Podcast appearances and mentions of robert huish

On the phone-in: Our guest is Robert Huish who's an associate professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He answers questions and comments from listeners about how the relationship between Canada and the US has changed under Donald Trump. And off the top, we hear about a trial underway in Halifax connected to the psychedelic substance, ayahuasca.

Many of these people were brought to the US through Biden-era parole systems. Robert Huish is an associate professor in the department of International Development Studies. He speaks with Jeff Douglas about why, and how the current Trump administration is ending this legal status, as well as the administration's utilization of the Alien Enemies Act.

On the phone-in: Lots of people lose items and some are lucky enough to find them. Our listeners share their "lost and found" stories. Our guest is Steve Bober from Ring Finders. And off the top of the show, we speak with Robert Huish from Dalhousie University about provincial trade barriers.

Will Canada actually send troops to Ukraine? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to your body when you're under anesthesia? Guest: Dr. Alopi Patel, Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson Medical School The Pope is in critical condition Guest: Dr. Cristina Traina, Professor of Religious Studies and Catholic Ethics at Fordham University Inside ABC Vancouver's backroom controversies Guest: Rebecca Bligh, Former ABC Vancouver City Councillor Will Canada actually send troops to Ukraine? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University How should BC strengthen its economy amidst Trump's tariffs? Guest: Laura Jones, President & CEO of the Business Council of BC Will inviting Americans to Nanaimo improve political tensions? Guest: Tod Maffin, Creator of “Tod's Nanaimo Infusion” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University

Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

On Tuesday night, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned the world by abruptly imposing emergency martial law. But his move was quickly overruled by the country's parliament, who convened in the middle of the night to vote. Now, President Yoon faces impeachment. To learn more about the evolving situation, host Jeff Douglas spoke with Robert Huish. He is an associate professor at Dalhousie University, with the department of international development studies.

On the phone-in: Robert Huish and Rachael Brickner join Maritime Noon to discuss the US Election results and how they might impact Canada

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH This week marks the one-year ‘anniversary' of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel which killed more than one thousand Israeli citizens and saw more than 200 civilians and soldiers being taken as hostages. We look back on the past 12 months of the conflict and get the latest on the ongoing fighting from Robert Huish, Professor in International Development Studies from Dalhousie University. Next. Could a ‘cure' for the ‘common cold' be on the horizon? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new ‘nasal spray' now in clinical trials that has the potential of putting ‘Chicken Soup' out of business. And finally. Scammers know how to pull on our heart strings and use our emotions to take advantage of us. October is cybersecurity awareness month. We get some tips to keep you and your family safe from Cybercrime from Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering for “Check Point” Cyber Security.

Welcome to the Mornings with Sue and Andy podcast for Monday, September 9th. U.S. officials and their Middle Eastern allies have been working for months to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. How close are the parties to striking a deal, and what are some of the biggest hurdles to a ceasefire? We tackle the topic with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. Next, it could be a game-changer in women's health: a new non-invasive screening for cervical cancer that could soon become the norm. We get details on the new screening technique from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our on-call family physician. Finally, your morning and evening news are going to look a little different. Global TV's Dallas Flexhaug is leaving the morning news and joining Joel Senic for the evening newscasts. We catch up with Dallas to chat about the big move and learn all about this lifelong Calgarian.

Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How to get your kids excited about going back to school What are some of the best books to get your kids excited about the new school year and ready to learn? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Seg 2: View From Victoria: Can we stop doing polls? Leger has a new poll out on BC politics. It shows the NDP at 42% and the Conservative Party of BC on their heels with 39%. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: Could Ukraine's invasion of Russia bring a quicker end to the war? Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Seg 4: Are we living in a “sober-curious” era? Over the past two years, there has been a significant cultural shift where non-alcoholic drinks have become more accepted and even trendy. Guest: David Silverberg, Freelance Journalist and Writing Coach in Toronto who Contributes to The Globe and Mail Seg 5: How is BC responding to the death of an infant in care? An investigation is underway regarding the death of a five-week-old baby, Valentino Baker, who was under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Guest: Grace Lore, BC's Minister of Children and Family Development Seg 6: What does BC's new chief coroner need to change? A lawyer who frequently defends individuals charged with homicide, expressed hope that the appointment of Dr. Jatinder Baidwan as the new chief coroner will bring much-needed changes to the BC Coroners Service, particularly concerning its notably low autopsy rate. Guest: Richard Fowler, Criminal Defence Lawyer Based in Vancouver Seg 7: What were sandwiches like back in 200 B.C.? Barry Enderwick is the creator of the social media channel “Sandwiches of History,” where he explores and recreates vintage sandwich recipes from old cookbooks. Guest: Barry Enderwick, Host of “Sandwiches of History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‌Following last week's assassination of a top Hamas leader, are there concerns this could spark a wider conflict in the region, and could Israel face retaliation? We get the latest on the volatile situation from Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. Next. Canada was on the sidelines on holiday Monday watching as the Japanese stock market took a massive hit. The US stock market felt the shockwaves from Japan which left Canadians wondering what the heck was going on with global stock markets. We caught up with Moshe Lander from the Department of Economics at Concordia University for what you need to know as an investor during market turmoil. And finally. Iconic Canadian rocker Bif Naked is coming to Calgary this week, and ahead of her show we caught up with Bif to talk about her unique career, her longevity in the music industry and her very public battle with breast cancer.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: The Hamilton-Burlington area is seeing its real estate sales drop while inventory is growing, why? The Olympic boxing gender scandal can be confusing to some while clear-cut to others but what's happened and in what state does it leave things for men's & women's sports? Cuba's strength in the sporting department has been undeniable for many years but this year's Olympic delegation is the smallest in decades which might be a sign of the crisis the country faces. Is Hamilton City Council handcuffing its police department? Canada's drone-spying scandal isn't as unusual as it may seem and it isn't as harmful of a cheating situation as what many, too many, athletes face. Where should we turn our attention to instead of spying with drones? Have the Blue Jays made appropriate trades to turn things around? Climate change, taxes and interest rates are no longer the top concern for Ontario's voters as immigration takes the top spot. Back-to-back wins are always a good sign but will it be enough for the Ticats as they get set to take on the Montreal Alouettes? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Rob Golfi, Sales Representative with RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, The Golfi Team Dr. Jason Profetto, Director of Family Medicine and Chair of Clinical Skills and MD Admissions at McMaster University Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University Vito Sgro, Former Mayoral Candidate and Political Analyst Declan Hill, Academic and Investigative Journalist with an expertise in corruption in sport, match fixing, and organized crime Josh Goldberg, Journalist, TheScore Lisa Covens, Senior Vice President, Leger Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton, Host of The 5th Quarter & CHML Sports Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The Mystery surrounding a North Korean Missile Exploding in the Sky North Korea claims to have successfully tested technology for deploying multiple nuclear warheads simultaneously, which represents a significant threat to the U.S. and its allies. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Seg 2: View From Victoria: A new Eby Premier David Eby took a brief leave this week to await the birth of his third child. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 28, 2024 The debate in Atlanta between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was widely considered a poor showing for both candidates. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 4: What's happening with the impending WestJet strike? The Federal Government has mandated binding arbitration to resolve the labour dispute between WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association to prevent a Canada Day strike by mechanics. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University and Former Air Canada Executive Seg 5: Why are EVs from China considered a threat to national security? Canada is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese-made EV's to prevent a market flood of cheap EVs.  Guest: David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security Seg 6: Kickin' it with the Whitecaps for Jun 28, 2024 Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Why is the Cheam First Nation gondola taking so long to be approved? The Cheam First Nation in B.C.'s Fraser Valley is frustrated with the provincial government over delays and unclear processes in approving the Cascade Skyline Gondola project. Guest: Chief Darwin Douglas, Chief of the Cheam First Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea claims to have successfully tested technology for deploying multiple nuclear warheads simultaneously, which represents a significant threat to the U.S. and its allies. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UN Security Council is backing the US' ceasefire resolution plan, but does it have the ability to enforce a ceasefire and end the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas? We get the latest from Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University   Ever been disappointed when trying to find your favourite Alberta beer in another province? According to a new study, Interprovincial trade barriers are hurting Canadian businesses like our Provincial breweries. We get details on the research from Steve Globerman, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. Finally, it was a birthday celebration like no other! We catch up with our good friends at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for details on the festivities surrounding the 1st Birthday of Western Lowland Gorilla, Okabe.

Seg 1: Inside the experiment to send a particle back in time New research could lead to advances in quantum computing and help bring together the theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity. Guest: Dr. Seth Lloyd, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seg 2: Summer is here and so is the reminder to use Sunscreen! Scott is here to remind everyone that when the summer sun is high, sunscreen should be used! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Healthcare will play a big role in upcoming election Healthcare is going to be an election issue and the NDP are embedding a line in all their new candidate releases trumpeting their success in healthcare. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Why is North Korea flying trash balloons over South Korea? Over the weekend, South Korea resumed anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts via loudspeakers at the border in response to North Korea sending over 1,000 balloons filled with trash and manure. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Seg 5: Why are so many Canadians moving to the United States? What is driving Canadians to sell their homes and move south? Is it a cultural move or one that is strictly based on finances? Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer Seg 6: Is Canada hooked on dirty money? One critique of Canada's anti-money laundering regime is comparing it to distressed jeans, suggesting that the flaws are intentional and argues that Canada has failed to combat money laundering for the past 35 years, implying a lack of political will due to the economy's reliance on dirty money. Guest: Dr. Sanaa Ahmed, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law and Expert on Money Laundering Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 10, 2024 The BC Lions Home opener is Saturday against Calgary and it could be a big game if the Lions can knock off a division rival early. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Why does BC need more court sheriffs? Immediate action is necessary as a new report shows a severe shortage of sheriffs, who are crucial for courtroom safety, is affecting criminal cases.  Guest: Michael Elliott, President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. Seg 9: Should the province regulate mushroom foraging? BC may consider regulating wild mushroom picking after the Skwlax te Secwepemculecw First Nation raised concerns about foragers infringing on their land, with incidents of alleged violence and ecological damage. Guest: Dr. Andy MacKinnon, Forest Ecologist and Co-Author of “Mushrooms of British Columbia” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the weekend, South Korea resumed anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts via loudspeakers at the border in response to North Korea sending over 1,000 balloons filled with trash and manure. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The federal government and the government of Ontario have reached a $357-million deal under the National Housing Strategy. According to a Leger poll, less than a fifth of Canadians support anti-Israel protest encampments. A Hamilton road voted “Worst Road in Ontario”… again. Opinion piece says Oakville teens should learn about communism before promoting it. Half of people arrested in recent major auto theft crime bust were out on bail? Have since been released on bail again. We look at the closing arguments for Trump's hush money trial from right outside the courthouse. And reportedly there's serious gaps in the flow of intelligence regarding Chinese interference. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger. Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations for CAA SCO. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Andrew Furgiuele, Criminal Defence Lawyer with Furgiuele Law. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Poilievre has made numerous trips to Hamilton, more than expected. Could this be indicative of something larger? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton & political pundit - Though our federal government isn't great at many things there are two things it does amazingly, that's collecting taxes and spending that very same money. Today Scott's talking about the latter as more spending has been announced. Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Ontario is making a very conscious effort to become a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing with investments to the tune of billions of dollars. Should we be doubling down on this or have we already gone too far? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

