We speak to Quinn Nystrom, one of the organizers of the Caravan to Canada. This is where Americans with diabetes cross the border to Canada to buy insulin. We honour the memory of disability advocate and long-time CBC producer Ing Wong-Ward, who passed away on July 6. The Canadian Transportation Agency recently announced plans to enhance accessibility on Canada’s transportation system. We ask Donna Jodhan what she thinks of the changes. We ask our producer Kevin Philipupillai how he’s adjusting to the news that Kawhi Leonard is leaving Toronto. We speak with Canadian wheelchair basketball player Arinn Young, nicknamed “Juice,” about her love of the sport. We finish off the show with our weekly news quiz.
This is the July 9, 2019 episode.