Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Emergency Physician Dr. Gaibrie Stephen, Ontario Medical Association Council member and medical students Sinthu Senthillmohan and Gurinder Sandhu to discuss the need for paid sick leave to help us get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peel Matters host Ryan Gurcharn talks about Bill C6, banning Gay Conversing Therapy making it a crime in Canada. Ryan talks to the LGBT Youthline.ca, Community Advocate Teneshia Samuel, and the Rev Dr. Cheri DiNovo.

Minister Bardish Chagger joins host Anu Radha Verma to talk about Budget 2021 and what it means for social justice in Peel. Plus, Anu shares reflections and a round-up of community events happening soon in Peel!

Ryan Knight and Sean Mauricette are 2 amazing #Black #men that are making major changes in the community and the world.

#Today on #PeelMatters, hear their #experiences, #life #journeys and the #impact the #books they wrote with and for their #children will have on the #BIPOC #community.

To learn more about Sean Mauricette and to buy his book, "A Name Just for You", visit: www.SeanMauricette.com

To learn more about Ryan Knight and to buy his book, "Jaz and Dad start a Lemonade Stand", visit: www.ryanoneilknight.com

For more information about ACBN Canada, visit: www.acbncanada.com

Peel Matters host, Rav, is joined by Jane Hayes, a community developer, and permaculture designer, to talk about Mississauga's new Urban Agriculture Strategy. They explore what urban agriculture is, why it's important, the process of developing the strategy, and the potential impacts it will have on our community. For links to things mentioned in the podcast, go to https://anchor.fm/tlrp

Peel Matters host Pranav Bakaraju is joined by Gagandeep Kaur of the Warehouse Workers Centre to discuss how Peel Region's warehouse workers face unique challenges as essential front-line workers, and what supports they need to get through this COVID-19 pandemic.

#PeelMatters host Ryan Gurcharn unpacks anti-Asian racism in Canada with panelists: NDP MP Candidate for Toronto Centre Brian Chang , Mississauga Board of Chinese Professionals and Businesses’ VP Josephine Bau, & Co-Creative Head at The Next Generation Tracy Nguyen .

Then Urban Alliance on Race Relations’ Executive Director and Tamil Canadian Centre for Civic Action’s CEO, Neethan Shan talks about a new exhibition under the Gradiner called ‘Images of Resistance: An Archive of Action’.

Today on Peel Matters, learn about Family Services of Peel and their Employment Ontario program from Executive Director Sandra Rupnarain and Program Manager Lyn Caine.

In grief & outrage after SIU ruling on Ejaz Choudry's death, the community gathered, organized by Malton People's Movement. Almost a year after Uncle Ejaz's death galvanized community members, organizers continue to push for accountability. MPM joins #PeelMatters host Anu Radha Verma

How is environmental justice related to menstruation? How does menstruation affect farmers? We're talking to Justine Geroche about environmental justice, menstruation, and farming. This episode is part of the Lassi Revolution Podcast. Learn more at shadeofmiti.ca