Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak which is now part of the ZoomerMedia family, David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto,  Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village and a former Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate.

Today: we kick things off with a discussion about Mayor-elect Olivia Chow calling out Ottawa for not housing refugees it brings into the country. Meanwhile, on the topic of housing, our panel revisits the major encampments at popular Allan Gardens in downtown Toronto. Is it a case of neglect on the City's part? And, finally, we discuss Premier Doug Ford's differences with Olivia Chow when it comes to the future of Ontario Place. 

OTTAWA TAKES ON TECH GIANTS OVER BILL C-18 

Liz West is now joined by Dr. Michael Geist, A law professor at the University of Ottawa who holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law.

Ottawa has received pushback from tech giants like Google and Meta (owner of Facebook) after Bill C-18 (also known as the Online News Act) got royal assent and will be implemented in about six months time. Dr. Geist weighs in on the measures that these private companies plan to implement in response.

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FOOD INFRACTIONS AT RESTAURANTS IN TORONTO

Liz West is now joined by Anita Thomson, founder and owner of Zitto Zitto Taverna in Toronto. 

Toronto Public Health inspectors found major food infractions in as many as 7 restaurants in Toronto on July 4. So, what are the kinds of things that food places can be written up for? And, how do reputable establishments ensure a safe dining experience for their customers? Also, Anita weighs in on why she is not taking part in CafeTO. 

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