The Prime Minister has announced that this session of government will be prorogued until September 23rd. This is taking place during the midst of a pandemic as well as an ethics scandal (WE Charity). Should they have prorogued parliament?
Guest: Duff Conacher, Cofounder of Democracy Watch, adjunct professor at University of Ottawa
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Chrystia Freeland doesn’t have the Bay Street experience that Bill Morneau did, but is now the first female finance minister. She does have a breadth of experience to bring to the role, but a lot of critics are concerned about her financial experience. How will her already prominent political experience serve her well in the role?
Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.
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Ontario’s supply teachers are feeling left out of the conversation on COVID-19 education plans.
Guest: Salima Kassam, Ontario Education Workers United
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