As police in Los Angeles attempt to remove protestors from a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA, Portia talks with international development studies professor Robert Huish about the intensity of these growing movements – and why they haven't happened on campuses here yet.

Was hate speech spouted this weekend outside of parliament? When should police step in? At what point does free speech become hate speech? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University - The federal government has announced 'halal mortgages'. What are they and why even suggest such a thing? Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University - Don Robertson is busy behind the bench as the Dundas Real McCoys campaign to hoist the Allan Cup again which means Scott needs to call in pinch hitter, Steve Foxcroft. Together they'll debate and revel in the highs and lows of the sports world. Guest: Steve Foxcroft, NFL Chain-Gang Member & Vice-President, Fluke Transport

The countdown to the RBC Canadian Open is officially on, with just five weeks left until the big event! Today, we're thrilled to chat with tournament director Brian Crawford, who will share some details of a major announcement. GUEST: Brian Crawford, Tournament Director of The RBC Canadian Open. Prime Minister Trudeau to testify at the foreign interference inquiry. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. Chrystia Freeland won't rule out new taxes on wealthy Canadians and corporations in the upcoming budget. GUEST: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Examining the PM's six-day Indo-Pacific trip, and it's potential impacts on the taxpayer. It cost $2 million, including $200K in catering! GUEST: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

How important is it for our politicians to actually meet with protesters? What does it say when they do? This and more is happening in Hamilton so who better to talk to than the Bay Observer's John Best? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Parliament seems to be spending lots of time arguing about stuff in other countries and what they should be doing though we haven't thought much about what our reaction would be if other countries started demanding things change here. What if other countries started passing resolutions demanding Canada make Quebec a free country or tinkering in our affairs. What would our response be? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - Outrage was sparked as a result of Playhouse Cinema's decision to cancel its hosting of the Hamilton Jewish Film Festival. Why would it do this and what does it say to the Jewish community at large? Guest: Gustavo Rymberg, Chief Executive Officer of the Hamilton Jewish Federation

Remember when the Russian Invasion of Ukraine started and allied countries used economic sanctions to hamper Russia's ability to wage war? Well, that certainly didn't work, but why didn't it? We discuss the ‘golden' reason sanctions were not effective with Robert Huish, Professor in International Development Studies with Dalhousie University. Calgary isn't implementing water restrictions yet, but restrictions are likely coming soon as the seasonal forecast is calling for another dry Spring and Summer ahead for the city. We get an update on the situation with Tricia Stadnyk, Professor and Canada Research Chair in ‘Hydrologic Modelling' with the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering.   Finally, a little food can go a long way! We get details on this year's Easter 'Fill The Jeep' Food Drive Campaign in support of the Calgary Food Bank. We get details on how you can lend a hand with Dr Martha Hart, event organizer and Founder of the Owen Hart Foundation.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Are we ever going to see anyone held accountable following the Chinese infiltration of the Winnipeg microbiology lab? There are calls to halt the Carbon Tax hikes that are set to happen in April and they're not coming from just anyone. Do Canadians feel that the Online Harms Act will make social media safer? It's no secret that there are different types of mortgages and as rates change some are more favourable than others. Where's the 'sweet spot' to set your mortgage? Has a real pharmacare plan actually been put forward by Trudeau? According to Putin, he's prepared to deploy nuclear weapons in the event Russia has its sovereignty or independence threatened. TikTok is staring down the barrel of a ban in the US if the House of Representatives sees a bipartisan bill pass unless it divests from Chinese ownership. How are things at Hamilton City Hall as it recovers from a ransomware attack? Guests: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, Leger Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management Muhammad Ali, Vice President with Crestview Strategies Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Marnie Cluckie, City Manager with the City of Hamilton Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with The Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast 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

We now know that a ceasefire was not reached between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. We get answers as to why a ceasefire was not reached and the latest on the conflict, with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, reported scams in cost Canadians $379 million in cyber-related losses last year. We discuss how to protect yourself from falling victim with Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering at “Check Point in Canada”.   Finally, were you a little ‘bleary-eyed' following “Daylight Saving Time”? While losing one-hour of sleep may be a bit of an inconvenience, are you getting enough sleep on a REGULAR basis and just HOW important is sleep to our overall health, well-being and even our ‘success' in life? We tackle the topic with Deepak Saini, Performance Coach, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and ‘Biohacker'.

