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The Ford government considers extending the life of the Pickering Nuclear power station; Are Ontarians to blame for Nova Scotia’s power woes?; What Reconciliation means to Ontario MPP Sol Mamakwa; 50 years of ‘everywhere’.
Time Codes:
01:35 - It's almost like we're LIVE!01:42 - Erin is celebrating two full nights of sleep.
03:03 - This is probably not the time to shut down power plants.
16:05 - On the Daily Brief, what does Reconciliation look like to MPP Sol Mamakwa.
28:45 - Why is breast cancer screening technology not available to everyone?
33:27 - 50 Years of “Everywhere”
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In the wake of cleanup following Hurricane Fiona, MPs are wondering if Canada’s military should “do it all”.  The Ontario NDP isn’t impressed with the idea of a health benefit plan for gig workers. And Paul Henderson’s storybook goal puts Canada on top of the hockey world.Time Codes:
03:02 - Erin has power again.
03:57 - What should the military’s role be?
09:04 - On the Daily Brief, Meteorologist Chris Scott looks at what’s next this hurricane season and the dangers of Hurricane Ian.15:33 - Erin comments on the stress of the past week in the aftermath of Fiona.
19:57 - What’s the NDP’s problem?
29:15 - 50 years ago today…."Henderson scores for Canada!"
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Update on the impact of Fiona; Experts say Atlantic Canada must further fortify itself against storms; We can’t understate the threat to democracy in the US.Time Codes:
02:30 - How did Erin’s trees fare in the storm?
08:03 - How serious could it be if “White Fiona” hits?
09:33 - Nova Scotia Power's infrastructure isn't keeping up with the demands on the grid
15:37 - Grady MacKinnon is OK. What happened?
17:31 - Reporting on Fiona has not been the greatest.
21:02 - Today on the Daily Brief, Dave talks to David Schultz, professor of political science and an expert in US Constitutional Law at Hamline University in Minnesota. Some 42 days from the midterm elections in the US and Schultz says we can’t understate the threat to democracy in the United States.
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Hurricane Fiona hits Atlantic Canada, washing away homes and knocking out power; apparently nobody is running for municipal government these days; the debate over what signals the end of the pandemic heats up again; oh look, the Eglinton Crosstown is delayed again!
Time Codes:
02:00 - Erin isn’t with us today (power still out) but she’s OK.
07:56 - Sand dunes in PEI were wiped out.  Why they are so important.
12:05 - Nobody wants to run for municipal office these days.
16:02 - What constitutes the end of the pandemic?
18:10 - Eglinton Crosstown delayed and Metrolinx blames the consortium. Either way, it's a P3 failure.
24:50 - Today on The Daily Brief with Dave, Kimberly Carson is the CEO at Breast Cancer Canada. Do you know how many strains of breast cancer have been identified?
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Today on the Daily Brief with Dave Trafford, Barrie Shepley, Canada's first national triathlon coach and author of Chasing Greatness talks about his journey from the GM assembly line worker in Windsor, Ontario to coaching  Canada’s Simon Whitfield to Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games.
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Eastern Canada braces for Fiona.  Donald Trump’s week is about to get worse.  And former GG Julie Payette says she wasn’t invited to the Queen’s funeral.
Plus today on the Daily Brief with Dave Trafford, Barrie Shepley, Canada's first national triathlon coach and author of Chasing Greatness talks about his journey from the GM assembly line worker in Windsor, Ontario to coaching  Canada’s Simon Whitfield to Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games.
Time Codes:
2:50 How bad will Fiona's impact on Eastern Canada be?  5:15 How does Erin and her family prepare for a hurricane?6:35 “Storm chips” are a thing.11:15 Donald Trump’s in a heap of trouble.22:00 Julie Payette wants you to know she didn’t snub the Queen’s funeral.26:00 The Daily Brief with Dave33:00 Dave does media training with OREA
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The ArriveCan App WILL be optional after all! Prime Minister Trudeau to talk about food security at the UN. And entertainment media are solving crimes and getting people released from prison. Time Codes: 2:07 The ArriveCan App WILL be optional.5:10 Traveling through Pearson still stinks.6:10 Bob Rae tells the UN "We have to provide the hope". Erin asks what the heck that means?8:46 Justin Trudeau to address food security at the UN.  Time well spent?12:45 Entertainment media are solving crimes. 13:55 Erin learns she's in a documentary.21:25 Today on the DAILY BRIEF with Dave.  Does Tony Chapman think CTV and Bell Media can repair the brand damage done in the wake of Lisa LaFlamme’s firing? 
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The CRA wants its CERB money back.  But should everyone have to pay it back?  MPPs in Ontario tried to live on the “Social Assistance Diet”.  What did they find?  And Justin Trudeau pays tribute to the other ‘Queen’ while in London.
Time Codes:
01:36 - How much is it going to cost the government to recoup the CERB?
05:08 - Erin and Dave aren’t  convinced politicians actually want to fix poverty, just talk about it.
12:24 - Why does the PM’s office feel the need to defend Justin Trudeau singing at a karaoke bar?
16:32 - Today on the DAILY BRIEF - How has Lisa LaFlamme’s firing affected corporate culture beyond Bell Media - Lisa Taylor, Challenge Factory
26:48 - Fiona’s coming to visit Eastern Passage
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Canada’s Mounties lead the Queen’s coffin on a final procession through London following her funeral. Could the ArriveCan App become optional? (And if so, will anybody still use it?) And Ukraine says hundreds are buried at the site discovered this week.
Plus on the Daily Brief, Christian Leuprecht from the Royal Military College joins Dave to discuss what’s next in Ukraine and what’s next for Russia?
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03:20 - The BBC production of the Queen’s funeral focussed solely on the ceremony (no cutaway shots of world leaders or gatherings across the UK).
08:54 - The RCMP led the funeral procession from Westminster Abbey.
10:28 - What would it have been like if Elizabeth had died during strict pandemic protocols?
11:11 - Is the Canadian government ever going to get rid of mask mandates on airlines?
16:08 - Mass graves are discovered in Ukraine.
20:25 - The Daily Brief with Dave: Can we reasonably think there will be any accountability for war crimes committed in Ukraine? Christian Leuprecht is a professor of political science at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario.
The FULL interview with Professor Leuprecht also explores what happened to the Russian forces and is the west ready for a post-Putin Russia? You can hear it by subscribing to our Exclusive Supercast feed - nowandnext.supercast.com.
28:05 - Check out Erin’s show Permission to Leap
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The anti-monarchy discourse heats up as Not my King chants result in arrests in the UK; meantime, Ontario’s education minister is ordering school boards to honour the Queen… and what is happening in the housing market - buy, sell? Is the current market affordable for anyone?
On The Brief, Dave is joined in studio by Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association and Desmond Brown, Toronto Realtor and host of the podcast Sold In the 6ix to dive deeper into the conversation around housing, affordability and pricing.
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Time Codes:
01:30 - Is it the right time to discuss the role of the monarchy?
04:26 - Why not teach kids about the role the monarchy has played in their peer's lives?
12:51 - The Brief with DT - Affordable Housing discussion with Tim Hudak & Desmond Brown
36:19 - Canadians are a proud people, but what are we proud of?
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