Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah jama

Greg Brady & the panel of: Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show, 9 - Noon on 640 Toronto Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 - A 3rd straight majority for the Ford government. Bottom line - people LIKE him. They like him more than some of the policies, and certainly more than some of the results - so how do opposition parties figure out how to beat him? 2 - we all may have underestimated the NDP's seat count - popular vote went into the tank, but they held ridings - can we credit Marit Stiles for this? She did the RIGHT thing dumping Sarah Jama in Hamilton Centre. Jama deserved to be turfed….for several things out there in the public eye, and more that we don't. I think a more moderate NDP is the only way to be successful….but what credit do you give her? 3 - I don't think Bonnie Crombie takes the party into the 2029 Election….agree or disagree? AND that's not to say it won't be her choice, and it's not to say she didn't breathe some life into a pretty lifeless entity after 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show, 9 - Noon on 640 Toronto Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 - A 3rd straight majority for the Ford government. Bottom line - people LIKE him. They like him more than some of the policies, and certainly more than some of the results - so how do opposition parties figure out how to beat him? 2 - we all may have underestimated the NDP's seat count - popular vote went into the tank, but they held ridings - can we credit Marit Stiles for this? She did the RIGHT thing dumping Sarah Jama in Hamilton Centre. Jama deserved to be turfed….for several things out there in the public eye, and more that we don't. I think a more moderate NDP is the only way to be successful….but what credit do you give her? 3 - I don't think Bonnie Crombie takes the party into the 2029 Election….agree or disagree? AND that's not to say it won't be her choice, and it's not to say she didn't breathe some life into a pretty lifeless entity after 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of a provincial election in Ontario, rabble's Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow Eleanor Wand sits down with Sarah Jama to talk about her re-election campaign as an Independent MPP for Hamilton Centre and how Jama believes that voters between parties have more in common than they think. About our guest Sarah Jama is running for re-election to continue representing Hamilton Centre as MPP. Her community work spans over a decade in Ontario and beyond, including leading intersectional leadership programs, civic engagement initiatives for youth, and grassroots efforts addressing social inequities such as food insecurity. Before being elected, Jama was a sessional faculty member at McMaster University and the executive director of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario. Sarah creates and amplifies spaces for young people by promoting skill-building, knowledge-sharing, and community organizing. As an MPP, Sarah Jama brought her grassroots organizing experience and deep community connections to Queen's Park, providing platforms for disenfranchised individuals who are often dismissed. She has consistently advocated for public healthcare, rent control, affordable and supportive housing, childcare, protected bike lanes, environmental sustainability, and increased funding for education. She has also opposed unnecessary highway expansions, private healthcare, and policies that fail to prioritize the well-being of our communities. Sarah puts working people first, and working people are the heart of Hamilton Centre. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee, Caryma Sa'd, lawyer, protest watcher, Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Discuss: 1 - No more school trips to protests as province probes Toronto board's actions  2 - Ford announces plan to explore building tunnel under Highway 401  3 - Trudeau calls Tories ‘bullies,' withdraws question period ‘crap' remark  4 - NDP hasn't ruled out bringing Sarah Jama back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Nokha Dakroub, former peel district school board trustee, Caryma Sa'd, lawyer, protest watcher, Kevin Vuong, Independent M-P for Spadina - Fort York, Discuss: 1 - No more school trips to protests as province probes Toronto board's actions  2 - Ford announces plan to explore building tunnel under Highway 401  3 - Trudeau calls Tories ‘bullies,' withdraws question period ‘crap' remark  4 - NDP hasn't ruled out bringing Sarah Jama back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode we expose Canada's $28.5 million in military exports to Israel on The Breach Show, Sarah Jama talks about her expulsion from the Ontario NDP caucus and how Canadian political culture stifles free expression on 49th Parahell, discuss advocating for just working conditions with Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association executive committee member Liz Knox on The End of Sport and learn how the Canadian business lobby and media establishment manufactured a fiscal crisis and drove the Liberal Party's '90s austerity policy with rankandfile.ca editor Doug Nesbitt.The Harbinger Media Network includes 66 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio at CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto, CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg and at Vancouver Co-op Radio.Financial support on this episode is courtesy of The Alberta Advantage. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode we expose Canada's $28.5 million in military exports to Israel on The Breach Show, Sarah Jama talks about her expulsion from the Ontario NDP caucus and how Canadian political culture stifles free expression on 49th Parahell, discuss advocating for just working conditions with Professional Women's Hockey League Players Association executive committee member Liz Knox on The End of Sport and learn how the Canadian business lobby and media establishment manufactured a fiscal crisis and drove the Liberal Party's '90s austerity policy with rankandfile.ca editor Doug Nesbitt.The Harbinger Media Network includes 66 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio at CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto, CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg and at Vancouver Co-op Radio.Financial support on this episode is courtesy of The Alberta Advantage. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com

This week on rabble radio, rabble's Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow sits down with Sarah Jama, Independent MPP for Hamilton Centre. The two discuss Jama's removal from the NDP caucus due to her “early” calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and how Jama's activism influences her politics.   A bit about our guest  Sarah Jama is an Independent Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton Centre. Jama's community work spans over a decade in Ontario and beyond, and includes running intersectional leadership, education, and civic engagement programming for youth, starting grassroots organizations for different social inequities, including food insecurity programming, and championing anti-oppression initiatives in her communities. Prior to being elected, Jama was a sessional faculty member at McMaster University, and the executive director at the Disability Justice Network of Ontario. A well-known changemaker, Jama amplifies and creates spaces for young people by promoting skill building, knowledge sharing, and introductions to community organizing. As a Member of Provincial Parliament, Sarah Jama brings her grassroots organizing experience and deeply rooted connections in the community to Queen's Park to provide platforms for disenfranchised folks who are often dismissed. She encourages them to share their experiences, suggestions, and grievances on a provincial level. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

6am hour highlights including: 00:15 - Greg talks Toronto city council approving the city budget & Kansas City parade shooting. 12:25 - Greg and Sheba talk about a WestJet passenger gets kicked off a flight for a strange reason. 21:20 - Matt Siscoe, Mayor of St. Catherines. 30:19 - David Shellnutt, The Biking lawyer . BONUS SEGMENT 36:04 - Sarah Jama, Independent MPP for Hamilton Centre.

