year healthcare deal with the provinces and territories that would help address the issues of overcrowding hospitals, the shortage of nurses and physicians,  long wait times in ER, the backlog in medical procedures and other challenges that the healthcare sector is experiencing. Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says a deal could be made within weeks. The provinces have been asking Ottawa to cover 35 per cent of the cost of healthcare compared to the current 22 per cent of funding being made but the federal health minister did not disclose if they would indeed agree to this. Meanwhile, a study by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA), found that patients were not making visits to the ER department of hospitals as a substitute to in person visits to their family doctors during the first year of the pandemic. The conclusion was made after the OMA looked at the records of 7,936 family physicians and family health organizations between April 2020 and March 2021. Finally, do you feel as though the City of Toronto has become an unsafe place to live? Late last week, a woman, in her 70s or 80s was walking on a downtown street when she was pushed to the ground by a man in a seemingly unprovoked attack. She died in the incident. We've also heard of attacks on women on the TTC and what about that latest attack on the TTC operator who was shot at with a BB gun? Our panel has the latest. ---- CANADIAN COURT ORDERS THE REPATRIATION OF CANADIANS DETAINED IN SYRIA Marissa Lennox is now joined by Ari Goldkind, a criminal defence lawyer and Brian Lilley, a political columnist for the Toronto Sun who writes about federal and Ontario politics. In the news: A Canadian federal court judge has ruled that four Canadian men detained in Syrian camps are entitled to be helped by Ottawa to return home to this country. One of those men is Jack Letts, also known as Jihadi Jack, who is British-born and had links to the terrorist group ISIS. And, lawyer Lawrence Greenspon successfully reached an agreement with the government to bring back 6 Canadian women and 13 children from Syria. So, even though the justice system has ruled that these individuals can be brought back, should we really let that happen from both a moral and national security perspective? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

THE ZOOMER SQUAD; POLICE FUNDING; AND NEW OMICRON VARIANT ZOOMER SQUAD Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by David Cravit, Vice President of ZoomerMedia and Chief Membership Officer of CARP; Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Jane and the Squad take a look at the hubbub surrounding Prince Harry's book, which is due out tomorrow; how to navigate dealing with a relative who needs to stop driving due to dementia; and travel hesitancy amid COVID-19 and a significant increase in violence abroad.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: There are new tax changes that take effect today with more cash coming for low-income seniors and pharmacists will now be able to prescribe treatments for 13 kinds of ailments including urinary tract infections, Herpes and other conditions. Our panel has the latest. ---- THE LATEST ON ROGERS-SHAW MERGER STORY Libby Znaimer is joined by Stephen Zolf, a corporate lawyer with Aird and Berlis LLP who specializes in competition law and Ellen Roseman, a consumer advocate and journalist. In the news: the Competition Bureau has dismissed a challenge to the Rogers-Shaw deal by the Competition Bureau, and so now it is up to Ottawa to give final approval to the merger which is valued at $26-billion. Key questions remain: what kind of implications will this have for mobile customers in Canada and is it healthy to have even less competition in the mobile market that is already controlled by only a few big telecom giants? Our experts weigh in. ---- OTTAWA TO REQUIRE TRAVELERS FROM CHINA TO SHOW NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist at the University of Toronto. Ottawa is going to temporarily require those travelling into Canada from China, Hong Kong and Macao to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before their arrival. This policy will come into effect starting January 5th. According to Dr. Bowman, this move is politically motivated and not one based on science. He explains. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

ZOOMER SQUAD Libby Znaimer is joined by David Cravit, Vice President, Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer of CARP; Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine; and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP to discuss charitable donations, year end taxes, health for the holidays and more. CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES LOOKING TO FILL 25,000 DONOR APPOINTMENTS Amid a large number of cancellations or no-shows due to a combination of colds, flu and COVID-19 illnesses, Canadian Blood Services has 25,000 empty appointments to fill before the end of the year. Libby Znaimer is joined by Jennifer Mathieu, Community Development Manager for Canadian Blood Services to discuss the matter. OMBUDSPERSON REPORT ON COMPLAINTS TO THE CRA Complaints about the CRA doubled this year compared to pre-pandemic days. Many of the complaints were about the delays in receiving COVID-19 benefits, and delays in getting eligibility validated for these benefits. Libby Znaimer is joined by Canada's Taxpayers' Ombudsperson, François Boileau, for a conversation about the findings in his second annual report, titled Service Matters: Numbers Speak Volumes. