Podcasts about provincial affairs

Cap-and-trade, it's that "other" carbon pricing system that could give New Brunswick a way out of the federal tax at the pumps. We look at the pros and cons with Provincial Affairs reporter Jacques Poitras.

The provincial election campaign officially kicks off on Saturday. What are the top issues for B.C. voters? We speak with CBC's Provincial Affairs reporter Katie De Rosa, and take audience calls from across the province to find out which election issues are important you to.Then, we hear an insider perspective of working in restaurants from CBC's Langara Read-Mercer Fellow Jamie Mah, and ask our audience for their stories about what it's like to work in the restaurant industry.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Terrorist organizations like ISIS and others are still active threats, and recent incidents have shown this. How is Canada handling it? Scott and Lou dive into Rolling Stone's list of the 50 Greatest Concerts of the last 50(ish) years. Are private healthcare providers breaking the law? Should businesses in construction zones get financial assistance from the city? The national unemployment rate held last month! Okay, not as exciting news, but it is something worth talking about. Ticats are on the road to Montreal to take on the Alouettes this Saturday. What's the mindset of the fans? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Michael Kempa, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa. Jay Goldberg Ontario for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Lou Molinaro, Instructor at Durham College and the Harris Institute for Music. Dr. David Urbach, Head of the Department of Surgery at Women's College Hospital. Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs in Ontario for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University. Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & The Fifth Quarter. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Lisa Polewski Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: It is “dangerously hot and humid” in parts of Ontario, right now. Recently writing in the National Post, Randall Denley says that Ontario's just-replaced education minister, Stephen Lecce “is one of those relatively rare politicians who wants to accomplish something in the job and has the skills to do it.” Canada will continue to have “tough conversations” and pursue diplomacy with foreign states accused of interfering in democratic institutions, including China and India, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says. A smartphone made for kids has launched in Canada. Brian Lilley joins us to discuss what some call the “last stand” for Yonge-Dundas Square. There is so much strife in the world, we turn to entertainment for a break… and find word of even Wheel of Fortune having trouble. Reportedly, Vanna White 'doesn't jibe' with Ryan Seacrest and could quit 'Wheel of Fortune' early. Hamilton should offer compensation or tax breaks to businesses forced to suffer through months of construction on big projects like LRT, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. We are seeing a timeline emerge for the potential LCBO workers strike. Guests: Anthony Farnell, Chief meteorologist, Global News Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister Charles Burton, Senior Fellow with Sinopsis David Shipley, Cyber security expert and CEO of Beauceron Security Brian Lilley, political columnist with the Toronto Sun Bill Brioux, television critic and author Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs in Ontario for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, BC and Alberta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you solve a problem like misinformation? It's a growing question in the world of podcasting, where the issue is rife, but moderation remains difficult. (0:00) The new Municipal Conduct Act takes effect today. The Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs will tell us more. (4:39) A Labrador woman has become a chess master. She says the titles are a bit arbitrary, but we think it's still pretty cool. (10:31) We meet an 88-year-old Innu elder who was born in the country in Labrador. Joachim Nui shares his reflections on the Elders Gathering in Natuashish. (20:19) It's nearly back to school time. And after all summer, that'll be an adjustment for students...and teachers. (31:57) Parents may be excited to have their kids back in school, but no one wants to deal with the viruses that inevitably come home from the classroom. Health columnist Dr. Peter Lin joins us with advice on keeping kids, families and school staff safe. (38:49)

