Adam Stirling: The Podcast

Adam Stirling: The Podcast

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Adam Stirling: The Podcast episodes

  • How is Canada’s housing issue being addressed in this election?

    None of the national parties that won seats in the last federal election have proposed a platform that would ensure housing affordability for all Canadians, according to a non-partisan housing affordability research group. Dr. Paul Kershaw, professor at UBC’s school of population and public health and founder of advocacy group Generation Squeeze, spoke with Adam about how the issue of housing is being addressed in this election.

    9 min
  • Adam Stirling Hour 3 - September 14 - 2021

    In this hour, the Canadian Juries Commission says support for jury duty is being caused and compounded by low juror wages, mandatory vaccines and a lack of a will to serve. Mark Farrant, CEO, Founder, The Canadian Juries Commission, spoke with Adam about how to increase support for jury duty participation. Adam closed out the show by taking calls from listeners.

    42 min
  • Adam Stirling Hour 2 - September 14 - 2021

    In this hour, the B.C. Care Providers Association says it supports the new vaccine policy, but that the mandate is adding more pressure on the already-struggling healthcare system. Terry Lake, CEO, BC Care Providers Association, spoke with Adam about the situation. Later, the Council of Canadians with Disabilities is asking for accessible and affordable housing options. Jewelles Smith, Communications & Government Relations Coordinator, Council of Canadians with Disabilities, joined Adam to discuss how we can better provide disabled Canadians with affordable and accessible housing.

    45 min
  • Adam Stirling Hour 1 - September 14 - 2021

    In the first hour of today’s show, a string of recent assaults against Vic PD officers is having an effect on their members. Adam spoke with Matt Waterman, VCPU Union Spokesperson, about the situation VicPD are dealing with. Adam also took calls from listeners.

    44 min
  • Adam Stirling Hour 2 - September 13 - 2021

    B.C. doctors are speaking out about doctors being asked to write vaccine exemptions for illegitimate reasons. Adam spoke with Dr. Shane Barclay, Medical Director for the Sun Peaks Community Health Centre, about a letter he wrote asking anti-vaxxers to stop spreading misinformation and asking for an exemption. Adam also took calls from listeners.

    45 min

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If it happens on Vancouver Island – good or bad – we need to talk about it. Every hour in every show we deep dive into every nook and cranny of Victoria politics and learn the truth about how YOUR…