This Week: Canada post is being legislated back to work, I have mixed feelings about this. Then, Canada’s debate commission set’s it’s rules, will Maxime Bernier be included? Plus, should internships be paid?
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EP 115 – Electoral Reform, The Olympics, and The Conners
This Week: Calgary residents say NO to bidding on the Olympics, and I say YES to that decision. Then, are you ready for another Trump-Hillary battle in 2020? Some say, it’s a very real possibility. Plus, How is Rosanne’s show doing without her? We have the numbers, and they’re not good.
EP 114 – U.S. Midterms, The USMCA, and The Press
This Week: We talk U.S. Midterms and freedom prevailed in a few places. Then, Maxime Bernier’s new party is asking members to sign a non-embarrassment pledge, is this a little heavy handed? Plus, only three weeks in and there are already problems with online cannabis sales.
EP 113 – Marijuana, Hate Speech, and Inequality
This Week: Cannabis is legal in Canada, and the word hasn’t ended. Then, Statistics Canada wants your private banking data, why is the prime minister defending this action? Plus, What the term ‘Revenue Neutral’ really means?
EP 112 – Legalizing Cannabis, Schools, and Climate Change
This Week: The UN says we only have a few years left until climate change becomes irreversible, stop me if you’ve heard this one before. Then, the Ontario government exempts Sikhs from wearing motorcycle helmets, shouldn’t all laws apply to everyone? Plus, as pot becomes legal, the list of rules has never been longer.
EP 111 – NAFTA 2.0, Kavanaugh, and Hospitals
This Week: Ontario increases hospital funding to address overcrowding, we’ll explain why this funding won’t make any difference. Then, California becomes first state to require women on corporate boards, how will these companies respond? Plus, why football fans won’t like the new trade deal.
EP 110 – Kavanaugh Investigation, E-Cigarettes, and Climate Change
This Week: We try to unpack this Brett Kavanaugh madness… wish me luck. Then, why new e-cigarette restrictions could be lethal. Plus, get those election signs ready, we may be going to the polls sooner than expected.
EP 109 – Price Gouging, Election Campaigns, and Michael Moore
This Week: The Price gougers are out in the wake of hurricane Florence, we’ll explain why price gouging is good. Then, questionable questions being asked of some political candidates, are some topics off limits to those seeking public office? Plus, If an MP crosses the floor, should there be a byelection?
EP 108 – Maxime Bernier, Rich Vs Poor, and Border Security
This Week: All hell breaks loose in Ontario, is Doug Ford abusing his power? Then, Americans are fleeing states with the highest tax rates, what a surprise! Plus, the rich are getting richer, while the poor… are ALSO getting richer.
EP 107 – NAFTA, Gender Equality, and Food
This Week: Trump’s trade demands pin Canada’s auto sector and dairy industries against each other, who will Justin Trudeau side with? Then, California wants to mandate a woman on every company board, does this help or hurt the women’s movement? Plus, turns out money really does buy happiness.