Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

Hamilton Today with Scott Thompson

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October 24, 2017 Quebec claims that Bill 62 is not repressive
Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee has said that Bill 62, the recently adopted law that forces people using or performing public services to have their face uncovered, is not repressive. A press conference was held where she outlined how the law would be implemented. But is it still ethical? Could this go to court at all?

Guest - Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University
5 min
October 24, 2017 The Laura Babcock murder trial continues
Yesterday, Dellen Millard was representing himself in court and questioned the father of the victim. Is that common?
Guest - Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP
6 min
October 24, 2017 Murder trial continues, Bill 62 controversy, And helping kids get active
The Laura Babcock murder trial continues. Yesterday, Dellen Millard was representing himself in court and questioned the father of the victim. Is that common?
Guest - Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP
Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee has said that Bill 62, the recently adopted law that forces people using or performing public services to have their face uncovered, is not repressive. A press conference was held where she outlined how the law would be implemented. But is it still ethical? Could this go to court at all?

Guest - Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Hot Spot Hamilton: One of the initiatives to educate children is to promote physical literacy. How could improving physical literacy help our children? How does it benefit when it come to education? Are our kids too stagnant during the day and it affects their work?

Katrusia Marunchak, Sports Specialist, City of Hamilton.

Guest - Andrea McLean, Professional Learning Consultant for Affiliated Services for Children and Youth
55 min
October 24, 2017 Quebec claims that Bill 62 is not repressive
Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee has said that Bill 62, the recently adopted law that forces people using or performing public services to have their face uncovered, is not repressive. A press conference was held where she outlined how the law would be implemented. But is it still ethical? Could this go to court at all?

Guest - Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University
4 min
October 24, 2017 The Laura Babcock murder trial continues
Yesterday, Dellen Millard was representing himself in court and questioned the father of the victim. Is that common?
Guest - Joseph Neuberger, Criminal Lawyer with Neuberger & Partners LLP
5 min
October 23, 2017 Provincial war on truth, Amazon in Hamilton, And federal tax grab
Is there a war on the truth when it comes to our provinces finances? Last week the Auditor General issued a warning about the Fair Hydro plan.
Guest - Alan Carter, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The bidding war for Amazon is a hot one with many cities, Hamilton included, fighting for the right to have Amazon call them home. But some suitors have been burned before? Is this just a part of the application process? How should cities prepare for the potential rejection?
Guest - Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University
The Conservative party of Canada and local health advocates are accusing the government of a tax grab that claws back a disability credit for diabetics. The accusations comes forward as a new front in the ongoing debate on government taxation policy.
Guest - Kimberley Hanson, Director, Federal Affairs, Diabetes Canada
49 min
October 23, 2017 Are diabetics getting a raw deal?
The Conservative party of Canada and local helath advocates are accusing the government of a tax grab that claws back a disability credit for diabetics. The accusations comes forward as a new front in the ongoing debate on government taxation policy.
Guest - Kimberley Hanson, Director, Federal Affairs, Diabetes Canada
5 min
October 23, 2017 Does Hamilton have an actual shot at landing Amazon?
The bidding war for Amazon is a hot one with many cities, Hamilton included, fighting for the right to have Amazon call them home. But some suitors have been burned before? Is this just a part of the application process? How should cities prepare for the potential rejection?
Guest - Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University
5 min
October 23, 2017 A high profile murder trial begins today
The murder trial of Laura Babcock begins today. How hard will it be to prosecute this case when there actually is no body?
Guest - Ari Goldkind, Toronto Defence Lawyer
6 min
October 23, 2017 Provincial war on truth, Amazon in Hamilton, And federal tax grab
Is there a war on the truth when it comes to our provinces finances? Last week the Auditor General issued a warning about the Fair Hydro plan.
Guest - Alan Carter, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The bidding war for Amazon is a hot one with many cities, Hamilton included, fighting for the right to have Amazon call them home. But some suitors have been burned before? Is this just a part of the application process? How should cities prepare for the potential rejection?
Guest - Ian Lee. Sprott School of Business. Carleton University
The Conservative party of Canada and local health advocates are accusing the government of a tax grab that claws back a disability credit for diabetics. The accusations comes forward as a new front in the ongoing debate on government taxation policy.
Guest - Kimberley Hanson, Director, Federal Affairs, Diabetes Canada
48 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