Through the US debate on health care, we heard those opposed to Obamacare say it time and time again: Canada’s single-payer system is broken. However, a former US health insurance company executive now says he has a confession to make. 

Guest: Wendell Porter, president of Medicare For All Now! and Business For Medicare For All

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Chapter 1: Yesterday the federal Ministry of Natural Resources made a funding announcement to help combat wildfires; a problem we’re very familiar with here in BC. To explain more, our Niki Reitmayer spoke to Lori Daniels, professor of forest ecology at UBC.

Chapter 2: Could President Trump’s suspension of H1B visas benefit Canada’s tech sector? According to experts in the Canadian tech industry, we need to attract more highly skilled labour to our country; this could be our chance to welcome tech talent that would otherwise be headed to Silicon Valley.

Guest: Iain Klugman, Communitech President & CEO

Chapter 3: Testing sewage for COVID-19 

You’ve heard of testing of COVID-19...but have you heard of testing sewage for COVID-19?

Guest: Dr. Natalie Prystajecky, environmental microbiologist with the BC Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory and clinical assistant professor at UBC

Chapter 4: What role will BC’s film industry play in Phase 3 of our province’s reopening? You may have heard the question raised in yesterday’s Phase 3 announcement - many related to the BC film industry. The question was asked: if we can invite the NHL to play here, why can’t we find a way to safely relaunch BC’s film industry? 

Guest: Prem Gill, CEO Creative BC

Chapter 5: The Canadian Mental Health Association of British Columbia is calling for change after a UBC student was mistreated during a wellness check. In a statement, the CMHA said: “We need a fundamental shift so that police are no longer the default response for a ‘wellness check’, mental health, or substance use emergency.” To discuss this further, we’re joined by CMHA BC CEO Jonny Morris.

Guest: Jonathan “Jonny” Morris, CEO

Guest: Ali Poostizadeh, UBC Student President

Chapter 6: Premier John Horgan joins us to discuss Phase 3 of reopening the province.

Guest: Premier John Horgan

Chapter 7: The province is really opening back up now that we are entering Phase 3. But what does that mean for travel in this province? Will you be able to go stay at a hotel again? What amenities will they offer?

Guest: Ingrid Jarrett, CEO & President of BCHA

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Today's valedictorian is Esmé Decker from Gladstone Secondary in Vancouver. After graduation, Esmé plans to attend UBC’s Arts One Program with the hopes of pursuing a career in writing, publishing, and editing. Her favourite subject in school was English. She wants to give a special shout out to her parents, teachers, and best friends for always supporting her.

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Meghan Jones is the valedictorian from Samuel Robertson Technical Secondary in Maple Ridge. After graduation, Meghan plans to attend UVIC for a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in History and Linguistics. She hopes to pursue a career as a teacher. Her favourite subject in school was History. She wants to give a special shout out to Ms. Walton, the BSS, and her incredible family!

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Welcome to Phase 3. What does that mean for British Columbians as we move to the next phase? Global News reporter Richard Zussman joins the show with his take on the day's headlines.

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