In the Loop with Mark Gerretsen

On today's episode, we are joined by MP Kamal Khera, who is the Member of Parliament for Brampton West. Kamal was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few weeks ago and has since fully recovered! We are excited to have her on the show to share her story and explain to us her experience fighting through COVID-19.

To understand how students have been impacted by Covid-19, in episode four we are joined by two Queen's University students who provide their insight on their transition to online learning, social distancing from friends, and their thoughts on the new government funding for students.

So just how important of a role do NPO's play within local communities? In episode 3, we're joined by Bhavana Varma, the President and CEO of United Way KFL&A, to provide us with her knowledge and expertise in the world of NPO's. We learn why we must work collectively as a community, especially during a pandemic.

Hugh Mackenzie has been operating the Kingston 1000 Islands Crusises for the past three decades. He has a deep understanding of how small businesses work and the effects of a downturn in the economy. Listen to his take on COVID-19 and advice for getting through this pandemic.

In our first episode, we are joined by Dr. Kieran Moore, the Chief Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health, to get the inside scoop on COVID-19 and how it has been affecting the lives of Canadians.