Libby Znaimer is joined by Lauren O'Neil, Senior News Editor of BlogTO, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, and Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre.

In the news: this week Ottawa announced that it would implement a $500 one-time rent subsidy for low income renters as part of the Canada Housing Benefit program. This would be initiated by the end of the year should it receive parliamentary approval and royal ascent to become legislation. Meanwhile, here in Toronto, mayoral candidate Gil Penalosa was booted out of Nathan Phillips Square by security while announcing his housing platform. Our panel reacts to the latest.

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NEW LTC REGULATIONS BY FORD GOVERNMENT

Libby Znaimer is now joined by Cathryn Hoy, President of the Ontario Nurses Association, NDP MPP (Niagara Falls) Wayne Gates followed by David Musyj, CEO of Windsor Regional Hospital.

In the news: the Ford government announced specific regulations pertaining to Bill 7 this week. Patients awaiting transfer to a long-term care home may be moved to a location not of their choosing up to 150 km away if they are in Northern Ontario and 70 km away if they are in Southern Ontario. If they refuse this, they will be required to pay $400 per day. David supports this move saying that: "the status quo cannot continue"

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CANADA'S CHIEF HERALD JOINS THE PROGRAM

Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Samy Khalid, Canada's Chief Herald.

Today: we introduce our listeners to Canada's Chief Herald. Have you ever even heard of a Chief Herald? Last week, he announced the proclamation of King Charles III as Canada's new head of state. Dr. Khalid explains the protocol around the historic announcement and what his role actually entails.

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