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... What could have made this week's snowfall even more frustrating? Losing your keys somewhere in your yard, buried underneath the blanket of frosty hell like CHML's very own Rick Zamperin! What does the Canadian Federation of Independent Business think of today's announcement by Doug Ford regarding reopening and loosening of COVID-19 restrictions? As you may have heard, Canada's inflation numbers have hit 4.8% in December which is the highest in 30 years and well ahead of expectations presented to the Prime Minister in early 2021. The situation in Ukraine remains tense with world leaders sharing words and sending troops in anticipation of potential action. Are the steps toward the province's reopening – laid out by Ontario Premier Doug Ford laid out earlier today – a reasonable course of action? Guests: Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton, Ottawa, Conservative Shadow Minister for Finance Marvin Ryder. Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Aurel Braun, Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto Thomas Tenkate, Professor at the School of Occupational & Public Health with Ryerson University Scott Radley. Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Diana Weeks, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Dave Woodard, reporter & anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors - Diana Weeks & Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott gets an epidemiologist's reaction to the press conference that was held today by Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health. We take a broad look across Ontario to see how small businesses have been faring as the Omicron variant continues to ravage the world. How are Ontario's pharmacists coping with the newest surge in the pandemic? How can we handle Omicron stress, family anxiety, and possibly a peculiarly festive form of cabin fever? And what kind of political backlash are we seeing from this pandemic? Guests: Dr. Timothy Sly, Epidemiologist and Professor Emeritus in the School of Population and Public Health with Ryerson University Ryan Mallough, Senior Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association Dr. Diana Brecher, Clinical Psychologist with the Centre for Student Development and Counselling, Student Wellbeing Department; Adjunct Faculty, MBA, Associate Member Yeates School of Graduate Studies, ThriveRU, Ryerson University Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Scott Radley, Drake's biggest fan, Host of The Scott Radley Show, Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine Podcast Co-Producer - Ben Straughan News Anchors - Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff McArthur talks with Ryan Mallough, Senior Director, Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business about small business owners dreading the prospect of another lockdown 'It would be catastrophic'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a surprise turn of events, the conservative government announced that the minimum wage in Ontario will be rising to $15 an hour come January. This policy would potentially give liquor servers a historic 19.5% wage increase and yet it comes 3 years after  it was first proposed by the liberal party. Is it too little too late?  In this episode, we discuss the new minimum wage with Craig PickThorne of the Living Wage Network of Ontario,  Julie Kwiecinski of the Canadian Federation for Independent Businesses, and Dr. Darius Ornston of the Munk School of Global Affairs, to understand how this increase will impact workers and businesses while evaluating why this raise may look important to some and underwhelming to others.  Guests:  Craig Pickthorne is the Communications Coordinator at the Ontario Living Wage Network. He is one of two staff at the OLWN, and is responsible for maintaining the website, database, and social media accounts. Craig also works with dozens of local organizers across Ontario to field media inquiries and government deputations. He has a background in live event production and digital media creation, and enjoys putting those skills to work in his current role within the living wage movement.  Julie Kweicinski is the  CFIB's Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario. She focuses on determining the organization's Ontario legislative and communications strategies and priorities, including CFIB's Ontario COVID-19 strategy, based on member feedback. Kweicinski has worked for Ontario's recycling regulator as Communications Advisor, and for the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police as Events Manager and Communications & Government Relations Advisor. She served as Communications Director and Senior Legislative Advisor to the Leader of the Official Opposition. In government, she worked in the Premier's Office and served two Cabinet Ministers as Communications Advisor.  Dr. Darius Ornston is an Associate Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto, where he specializes in the politics of cooperation and change. An expert in Nordic innovation policy, Dr. Ornston has also written two books, When Small States Make Big Leaps and Good Governance Gone Bad. Since moving to Canada, his research has focused on Canadian cities, including their resilience to anchor firm collapse and the role of storytelling as a form of collective action. His research on the causes and consequences of cooperation has been published by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the OECD, Economic Geography and Comparative Political Studies. At the Munk School, he teaches comparative politics of the welfare state.  Produced by: Anna Lazaris - Junior Producer Mycala Gill - Executive Producer 

