RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: THE FUTURE OF TRUDEAU'S LIBERALS LOOKS GRIM + ONTARIO WANTS MORE PROTECTION FOR RESTAURANT STAFF

Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, Former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, George Smitherman, Former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre who served as a health minister and Deputy Premier, and Cheri DiNovo, Former Ontario NDP MPP and a recipient of the Order of Canada.

Today: an Abacus Data survey reveals that the Liberals would lose to the opposition Conservatives if an election were held today. And, the Ford government is proposing new legislation to better protest employees of restaurants.

DAILY BREAD RELEASES LATEST "WHO'S HUNGRY REPORT"

Libby Znaimer is now joined by Neil Hetherington, CEO of The Daily Bread Food Bank.

Daily Bread's new "Who's Hungry Report" is now out and the findings are concerning: in the past year, there were 2.53 million client visits across 150 food banks in Toronto, which is a 51 per cent increase compared to 2002. And, 1 in 10 Torontonians are now relying on food banks. Neil describes the extent of food insecurity in the City right now and factors that are contributing to the problem.

TORONTO POLICE: HATE RELATED INCIDENTS HAVE GONE UP IN TORONTO

Libby Znaimer is joined by Toronto Police Services Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue.

Toronto Police have indicated that there has been a spike in hate related crimes in Toronto--mostly against the Jewish community. It's a development that has prompted Chief Myron Demkiw to beef up the Police Service's hate crimes unit. Deputy Chief Lauren Pogue weighs in on what they've been seeing so far and the steps TPS is taking to address the threat.