It's been two years since Russia invaded the Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the invasion.Is there an end in sight? We discuss this with Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University in Episode 54 of The Bill Kelly Podcast.Listen to this podcast everywhere:https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastWatch the interview by subscribing to my YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcastSubscribe to my Substack for free news updates and exclusive paid content: billkelly.substack.comConnect with me on socials:https://twitter.com/ThisIsBillKellyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/ Get full access to Bill Kelly's Substack at billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Only 30 percent of Calgarians approve of the job Mayor Gondek is doing and now there is a push to recall her through an online petition Does the recall petition have merit? We get the thoughts of Stephen Carter, Strategist and President of “Decide Campaigns”. Next, a report out of Israel earlier this week claims that a fifth of the hostages held by terrorist group Hamas have been killed. We discuss the impact these killings will have on the conflict – now into its third month – with Robert Huish, Professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. Finally, what does the future of commerce look like - and how could artificial intelligence revolutionize the way we do business? We tackle the topic with Kelley Keehn, Founder of “Money Wise Workplaces”.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We take a closer look at the sexual assault case against 5 former members of the Canadian World Juniors hockey team. Canada is set to host 13 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's matches. It would appear that the 'We Are The World' documentary is missing what's touted as the most moving moment of the night. The federal government plans to extend its ban on foreign homebuyers for another two years. Facebook is marking its 20th anniversary. Many immigrants are deciding to leave Canada only a few years after arriving according to StatsCan. What constitutes a 'loss leader' and how do grocery stores use them to encourage higher spending? A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas looks to be on the horizon. King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer. Guests: Dr. Ann Pegoraro, Lang Chair of Sport Management at the University Guelph and the Co-Director of The National Research Network for Gender Equity in Sport Joe Callaghan, Journalist for The Toronto Star, The Guardian, and The Irish Examiner Alan Cross, Host, The Ongoing History of New Music, Canada's longest running radio documentary Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University Carmi Levy, Technology analyst & journalist Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University Janet Music, Research Program Coordinator with the Agri-Food Analytics Lab Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Peter McNally, Professor Emeritus with School of Information and the Director of History with the McGill Project at McGill University, McGill's “Royal Watcher” Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan Podcast Co-Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Funding for Ukraine has become a political issue in the United States Congress. The US is becoming more involved in the Middle East, which is what Russian president Vladimir Putin wants to see happen. The actions of U.S. President Joe Biden, and the reactions to them, will be crucial in determining the future course of events. The influence of Iran in conflicts like Gaza, Yemen, and Ukraine are playing a huge factor, as well as crucial strategic alliances forming among certain countries. The potential response to Iran is also a major concern.We discuss this ever changing situation with Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University in Episode 44 of The Bill Kelly Podcast.Listen to this podcast everywhere:https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastCheck out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcastSubscribe to my Substack: billkelly.substack.comConnect with me on social media:https://twitter.com/ThisIsBillKellyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/https://www.facebook.com/TheBillKellyPodcast Get full access to Bill Kelly's Substack at billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Hamas, Hezbollah, and now Houthi rebels – it's getting hard to keep track of all the players in the war in Gaza and the surrounding region. We dig into these three ‘factions' with Robert Huish, Professor in “International Development Studies” with Dalhousie University.  Why is important to stay up to date with artificial intelligence and learn to build your AI skills? We discuss the role AI will play in the future of work and what the ‘tech' may mean to your job – with Jenny Yang, Senior Advisor from the “Mars Innovation Hub”.  Finally, it's known as “Blue Monday” – the 3rd Monday in January - which some believe is ‘statistically' the most depressing day of the year. We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for some tips to affectively handle stress and depression – beyond the ‘January blahs'. 

Rumours about the future of NDP leader Rachel Notley are swirling, with speculation she'll soon step down. We get the latest on Alberta's political landscape – including an update on the state of the proposed Alberta Pension Plan - from Lori Williams, Mount Royal University Political Scientist. The UN Security Council is calling for the use of Article 99 to help push for a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist group Hamas. To discuss the resolution and why the US has blocked it, we spoke with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. And when you're thinking about gifts for the kids this holiday season – you might want to take eye health into consideration. We invited Dr. Vivian Hill, Pediatric ophthalmologist and chair of the council on advocacy of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, to join us to discuss the impact screens have on the eye health of our kids.

There is an agreement in place to extend the 4-day cease fire between Israel and terrorist group Hamas. Could the cease fire turn into a more lasting peace or should we anticipate a return to the fighting? We get the latest on the conflict from Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University.    Next, it's time to get in the holiday spirit!! It's Giving Tuesday, a chance for you to help charities or organizations that need attention and/or a financial boost. We take the opportunity to hear the very personal story of a Calgary woman in need of a Kidney Donation and how YOU may be able to help give the gift of life!    Literacy is a fundamental building block for a successful life, and education is a basic human right. We learn all about the “Educational Partnership Foundation” and the much needed work they do in the city on this “Giving Tuesday”.