Greg spoke to Sarah Jama, Independent MPP for Hamilton Centre.

6am hour highlights including: 00:15 - Greg talks Toronto city council approving the city budget & Kansas City parade shooting. 12:25 - Greg and Sheba talk about a WestJet passenger gets kicked off a flight for a strange reason. 21:20 - Matt Siscoe, Mayor of St. Catherines. 30:19 - David Shellnutt, The Biking lawyer . BONUS SEGMENT 36:04 - Sarah Jama, Independent MPP for Hamilton Centre.

Greg spoke to Sarah Jama, Independent MPP for Hamilton Centre.

On an all-new episode of Newsmakers on CHCH Podcasts, Louie Butko is joined by political commentator Keith Leslie to discuss the latest from Queen's Park, including the Hamilton Centre NDP calling on the party to reinstate Sarah Jama, the latest on the Greenbelt saga, the proposed spa at Ontario Place and much more. 

Hamilton-Centre MPP Sarah Jama is claiming that she's going to continue the fight against being censured and that preparations are being made for a legal fight with Doug Ford. Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - A major shift to the path Hamilton's proposed LRT will take has been put forward. Where will the train line be going and are the cars even capable of it? Guest: Abdul Shaikh, Director of Hamilton LRT Project Office - The CFL's Grey Cup championship is only a few days away but that isn't the only thing that's happening with the league. Guest: Josh Smith, Reporter for 3 Down Nation - Marvel's super hero movies used to make billions with each new addition to the vast universe of media however that seems to be slowing which means Marvel, and it's parent-company Disney, have an interesting challenge to face. Guest: Robert Thompson, Director of the Bleier Center For Television And Popular Culture at Syracuse University

- Gaza conflict reveals Western nations' double standards on free speech. - Discussion of the conflict's root cause, the decades of occupation, seems to be off-limits. - UN Secretary-General faced backlash for acknowledging occupation as a root cause of this conflict. - Muslim journalists reassigned from prominent roles in US news media. - Ontario MPP, Sarah Jama, criticized for her comments on the conflict, wrongfully accused of anti-Semitism. - Student unions in the US and Canada expressed support for Palestinians, facing pressure to retract their statements. - Some student groups faced personal attacks, threats, and job-related consequences. - A local hospital initially suspended a doctor for supporting Palestine on Twitter but later reversed the suspension due to community pressure. - These and other incidents underscore a perceived hypocrisy in the application of democratic values, human rights, and free speech. - It contrasts reactions to casualties in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with those in other conflicts, raising questions about the unequal treatment of lives. Friday Juma Khutba October 27th, 2023 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Provincial affairs reporter and founder of the Queen's Park Observer, Sabrina Nanji joins us for the first half hour of the show.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: A former NHL player has died after having his neck cut by a skate part way through a game. Flu & COVID shots are getting rolled out for Ontarians. A new campaign is suggesting that coffee is good for your liver. Matthew Perry's story encompasses much more than his time on 'Friends', having grown up in Ottawa and some major names in Canadian politics. An airport in Dagestan, Russia was stormed by a mob searching for Jewish passengers on a plane returning from Israel. The majority of Canadians say that they'd be happier if they didn't have to work. NDP MPP Sandy Shaw did not vote with her party during the vote to censure Sarah Jama. How is the suspension of the carbon tax for some but not all Canadians being received around the country? Forge FC has won its 4th championship, this time at home, doing so all within the last 5 years. Guests: Kim Crouch, former hockey player whose neck was cut by a skate that severed his jugular vein Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Province of Ontario Laura Dellandrea, Manager of Marketing & Communications with the Canadian Liver Foundation Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator Gustavo Rymberg, Chief Executive Officer of the Hamilton Jewish Federation Dr. Nita Chhinzer, Associate Professor of Leadership & Organizational Management with the University of Guelph John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation Bobby Smyrniotis, Head Coach of Forge FC Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine 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

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: the News Panel reassembles with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. They discuss the removal of Sarah Jama from caucus, the recent lawsuit against Meta, and the closure of banks in rural Newfoundland. This is the October 27, 2023, episode.

The News Panel reassembles with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. They discuss Ontario NDP's decision to remove Sarah Jama from caucus. This is the October 27, 2023, episode.

We talk about the lone voice supporting Palestine being ejected from her party, and looking at the immensity of climate change. Stefan interviews Stephen Thomas, Energy Manager at the David Suzuki Foundation about a new federal energy bill.