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... How has the pandemic affected driving tests and people's attempts to meet the deadlines needed to get their licenses? How does the Canadian Federation of Independent Business feel about the incoming raise to Ontario's minimum wage? Today marks the 26th anniversary of the Toronto Raptors' debut! What has the world's supply chain issues done to home builders in Canada? How are Ontario businesses fighting climate change and what can policymakers do to encourage innovation? Ontario has released new information about vaccine booster rollout, no vaccine mandate for hospital staff and more. We also talk about the ethics of the G20's approach to addressing climate change among other issues. Guests: Brian Patterson, President of the Ontario Safety League Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Kevin Lee, CEO, Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) Claudia Dessanti, Senior Manager of Policy OCC Dr. Colin Furness, Epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Information AND the Dalla Lana School of Public Health Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist with the University of Toronto Manny Rao, staff writer and host of The Lineup with Raptors Republic Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ted Michaels, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML, host of the Health & Wellness Show, super recycler William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson... Today we found out more about blanks and prop firearms, following tragic news from the set of Alec Baldwin's film, Rust. Later, Claudio Ruiz of Hamilton's Immigrants Working Centre, shared his thoughts on a proposed bill to help foreign-trained professionals and tradespeople work in their chosen fields. Ontario is taking another big step in the reopening process, and we cover all the angles. Finally, pharmacists are getting ready for the rollout of kids' COVID-19 vaccines, and Steve Bannon is held in contempt, and we hear from all of the regular friends of the show. Want to hear even more of Hamilton Today, including the music that is exclusive to the live show? Tune in from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. every weekday on 900 CHML, online at https://globalnews.ca/radio/900chml/ Guests: Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Sports Shooting Association Peter Woolstencroft, retired professor of political science Claudio Ruiz, Executive Director of Hamilton's Immigrants Working Centre Thomas Tenkate, Professor with the School of Occupational & Public Health at Ryerson University Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business Justin J. Bates, Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Pharmacists Association  Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast William P. Erskine, producer with Global News Radio 900 CHML Diana Weeks, anchor with Global News Radio 900 CHML Ken Mann, reporter with Global News Radio 900 CHML   Host - Scott Thompson Content/Technical/Podcast Producer - William P. Erskine News Anchors - Ken Mann and Diana Weeks Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the implementation of vaccine passports affected workers and businesses in Ontario? With Sharleen Stewart, president of SEIU Healthcare, Julie Kwiecinski, director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario - Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), and Ryan Watkins: employment lawyer and partner, Whitten & Lublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So actor William Shatner who portrayed Capt.James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek will ride with Blue Origin to the edge of space. So is this just a fad or the beginning of a new era in space flight? We ask astrophysicist Jesse Rogerson; Is Brexit to blame for the economic woes people in the U.K. are enduring? Alys Denby, an editor with CAPX, the British politics and economics website offers her perspecive; CBC reporters Stu Mills and Haydn Watters investigated why two neighbouring regions in Ontario have such different rates of vaccine uptake; Paul Grogan, a professor of ecology at Queen's University in Kingston explains what causes the leaves on the trees to change colour in the fall, and why many of the trees through the southernmost parts of the province are still green; The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is asking the Ford government to "level the playing field" and to increase capacity at small businesses to 100 percent. Julie Kwiecinski, the group's Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario explains their members' frustration with the province's current policy; Tanya Lee, founder of A Room of Your Own Book Club for girls tells us how a donation from Chapman's Ice Cream helped to keep the club going. She recommends some books that members of the club have enjoyed; Most healthcare workers are vaccinated. But those that refuse could face consequences under provincial mandates, including termination. Barry Pakes, program director for Public Health and Preventive Medicine at University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health outlines the situation for us; Hallie Cotnam of CBC Ottawa shares the stories of two new farmers, Samuel Bovenlander and Chadwick Lewis who both got their start with help from the Start Up Farm Program.

Guest:  Annie Dormuth - Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadians are one week away from heading to the ballot box in the country's 44th Federal election. We have just come out of the first weekend of advanced polling and the leaders and candidates continue to stump for your approval. According to a number of polls, the top issues for Canadians are affordability, housing and the economic recovery from the pandemic. What do you think of the plans to get us on the road to recovery? More than a year and a half after the pandemic arrived on our shores, Canada continues to grapple with the economic impact. Vaccines are available and lockdowns have eased, but the economy continues to be sluggish. Our Unpublished.vote question asked: Which party has the best plan to get the Canadian economy back on track?Our audience responded: Liberals = 3.2%Conservatives = 24%NDP = 0.7%Green = 1.4%PPC = 68.7%Other = 0.7%None of Above = 1.4% However you're watching and listening to our show, whether through our social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, or on our podcast channels—iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more—We would like to remind you that you can “cast your vote” on this topic at Unpublished.vote, and then email the candidates in your riding to tell them why. Only at Unpublished.vote! Guests: Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business Carleton University Karl Nerenberg, Political Reporter Rabble.caRyan Mallough, Senior Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario

Bob discusses Edmonton's evolving COVID situation with the Provincial Affairs. Columnist from the Edmonton Journal and writer for the Cult of Hockey, David Staples. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer this week. She is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder,Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor at Zoomer Magazine. Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, has announced that Canadians 75 years of age and older will receive $500 during the week of August 16. And, we discuss CARP's anti-ageism tool kit that you can learn more about on carp.ca ---- ONTARIO SET TO MOVE INTO STAGE 3 OR REOPENING Jane Brown is joined by Ryan Mallough, Senior Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). It's welcomed news for Ontario businesses: the province is set to move into stage 3 of its economic reopening plan as of 12:01 am on July 16-five days earlier than the original plan. Ryan reacts to the news and provides insight into how this will impact businesses across Ontario. ---- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PANEL: BC WILDFIRES DISASTER