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The war between Israel and Hamas is prompting conversations about what's allowed and what's off limits under international humanitarian law (or the rules of war). To talk about that, we're joined by Robert Huish, associate professor of international development studies at Dalhousie University.

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The City of Hamilton saw its General Issues Committee field several topics today, many of which we've spoken about in the past. Where do things stand and what does the future hold for Hamilton? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Justin Trudeau has made serious allegations against India's government following the slaying of a Sikh leader in BC. In what position does this put Canada and more specifically, Trudeau, if India wasn't involved? What about if India was involved? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - Grade inflation is something that we've come to be more aware of. While this is something we can imagine happening in a subject like the arts or literature, how could it happen in math or the sciences? Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting - Jon Roe returns to the show to discuss part 2 of Angus Reid's polling of Canadians in what's being called 'Canada and the Culture Wars '. Guest: Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid

With the looming strike by the City's unionized workers, there are multiple services that may by disrupted. Should we be surprised by this? Guest: Vito Sgro is a Former Mayoral candidate in 2018, and Liberal Candidate for Flamborough-Glanbrook in the 2021 election - Tomorrow will see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats play the currently winless Edmonton Elks here in Hamilton. Short of being a game that the Ticats should win, does this game have any larger significance? Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist with The Hamilton Spectator - China snubbed Canada by excluding the country from China's list of approved travel locations. Will this make for a significant hit to Canada's travel sector or is it just the cost of pushing against the Chinese Communist Party? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Ahead of the auditor general's report on the greenbelt today – what are some of the implications of her announcement? GUEST: Phil Pothen, Ontario Environment Program Manager with Environmental Defense - The Competition Bureau is already looking into Meta's removal of Canadian news from Facebook and Instagram, a spokesperson said the same day a group of news publishers and broadcasters asked for an investigation into the company's news blocking. GUEST: Kevin Desjardins, President of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters - Canada has little to show for its promises to combat forced labour in China, critics say. In 2021, members of Parliament were among the first in the West to officially condemn Beijing's repression of Uyghur and other Muslim minorities from China's Xinjiang province – abuses that include forced labour. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

The Bill Kelly Podcast: Ontario plans a massive expansion of the Bruce Power nuclear plant on Lake Huron, almost doubling its capacity by adding up to 4,800 megawatts of electricity production — enough to power almost five million homes. It would be the first major new construction of nuclear reactors in more than three decades and is rekindling debate over emission-free atomic power and its radioactive waste versus renewables like solar and wind power as the world decarbonizes in the fight against climate change. GUEST: Dr. Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy - Stellantis and LG Energy Solution have reached a new deal with the federal and Ontario governments for as much as $15-billion in subsidies for their electric-vehicle battery factory in Windsor, bringing an end to a months-long saga in which the companies halted construction on the project while they pushed for greater financial backing. The agreement was announced by Stellantis late Wednesday afternoon through a press release. It was subsequently confirmed by Ottawa in a statement issued by Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Construction of the plant will resume immediately, according to Stellantis. GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - A report about a conference in Toronto on Sikh terrorism was posted in May on the website of a now defunct Canadian-based think tank. The problem? There's no evidence the Star could find that the conference took place or that the listed speakers even exist. But multiple Indian news outlets picked up the report, treating it as news. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's national security adviser said in June that India is among the top sources of foreign interference in Canada, but experts say authorities have let India's activities fly “under the radar” and that it's time they paid closer attention to disinformation linked to Indian sources. Canada is home to the world's largest Sikh diaspora. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Ontario will eliminate the post-secondary education requirement to become a police officer, expand enrolment for its basic training program and axe tuition fees at the Ontario Police College, the premier said Tuesday. The moves are designed to get more police officers into communities, Doug Ford said. GUEST: Michael Kempa, Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa - Ninety per cent of the population in Ontario lives on a peninsula bounded by three of the Great Lakes. Yet wind is basically not part of the discussion of how to power the province…Why? GUEST: John Michael McGrath, Digital Media Producer with TVO - How can Taiwan teach Canada about fight foreign interference? GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The C-E-O and the volunteer board of directors of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation are stepping down because they say their work has been politicized by ongoing allegations of Chinese interference in Canadian elections. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - The federal government has announced a range of military, economic and cultural measures to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement in Toronto alongside the visiting Ukrainian P-M. GUEST: Thomas Hughes, Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Canadian Defence and Security Network - For-profit nursing homes in Canada's largest city are vacating the sector rather than undertaking mandatory upgrades, creating a property sell-off that hinders the Ontario government's promise of 60,000 new and upgraded beds by 2028. The problem stems from two colliding forces: Toronto's red-hot real estate market and a looming deadline for outdated homes to comply with design standards requiring single- or double-occupancy rooms. Faced with a choice between significant construction costs or selling their properties to housing developers, many nursing-home owners are opting for the latter. GUEST: Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO, CanAge