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: we discuss the Canada Food report for 2023, which predicts that Canadians will be spending more on their groceries with foods like meats, dairy and vegetables experiencing the greatest increase in costs. ---- MORE ON WHAT THE CANADA FOOD REPORT FOR 2023 PREDICTS Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Simon Somogyi, the Arrell Chair in the Business of Food & Full Professor at the University of Guelph. Today: A discussion about Canada's Food Price Report 2023, which predicts that Canadians will be faced with a 5% to 7% food price increase for the year. The food categories predicted to be hardest hit are vegetables, meat, and dairy. The report predicts that an average family of four will spend up to $16,288.41 per year on food (an increase of $1,065.60 from 2022). Libby and Simon discuss the details. ---- NEW LICENCE WILL LET PARALEGALS PROVIDE SOME FAMILY LEGAL SERVICES Libby Znaimer is joined by David Tobin, lawyer with Frenkel Tobin LLP. The Law Society of Ontario is now allowing Paralegals to provide some family legal services through a new license. So, what will paralegals be allowed to do and what will they be limited on in this context?  Mr. Tobin weighs in on the latest. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: Our squad continues its reaction to the controversial Bill 7 whereby hospital patients must pay a $400 daily fee if they should refuse to be transferred to a long-term care facility not of their choosing. So far, according to the Minister, as many as 2,400 patients have been moved in this way. Meanwhile, advocates are saying that this is having an impact on those who need to move in to these homes from the community. ---- HEALTH CANADA REVIEWING RSV VACCINES FOR SENIORS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Barry Pakes, the medical officer of health for York Region and Dr. Dawn Bowdish, the Canada Research Chair in Aging and Immunity. In the news: Health Canada is reviewing a vaccine designed for Seniors to better protect them from RSV (or respiratory syncytial virus). Pediatric hospitals have been feeling the strain from patients coming in with the virus and there is growing concern from doctors that Seniors will be the next group to be at risk of hospitalization from RSV. ---- OTTAWA'S NEW INDO-PACIFIC POLICY & CHINA'S PROTESTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Charles Burton, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and expert on Canada-China relations as well as Dr. Jeremy Paltiel, Professor of Politics, government and foreign policies of Asia (China and Japan) at Carleton University. As part of Canada's new Indo-pacific policy, Ottawa has announced that it will be strengthening its national security's efforts to combat threats of foreign influence and disinformation campaigns. As part of this commitment, the federal government will be funding $230-million over the next five years to expand the country's intelligence and cyber security agencies. This comes a few weeks after foreign Affairs minister  Mélanie Joly announced that Ottawa would be bolstering its trade ties with countries in the region as part of a strategy to reduce dependency on China. Meanwhile, China has been seeing protests from its own citizens and growing calls for the resignation of its leader Xi Xinping over COVID-19 lockdowns. Our guests react to the latest. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

ZOOMER SQUAD: BILL 7 CHARTER CHALLENGE & REACTION TO DR. MOORE UNMASKED AT PUBLIC INDOOR EVENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. Today: the squad reacts to a charter challenge being launched by the Ontario Health Coalition with regards to the provinces' Bill 7 calling it "an unprecedented and egregious deprivation” of seniors' rights and liberties. As a result of this law, hospital patients have begun to be charged a $400 per day penalty if they refuse being transferred to a long-term care facility not of their choice. And, in other controversial news, Dr. Moore faced backlash for attending a Toronto Life event last week while unmasked. Photos of the incident circulated on social media and it came shortly after he made a strong recommendation to the public to mask up in indoor public settings stopping short of an official mask mandate. Our panel weighs in. ALMOST 20 PER CENT FAMILY DOCS PLAN ON CLOSING THEIR PRACTICES IN NEXT FIVE YEARS: STUDY Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sohail Gandhi, a family physician and a past president of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) as well as Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family physician with the Medical Station Clinic in Toronto. A recent study published in the "Canadian Family Physician" and based on a survey of family docs from 2021 showed that as many as 17.5 percent of respondents had intentions to close their practices in the next five years. There are roughly 1.8 million without a family doc and who are relying on walk-in medical clinics instead. So, how did we get to this point? Our physician guests weigh in. OHC CHARTER CHALLENGE OVER FEES FOR HOSPITAL PATIENTS REFUSING LTC PLACEMENT Libby Znaimer is joined by Natalie Mehra, Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition. Starting this past Sunday, hospital patients were getting charged a fee of $400 per day if they refused to be transferred to a long-term care facility not of their choosing. The fines are implemented as a consequence of Bill 7 (or the More Beds Better Care Act). Now, the Ontario Health Coalition is launching a charter challenge calling the act an  “unprecedented and egregious deprivation” of seniors' rights and liberties. Ms. Mehra explains. