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Ontario’s education workers are given the go-ahead to walk off the job. But will they? Where have all the workers gone. Employers struggle to fill jobs. Market watchers say part of the gap's been caused by an extraordinary number of workers choosing retirement. And the Now and Next team reached out to Loblaw for clarity on the grocer's plan to freeze prices on No-Name products. We got an answer. At best it was an automated bot response. At worst, some human answered without understanding our request.
Time Codes:
03:36 - Ontario Education workers win the communications game in their contract stand off with the province.
06:41 - Both sides are far apart on their proposals. Is there room for optimism in these talks?
12:41 - A lot of workers are starting to circle dates on the calendar. Get ready for the “great retirement”
23:56 - We invited Loblaw’s to join the show to talk about plans to freeze prices. We got a polite rejection from a BOT?
Today on the Brief with Dave, October is Cyber Security Month. We hear from Wayne Ronhaar, CEO of Cylentium, a cyber security technology company and Retired Major General David Fraser, former Commander of Canadian and NATO forces in Afghanistan, talking about the smart phone apps and leading edge tech being used in war zones. It's an excerpt from our Original SSN podcast series, 1 CLICK 2 CYBER CHAOS
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One of Canada’s top grocery retailers weighs in on inflation; How do hospitals keep families happy while ensuring patient safety; Lots of parks but not a lot of washrooms nearby.
Time Codes:
01:40 - We’re happy to see Toronto radio is listening to us :-)
04:00 - No Name price freeze is mainly just PR
12:45 - Erin has an investment suggestion for Galen Weston
18:42 - It’s hard to find somewhere to go when there's nowhere to go!
22:53 - Today on the brief with Dave, we hear from Parachute CEO and host of the Popping the Bubble Wrap podcast, Pam Fuselli to talk about the top 10 threats to our kids' safety in Canada.
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Pearson Airport decides this is a good time to raise user fees; Alberta’s new Premier doesn't realize she isn't hosting a talk show; Sandy Hook families awarded almost $1B.
Time Codes:
01:28 - Does Becky look for negative news stories on purpose?
02:51 - Airlines pay a lot for the ‘privilege’ of landing at Pearson Airport.
08:10 - Danielle Smith didn’t “suggest” anything (she said it.)
10:37 - Let's unpack the editorial decision to use the word "suggest" in the Smith story.18:37 - Zoom interviews don’t help reporting.
28:56 - Today on the Brief with Dave… Warren Weeks on crisis Comms fail at Hockey Canada - this will be the textbook example of how NOT to manage a crisis.
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The “Serial” podcast helps prove Adnan Syed innocent. But who killed Hae Min Lee?  Hockey Canada completely implodes, can it ever recover?  Joe Biden thinks Putin miscalculated by invading Ukraine. And Dave has some "personal" news!
Time Codes:
01:24 - Will the Serial Podcast follow through to kind the real killer of Hae Min Lee?
07:14 - Hockey Canada completely implodes.
08:08 - On the Brief with Dave, veteran sportscaster Rod Black says Hockey Canada's behaviour has been nothing less than reprehensible.
17:53 - Jake Tapper gets tapped to host CNN's Prime Time Show (for now)22:05 - Joe Biden thinks Vladimir Putin is a "rational" operator.22:38 - What does Erin have in common with Putin?26:01 - Dave wants to keep you company with your coffee on the weekend!
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Hockey Canada’s interim chair steps down while more sponsors back out.  Are people counting on a housing market crash or boom? Depends that side you’re on.  And somehow, Eastern Canada is still struggling with power issues.
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Time Codes:
01:49 - The Friday Dump
03:27 - Does Hockey Canada have any sponsors left?
08:59 - Is it time to look at different models for home ownership?
09:11 - Eastern Canada is still dealing with power issues following Fiona.
24:12 - Today on The Daily Brief -  Amanda Dean from the Insurance Bureau of Canada tells you what you need to look for in your insurance policy to make sure you’re covered for damage done by Fiona
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Tim Horton’s pulls support from men’s hockey; Michelle Rempel Garner strikes a nerve with her ‘woke shit’ comment; Is it fair for politicians to block followers who don’t agree?
Time Codes:
05:10 - Dave thinks Tim’s statement didn’t say enough.
10:31 - Michelle Rempel Garner strikes the right nerve
16:44 - Should politicians block people on social media who don’t agree with them?
22:58 - Today on the Brief….PoliSci prof David Schultz from Hamline University talks about European security with or without US support. Europe Alone: Small State Security without the United States)
28:42 - Becky's heading to TARGET for Thanksgiving, Erin's  having dinner catered and Dave's stacking firewood:)
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Hockey Canada tries to paint a picture of a bleak world without it; Ukraine drop F-bomb in response to Elon Musk's "peace plan"; Are we going to see a surge in cultural politics?
Time Codes:
02:08 - Hockey Canada thinks it’s pretty important.
11:00 - Will sponsors second guess their association with Hockey Canada?13:53 - Elon Musk: Give peace a chance. Ukraine: F*ck Off.
15:15 - Erin’s not totally annoyed with Elon Musk’s Ukraine “peace plan.”
19:25 - Are we seeing the end of “political” parties?
27:23 - The Daily Brief with Dave….We talk about Canada’s RICH aviation history….and a new pod series. Jeremy Diamond is the founding CEO of the RCAF Foundation.
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For 20% of Ontario municipal election races there is nobody to vote for; Hockey Canada’s problems get worse; Justin Trudeau takes the kids bungee jumping.
Time Codes:
01:51 - Who predicts this municipal election will have the lowest turnout ever?
04:09 - Banjo Bob drops his own political commentary.05:36 - Why Erin won’t run for municipal government.
14:41 - Hockey Canada’s problems aren’t going away.
22:09 - Who takes their kids bungee jumping?  (Apparently the PM.)
24:58 - Has Trudeau lowered expectations so far that we don't expect him to behave like and adult?26:23 - Today on The Daily Brief - The Ontario Provincial Police take heat over their Public Safety Alerts. Dave talks to OPP Inspector, Todd Pittman.33:20 - Erin's launched Season 4 of her PERMISSION TO LEAP podcast!
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The $10/day daycare plan is a real mess; Why are we still telling stories about businesses denying entry to people with guide dogs?  And are we facing a nuclear threat worse than the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Time Codes:
02:00 - How’s the $10/day childcare working in Halifax?03:48 - The childcare plan in Ontario is a complete mess!
12:35 - Erin’s not impressed with plans touted as helping Moms go back to work.
13:54 - Is it time to fine businesses who don’t allow guide dogs?
18:37 - Should we be more worried about a nuclear threat in Ukraine?
28:14 - Today on The Daily Brief - A chat with Andrew Weir at Destination Toronto.
“Toronto’s visitor economy is a vital economic engine for the city, generating more than $10 billion in economic activity and supporting 70,000 jobs in 2019.”  Toronto lost 80% of that economic activity in March 2020. How long will it take for it to come back?
Halifax Guide Dog Story: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/featured/blind-partially-sighted-nova-scotians-say-theyre-being-denied-access-to-spaces-because-of-their-guide-dogs/
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Sol Mamakwa is one of many powerful voices in Canada's First Nations communities. He is an MPP in the Ontario legislature, representing the largest riding in the province - Kiiwetinoong.
In this episode of the Daily Brief, Sol says reconciliation begins by embracing the truth about the continued oppression of Canada's indigenous and First Nations communities.

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