This week the panel discusses intellectual dishonesty in academia and journalism.Poilievre chirps a journalist so hard he's been offered a role on Shoresy if he loses his seat in Parliament  Intro Hello to all you patriots out there in podcast land and welcome to Episode 407 of Canadian Patriot Podcast. The number one live podcast in Canada. Recorded Oct 23rd, 2023.   We need your help! To support Canadian Patriot Podcast visit patreon.com/cpp and become a Patreon. You can get a better quality version of the show for just $1 per episode. Show you're not a communist, buy a CPP T-Shirt, for just $24.99 + shipping and theft. Visit canadianpatriotpodcast.com home page and follow the link on the right. What are we drinking And 1 Patriot Challenge item that you completed   Andrew - Craigellachie 13 Gavin - CC & Pepsi Zero Pierre - whiskey and pepsi + water Ian - Coffee and forty creek nanaimo bar irish cream Grab the Patriot Challenge template from our website and post it in your social media Listener Feedback We'd love to hear your feedback about the show. Please visit  canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com A version of the show is Available on iTunes  at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/canadian-patriot-podcast/id1067964521?mt=2 Upcoming Events Strava https://www.strava.com/clubs/ragnaruck News Nazi Follow up: Governor-General Mary Simon apologizes for Waffen-SS veteran's 1987 Order of Canada appointment https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-governor-general-mary-simon-apologizes-for-waffen-ss-veterans-1987/ Mr. Savaryn, a former chancellor of the University of Alberta, was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1987 by governor-general Jeanne Sauvé. Previous governor-generals also awarded him Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee medals in 2002 and 2012. Governor-General Mary Simon has apologized for the appointment to the Order of Canada of Peter Savaryn, a veteran who served in the same Nazi-led Waffen-SS division as Yaroslav Hunka. The statement apologized for the distress his appointment to the Order of Canada may have caused. It said her office is also probing his Jubilee medals, which are awarded to Canadians who have made a significant contribution to the country. “It is with deep regret that we acknowledge that Mr. Peter Savaryn was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1987, and we express our sincere apology to Canadians for any distress or pain his appointment may have caused,” the office said in a statement, adding that it had elapsed on his death in 2017. “The Chancellery is committed to working with Canadians to ensure our honours system is reflective of Canadian values.” Separately, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters Wednesday that senior public servants were looking into publishing the full report of the Deschênes Commission, which examined claims that Canada was playing host to war criminals. “We have made sure that there are top public servants who are looking very carefully into the issue, including digging into the archives, and they're going to make recommendations to the relevant ministers,” the Prime Minister said. Savaryn was a leading Progressive Conservative in Alberta and prominent member of Edmonton's Ukrainian community who championed multiculturalism and played a key role in establishing schools with Ukrainian-language instruction. He also set up the Edmonton branch of the Ukrainian scout group Plast, whose participants included Chrystia Freeland, now Deputy Prime Minister. In a 2013 interview with the newspaper Ukrainian Weekly, Ms. Freeland recalled attending the youth group there. “Plast was a very important part of my life growing up,” she said. “I grew up in a Ukrainian community and was active in Plast.”   University of Alberta facing calls to return thousands more in donations connected to Waffen SS veterans https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-university-of-alberta-facing-calls-to-return-thousands-more-in/ The University of Alberta says it is reviewing other donations it has received after returning $30,000 from the family of Yaroslav Hunka The university is facing calls to return hundreds of thousands of dollars in endowments in the names of Ukrainians linked to the Waffen SS. They include an endowment of about $430,000 in the name of Volodymyr Kubijovych, who played a key role in the SS unit's establishment in 1943. Per Anders Rudling, an expert in the Waffen SS Galicia division, who studied at the University of Alberta, said for the sake of “consistency” the university should return other donations from SS veterans to fund Ukrainian studies He said it did not make sense just to return $30,000 from the family of Mr. Hunka, who was a teenager at the time he volunteered to fight with the Waffen SS division, while keeping money from more senior figures. University of Alberta spokesman Michael Brown said last week it has decided to “close the endowment fund that existed in Mr. Hunka's name and return the funds to the donor.” “We are currently reviewing other endowments, and our general naming policies and procedures, including those for endowments, to ensure alignment with our values,” he said in a statement. the university should also return donations in the names of other former Waffen SS veterans, including $50,000 from the family of Levko Babij. His donation was designed to fund the study of 20th-century Ukrainian history, especially during the Second World War. Prof. Rudling said Mr. Babij was a former president of the Ukrainian veterans association. The university also received a $15,000 donation from Roman Kolisnyk, who was an officer with the rank of untersturmführer in the Galicia Waffen SS division, and editor of the journal of the Ukrainian Waffen SS veterans. After the war he settled in Toronto. Established in 2011 by Mr. Kolisnyk, the fund is worth around $100,900 and supports translations and publications of Ukrainian literary works, memoirs and diaries. The university's Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, which their donations helped fund, refers in past newsletters to their service with the SS Galicia division. Veterans of the SS regiment have also held positions at the University of Alberta. They include Peter Savaryn, who became its chancellor. In 1987 Mr. Savaryn is one of around 12 former members of the Nazi-led Waffen-SS Galicia division with endowments, awards and donations in their name at the university, according to Dr. Rudling. The university's Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies has received endowments and donations worth over $1-million from Ukrainians who served in the Waffen-SS Galicia division or who helped set it up, according to research by professor Per Anders Rudling of Lund university, Sweden, an expert on the division.   Historical context stuff Mr. Savaryn's obituary in the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian studies newsletter explained how as a 17-year-old he joined the division, after being summoned with his brother by his father “when Hitler's drive to the East faltered in 1943 and the Soviet military began its relentless counter-offensive.” His father told him he was left with two options: “either ‘go to the woods' to join the Ukrainian partisans fighting the Germans Poles and Soviets” or enlist in the Galicia division.   In the decades after the Second World War the division's veterans debated whether creation of the formation had been a mistake, whether their idea of breaking from the Germans at the war's end and becoming the core of a Ukrainian army had been a fantasy, and whether they had in fact been a German and not a Ukrainian army,   The Galicia division was set up by Heinrich Himmler, the head of the SS, from Ukrainian volunteers after the German defeat at the battle of Stalingrad, to try to stem the Soviet advance. Soldiers swore an oath to Hitler and the division's newspaper was infused with antisemitic and National Socialist propaganda. An edition days before the soldiers' surrender in 1945 claimed Jews were plundering Ukraine.   ‘Disinvitation from École Polytechnique group sent Trudeau government into damage control mode https://nationalpost.com/news/ecole-polytechnique-group-sent-trudeau-into-damage-control Quebec-based anti-gun group declaring it would disinvite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from the annual commemoration of a 1989 mass shooting sent several officials within the Public Safety Ministry into damage-control mode looking for ways to respond, documents released under access-to-information show. The emails reveal that government staffers reacted with concern to news coverage of a March 2021 letter sent to Trudeau The letter and subsequent coverage expressed the group's anger over Bill C-21, which the group described as “lamentable.” In a March 18 French-language article published by Radio-Canada, PolySeSouvient accused Trudeau of “abandoning” and “betraying” victims of Canadian gun violence over the government's announcement of a voluntary “buy back” program for certain firearms, instead of mandatory confiscation, which PolySeSouvient had demanded. The letter to Trudeau from the group, translated from French, had said: “If you continue with this bill, we will never again welcome you alongside us when we mourn the death of our daughters, sisters and friends during the annual commemorations.” Later that year, the Trudeau government adjusted its policy so that its initial voluntary buy back became the mandatory confiscation the group had been demanding. It is in the process of becoming law. That letter and attached fact sheet — claimed that not going all-in on confiscating firearms from licensed owners was a reversal of previous election promises vowing to “initiate a buyback program for all assault weapons,” and blamed Canada's “gun lobby” for fomenting trepidation over supposed failures in New Zealand's firearm confiscations following the 2019 Christchurch shootings in New Zealand. It also refuted criticisms that the confiscation would adversely impact First Nations people, as they would be given a special amnesty of two years to replace their newly banned firearms. “Under a volunteer buyback program, countless fully functional assault weapons would remain in circulation, which could be stolen or used by their owners for violent purposes,” read the letter's attached note.   Ontario NDP removes Sarah Jama from caucus after Israel-Hamas comments https://globalnews.ca/news/10042820/ontario-ndp-removes-sarah-jama/ Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles says she has removed rookie legislator Sarah Jama from caucus. Stiles says the member for Hamilton Centre, who has been under fire for comments about the Israel-Hamas conflict, made what Stiles calls “a number of unilateral actions” that have undermined the party's collective work and broken the trust of her colleagues. Jama spoke this morning in the legislature against a motion to censure her for a statement she made on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.She said Premier Doug Ford's government is targeting her to distract from its own scandals, and also said that governments and institutions in Canada are trying to use their voice and weight to silence people who support Palestinians. The Progressive Conservative motion would effectively silence Jama in the legislature and calls on the Speaker not to recognize her in the House until she retracts her original statement and apologizes again.Jama's original statement, on social media, decried “the generations long occupation of Palestine” without mentioning the attack by Hamas militants on Israeli civilians. Poilievre gets international attention for apple-eating viral moment https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-apple-video-1.7003024   China linked to propaganda campaign targeting Trudeau, Poilievre, says Global Affairs https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/china-spamouflage-mps-1.7005066 The Chinese government likely was behind a "spamouflage" disinformation campaign targeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and other MPs in August and September, says Global Affairs Canada. A "spamouflage" campaign is one which uses a network of new or hijacked social media accounts to post propaganda messages across various platforms, such as Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Medium, Reddit, TikTok and LinkedIn. The department's Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM), which was set up to monitor foreign state-sponsored disinformation efforts, said the campaign was "connected to the People's Republic of China" and was meant to curb criticism of the communist regime. According to a report released Monday morning, the propaganda campaign began in August and targeted dozens of MPs from across the political spectrum. An email from GAC officials to the affected MPs said 47 of them from across Canada were targeted. The email advised MPs on how to protect themselves from foreign interference and assured them the campaign did not present a threat to their safety. Outro We're on Guilded now https://www.guilded.gg/i/k5a9wnDk Andrew - https://ragnaroktactical.ca/ Visit us at www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com   We value your opinions so please visit www.canadianpatriotpodcast.com/feedback/ or email us at feedback@canadianpatriotpodcast.com and let us know what you think.   Apologies to Rod Giltaca Remember, “you are a small fringe minority” with “unacceptable views”