Dan Kelly serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In this capacity, Dan is the lead spokesperson and advocate for the views of the Federation's 95,000 small and medium-sized member businesses. Dan joined CFIB in 1994 as Policy Analyst for the Prairies and, soon after, became Director of Provincial Affairs for Manitoba. Dan led many files, including the call for balanced budget laws and workers' compensation reform. In 1999, Dan moved to Calgary to become CFIB's Western Vice-President and was named one of Alberta's 50 most influential people while in that role. In Western Canada, Dan led the Federation's work on the growing shortage of labour, training and immigration, publishing many influential studies on these files. In 2009, Dan took on the role of Senior Vice-President, Legislative Affairs, where he led CFIB's successful campaign to establish a Code of Conduct for the credit and debit card industry. CFIB's Board of Governors appointed Dan as President and CEO as of June 2012, and Chair in June 2014. In 2015, Dan was named one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful and Influential People in Government and Politics”, by Power & Influence magazine. Dan has served on dozens of provincial and federal committees and task forces and has represented Canada's small businesses at the International Labour Organisation in Geneva. He currently serves on Finance Canada Payments Consultative Committee (FINPAY) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Advisory Committee. Dan is a regular speaker in Canada and around the world on topics like international trade, the payments industry, and skills and labour shortages. Prior to joining CFIB, Dan served as a policy advisor to the Premier of Manitoba. In this capacity, Dan gained a great deal of knowledge on the legislative and political functions of government - specializing in rural development, transportation and economic matters. Dan was born and raised in Winnipeg and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba. Immediately following university, Dan spent a year living and teaching in northern Japan.

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On this May 11th edition of the London Live Podcast: We are joined by Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario for the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses to talk the struggles of small businesses. Afterwards we speak to Mike Smith, owner of Joe Kool's and Toboggan about the prospects of the summer for restaurant owners. Finally, Dr. Robert Coplan of Carelton University talks to us about loneliness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1: Should businesses foot the bill for paid sick days? Monday Premier John Horgan announced Monday the province would implement a paid sick days program - should small businesses need to foot some of that bill? GUEST: Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Chapter 2: The week that was with Adrian Dix It has been quite a week on the COVID response front, we've seen controversial pop up clinics, increased travel restrictions, elective surgeries postponed. Health Minister Adrian Dix joins the show to talk about the week that was.  GUEST: Adrian Dix, BC Health Minister/MLA Vancouver-Kingsway Chapter 3: New West school board voted to remove police officers from schools Our next two guests think that is a mistake. GUEST: Mary Lalji, New Westminster School Trustee GUEST: Cathy Peters, anti-human trafficking advocate with Be Amazing, former teacher Chapter 4: Remembering US astronaut Michael Collins US astronaut Michael Collins, who stayed on board the Apollo 11 during the first lunar landing mission in 1969, has died at 90 years old.  GUEST: Chris Gainor, historian of space exploration See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Ontario's status in the fight against COVID-19? How can we prevent travelers infected with COVID from crossing the border? Guest: Dr. Alon Vaisman, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University Health Network - Paid sick leave is a hot topic that's been on the plates of many Ontario politicians. Is the proposed plan enough or even the right move to make? Guest: Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University - Keeping with paid sick days, how will Ontario's plan serve small businesses and gig workers? Guest: Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Brittany Taylor of Rudner Law is joined by Isabella Bertani, Founder and Chief Client Strategist of Bertani, and Ryan Mallough, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario at Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Brittany, Isabella, and Ryan, will be discussing COVID-19 and the government supports that have been/are available to support businesses through this unprecedented time. Original air date: October 20th, 2020

Guest: Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta, for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). 

