Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

Are you an animal lover? At least, do you believe we have a responsibility to prevent cruelty to animals? Well that whole system is in the midst of upheaval and this time it’s not because of the government. After 100 years of enforcing animal welfare law, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) is handing the reins over to the province – as of June 28, the organization will no longer investigate animal cruelty complaints. The reason is, that role, was deemed unconstitutional by the Superior Court of Justice. The Ford government has said it will appeal the ruling. But where does this leave things? Libby speaks to OSPCA General Counsel Brian Shiller and Barbara Cartwright, CEO of Humane Canada.

The honeymoon is definitely over. Now the question is how serious is the drop in support for the Ford government. It’s early in the mandate and you can interpret that as a good or a bad sign. Two polls in recent days show a sharp decline in public support.

Today’s Environics Research Poll finds that 75% of respondents believe Doug Ford's PC Government is on the wrong track. Specifically seven out of 10 Torontonians say that they are less likely to vote for the Progressive Conservative party in the next election due to its decision to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from Toronto Public Health’s budget. Last Friday a Pollara Strategic Insights survey reported 31 per cent of respondents now prefer Andrea Horwath’s New Democrats, compared to 30 per cent for Ford’s Tories.

Here on this show, we have started to hear from people who say they regret voting for Doug Ford. John Capobianco, Tory strategist and Political Commentator, Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad join Libby to discuss.

The honeymoon is definitely over. Now the question is how serious is the drop in support for the Ford government. It’s early in the mandate and you can interpret that as a good or a bad sign. Two polls in recent days show a sharp decline in public support.

Today’s Environics Research Poll finds that 75% of respondents believe Doug Ford's PC Government is on the wrong track. Specifically seven out of 10 Torontonians say that they are less likely to vote for the Progressive Conservative party in the next election due to its decision to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from Toronto Public Health’s budget. Last Friday a Pollara Strategic Insights survey reported 31 per cent of respondents now prefer Andrea Horwath’s New Democrats, compared to 30 per cent for Ford’s Tories.

Here on this show, we have started to hear from people who say they regret voting for Doug Ford. John Capobianco, Tory strategist and Political Commentator, Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard HighRoad join Libby to discuss.

Do you have any long-forgotten traffic tickets? It is time to rack your brain and try to remember. After last year’s auditor general’s report, the province decided to get tough about going after unpaid fines, and for some drivers, the result is a license suspension, seemingly out of the blue. There is sometimes no warning. The first thing you get is a very official letter informing you that your license is suspended. It’ll cost several hundred dollars and take about 7 days for you to be reinstated. And the suspension will stay on your record. Is this a fair way to handle this or should the city have to give people notice before there is any action. Libby speaks with Jenna Little an Appeals Manager from X-Copper

Do you have any long-forgotten traffic tickets? It is time to rack your brain and try to remember. After last year’s auditor general’s report, the province decided to get tough about going after unpaid fines, and for some drivers, the result is a license suspension, seemingly out of the blue. There is sometimes no warning. The first thing you get is a very official letter informing you that your license is suspended. It’ll cost several hundred dollars and take about 7 days for you to be reinstated. And the suspension will stay on your record. Is this a fair way to handle this or should the city have to give people notice before there is any action. Libby speaks with Jenna Little an Appeals Manager from X-Copper

Bladder Cancer Canada is the first and only Canadian patient advocacy organization dedicated to bladder cancer issues. Jane speaks with Ferg Devins is a non-muscle bladder cancer survivor and the current Chair of the Board of Directors of Bladder Cancer Canada and renowned Uro-Oncologist Dr. Alex Zlotta from the University of Toronto.

Bladder Cancer Canada is the first and only Canadian patient advocacy organization dedicated to bladder cancer issues. Jane speaks with Ferg Devins is a non-muscle bladder cancer survivor and the current Chair of the Board of Directors of Bladder Cancer Canada and renowned Uro-Oncologist Dr. Alex Zlotta from the University of Toronto.

Victoria Day has traditionally been seen as the unofficial kick-off to summer. But with things like higher gas prices making travel more expensive, the staycation is becoming more of an option for people. Jane Brown speaks with Troy Young, the CEO of Attractions Ontario, for some suggestions on things to do around the province this summer.

Victoria Day has traditionally been seen as the unofficial kick-off to summer. But with things like higher gas prices making travel more expensive, the staycation is becoming more of an option for people. Jane Brown speaks with Troy Young, the CEO of Attractions Ontario, for some suggestions on things to do around the province this summer.

The Sunday edition of the Best of Libby Znaimer’s Fight Back, from the week that was.

Interviews with Aleem Khanji and Gary Crawford on a possible second property tax in Toronto, and Ross McLean and Phil Gurski on preventing online extremism.

Also, conversations with Mike Merriman and Adam Tanel on a class action suit against opiod makers, travel agent Jack Mendelsohn on the merger of Air Canada and Air Transat, and the best callers of the week.