Our hosts Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero let it all out on the Ontario NDP, Doug Ford's censuring of MPP Sarah Jama, and the attempts to silence Palestinian advocacy.We give a run down of the solidarity being shown and share some key reactions to the Ontario NDP kicking the courageous MPP from their Caucus. What will the political implications be for the Ontario NDP? What is the point of the NDP?More importantly, the discussion turns to the larger pattern of vilifying Palestinian solidarity, movements and tactics in order to drive away calls for a ceasefire.Resources: MPP Sarah Jama on TwitterSpring Magazine: Defend Fred Hahn and Sarah JamaHamilton Labour Council Statement on Twitter (X)--------------All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on Instagram

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: Hamilton City Centre MPP is now an independent after being booted from Ontario's NDP, and what's more, Sarah Jama is also censured by the Ford government. In addition to hiking prices and shrinking product sizes, some food companies have also been quietly downgrading ingredients to reduce manufacturing costs. Hamilton's rail transit future bumped into its past after workers preparing for the city's light rail transit project stumbled across buried streetcar tracks. Many polls, when looked at collectively, paint a grim picture of the Prime Minister's future: but can we take polling at face value? Most Canadians believe they have encountered misleading AI-generated content on social media in the past six months—but half also don't have confidence in their ability to discern between AI-generated fake news and human-produced content, according to a new study. Where are we left, in a world where artificial intelligence can generate fake news stories convincing enough that nearly half of the population are duped? Scott Radley talks with Hamilton's own Jessica Rakoczy! What are your rights when posting opinions online, can your employer discipline you? Guests: Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Professor of Food Distribution and Policy, and the Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Dennis Perusin, Senior Project Manager, Sub Surface, LRT, with the City of Hamilton Henry Jacek, Professor of Political Science, McMaster University John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion Carmi Levy, Technology Analyst & Journalist Jessica Rakoczy, Professional Boxer and Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, seven-time Women's Lightweight Boxing Champion of the World Lior Samfiru, Employment Lawyer, National Co-Managing Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, heading the firm's Labour & Employment Law Group Host – Scott Radley 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

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Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP leader talking about Sarah Jama ejected from NDP caucus . (0:15 - 7:50) 2 - Jon Burnside, Ward 16 Don Valley East reacted on how politicians condemned protests at Jewish -owned Business (7:55 - 15:04) 3 - April Engelberg, concerned citizen on the difficult time for the Jewish people in Toronto (15:09 - 21:21) 4 - Retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland reacted to the release of Hamas hostages (21:27 - 29:09)

