The Roy Green Show

Canada appears poised to move the political governance needle to the right and elect a Pierre Poilievre-led CPC majority government. However, an American listener living in Canada sent an email in which he outlines how Justin Trudeau may manufacture another Liberal majority government victory and writes "Canadians are that stupid."

Guets: Callers

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In a television interview a few days ago Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O'Leary Ventures and four time Emmy Award winning 'Mr. Wonderful' on Shark Tank said "Canada is one of the richest countries on earth run by idiots. I wouldn't let them run a candy store. They have no idea what they're doing." Of PM Justin Trudeau O'Leary said "he is the worst manager Canada has ever had. Total incompetency underneath him in the cabinet seats. The worst managers in the country's history."

Guest: Kevin O'Leary, chairman O'Leary Ventures and Beanstox. 4 time Emmy Award winner from Shark Tank. Wine maker, now engaged in AI for business.

On the eve of Canada Day, the Ambassador of Israel, one of Canada's most staunch allies joins us with a Canada Day message from Israel and Israelis to Canada and Canadians. - Has Israel's concern about how it is portrayed by the Canadian government nationally and internationally grown? - What is Israel's response to the discovery Birju Dattani, the newly appointed head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission engaged in anti-Israel and antisemitic dialogue under the name Mujahid Dattani? Dattani says as an academic he engaged in many discussions and debates on many issues and that he is not antisemitic. University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist argues Dattani must resign or be replaced.

Guest: Iddo Moed. Israel Ambassador to Canada

Earlier this month in Etobicoke, Ontario, a mass shooting took place with two men fatally shot. A 14 year old was one of 2 suspects who is alleged to have fired more than 50 times into a community gathering at a local school. The youth has been charged with 2 counts of first degree murder, as well as 7 counts of attempted murder. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The victims had been enjoying grilling food and playing dominos after a soccer game. They were 46 and 61 years of age.  - The concern over increasing youth violence is growing across Canada.

Guest: Tom Stamatakis. President: Canadian Police Association, from Vancouver.

Ari Goldkind. Criminal lawyer in Toronto.

As Canada Day approaches, we look for the best in our country. Are there Canadians who have inspired you? Events in Canadian history that make you proud? Canadian inventions, innovations, or just really nice places? Our callers bring us brilliant stories from all across the country, and from all walks of life.

Guests: Callers.

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Host/Content Producer – Roy Green

Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig

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In a television interview a few days ago Kevin O'Leary, Chairman of O'Leary Ventures and four time Emmy Award winning 'Mr. Wonderful' on Shark Tank said "Canada is one of the richest countries on earth run by idiots. I wouldn't let them run a candy store. They have no idea what they're doing." Of PM Justin Trudeau O'Leary said "he is the worst manager Canada has ever had. Total incompetency underneath him in the cabinet seats. The worst managers in the country's history."

Guest: Kevin O'Leary, chairman O'Leary Ventures and Beanstox. 4 time Emmy Award winner from Shark Tank. Wine maker, now engaged in AI for business.

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On the eve of Canada Day, the Ambassador of Israel, one of Canada's most staunch allies joins us with a Canada Day message from Israel and Israelis to Canada and Canadians. - Has Israel's concern about how it is portrayed by the Canadian government nationally and internationally grown? - What is Israel's response to the discovery Birju Dattani, the newly appointed head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission engaged in anti-Israel and antisemitic dialogue under the name Mujahid Dattani? Dattani says as an academic he engaged in many discussions and debates on many issues and that he is not antisemitic. University of Ottawa professor Michael Geist argues Dattani must resign or be replaced.

Guest: Iddo Moed. Israel Ambassador to Canada

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Earlier this month in Etobicoke, Ontario, a mass shooting took place with two men fatally shot. A 14 year old was one of 2 suspects who is alleged to have fired more than 50 times into a community gathering at a local school. The youth has been charged with 2 counts of first degree murder, as well as 7 counts of attempted murder. He cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The victims had been enjoying grilling food and playing dominos after a soccer game. They were 46 and 61 years of age.  - The concern over increasing youth violence is growing across Canada.

