RECOVERING POLITICIANS: A LATE-NIGHT DEAL PUSHES A HOT-BUTTON MOTION THROUGH THE HOUSE

An 11th hour deal between the Liberals and the NDP agreeing to amend a controversial motion to recognize a Palestinian state saw the removal of the most contentious provision, allowing the seriously watered-down motion to pass the House with the support of the Bloc Québécois.

Libby Znaimer is joined by former Ontario NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo; former Ontario Liberal Cabinet Minister George Smitherman; and former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister Janet Ecker to discuss this hot-button issue, and more.

AN UPDATE ON THE GARDINER EXPRESSWAY

Libby Znaimer is joined by Jennifer Graham Harkness, Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction for the City of Toronto, for an update on the critical construction work on the Gardiner Expressway.

CARJACKINGS HAVE MORE THAN DOUBLED IN TORONTO

Toronto Police reported yesterday that carjackings have more than doubled so far in 2024, while break-and-enters for the purpose of car theft have already exceeded the total number for all of last year.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Elliott Silverstein, Director, Government Relations, CAA Insurance; criminal defence lawyer Ari Goldkind; and security expert and former Toronto Police officer Ross McLean, to discuss this troubling trend.