Can Sarah Jama weather the political storm she's found herself in the middle of? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Why are we seeing a decline in the number of family doctors? How can we go about fixing this problem? Guest: Dr. Jason Profetto, Family Physician & Chair of Clinical Skills and MD Admissions with McMaster University - A lot has happened in the world of sports since Scott and Don have spoke last which means there's plenty to talk about on this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: SARAH JAMA BOTH CENSURED FROM LEGISLATURE AND OUSTED FROM CAUCUS 12:00-12:30 Libby Znaimer is joined by Andrew Cash, Former NDP MP, Toronto-Davenport district, Charles Bird, Managing Principal at Earnscliffe Strategies and Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada. This week: Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles made the decision to oust MPP Sarah Jamah from the NDP caucus in the aftermath of her offensive remarks about Israel. The legislature also voted in favour of censuring the Hamilton Centre MPP over the same matter. Meanwhile, in other provincial news, the Ford government has decided to scrap its municipal boundary changes in connection with the Greenbelt landswap scandal. ARE ANY OF YOUR FRIENDSHIPS STRAINED DUE TO ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR? 12:30-12:45 PM Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Oren Amitay, a Psychologist based in Toronto. Is the war between Israel and Hamas putting a strain on one or more of your friendships? Naturally, it is bound to happen as both the lives of Israelis and Palestinians remain threatened during the war. Dr. Amitay explains how we can navigate these strained relationships so that they don't get to a point of no return. HOW EXACTLY WILL GROCERS STABILIZE THEIR FOOD PRICES & THE LATEST ON BOTH SHRINFLATION AND SKIMPFLATION 12:45-1 PM Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. Ottawa is calling on the heads of Canada's big grocers to be transparent about how they plan to go about stabilizing their food prices and we revisit the conversation about skimpflation which refers to when food companies swap out ingredients to reduce costs!

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP leader talking about Sarah Jama ejected from NDP caucus . (0:15 - 7:50) 2 - Jon Burnside, Ward 16 Don Valley East reacted on how politicians condemned protests at Jewish -owned Business (7:55 - 15:04) 3 - April Engelberg, concerned citizen on the difficult time for the Jewish people in Toronto (15:09 - 21:21) 4 - Retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland reacted to the release of Hamas hostages (21:27 - 29:09)

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles says she has removed rookie legislator Sarah Jama from caucus. There is so much Taylor Swift everywhere… with other musicians, one may start to worry that soon she could reach her tipping point in popularity, but surely she passed the usual threshold a while ago. The U.S. is working to get their hostages back from Hamas before Israel's offensive on Gaza ramps up. Stop Sprawl HamOnt has been a major force in combating the Ontario Government's scrapped plans for the Greenbelt. Today we learned that the Doug Ford government will also do away with municipal boundary changes. What happens at Queen's Park now that Sarah Jama has been booted from the Ontario NDP caucus, and what happens to Hamilton City Centre, now that is has an independent MP facing censure by the provincial government? St. Lawrence Seaway workers walked off the job early Sunday morning, shutting down the multi-billion dollar shipping corridor between Lake Erie and Montreal that includes the Welland Canal. St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. issued a press release just after the midnight deadline set by Unifor saying the two sides were at an impasse. The Ontario NDP has ousted Hamilton City Centre MP Sarah Jama from their caucus, leaving her as an independent, while she fights censure from the Doug Ford government. Guests: Sabrina Nanji, Founder of the Queen's Park Observer Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Phil Pothen, Speaking on behalf of Stop Sprawl HamOnt; Counsel, Ontario Environment Program Manager, with Environmental Defense; Land Use, Planning and Environmental lawyer who has worked in the private sector for years Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Opher Baron, Distinguished Professor of Operations Management, Academic Director, MMA Program at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto Bernie Farber, Chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network Larry DiIanni, former mayor of Hamilton Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine 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

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

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Competitive forces have been on the decline in Canada at the same time as profits and price markups are on the rise, a new report from the Competition Bureau finds. NDP MPP Sarah Jama is threatening to serve Premier Doug Ford with a libel lawsuit, Global News has learned, over public statements that depicted Jama as having a “history of antisemitism,” which Jama argues have harmed her reputation. A 15-foot statue that has made its home on the front lawn of St. Catharines, Ont., city hall for more than a century will soon be gone after councillors voted in favour of taking it down. What will the political fallout be if Hamilton City Centre NDP MPP Sarah Jama sues Ontario Premier Doug Ford over libel? What is the state of the war between the government of Israel and Hamas? Are we seeing signs of de-escalation on the horizon, with the allowance of humanitarian aid into Gaza through the Egyptian border, and today's arrest of a founding member of Hamas? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Ari Goldkind, Toronto criminal lawyer, legal expert, media commentator. Aurel Braun (PRONOUNCED "brown"), Professor of International Relations and a Senior Member of the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. Mat Siscoe, Mayor of St. Catharines, Ontario. Campbell Clark, Chief Political Writer for The Globe and Mail. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Dr. Arne Kislenko, Margaret MacMillan Trinity One International Relations Program, Trinity College, University of Toronto; Department of History at Toronto Metropolitan University. Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data. 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

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Fears of a recession and pressure from inflation have Canadians feeling less like Santa and more like Scrooge heading into the holidays, a new survey from Deloitte Canada shows. A Canadian surveillance flight enforcing North Korea sanctions was intercepted by Chinese fighter jets on Monday, drawing criticism from Defence Minister Bill Blair. The Ford government has censured NDP MPP Sarah Jama. What does this mean for Queen's Park? Xi Jinping and Putin to meet this week, but that' is only one aspect of the gathering taking place in Beijing. Ottawa will press forward with a pair of contentious new regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, despite last Friday's Supreme Court of Canada decision that the government overstepped its constitutional bounds with one of its existing environmental laws. Democracy Watch has been doggedly pursuing records relating to the RCMP's investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair, and it seems like the situation is as disconcerting as ever. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marty Weintraub, National Retail Leader with Deloitte. Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University, and a Fellow at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. Sabrina Nanji, Founder of the Queen's Park Observer. Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for AffordableEnergy, Former Liberal MP. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. 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

Michael Kerzner is the highest-ranking Jewish member of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government. Kerzner was appointed as solicitor general last June, shortly after being elected in the York Centre riding—his first successful foray into politics—as part of the Progressive Conservatives' sweep back to power in 2022. Now Kerzner is taking it upon himself to speak out for the Jewish community. Later today, he is scheduled to speak in the legislature about two hot-button issues: the annual Al-Quds day protest held in downtown Toronto a few weeks ago; and the anti-Israel positions held by a newly elected NDP MPP Sarah Jama, from Hamilton Centre. Kerzner calls Jama's record of tweets and speeches antisemitic—which some members of the Jewish community also feel have been hurtful. Kerzner joins The CJN Daily to explain why he's given Jama the silent treatment until now, but things are about to heat up as he ramps up his own personal protest against having her in the Ontario legislature. What we talked about How Michael Kerzner navigated attending the official Ontario event to mark King Charles III coronation on Shabbat, on The CJN Daily Michael Kerzner eyes run in the York Centre riding for the 2022 election, in The CJN Read political columnist Josh Lieblein's take on Sarah Jama's election to Queen's Park in The CJN Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here.

Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy will present the province's budget on March 23rd. He talks to Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath about who exactly has a say on what gets included important document. Consultations with the public play a role, but so does Premier Doug Ford, as well as former finance ministers. Sarah Jama was elected as the MPP for Hamilton Centre, which was Andrea Horwath's former riding. We discuss her win and what comes next, but also the controversy that has surrounded her past advocacy. Volkswagen announced it will be opening a battery plant in St. Thomas, Ontario. Very little is known about the deal or how taxpayer dollars might have gone into wooing the German auto manufacturer. But will producing more batteries offset the environmental cost of mining? Stay connected to #onpoli and the latest politics across Ontario and at Queen's Park: https://www.tvo.org/ For questions or to suggest topics, email us at onpolitics@tvo.org Listen to more TVO Podcasts: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters: https://www.tvo.org/newsletters Subscribe to The Agenda with Steve Paikin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theagenda Follow Steve Paikin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spaikin Follow John Michael McGrath on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jm_mcgrath Get the TVO Today app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-today/id1616182112 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tvo.tvomediaapp&pli=1 See more ways to access The Agenda with Steve Paikin and TVO Today: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-anytime-anywhere TVO Today is a trusted source of insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond. Our award-winning current affairs journalism, documentaries and podcasts explore relevant issues and inspiring solutions. Visit https://www.tvo.org for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Parents on the hunt for children's pain medicine or antibiotics in Canada may still be out of luck as supply shortages continue to put a strain on some pharmacies, according to experts. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping is set to meet with him. Concerns over what will take place this weekend, for St. Patrick's Day in Westdale. Ontario's highest court has dismissed multiple murderer Dellen Millard's appeal of his conviction for killing his father. But the court applied a recent Supreme Court decision that entitles him to seek parole after 25 years, not 75. Sarah Jama is now the representative for Hamilton City Centre, and the NDP continue to dominate in that riding. How will this affect Queen's Park and relations between Hamilton and the Doug Ford Conservatives? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Justin Bates, CEO of the Ontario Pharmacist Association Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, White House Reporter, Columnist for Salon.com and The Washington Diplomat, and host of ‘Just Ask the Question' Podcast, Author of the new book Free The Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, Professor with the Royal Military College of Canada, researching: Geopolitics; Ukraine; Refugee Migration; Former Soviet; Union; Ethnic minorities; Strategic Studies Simranjeet Singh, McMaster Student Union President Susan Clairmont, Columnist, Hamilton Spectator Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Jim Diodati, Mayor, Niagara Falls 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

In this news round-up episode, Tom and Michael discuss two important recent developments: The smear campaign against progressive Ontario NDP candidate Sarah Jama over her support for Palestinian human rights, and a new initiative from CJPME to demand great accountability of Canadian media in their news coverage of Palestine-Israel. Links from this podcast:Globe and Mail story on Sarah Jama, quoting Michael Toronto Star story on Sarah Jama, quoting CJPMELetter supporting Sarah Jama from members of Ontario's Jewish communityCJPME's Media Accountability ProjectSubscribe to this podcast, and donate to CJPME to support the work that we do.

Libby Znaimer is joined by David Crombie, former Mayor of Toronto, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and Lauren O'Neil, Senior News Editor of BlogTO. Today: We begin with the news that former Toronto Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti has now publicly expressed his intentions of running for mayor in the City's byelection. Meanwhile, various community groups and potential candidate for Mayor Josh Matlow are considering the cost of the Gardiner Expressway construction project a major byelection issue. We dive deep into that. ---- PM TRUDEAU APPOINTS FORMER GOV GENERAL TO OVERLOOK ALLEGATIONS OF ELECTION INTERFERENCE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Bob Richardson, Liberal Strategist - Senior Council to National Public Relations and John Mykytyshyn, a Conservative Political Consultant and President of Bradgate Research Group. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed former governor general David Johnston to look into allegations that China interfered in our 2021 election. Johnston, of course, comes with an impressive resume and is very well respected, however there are potential red flags including the fact that he is a member of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. The official opposition parties are also still calling on Trudeau's government to launch a public inquiry. Our panelists react to the latest. ---- THE PROBLEM WITH NDP CANDIDATE SARAH JAMA Libby Znaimer is joined by Michael Levitt, President and CEO Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies. Ontario NDP candidate Sarah Jama is running to take over Hamilton Centre (Andrea Horwath's old riding) in a provincial byelection today. There's just one problem: according to a number of Jewish organizations, she has expressed antisemitic views. These organizations want her to step down and apologize for her past public comments about Israel and for her support of the boycott divestment and sanctions movement. The NDP have since stated that Sarah Jama is an advocate against antisemitism and any form of racism. But, this has us scratching our heads and wondering whether anything will be done to hold the candidate accountable for her past actions. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Are we selective with our outrage? Politicians use race, religion, sexism to score points– and then are the first to lecture us on what is and isn't acceptable. If it's an issue for three Conservative MPs sitting with a far-right German politician. Are there two sets of rules when it comes to outrage? Alex goes through the controversy surrounding NDP politician Sarah Jama and her sticky past of anti-Semitism, as well as the other big topics of the day on today's episode of the Alex Pierson Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: After a time change weekend Scott is back and ready to bring Hamilton the newest on current events from 3-6… or was it from 2-5? Scott addresses some of the issues inherent to a time change. Last night was Everything, Everywhere, All at Once! The film which starred Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis won a ton of awards last night. What were some of the highlights of last night's show? Did Jimmy Kimmel do okay as host? Scott speaks with entertainment journalist Sonia Rao. It's March Break which means many families are taking the week to go travel! So how busy is our local airport? Colleen Ryan of the Hamilton International Airport has some tips and tricks for you. Alan Cross discusses with Scott whether matinee concerts should make a comeback in the modern era. Dellen Millard and Mark Smich are appealing their sentencing in the 2016 Tim Bosma case. Alex Pierson, who covered the case extensively for 900CHML, gives her take to Scott. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Sonia Rao, Features Reporter, Washington Post. Colleen Ryan – Associate Director, Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience, Hamilton International Airport. Alan Cross, Host, The Ongoing History of New Music, Canada's longest running radio documentary. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Alex Pierson, host, The Alex Pierson Show, covered the Tim Bosma case for 900CHML. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Andrew Rasiulis, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.  Mike France, Director of Operations, Lincoln County Humane Society.  Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Elizabeth Russell Technical/Podcast Producer - William Webber Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – David Woodard, Jennifer McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: In Canada, the notion that no one should have the power to judge themselves is seen in Section 21 of the Conflict of Interest Act. That law reads: “A public office holder shall recuse himself or herself from any discussion, decision, debate or vote on any matter in respect of which he or she would be in a conflict of interest.” The “public office holder,” here, is one Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. The “discussion or debate,” here, is the interference of China in Canada's federal elections in 2019 and 2021. GUEST: Warren Kinsella, Former Special Assistant to Jean Chretien and War Room Director for Dalton McGuinty - Is it anti-Semitic to call the existence of Israel into question or to attend rallies with chants like “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free?” Members of the Jewish community would say yes, Ontario's NDP is saying no and defending their candidate in Hamilton Centre. Sarah Jama is the NDP's candidate of choice to replace Andrea Horwath as the MPP for Hamilton Centre. There's a very good chance that Jama will soon be representing the NDP stronghold at Queen's Park but some members of the Jewish community are concerned. GUEST: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Canada's window of opportunity to supply Europe with liquified natural gas (LNG) is quickly closing, warns one expert as the continent reports record levels of imports.  European LNG imports skyrocketed by 63% last year as the continent moved to alleviate its dependence on Russian energy and Canada is missing out big time. GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University

