Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party of Canada, joins Libby Znaimer to reflect on what has arguably been the most challenging chapter of her political career. And, she tells us how the Green Party plans to fight a potential federal election in the coming months.

Later, Libby Znaimer is joined by Canadian Senator Salma Ataulahjan, Michal Schlesinger, Senior Human Rights Liaison at B'nai Brith Canada and Simon Granat, Senior Manager of Policy and Communications at The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA). Today, the Federal Liberals are hosting a National Summit on antisemitism. Tomorrow: they host one on Islamophobia. The move comes after a spike in hatred/racist incidents targeting both communities. Just last month, things turned deadly, when Nathaniel Veltman, a white, 22-year-old male ran over the Afzaal family in London Ontario, with a vehicle, killing four members. B'nai Brith says that as many as 2,610 antisemitic incidents were recorded last year. So, where do we go from here, and what do the leaders of both communities hope will be the outcome of these summits?

Finally, Libby Znaimer is joined by Doris Grinspun, CEO of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO). Together, they talk about the RNAO’s call to mandate the vaccination of all healthcare workers in the province and why nurses are “leaving in droves”

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today.

First up, Jane is joined by the Strategy Panel with Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, John Capobianco, Conservative strategist, Senior Vice President & Senior Partner at FleishmanHillard HighRoad, and Bob Richardson, Liberal Strategist and Senior Counsel to National Public Relations.

Sources have revealed to the press, this week, that a non-confidence vote against Green Party leader Annamie Paul as well as a party membership review has been canceled. But, now that the party's dirty laundry has been aired and a very public dispute between its leader and top brass have become evident, where do the Greens go from here and was it a smart decision to keep things the way they currently are? Meanwhile, the federal government announced that Canada will allow American travelers who are fully vaccinated to enter the country starting August 9th. However, the same policy has not been reciprocated by the Americans. Why? And, should the full vaccination of all healthcare workers be mandated? Premier Doug Ford shut down that idea this week despite groups like the Ontario Medical Association insisting that it should be a requirement. Finally, vaccine passports have been a hot topic of debate among the business community and within the context of travel. Our strategists weigh in on the latest.

Later, Jane Brown is joined by David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media, Zabeen Hirji, Executive Adviser on the Future of work at Deloitte and Dr. Rick Hackett, Professor of Human Resources and Management at DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Organizational Behaviour and Human Performance, and Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association.

New research conducted by Deloitte in collaboration with LifeWorks reveals a trend of senior managers and executives of Canadian businesses who want a change due the way that COVID-19 has impacted their work-life structure. A little over half of 1,100 business leaders who were surveyed from companies including Bell Canada, and the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan indicated that they have been considering leaving their roles. Almost a quarter of those surveyed have expressed a desire to officially retire. Jane and the panel take a deep dive into just how this pandemic has pushed some leaders in the workforce to the brink and what else the research reveals.

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today.

First, Jane is joined by the Zoomer Squad's David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Membership Officer at CARP, alongside Bill VanGorder,Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, and Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor at Zoomer Magazine to discuss news of positive tests at a Hamilton-based nursing home.

Later, Jane Brown is joined by Dr. Adam Kassam, President of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The Ontario Medical Association wants to see COVID-19 vaccinations be mandated for all health care workers in the province. Dr. Kassam reiterates the OMA's position on this matter.

Finally, Jane Brown is joined by Kaspar Cameron, Manager of the Filmores Gentlemen's Club in Toronto. Kaspar's establishment has been making headlines for reasons you might not have immediately thought of. As part of stage 3 of the province's economic reopening plan, he has made the decision to mandate proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for patrons of his business. All of his staff have received full vaccination. Kaspar is like many other employers who have to make a decision as to whether they will mandate such a policy as a health and safety precaution. Kaspar details why he decided proof was necessary and other ways the pandemic has forced him to change the way his business is run.

The Sunday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown

Interviews with:

- Jane De Silva and Dr. Kerry Bowman debate the use of vaccine passports

- Dr. Peter Juni provides an update on vaccine mixing concerns

- Lisa Levin explains the news rules for COVID-19 testing at Ontario long-term care homes

- Dr. Steven Taylor and Dr. Darcy Harris discuss the loss & grief that have come with the last year of the pandemic

- And the best calls of the week!

The Saturday edition of the Best Fight Back, from the week that was, with Jane Brown

Interviews with:

- The Zoomer Squad with David Cravit, Bill VanGorder, and Peter Muggeridge on the one-time payment coming to seniors

- Ryan Mallough on Ontario's Stage 3 reopening

- The Strategy Panel, with Karen Stintz and Charles Sousa discuss mixing vaccine doses

- Dr. Gerald Evans, Dr. Tania Watts, and Justin Bates continue discussing mixing vaccine doses

- And the best calls of the week!

Today's Free For All Friday discussions focused on the City of Toronto's plans to rename Dundas Street and the topic of COVID-19 vaccine passports

Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer this week. She is joined by Dr. Steven Taylor, a professor and clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia and Grief counsellor Dr. Darcy Harris, who is a Professor of Thanatology at King’s University College at Western University to discuss the tools and resources available to those in need and strategies we can implement to cope? Also, in what other ways has COVID-19 impacted Canadians' mental health? Our experts weigh in.

Later, Jane Brown is joined by Perry Tucciarone, Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Fitness Industry Council of Canada and Andy Hvizd, Director of Fitness and Aquatics for the Schwartz/Reisman Centre and Prosserman JCC to talk about the reopening of gyms and fitness centres this Friday. The new guidelines allow for indoor operations to resume at 50 percent capacity. So, what are managers and owners of gyms doing to ensure that their patrons are safe as we continue to navigate the pandemic? And, how will they be operating differently in this new reality?

Finally, Jane Brown is joined by Daniel Demois, Co-owner of Fox Theatre-an independent cinema located in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto. Movie theatres will also be able to reopen as part of Ontario's stage three of reopening this Friday, July 16 with a 50 percent maximum capacity in auditoriums. But, are the new guidelines good enough to help this sector get back on its feet and we ask you, our listeners, about whether you plan on returning to the movies any time soon. Daniel also details the COVID-19 precautions his business will be taking to ensure patrons feel safe.

COVID-19 vaccine passports & easing of LTC restrictions in Ontario.

Mixing COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Zoomer Squad, Ontario's reopening plan & BC wildfires.