In this episode of Financial Planning for Canadian Business Owners, Jason Pereira, award-winning financial planner, university lecturer, writer, talks with Ryan Mallough, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario at the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. CFIB is the largest advocacy group for small business owners in Canada. Ryan Mallough talks about what CFIB does and why small business owners should consider becoming members. Episode Highlights: ● 01:13 – Ryan Mallough explains what CFIB does. ● 04:33 – What have been some of CFIB's big wins in the past? ● 11:09 – Aside from COVID-19, what are some of CFIB's other big advocacy issues currently? ● 13:21 – They talk about how construction can infringe on businesses. ● 17:30 – How have they lobbied for businesses affected by COVID-19? ● 21:28 – What has been the feedback on commercial real estate subsidies? ● 26:44 – What else does CFIB offer it's members? ● 29:16 – What does it cost to join CFIB? 3 Key Points 1. CFIB is informed by their 110,000 members' opinions through regular surveys and mandate questions. 2. Right now in Canada, it is easier and more lucrative from a tax perspective to sell to a third party than it is to sell to a family member. 3. CFIB has been pushing for all Canadian governments across the country to start building in construction mitigation programs, including financial compensation for businesses that are disrupted by huge construction projects. Tweetable Quotes: ● “The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has been around for 49 years now and we represent the big voice for small businesses. We operate across the country. We have offices in all 10 provinces.” – Ryan Mallough ● “We advocate for things that small businesses are looking for. So, things like reduced small business or corporate tax rates, changes to employment standards law, cutting red tape and regulations, permit signage, that sort of thing.” – Ryan Mallough ● “How can we help the business owners succeed? How can we make their lives easier when it comes to dealing with the government, while at the same time ensuring that the government understands the realities of running a small business?” – Ryan Mallough Resources Mentioned: ● Facebook – Jason Pereira's Facebook ● LinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedIn ● FintechImpact.co – Website for Fintech Impact ● jasonpereira.ca – Website ● Linkedin – Ryan Mallough's Linkedin ● CFIB.ca – Website for Canadian Federation of Independent BusinessFull Transcript See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We believe many of our CEO's & Executives would appreciate learning what others have learned and how they are executing the myriad of notifications, Government prognostications, website to access information, execution on different strategies to keep their business afloat. We discussed the following topics in our open forum this session morning, please enjoy. Rosanna Berardi of Berardi Law will provide an update on the current status of the American Border and Visas. Ryan Mallough and Julie Bryden of CFIB will be discussing Provincial Affairs and what is going on with the Ontario Government and the impact on business through Covid. CEWS (Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy) – have you taken advantage, if not, why not? Proudly sponsored by: BDC

Referring to the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, we chat with Annie Dormuth, Director, Provincial Affairs for Alberta, CFIB (BC Spokesperson was unavailable)

Libby Znaimer is joined by Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), and Tony Elenis, President and CEO of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association. Libby and guests discuss the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on Canada's small businesses and hospitality industry. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Guest: Annie Dormuth, CFIB Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta. 

J'lyn talks to Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs reporter with Global Edmonton. 

Annie Dormuth, Director of Provincial Affairs, Alberta for CFIB.

Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs reporter Global News

Kirk and Trevor discuss cannabis-related workplace issues with the world's largest advocacy group for small businesses. After one year of legalization, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) surveyed their 110,000 members discovering 10,000 Canadian small business owners have confronted cannabis-related issues. As the discussion digs deep into the survey numbers we learn much of the hype promoted before legalization did not materialize yet, small business owners are still dealing with employees smelling of cannabis, poor government-offered educational opportunities, and defining impairment. Ryan Mallough, the director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, explains how CFIB normally lobbies government for better taxes, laws, regulations, and how his organization has become the primary source of cannabis education for many of their members. Music by: Dauphin Community Jazz Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZDmT2VbQns (Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like) Additional Music: Desiree Dorion www.desireedorion.com/ Marc Clement http://marcclementmusic.com/ Links: CFIB Cannabis Info - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/cannabis CFIB Cannabis Survey - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/employers-still-face-cannabis-related-challenges-year-after-legalization

Kirk and Trevor discuss cannabis-related workplace issues with the world's largest advocacy group for small businesses. After one year of legalization, the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB) surveyed their 110,000 members discovering 10,000 Canadian small business owners have confronted cannabis-related issues. As the discussion digs deep into the survey numbers we learn much of the hype promoted before legalization did not materialize yet, small business owners are still dealing with employees smelling of cannabis, poor government-offered educational opportunities, and defining impairment. Ryan Mallough, the director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario, explains how CFIB normally lobbies government for better taxes, laws, regulations, and how his organization has become the primary source of cannabis education for many of their members. Music by: Dauphin Community Jazz Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZDmT2VbQns (Yes we got a SOCAN membership to use this song all legal and proper like) Additional Music: Desiree Dorion www.desireedorion.com/ Marc Clement http://marcclementmusic.com/ Links: CFIB Cannabis Info - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/cannabis CFIB Cannabis Survey - https://www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/media/employers-still-face-cannabis-related-challenges-year-after-legalization

J'Lyn speaks with Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs reporter with Global Edmonton and Calgary. 

