ZOOMER SQUAD:  THE PINCH OF HEALTHCARE COSTS DURING RETIREMENT

12:00-12:30

Marissa Lennox is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer of CARP, Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP and John Wright, Executive VP of Maru Public Opinion.

In the news: a report details how one third of Zoomers are feeling the pinch of health care costs and the impact of that on their retirement savings. Meanwhile, the Ford government is re-examining its use of the ministerial zoning orders and CARP reacts to the province's last fiscal update.

NURSES UNION WANTS CANADA'S PREMIERS TO ADDRESS THE NURSING SHORTAGE

12:30-12:45 PM

Marissa Lennox is now joined by Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions.

As we alluded to in the previous segment, most of Canada's Premiers are meeting in Halifax to discuss healthcare among other key issues. Canada's largest nursing union is calling on the premiers to address the nationwide nursing shortage. Linda also details some of the working conditions that have prompted so many of her members to leave the profession entirely including unhealthy and unsafe conditions. Are you an active nurse feeling the struggle? Call in and share your concerns with us on the program.

CANADIANS ATTITUDES TOWARDS RETAIL SHOPPING AHEAD OF THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY SEASON

12:45-1 PM

Marissa Lennox is now joined by Ellen Roseman, a consumer advocate and journalist.

As the busy holiday season comes up, retail experts are predicting that Canadians will be shopping less amid inflation as well as concerns over the state of the economy and personal financial well-being. Ellen weighs in on the reality that Canadians might opt to spend less and tips for making smarter purchases as the cost of goods go up.