ARE AIRLINES RESPONSIBLE FOR FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS?

Libby Znaimer is joined by John Gradek, a former executive with Air Canada and head of McGill University's aviation management program as well as Dr. Gabor Lukacs, Founder and President of Air Passenger Rights.

Federal Transportation Minister Omar Alghabra is saying that airlines have a role to play when it comes to flight cancellations and other problems at the airport like luggage issues. But, some experts would say that while airlines do indeed have a role to play, it is disingenuous for the government to shift the blame. Gradek, on the other hand, says that the airlines have often used Ottawa as a scapegoat on such matters. Whatever the experts think, one thing is clear: there is plenty of blame to go around and air travellers are unfortunately bearing the brunt of it all. Our guests weigh in on the latest.

THE COST OF THE WORLD CUP FOR CANADIAN TAXPAYERS

Libby Znaimer is joined by Jay Goldberg,  Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayer's Federation and Toronto City Councillor Mike Colle (Eglinton-Lawrence).

Canada will be hosting 10 world cup games in 2026. Toronto will host five of those games. And, taxpayers will foot the bill at almost $600 million. Is that fair? Jay weighs in on the financial burden of the games and Councillor Mike Colle approves of the games.

TOM SANDLER ON THE RESUMING OF SOCIAL LIFE

Libby Znaimer is joined by photographer Tom Sandler.

The days where long stretches of isolation and lockdowns due to COVID-19 seem to be behind us (for now). And, that also means that we're now at a time when our social lives are resuming and we feel more freedom to get together for special occasions and even important community events like galas. Tom weighs in on this new reality. We also hear from you about whether your own social life has resumed after two very hard years of pandemic.