In 1959, the then-premier of Saskatchewan, Thomas Douglas envisioned a universal, pre-paid and publicly administered health care system – the first of its kind in North America. This plan for Saskatchewan prompted the federal government to initiate a national strategy to subsidize socialized medicine and support provinces in the shift to a universal system. He's recognized as “the father of Medicare,” and the one to thank for our universal healthcare system as we know it in Canada today.  But is this system in trouble?   This is not a conversation which is new to rabble radio.  In May, rabble contributor Doreen Nicoll sat down with Natalie Mehra, the executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition to talk about the privatization of long-term care homes in Ontario. Nicoll spoke to Sarah Jama, the co-founder of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, later that month to talk about the importance of accessible health services in regard to those who are differently abled.  This week, we continue the conversation by sharing an interview from the first episode of the newest season of Courage My Friends.  In this interview, host Resh Budhu speaks to JP Hornick, the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, and palliative care physician and health justice activist, Dr. Naheed Dosani. The three discuss the current crisis facing public healthcare in Ontario.  Courage My Friends is a podcast series presented by rabble.ca and the Tommy Douglas Institute at George Brown College, with the support of the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation.  Hosted on Needs No Introduction, a sister podcast to rabble radio, this season's Courage My Friends will focus on housing, education, erosion of public goods, just economics, the plight of migrant workers, and the climate crisis. Join our Off the Hill conversation next week!  Join panelists MP Leah Gazan, Georgina Lazore, and Breanne Lavallée-Heckert and co-hosts Robin Browne and Libby Davies as they deconstruct truth and reconciliation.  On Thursday, September 22 at 7:30pm eastern time, join our panel via Zoom and engage with our panelists as they discuss how Indigenous Peoples are exercising sovereignty every day, the tangible ways settlers can support Indigenous Peoples in their communities, and what action must be taken at the federal and provincial levels for meaningful change. Register today at: https://bit.ly/OffTheHillSeptember22  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. Or, if you have feedback for the show, get in touch anytime at editor@rabble.ca. Photo by: Marcelo Leal on Unsplash

In 2021, Canada expanded access to medical assistance in dying to all people with disabilities who suffer as a result of their condition. These expansions to MAiD come at a time when people labeled with intellectual and developmental disabilities are criminalized and institutionalized.  Featuring footage from the Freedom Tour documentary, and the Disability Filibuster.  Featuring testimonies by Catherine Frazee, Sarah Jama, and Jonathan Marchand. Interview with Inclusion Canada's Natalia Hicks.  Transcript and full show notes available at invisibleinstitutions.com Fundraisers: GoFundMe for Gwen,  and Family of Donna Duncan

This week on rabble radio, rabble contributor Doreen Nicoll speaks to Sarah Jama. Jama is the co-founder of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario.  Through the Disability Justice Network, Jama has been challenging the Ontario government and its health services to move from policing people with disabilities to allowing them to have personal and political agency and to thrive within their communities.  Nicoll and Jama talk about the importance of accessible health services and creating a society where people are seen beyond their ability to produce.  Jama says: “If we can begin to build a world that isn't just focused on economics and my ability to produce, we can build a world that fits everybody and we can stop the warehousing of disabled people and the ways in which people who can't work are discarded.”  If you'd like to learn more about Jama's work with the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, be sure to check out Nicoll's piece on rabble.ca this week.  Upcoming news:  Don't miss it! Our next Off the Hill political panel is happening Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PST. This month, our panel talks about the idea of a guaranteed livable basic income. What is it, how would it work, and how much would it cost us?  Here to join us for that conversation is MP Leah Gazan, who in December of last year introduced Bill C-223 which, if passed, would establish the first national framework for an unconditional guaranteed livable basic income for everyone over 17 in Canada. Also joining us is Sheila Regehr, co-chair of Basic Income Canada Network. Karl Nerenberg, rabble's senior parliamentary reporter, will also be joining us.  You won't want to miss it! Register for that free event here: bit.ly/OffTheHillMay17  If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. Or, if you have feedback for the show, get in touch anytime at editor@rabble.ca. Photo by: Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

Several recent violent arrests involving racialized youths in Ontario and Quebec have raised fresh questions about police brutality in Canada. Matt Galloway talks to Sarah Jama, executive director of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, who was arrested in a violent incident in Hamilton; and Anne-Marie Livingstone, an assistant professor of sociology at McMaster University, who has studied racial profiling by the Montreal police.

