Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam speaks with Jennifer Charlesworth, B.C.’s representative for children and youth.

Jennifer says she’s concerned that neither the province nor the country gathers data on the rate of mental-health disorders for children in care.  Other jurisdictions show a much higher rate, so why are we failing to collect data?

Adam speaks with Michael Mulligan, Barrister & Solicitor, Mulligan Defence Lawyers, during our regular Thursday segment.

We hear about a jury award for $350K in “non-pecuniary damages” (pain and suffering) reduced on appeal top $250K.

Michael also tells us about a split decision from the BC Court of Appeal, on an appeal from a sexual assault conviction.

And lastly a “legal consultant” not permitted to appear “as agent” to dispute a Quarantine Act ticket.

Adam speaks with Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA elect & former RCMP officer.

They discuss the B.C. study into repeat offenders, and random violence. There are 28 recommendations meant to address the "public safety challenges”.

Adam talks about the new tsunami information portal for Greater Victoria residents, and visitors launched by The Capital Regional District. It is believed that a thousand years ago, a tsunami wiped out a catastrophic portion of Coast Salish peoples.

Listeners weigh in through calls and texts.

How well did Canadian cohabiting couples do during the pandemic?

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co.

According to a new poll from Research Co.:  most Canadians appear to be content with the manner in which their spouse or live-in partner behaved during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some components of life at home where the discrepancies between genders are evident.

We hear from listeners during open lines. Through calls and texts, listeners weigh in on issues discussed during todays show.

A popular topic is the upcoming municipal elections.

Update on the ongoing municipal elections race.

Many incumbent councillors are not running again, and 2 are running for mayor.

We hear what several councillors have in common.

Listeners weigh in on the upcoming elections through texts and calls.

Adam speaks with Mario Canseco, president, Research Co.

According to a new poll from Research Co.:  most Canadians appear to be content with the manner in which their spouse or live-in partner behaved during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some components of life at home where the discrepancies between genders are evident.

What is the future of the John A. Macdonald statue?

Adam speaks with Chris Considine, The Sir John A. Macdonald Historical Society.

They discuss the possibility of the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald being returned to the historical society that originally gave it to the city.

The statue was removed by the City of Victoria in 2018, from city hall as an intended step towards reconciliation.

Macdonald was Canada’s first prime minister, and a key architect in establishing Canada's residential school system. Which saw Indigenous children separated from their families and still has profound impacts on Indigenous people today.

We hear reaction from listeners during open lines.

Emissions reductions, and a net zero future

Adam speaks with Felix Pretis, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, UVic & co-director of the Oxford University project Climate Econometrics.

Many countries have come together and recognize the need to curb greenhouse gas emissions and target a net-zero future within 30 years.

But what policies will enable them to effectively reach their 2050 goals?

Adam spends the last hour of the show hearing from listeners through calls and texts.

Listeners weigh in on issues discussed during todays show.  Some popular topics are, city council, upcoming municipal elections, the removal of the John A. Macdonald statue, reducing emissions, and more.

Adam discusses the John A Macdonald statue that was taken down in 2018. The statue was removed by the City of Victoria, from city hall as an intended step towards reconciliation.

Many feel more public input was needed before the removal.

We also hear about the reconciliation dialogue of 2022 that took place Sept 12th.