The Scott Thompson Show Podcast

Canada’s cases of COVID-19 inch toward 100,000 but Hamilton is moving to stage 2 of phase 2 on Friday. Scott welcomed Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid to the show to talk about the safety issues involved, and then Hamilton's Medical Officer of Health joined Scott to discuss how the city will handle the move.

Guests:

Dr. Ahmad Firas Khalid, medical doctor and health policy expert

Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton

-

This weekend saw two Black Lives Matter marches start in downtown Hamilton, and combine at City Hall. Jesse Kelly was one of the speakers at the event. He joined Scott to share his thoughts on the protests, as well as talk about how people can support the cultural shift we are seeing. Later, Amani Williams and her sister Niya spoke with Scott about why they organized the march from Dundurn Park to City Hall.

Jesse Kelly, local advocate, grandson of Ellison Kelly, Hamilton Ti-Cat Hall of Famer and is a local influencer in the jail and school systems in the city

Amani Williams, protest organizer

 Niya, protest organizer

-

If body cams are instituted, how will we handle the data that is collected by police, and will they have a significant impact on the legal system?

Guests:

David Fraser, Lawyer with McInnes Cooper in Nova Scotia, leading internet, technology and privacy lawyers.

Kevin Bryan, Professor, Seneca College. Retired police officer

Hamilton is moving to stage 2 of phase 2 on Friday! Hamilton's Medical Officer of Health joined Scott to discuss how the city will handle the move.

Guests:

Dr Elizabeth Richardson, Medical Officer of Health, City of Hamilton

Want to hear more? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/hamilton-s-reopening-moving-to-stage-2-blm-protest

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite shows!

The Dundas Cactus Festival has been cancelled, however a new virtual festival will take its place.

Guest: Steve Deighton, President of the Cactus Festival

Like what you hear? Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show! https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/hamilton-s-reopening-moving-to-stage-2-blm-protest

Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite shows!

The  report on the violence on Pride was presented before the police services board. The Chief and the board have apologized for the failure at Pride last year and have accepted working towards a blue print for the future.

Guest: Lyla Miklos, Member of Hamilton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Community, Former Chair of Hamilton Pride