The federal government is having to defend its decision to give Loblaws 12-million dollars to help retrofit fridges at hundreds of stores across the country. Libby speaks with Ryan Mallogh, Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and Laura Babcock, the president of Powergroup Communications.

Libby speaks with Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Rod Philips, NDP MPP for Toronto Danforth Peter Tabuns, Dale Marshall, the National Climate Program Manager with Environmental Defence and Ryan Mallogh, the Director of Provincial Affairs for Ontario for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

Tom Vernon, Provincial Affairs reporter, Global News

Yesterday, the US President berated Canada during the UN General assembly, and aslo threatened to punish Canada with auto tariffs. He also said he rejected a meeting with the Prime Minister. The PM's office says that they never requested a one on one. Is this deal even going to meet the deadline?  Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. The Ontario government has laid out their plans for when cannabis becomes legal, which involves loosening the rules a bit from the previous administration. This includes a no cap on pot shops and regulating the private marketplace, as well as allowing users to smoke wherever smoking is permitted.  Guest: Michael Armstrong, PhD, Associate Professor, Goodman School of Business. Brock University. Yesterday, the government also decided against the minimum wage hike that was scheduled for 2019. Scott chats with a representative from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and a rep from OPSEU on their thoughts on this. Guest: Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OP

Photo: (CP Image) Yesterday, the government also decided against the minimum wage hike that was scheduled for 2019. Scott chats with a representative from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and a rep from OPSEU on their thoughts on this. Guest: Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) ,  Guest: Warren “Smokey” Thomas, President of OPSEU.

Global News reporter, Tom Vernon, reports on a number of provincial political activities including next week's meeting of the Council of the Federation in St. Andrews, NB.

Global News provincial affairs analyst, Tom Vernon, provides a perspective on what news Alberta has been making this past week.

Moving back to the issue of tomorrow's meeting between Justin Trudeau and premiers John Horgan and Rachel Notley, there are reports that suggest Horgan is not prepared to give an inch. What kind of progress - if any - will be made? Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Provincial Affairs political columnist, Vancouver Sun (Photo: The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's law. Bill-148. Ontario minimum wage ($15.00 per hour as of January 1, 2019 ....$14,00 per hour as of January 1, 2018).  At the beginning of this winter Premier Kathleen Wynne expresses concern for the economically disadvantaged.  One year ago today there was zero such concern as the Premier simply watched the poorest in the province fall by the wayside, unable to pay their hugely increased hydro bills. Guest:  Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump's son, Donald Jr, exchanged Twitter messages with Wikileaks at a time where it was being denied that the campaign was “in cahoots” with the organization. ALSO: Jeff Sessions wants to have a special counsel into the Clintons. Guest - Michael Diamond, Conservative,political pundit An announcement will be made at 3pm today by Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa, which may signal tax cuts for small businesses due to the minimum wage increase. Guest - Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Over 15,000 scientists have assessed the world's responses to environmental threats and have issued a second notice to humanity. They urge that if we want to keep humanity and our planet thriving, drastic changes need to be made. Guest - Dale Marshall (m), National Climate Program Manager, Environment Defence

What needs to be done to revitalize Calgary? Amber Ruddy, Director of Provincial Affairs with CFIB, shares her thoughts with Angela

Premier Wynne is testifying today in the Liberal bribery trial today. How will this affect Ontario politics going forward. The two organizers in this case are accused of bribing a candidate to drop out of a byelection. Guest - Christo Aivalis, Social Sciences and humanities Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow in History at the University of Toronto Ontario's independent fiscal watchdog says that hiking minimum wage could cost 50,000 jobs at least. Guest - Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Two reports came out yesterday in regards to jobs. One says that the most popular degrees that people are applying for are not the ones where the jobs are. The other suggests For Ontarians to remain strong in this work environment they must be equipped with transferable skills. With this, how does this affect the Ontario job market ? Guest - Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

Ontario's independent fiscal watchdog says that hiking minimum wage could cost 50,000 jobs at least. Guest - Julie Kwiecinski, Director of Provincial Affairs, Ontario, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

Julie Kwiecinski – Director of Provincial Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Julie Kwiecinski – Director of Provincial Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), the country's largest small business association joins the show and explains that  they have been shut out of provincial talks on hiking Ontario's minimum wage.