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: What does the NDP want to see in the Ontario budget today? GUEST: Marit Styles, Leader of the Ontario NDP - Topics Include: ·       Biden urged to raise Canadian bills ·       Canadian defense under the microscope ·       Has Biden been a good friend to Canada? ·       And more…. GUEST: Wayne Petrozzi, Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University - A Canadian lawmaker has resigned from the governing Liberal Party caucus after a media report alleged he advised Chinese diplomats to not release two imprisoned Canadians in 2021. Han Dong, the MP representing a district in Toronto, said the report with “unverified and anonymous sources” was false and an attack on his reputation and loyalty to Canada. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

If you work in a federal office in Canada, you'll have to make sure you don't have the social media app TikTok on your device. The Canadian government has identified the Chinese-based site as more than just a time distraction. It's also a potential security risk. This comes at the same time as intelligence reports about potential electoral interference in the past federal votes in our country. Dr. Robert Huish is an Associate Professor of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. He gives us his thoughts on the potential threats, the Chinese democratic record and on the need of a more detailed investigation on Chinese electoral influence.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: She retires just before the Public Order Emergency Commission report comes out, why did she choose to step down now? & What will we remember Brenda Lucki by? GUEST: Daniel Béland, Director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada - The federal government will no longer fund research with Chinese military and state security institutions and is urging the provinces and universities to adopt similar national-security measures. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - Topics Include: ·        Ontario's economic and fiscal outlook ·        Healthcare polling ·        Doug Ford's comments on stag & Doe and John Tory ·        And more….. GUEST: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief for Global News

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The federal government failed to spend tens of billions of dollars in the last fiscal year on promised programs and services, including new military equipment, affordable housing and support for veterans. Federal departments are blaming a variety of factors for letting a record total of $38 billion in funding lapse in 2021-22, including delays and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. GUEST: Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University - Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner isn't ruling out a bid for the leadership of the Ontario Liberals. A group of high-profile Liberals — including former cabinet ministers Deb Matthews and Liz Sandals, and current Liberal caucus member Lucille Collard — released a letter Sunday urging Schreiner to join the party and run to be its leader. GUEST: Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party and MPP for Guelph - Canadian universities conducting joint research with Chinese military scientists. The joint research projects are generating knowledge that could help drive China's defence sector in cutting-edge, high-tech industries. Are they aloud to do that still? GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: A typical young person in Hamilton would have to work full-time for more than two decades to save up for a 20 per cent down payment on an average-priced home in the region, a new study has found. The latest Straddling the Gap report, conducted by the Generation Squeeze lab out of the University of British Columbia (UBC), looked at the difference between home prices and earnings across Canada between 1976 and 2021. GUEST: Michael Collins-Williams, Chief Executive Officer of the West End Home Builders' Association - Canada's long-term care sector was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rapidly climbing patient deaths, a lack of safety provisions coupled with already-precarious employment and difficult working conditions took its toll on the mental health of health-care workers. So what steps need to be taking to tackle Canada's long-term care crisis? GUEST: Colleen Grady, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Queen's University - While becoming more autocratic at home during Xi Jinping's rule, Beijing has become much more willing, over the past decade, to throw its weight around inside other states. It is increasingly trying, for the first time since Mao's days, to intervene in the domestic politics, media, information environments, and societies of other countries. Beijing's campaigns today reflect a departure from the more limited and defensive Chinese foreign policy of the late Cold War and early post–Cold War eras. China in many ways has supplanted Russia as the authoritarian foreign power most dedicated to meddling inside other countries. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Topics Include: ·       Municipal election focus ·       Secrecy in Hamilton city hall ·       Sewergate & Red Hill valley inquiry ·       More… GUEST: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, told MPs that Russia and China consider themselves to be at war with the West and Canada must rise to meet this challenge. Eyre was meeting with MPs at the Commons standing committee on national security to talk about the threat Russia poses to Canada. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - If an election were to be held today, the Conservative Party would win more seats than the Liberals, the latest seat projections from Nanos Research show. In the last two federal elections, the Conservatives edged out the Liberals on the popular vote but failed to win the most seats, allowing Justin Trudeau to form consecutive minority governments. GUEST: Nik Nanos, Founder and President of Nanos Research

Politicians from all parties are decrying the verbal attack against Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. But this is not just an issue affecting politics in Canada. Dr. Robert Huish is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He reacts to the video for the first time in this conversation that also reflects on the global impact of former USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who recently passed away.

