The Morning Show with Devon Peacock

On today's edition of The Morning Show Podcast, Western University Chief AI Officer Mark Daley joins us to discuss Ottawa's new national artificial intelligence strategy and whether it can help Canada close its AI adoption gap while building public trust in the technology. We also look at London's proposed rat control strategy, which could bring tougher enforcement and new penalties for property owners. Day five of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle features matchups involving John Labatt, Glen Pearson, Jane Roy and Jane Bigelow and David Peterson. Cheri Brandish from Toronto Metropolitan University explains why businesses hoping to capitalize on World Cup excitement need to be mindful of FIFA's strict trademark rules. We also discuss the latest attempt to revive the Zellers brand and take a look at why Tom Holland says he has no interest in hosting Saturday Night Live.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil the federal government's new strategy for artificial intelligence, aimed at building trust in the technology, supporting workers and strengthening Canada's economy. We also bring you Day 4 of the 980 CFPL Bicentennial Battle as Christine Nesbitt takes on Loud Luxury and Damian Warner faces Karen Baldwin. Stewart Blair from the Elevate Real Estate Group joins us to discuss signs of renewed strength in the London-area housing market, while Brian Pirvu from CAA South Central Ontario breaks down this year's Worst Roads in Ontario list. We then take a look at London's municipal election race, where 57 candidates have already filed nomination papers, before wrapping up with some of the most ridiculous reasons dispatchers say people have received calls through 911.