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The Liberals and the NDP are pledging to crack down on anyone who blocks access to health care facilities, following another wave of protests outside Canadian hospitals in opposition to COVID-19 restrictions. At an election campaign stop in Vancouver on Monday, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said a re-elected Liberal Party would make it a criminal offence to obstruct access to buildings where health care is provided, such as hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. The party would also, he said, ensure that people who intimidate health care workers or patients accessing care would face criminal penalties. ALSO:  2021 Election Leger Poll: O'Toole and Trudeau are Tied GUEST: Muhammed Ali, Senior Consultant for Crestview Strategies - Whoever becomes Canada's next prime minister after Sept. 20 faces a long road ahead when it comes to the country's ailing health system. At the beginning of the pandemic, they were called heroes or guardian angels. These days, they are being shouted at, and even spat on. And yet, they carry on caring for their patients and keeping our hospitals running. We are puzzled that during this federal election, staff shortages and the increasing burnout of healthcare workers have not garnered the attention or commitments needed, even in the face of rising case counts during this fourth wave. So today, the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Medical Association are calling on all political parties to immediately commit to supporting healthcare workers and addressing the issues of staff shortages and burnout. GUEST: Dr. Katherine Smart, President of the Canadian Medical Association -  Federal party leaders aren't listening enough to the concerns of disabled Canadians, advocates say. They say key priorities missing from campaign pledges include equitable emergency relief, stronger housing, and workplace polices that address all types of disabilities. Sarah Jama, co-founder of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, said this lack of scope boils down to a “lack of understanding of what systemic ableism looks like.” Disabled people make up approximately 22 per cent of Canada's entire population. And between 62 and 75 per cent of people with disabilities have disabilities which aren't immediately apparent, such as deafness, blindness or autism. GUEST: David Lepofsky, Chair Accessibility4Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance and Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Matt Jeneroux MP from the riding of Edmonton Riverbend of the Conservative party. Nadine Nakagawa a City Councillor in the City of New Westminster, British Columbia. Amina Yasin is a City and Regional Planner, who sits on The Vancouver City Planning Commission. Alex Bishop helps companies access grants, investments and government and is a political pundit and finally, we have Sarah Jama - the founder and executive director of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario.On the day when children have been reportedly killed by two explosions outside Kabul airport, we ask what are the major themes of the Canadian snap election. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before the pandemic, the fight against police and carceral forms of punishment already had a long history unique to specific communities. Throughout the pandemic people have re-imagined what a world without police could look like. After the murder of George Floyd on May 25th, 2020, global uprisings occurred and actions continue to be ongoing. It is important to recognize that police violence is not inherent to America and often Canadians believe such violence does not exist here. In this episode, Nashwa sits down with two organizers to discuss what defunding the police looks like in different parts of Canada. She's joined by James Wilt of Winnipeg Police Cause Harm and Sarah Jama of Defund Hamilton Police. This episode about defunding movements across Canada is part of a tiny series of episodes that we will be putting out on Canadian activism and social movements. Although we witnessed a surge in defund the police movements and organizing in the summer of 2020, such community based activism has a much longer history throughout Canada. This episode features two conversations with organizers and breaks down what defunding can look like in Winnipeg and Hamilton. It was an absolute honour to talk and learn from both James and Sarah. We cover tactics, tools, alternatives to police, and lessons from organizing and local context of the role policing plays in their communities. Local movements like these are part of the larger fight for a collective future we all long for. Solidarity is forever and to those fighting police brutality in their communities. If you like the show and would like to see a specific politician interviewed or cause covered please find us on social media and drop us a line! Guest Information:Guests of the Week: James Wilt of Winnipeg Police Cause Harm and Sarah Jama of Defund Hamilton Police.Defund Hamilton Police Defund Hamilton Police is a coalition in Hamilton calling for defunding the Hamilton Police. They have successfully removed school resource officers out of the Hamilton-Wentworth district school boards through their advocacy. Most recently they held a multi day action involving a Freedom Camp in front of city hall to highlight the housing crisis in Hamilton where evictions are occurring at alarming rates and encampments are being torn down. The result of the this action is launch of Hamilton Encampment Support Network. You can follow Defund Hamilton Police on twitter here. Sarah Jama community organizer based in Hamilton, Ontario with a passion for community engagement, disability justice, and activism.Winnipeg Police Cause HarmWinnipeg Police Cause Harm is a community-centred police abolitionist group committed to defunding the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) and reallocating resources to life-sustaining services. You can follow Winnipeg Police Cause Harm on twitter here.James is a writer, student, and organizer with Winnipeg Police Cause Harm.Production Credits:Hosted by Nashwa Lina Khan Show Music by Johnny Zapras and postXamericaArt for Habibti Please by postXamericaProduction by Andre Goulet, Nashwa Lina Khan and Johnny ZaprasProduction Assistance by Raymond Khanano and Ali McKnightSocial Media & Support:Follow us on Twitter @habibtipleaseSupport us on PatreonSubscribe to us on Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit habibtiplease.substack.com/subscribe

Anti-racism activists are hoping that new provincial rules in regards to carding/street checks can be the start of a change in policing culture. Sarah Jama, Co-President of the McMaster Womanists organization and Co-organizer of the Anti Racism Action Initative

Gas prices have risen now that cap and trade has taken effect in Ontario. Could we see prices continue to increase? Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University. What will be some of the biggest challenges and hurdles of 2017 for City Council? Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup. Anti-racism activists are hoping that new provincial rules in regards to carding/street checks can be the start of a change in policing culture. Sarah Jama, Co-President of the McMaster Womanists organization and Co-organizer of the Anti Racism Action Initative