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Vice President, Zoomer Media, Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. This afternoon, the province will be announcing its fall economic statement. Can we expect any goodies to come out of it for Seniors? And, how much of the budget will be allocated to addressing Ontario's ongoing health crisis? WINTER DRIVING SEASON: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Libby Znaimer is now joined by Nadia Matos, External Communications for CAA South Central Ontario and Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of the OPP Highway Safety Division. This week, the CAA, Toronto Police, OPP, ministry of transportation and City of Toronto will be joining forces to present tips and reminders for driving safely this Winter season. Tune in to ask your questions. ---- MASKING UP AND WHEN TO GET BIVALENT SHOT AFTER YOU HAD FOUR DOSES Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, an internist at St. Michaels Hospital in Toronto and the former Scientific Director of Ontario's COVID-19 Science Advisory Table before it dissolved. With COVID-19, flu and RSV circulating in the population, the province's chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore says we are faced with "a triple threat" and is recommending that the public mask up in all indoor settings especially as pediatric hospitals become strained. And, Libby asks Dr. Razak about the timing of getting your bivalent COVID-19 vaccine after you've had your four doses already. And, what you need to know about this year's flu shot. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP and Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating and Chief Policy Officer of CARP. In the latest pertaining to CUPE vs the province, Premier Doug Ford announced that his government would be willing to drop the strike legislation and go back to the bargaining table if the union decides to stop striking. CUPE has agreed to this. But what comes next? ---- FORD GOVERNMENT'S PLAN TO BUILD HOMES ON GREENBELT Jane Brown is now joined by Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario, Gideon Forman, climate change and transportation policy analyst at the David Suzuki Foundation and Tim Gray, Executive Director of Environmental Defence. The Ford government has an ambitious plan to build 50,000 new homes on the Greenbelt. According to Housing Minister Steve Clark, the province wants to open up roughly 7,400 acres of the protected land to do this. Premier Doug Ford said that we have a housing crisis to deal with due to a growing immigrant population. Our panel weighs in on the latest and on whether Ford broke his promise about protecting the Greenbelt. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Libby Znaimer today is joined by David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer at CARP,  and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine. Today: our Zoomer Squad does a recap of last week's Toronto mayoral debate hosted by CARP. Topics included: "aging in place", affordability, transit, and the reality that city services don't appear to be functioning well (or at all). And, our squad reacts to the news that Loblaw is putting a price freeze on no name products. --- LIZ WEST SHARES HER EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL IN THE PAST Libby Znaimer is now joined by Liz West, co-host of the Afternoon Express on Zoomer Radio, who ran for Toronto city council twice in the past and lost both times to the incumbent Paula Fletcher for the Toronto-Danforth ward. She explains what that experience was like and she weighs in on the current municipal election cycle and whether Torontonians are really engaging with it. ---- LOBLAW PUTS A PRICE FREEZE ON NO NAME PRODUCTS AMID INFLATION Libby Znaimer is now joined by consumer advocate and journalist, Ellen Roseman. Loblaw has announced a price freeze on over 1,500 no name products to help provide shoppers with grocery bill predictability amid record-high inflation. This will go until January of 2023. Of course, this is welcome news to consumers, but what does it mean for the company? Is this just another PR stunt? Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The Saturday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Bob Komsic Interviews with: - The Zoomer Squad with David Cravit, John Wright, and Peter Muggeridge discuss the Queen's funeral - James Rilett and Court Desautels on the struggles facing Canada's restaurants - The Recovering Politicians with Hugh Segal, Cheri DiNovo, and David Peterson on the "controversy" surrounding Justin Trudeau's singing - Dr. Monica Boyd and Guidy Mamann on the future of immigration in Canada - And the best calls of the week!

The Saturday edition of the Best of Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown Interviews with: -David Cravit, Peter Muggeridge, Bill VanGorder discuss Labour Day in Canada. -Sharleen Stewart joins to discuss the increase of nursing school applications. -David Peterson, Lisa Raitt, Cheri DiNovo discuss Liz Truss being elected as the new prime minister in the UK. -Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, Dr. Sandra Black, Dr. Bill Reichman discuss a recent report forecasting an increase in people living with dementia by 2030. -And the best calls from this week!