We begin with an update on Pope Francis' apology at the former Ermineskin Indian Residential School. We get details on how it unfolded, from Global News Edmonton Anchor, Eileen Bell. Next, we continue our conversation surrounding the Pope's visit. We get reaction to the apology from Matthew Wildcat, a member of the Indigenous Community and a Professor of Political Science from the University of Alberta, who was in attendance at yesterday's ceremony. Then, the latest on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. The Professor brings us details on the latest attack by Russian aggressors taking aim at Ukrainian grain exports. Finally, could your latest new car purchase come with a ‘monthly' subscription price for items such as heated seats or even air-conditioning? We discuss the new trend that could be coming to a dealership near you with “The Gadget Guy”, Mike Yawney.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: In the wake of a mass shooting or terrorist attack there is inevitably a lot of commentary on why this happened, what it means, and how we can stop the next one before it occurs.  ‘Experts' tell us they have a plan/model/algorithm which, if used, can provide our protectors with ways to identify and forestall these violent actors.  But do they really have such a plan?  Have a listen as Borealis' Phil Gurski weighs on on this issue. Full article HERE. GUEST: Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, Distinguished Fellow with the University of Ottawa's Security program, and former CSIS analyst - The Canada men's national team went on strike on Sunday, forcing a friendly with Panama to be called off. The team's refusal to play revolves around a dispute with the country's football association, Canada Soccer. Canada have qualified for the 2022 World Cup, only the second time they have reached the men's finals. The players released a letter accusing Canada Soccer of "disrespecting" the team in relation to negotiations around World Cup prize money. GUEST: Joe Callaghan, Sports Journalist for The Toronto Star and The Guardian - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called the actions of Chinese pilots toward Canadian planes taking part in a United Nations mission "irresponsible and provocative." Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Trudeau condemned the actions of China toward Canadian planes that were taking part in a multilateral UN mission over the Pacific Ocean to enforce sanctions against North Korea. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with an update on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Just over three-months into the conflict, what is the Russian ‘endgame' and are Ukrainian allies doing enough to help the war-torn country? We get the thoughts of Robert Huish, Professor of International Development Studies from Dalhousie University. Many women in Calgary are feeling unsafe on city streets these days and are taking steps to protect themselves against a possible assault. But what are the legal implications of carrying a weapon for self-defense? We discuss with Calgary based Defense Attorney, Balfour Der. Continuing the conversation on personal safety, we catch up with Lorna Selig, owner and creator of “Safe4Life”, a program which teaches women ‘real world' self-defense techniques. Lorna shares her personal story, on how the program came to be. Finally, it's “Tourism Week”. We speak with the CEO of ‘Travel Alberta', David Goldstein  on what's planned for the week and the importance of supporting the Provincial tourism industry, after an incredibly difficult two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin with the upcoming deadline to file your taxes for 2021. We catch up with tax professional Jeremy Clark of ‘CH Financial' for what you need to know this year. Next, we get the latest on the war in Ukraine specifically, how concerned we should be about Russia using nuclear weapons as the conflict continues in the region. We discuss with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. Alberta's tourism industry is optimistic for the upcoming summer holiday season. We speak with Darren Reeder of the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta about the challenges facing the ‘hospitality' sector as demand ramps up. Finally, did you know that our city has a designated “Poet Laureate”? We meet Wakefield Brewster, Calgary's ‘official' Poet Laureate, to hear his story what it means to him to hold such a title and of course to hear some of his original poetry! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I mars 2022 publiserte Nord-Korea en bisarr video med lederen King Jong-un som tilsynelatende ledet en prosess med å skyte opp en atomvåpenrakett. Til tross for den merkelige videoen er det all grunn til å ta dette på det største alvor. I ukens episode kommer professor Robert Huish fra Dalhousie University i Canada. Han er ekspert på Nord-Korea og har blant annet avdekket forsikringssvindel og svartebørshandel mellom vestlige selskaper og Nord-Korea. I tillegg til mye god informasjon om landet får du historien om hvordan han og en klasse hjalp en person med å flykte fra Nord-Korea. In March 2022 North-Korea publised a bizarre but important video clip. It showed the leader Kim Jong-un guiding a ballistic missile. With us to interpret this event is professor Robert Huish from Dalhousie University in Canada. He is an expert on North-Korea and has, among other things, helped uncover illegal business between western companies and the regime. You will also hear about his class project which involved them helping one person escape North-Korea. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We begin with an update on the war in Ukraine. We speak with Robert Huish, from the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University for details on Tuesday's ‘peace talks' between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. It's the ‘end of the honeymoon' for Mayor Jyoti Gondek and the new City Council? That's the ‘takeway' from a new civic poll done by “ThinkHQ Public Affairs.” We get a breakdown of the results of the last month's polling. How do you identify ‘relationship-killing' behavior patterns in your marriage? We discuss with author Matthew Fray, who's new book is titled: “She Divorced Me Because I Left the Dishes by the Sink”. Finally, it's perhaps the most popular of all “comfort foods”: CHEESE – and it's the focus of this month's edition of “Savour Calgary Magazine”. We catch up with Editor Camie Leard, for all the “ooey-gooey” details on Calgary's vibrant cheese offerings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: As the Russian invasion of Ukraine proceeds with breathtaking pace, a key question is how much support Vladimir Putin can count on at home. On the surface, it appears that the Russian President has the firm backing of the Kremlin elite, composed mainly of bona fide hard-liners who have enthusiastically endorsed his claim that Russia had no choice but to defend itself against the “Nazi, genocidal” government of Ukraine. And given that Mr. Putin's popularity surged after Russia invaded Crimea in 2014, many expect that ordinary Russians, known for their patriotism, will again rally around their leader. But Mr. Putin may have actually set himself up for potential challenges to his leadership. As Russian political commentator Andrei Piontkovsky tweeted: “The paradox of this war for Russia is that the greater its ‘military successes,' the more catastrophic its political results will be.” Read the full article HERE. GUEST: Amy Knight, Author of numerous pieces on Russian politics and history - Many have called the scale of the sanctions “unprecedented," but let's be clear: The price Russia has paid for its invasion of Ukraine amounts to economic penalties against two large financial institutions, dozens of smaller Russian entities and some of Putin's known associates, so far. The U.S. is now preparing sanctions on Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and the EU has said it will freeze Putin's assets. But how effective are such sanctions? The simple answer is, not very. Read the full article HERE.  GUEST:  Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - Many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" according to the UN's latest assessment. But the authors of a new report say that there is still a brief window of time to avoid the very worst. GUEST: Kent Moore, Vice-Principal of Research and a Professor of Atmospheric Physics with the University of Toronto

Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University

On today's show, Vladimir Putin has raised the alert level on his nuclear forces, but what does that mean? We get some insight from Dr. James Fergusson with the University of Manitoba. Plus, more sanctions are being laid against Russia, but will they work? We ask Dr. Robert Huish with Dalhousie University. And, a shuffle of Alberta's cabinet as former justice minister Kaycee Madu is now the minister of labour and immigration, while former health minister Tyler Shandro is the justice minister.

​Russian military forces invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday, with Russian missiles raining down on Ukrainian cities and reports of troops pouring across the border. Ukraine is urging the UN to do everything possible to stop what it says is a full scale war. Robert Huish is an Associate Professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University, and is researching sanctions, national security & human rights.

Robert Huish founded a course about activism, social justice and protest at Dalhousie University. He spoke with guest host Preston Mulligan about the point in which protests no longer become protests.

Erin O'Toole's ride as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada has come to an abrupt end. And some of the blame might come down to the same sentiment that's fuelling the trucker's protest in Ottawa. How does this affect the Conservatism movement in Canada? And what is the likelihood that the next leader will be even more "right" of the political centre? Dr. Robert Huish is an associate professor at Dalhousie University. Along with International Development, he also speaks to politics. And he says there's a big job ahead for governments with the unravelling of the pandemic politics of the past two years.

GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Minister Kaycee Madu joins us to talk about Bill 81. What's the best way to go about solving Canada's housing crisis? We talk to Justin Trudeau's former economic advisor Mike Moffat. And, will the diplomatic boycott of the upcoming winter games actually help? We ask Dr. Robert Huish, an associate professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada and other countries are introducing new travel restrictions and testing requirements with the arrival of the new COVID variant Omicron. And with the potential for more variants, we're going to have to expect more snap travel restrictions, vaccine passports, cross border testing in the foreseeable future. Doctor Robert Huish is a professor at the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He's not convinced these decisions are being made for the right reasons. And he discusses the issues of trust between the public, the World Health Organization, governments and public health authorities.

Now that enough of us have been vaccinated for the province to ease some of the pandemic restrictions, some tough conversations need to happen. If you've had your shots, you're probably willing to tell others. While not everyone is able to take the vaccine, others are refusing them. The question that looms is whether vaccine passports are ethical and appropriate on a global scale. Dr. Robert Huish is an associate professor in the Department of International Development Studies Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dalhousie University.

A so-called Freedom Rally for Citadel Hill this weekend has been cancelled. Organizers are in part blaming the on-line harassment and other threats for their decision to cancel it under duress. This happened before the province announced it had been granted an injunction by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia stopping anti-vaccine and anti-public health order protests, effective immediately. We spoke about Protesting and public shaming during a provincial lock down with Dalhousie Professor Dr. Robert Huish and the legal and Constitutional perspective with Professor Emeritus of Law Wayne MacKay.

Associate Professor Robert Huish says public shaming has been a part of the pandemics throughout human history. But he says the people who are being targeted by the stigma has changed over the last year, especially in the Maritimes.

Protests continue in Hong Kong, even with a no mask ban in effect. Scott gets more on what is happening from Dr. Robert Huish. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Advisor, Department of International Development Studies

The Scott Thompson Show Podcast - The championship parade for the Toronto Raptors is going on right now. What has gone down so far, what is it like being there? Guest: Briana Carnegie, News Anchor with Global News - Almost 2 million marched in Hong Kong against the extradition bill. And late in the day, Chief Executive Carrie Lam apologized to the people of Hong Kong for her handling of legislation. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies - The company behind the 737 Max plane says that it's important for them to focus on safety and will have the planes flying when it is safe. He says it's Boeing's most important objective. Keith Mackey, of Mackey International; aviation expert

In an explosive interview with Maclean's Paul Wells, Jane Philpott says that there'smore to the SNC story that needs to be told. Guest - Tim Powers, Vice-Chairman, Summa Strategies (has served as an advisor to a national party leader and federal cabinet ministers) According to the integrity commissioner, Premier Ford didn't breach rules in theappointment of Ron Taverner but the report says that the selection of Taverner doesn't exonerate the Ontario government, stating the process was flawed.  Guest - Allison Smith, Queen's Park Today All military style semi automatic weapons, assault rifles and high capacity magazines will now be banned in New Zealand following last week's attack, says the country's PM. Guest - Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Advisor, Department of International Development Studies