12- 1:30pm The latest polls show that the Alberta Conservative Party, which for the last 39 years has formed our provincial government, is trailing the upstart Wildrose Alliance Party. While the governing Tories presently have a massive majority in the Legislature, lack of support from core groups may open the door for big changes in the next election. In Sep 2009, former Wildrose Alliance leader Paul Hinman led the party to a stunning by-election victory in the long held Conservative riding of Calgary-Glenmore. Apparent discontent within the Tory caucus, became reality with the recent “floor crossing” by 2 Tory MLA's, to join the Wildrose Alliance and new leader Danielle Smith, further suggesting that Alberta's political landscape could be different in the future. The speaker will explain the Wildrose Alliance Party policies and argue that they are mostly grass roots in nature, therefore responsive to the needs and wishes of the voting public. Speaker: Danielle Smith October 17, 2009 Danielle Smith was elected as the Leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party. A fiscal conservative, she believes in the power of a free enterprise economy and efficient, cost effective delivery of essential social services by government. Until recently, Danielle was the Director of Provincial Affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Prior to joining CFIB, Danielle worked as an editorial writer and columnist at the Calgary Herald for six years and has been the host of Global Sunday, a national current affairs television talk show. Danielle received her B.A. in English and Economics from the University of Calgary. Later she worked on policy research during a year-long internship at the Fraser Institute. Danielle has also served as a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education and worked in advocacy as director of the Alberta Property Rights Initiative.

12- 1:30pm The latest polls show that the Alberta Conservative Party, which for the last 39 years has formed our provincial government, is trailing the upstart Wildrose Alliance Party. While the governing Tories presently have a massive majority in the Legislature, lack of support from core groups may open the door for big changes in the next election. In Sep 2009, former Wildrose Alliance leader Paul Hinman led the party to a stunning by-election victory in the long held Conservative riding of Calgary-Glenmore. Apparent discontent within the Tory caucus, became reality with the recent “floor crossing” by 2 Tory MLA's, to join the Wildrose Alliance and new leader Danielle Smith, further suggesting that Alberta's political landscape could be different in the future. The speaker will explain the Wildrose Alliance Party policies and argue that they are mostly grass roots in nature, therefore responsive to the needs and wishes of the voting public. Speaker: Danielle Smith October 17, 2009 Danielle Smith was elected as the Leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party. A fiscal conservative, she believes in the power of a free enterprise economy and efficient, cost effective delivery of essential social services by government. Until recently, Danielle was the Director of Provincial Affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Prior to joining CFIB, Danielle worked as an editorial writer and columnist at the Calgary Herald for six years and has been the host of Global Sunday, a national current affairs television talk show. Danielle received her B.A. in English and Economics from the University of Calgary. Later she worked on policy research during a year-long internship at the Fraser Institute. Danielle has also served as a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education and worked in advocacy as director of the Alberta Property Rights Initiative.

12- 1:30pm The latest polls show that the Alberta Conservative Party, which for the last 39 years has formed our provincial government, is trailing the upstart Wildrose Alliance Party. While the governing Tories presently have a massive majority in the Legislature, lack of support from core groups may open the door for big changes in the next election. In Sep 2009, former Wildrose Alliance leader Paul Hinman led the party to a stunning by-election victory in the long held Conservative riding of Calgary-Glenmore. Apparent discontent within the Tory caucus, became reality with the recent “floor crossing” by 2 Tory MLA's, to join the Wildrose Alliance and new leader Danielle Smith, further suggesting that Alberta's political landscape could be different in the future. The speaker will explain the Wildrose Alliance Party policies and argue that they are mostly grass roots in nature, therefore responsive to the needs and wishes of the voting public. Speaker: Danielle Smith October 17, 2009 Danielle Smith was elected as the Leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party. A fiscal conservative, she believes in the power of a free enterprise economy and efficient, cost effective delivery of essential social services by government. Until recently, Danielle was the Director of Provincial Affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Prior to joining CFIB, Danielle worked as an editorial writer and columnist at the Calgary Herald for six years and has been the host of Global Sunday, a national current affairs television talk show. Danielle received her B.A. in English and Economics from the University of Calgary. Later she worked on policy research during a year-long internship at the Fraser Institute. Danielle has also served as a trustee for the Calgary Board of Education and worked in advocacy as director of the Alberta Property Rights Initiative.