Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Who gets a day off for the newly announced national day of mourning?

Adam speaks with Kathleen Cook, Regional Director, Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB)

They discuss the announcement that the B.C. government will observe a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II next week. Who will be getting a day off?

Adam hear from listeners through text and calls.

How helpful is the inflation relief for low-income Canadians?

Adam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, federal director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).

The federal government says it will provide inflation relief for low-income Canadians by temporarily hiking GST credits and providing payments for those struggling to pay rent, but economists warn it will likely add pressure to core inflation.

Adam speaks with listeners during open lines.

Adam speaks with Franco Terrazzano, federal director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).

The federal government says it will provide inflation relief for low-income Canadians by temporarily hiking GST credits and providing payments for those struggling to pay rent, but economists warn it will likely add pressure to core inflation.

Adam speaks with Kathleen Cook, Regional Director, Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses (CFIB)

They discuss the announcement that the B.C. government will observe a national day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II next week. Who will be getting a day off?

Adam discusses the missing middle housing initiative.

Why has missing middle been delayed? Has City Council made things difficult for developers?

Adam discusses safety in downtown. Crime and disorder have affected many businesses. Members of Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) are calling for urgent action from all three levels of government to deal with untenable street issues and crime plaguing communities across the province.

We hear from listener through calls and texts.  Listeners discuss housing, crime and more.

Many international students are still waiting on study permits

Adam speaks with Mackenzy Metcalfe, executive director of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations.

Mackenzy says the organization is hearing from several frustrated international students who are affected by backlogs at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.  Some students say this is causing lots of anxiety, and worry they may loose a semester of school.

Adam finishes the hour with calls and texts from listeners.

Adam speaks with Sarah Milligan, mother of Maysa. She is a 10 year old suffering with cystic fibrosis. A life-changing drug finally has funding from B.C., after calls on the government to do so.

We hear from listeners during open lines.

Street disorder and crime

Adam speaks with Jeff Bray, CEO, Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA)

Members of Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) have called for urgent action from all three levels of government to deal with untenable street issues and crime plaguing communities across the province. 

Adam speaks with Mackenzy Metcalfe, executive director of the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations.

Mackenzy says the organization is hearing from several frustrated international students who are affected by backlogs at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.  Some students say this is causing lots of anxiety, and worry they may loose a semester of school.

Adam speaks with Jeff Bray, CEO, Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA)

Members of Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) have called for urgent action from all three levels of government to deal with untenable street issues and crime plaguing communities across the province. 

Adam speaks with Sarah Milligan, mother of Maysa. She is a 10 year old suffering with cystic fibrosis. A life-changing drug finally has funding from B.C., after calls on the government to do so.

Canadians report chronic difficulty getting access to Health Care

Adam speaks with Dave Korzinski, Research Director, Angus Reid Institute.

A new cross-border study shows that Canadians have less confidence, and more difficulty accessing health care than Americans.  A summer of health care related horror stories – from emergency room closures to doctor shortages to surgery delays – is shaking public faith in what has traditionally been a source of national pride.

Adam hears from listeners through texts and calls. They weigh in on issues discussed during today’s show. A popular topic amongst listeners is the state of our health care.