Guest: Tom Stamatakis. President: Canadian Police Association, from Vancouver.

Ari Goldkind. Criminal lawyer in Toronto.

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As Canada Day approaches, we look for the best in our country. Are there Canadians who have inspired you? Events in Canadian history that make you proud? Canadian inventions, innovations, or just really nice places? Our callers bring us brilliant stories from all across the country, and from all walks of life.

Guests: Callers.

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Is PM Justin Trudeau facing similar pressure experienced by PM Stephen Harper in 2015, when Trudeau, leading the Liberals swept into power with Canadians awarding Trudeau a majority government under the promise of "sunny ways." Listener correspondence increasingly is nostalgic about Stephen Harper and wishing SH were today PM. 

Well, let's test the waters on this day before Canada Day. Let's face off Stephen Harper against Justin Trudeau, 9 years after Trudeau displaced Harper as prime minister.

Question: If tomorrow were federal election day in Canada and the same two men, Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper were on the ballot as candidates for prime minister of Canada, which one would receive your vote and why? Was Canada a better place in 2015 than it is in 2024? (IPSOS polling shows 70% of Canadians believe Canada to be "broken."

Guests: Callers.

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What is happening to new home sales in Canada's largest city? According to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) sales of new houses and condominiums is staggering. New home sales across the GTA in May of this year was 71% lower than May of 2023, as well as 71% lower than the 10 year average for the month of May. Why is this happening? 

Guest: Dave Wilkes. President/CEO BILD

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The airline mechanics strike continues to ground Westjet operations leaving passengers literally scrambling and holding tickets for flights that will not get off the ground. Later today we're joined by a senior member of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), now though it's the rights of passengers we'll address.

Guest: Gabor Lukaks. Head of the Air Passenger Rights Association

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Today's podcast:

Joe Biden. Current POTUS, but following Biden's debate performance this week against former POTUS Donald Trump, under heavy pressure to forgo accepting the Democrat Party nomination for president at the August party convention in Chicago heading toward the November 5 U.S. general election.

And there was Donald Trump and his performance in the debate. There appears no movement to deny Trump the Republican nomination.

Guest: John Zogby. Leading U.S. pollster John Zogby Strategies). Op ed writer. Podcast: The Zogby Report

Globe and Mail story this week reports Harjit Sajjan in 2021, when Minister of National Defence "instructed special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs during fall of Kabul. The story relates the 225 Afghan Sikhs in question had no connection to Canada, while Canada's military, including the elite special operators at JTF 2, had been tasked at rescue/evacuation of Canadian citizens and Afghans who had worked for Canada during the international military operations in the country. JTF 2 was diverted and unable to connect with the 225 Afghan Sikhs. Sajjan says the story/report is "B.S."

Guest: Canadian Major General Dean Milner. The last Canadian command General during the Afghan military operations. General Milner continues to be engaged in the rescue and evacuation of Afghan CAF interpreters.

Global News Canadians and Canada Day poll conducted byu IPSOS. 70% of Canadians believe Canada is broken. The number is higher among the youngest demographics. Canadian pride has taken a tumble. Bricker: "these are the saddest numbers I've seen on this topic in 30 years. Frankly, I'm worried about us." 

Guest: Darrell Bricker. CEO, IPSOS

Canadians at large wish by a significant majority to see Justin Trudeau step aside as prime minister (68% according to IPSOS polling for Global News). Also engaged in the calls for Trudeau to leave office are current and former Liberal MPs and cabinet ministers, yet Trudeau has shown no inclination to leave office.

We ask two former Liberal members of parliament to share their thoughts and as well, to pull back the curtain on what is happening as far as this issue is concerned inside the Liberal Party.

Guests: Dan McTeague. 18 years a Liberal MP under PM's Jean Chretien and Paul Martin.

Michelle Simson. For 4 years Michelle was Justin Trudeau's seatmate in parliament during Question Period.

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Host/Content Producer – Roy Green

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