Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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August 13, 2018 What happens next, after Ontario backs out of the basic income pilot?
With Ontario backing out of the basic income pilot, should the federal government
pick up the slack? The program costs about $50 million a year and with its short life-span, is it worth seeing it through to the end to see what data it produces?
Guest: Deirdre Pike. Senior Social Planner, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton
(Photo: Global news File)
7 min
August 13, 2018 What is happening between Canada and Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi Arabia-Canada spat continues. Should Canada get itself involved in the
business of other countries? Why are none of Canada’s allies calling out Saudi Arabia?
Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, Carlton University
(Photo: EPA/YOAN VALAT/MICHAEL REYNOLDS)
7 min
August 13, 2018 What happens next, after Ontario backs out of the basic income pilot?
With Ontario backing out of the basic income pilot, should the federal government
pick up the slack? The program costs about $50 million a year and with its short life-span, is it worth seeing it through to the end to see what data it produces?
Guest: Deirdre Pike. Senior Social Planner, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton
(Photo: Global news File)
7 min
August 13, 2018 What is happening between Canada and Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi Arabia-Canada spat continues. Should Canada get itself involved in the
business of other countries? Why are none of Canada’s allies calling out Saudi Arabia?
Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, Carlton University
(Photo: EPA/YOAN VALAT/MICHAEL REYNOLDS)
7 min
August 13, 2018 New details on the Fredericton shootings, Tensions with Saudi Arabia, and what comes after Basic Income in Ontario?
The Saudi Arabia-Canada spat continues. Should Canada get itself involved in the business of other countries? Why are none of Canada’s allies calling out Saudi Arabia?
Guest: Stephanie Carvin, Assistant Professor of International Affairs, Carlton University
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With Ontario backing out of the basic income pilot, should the federal government pick up the slack? The program costs about $50 million a year and with its short life-span, is it worth seeing it through to the end to see what data it produces?
Guests: Deirdre Pike. Senior Social Planner, Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton
Alex Pierson, Host of On Point with Alex Pierson, Global News Radio
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New details have been emerging over the Fredericton shooting. What’s the latest? And The Taste of the Danforth festival was a mix of celebration and remembrance following last month’s shooting.
Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer
51 min
August 13, 2018 Updates on the shooting in Fredericton, with crime specialist Ross McLean
Ross McLean, Crime Specialist and Security expert, discusses what we currently know about the shooting in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Hear more of Scott's conversation with Ross McLean in The Scott Tomposon Show podcast.
4 min
August 10, 2018 Are police prepared to deal with high drivers? Is there a link between a rise in gun violence and the end of carding? & Should we wait until the age of 40 to start working full-time?
About one in seven cannabis consuming drivers reportedly drive within two hours of using the substance.

With the legalization of recreational cannabis just around the corner, how are police going to handle this issue? Are we adequately prepared and just how dangerous is it to drive while high?

Guest: Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, Media Relations, Highway Safety Division, Ontario Provincial Police

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Is there a link between the rise in gun violence and the end of carding, or is it just a coincidence?
Guest: Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto Police Officer

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Should we consider delaying full-time work until the age of 40? We’re living older and older as life expectancy increases. With this in mind, would it make sense to deliberately delay your career to deal with this reality?

Guest: Linda Nazareth, Principal, Relentless Economics, Senior Fellow for economics and population change at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. relentlesseconomics.com
48 min
August 10, 2018 Should we delay working full-time until the age of 40?
Should we consider delaying full-time work until the age of 40? We’re living older and older as life expectancy increases. With this in mind, would it make sense to deliberately delay your career to deal with this reality?

Guest: Linda Nazareth, Principal, Relentless Economics, Senior Fellow for economics and population change at the Macdonald Laurier Institute. relentlesseconomics.com

(Photo: Johannes Eisele/AFP)
6 min
August 10, 2018 How will police handle people driving shortly after smoking pot once recreational cannabis is legal?
About one in seven cannabis consuming drivers reportedly drive within two hours of using the substance.

With the legalization of recreational cannabis just around the corner, how are police going to handle this issue? Are we adequately prepared and just how dangerous is it to drive while high?

Guest: Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, Media Relations, Highway Safety Division, Ontario Provincial Police

(Photo: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
6 min
August 10, 2018 How will police handle people driving shortly after smoking pot once recreational cannabis is legal?
About one in seven cannabis consuming drivers reportedly drive within two hours of using the substance.
With the legalization of recreational cannabis just around the corner, how are police going to handle this issue? Are we adequately prepared and just how dangerous is it to drive while high?
Guest: Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, Media Relations, Highway Safety Division, Ontario Provincial Police
(Photo: Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)
6 min

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Hamilton Today With Scott Thompson, heard weekdays 3pm-6pm EST on 900 CHML. Learn more about the show, listen live and read Scott's blog posts at 900chml.com