Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Greg Brady spoke to Victoria Mancinelli, Director of Public Relations, Communications, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, LiUNA C&E Canada, about November 25th being International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 

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Greg Brady and the panel of:

Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO’s ‘The Agenda’

Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate

Discuss:

1 - Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order imposing a 25-per-cent tariff on all products coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico. 1) Do you believe him or is he bluffing? 2) Could this end up being a good thing long term for Canada because it may force Trudeau to re-examine his immigration and border policies?

2 - Ontario’s colleges and universities say the federal government’s cap on international students is taking a toll on their bottom line with some schools facing financial deficits, layoffs and, in one case, a temporary campus closure. Are you ok with Ontario schools basing their financial stability on international student enrollment?

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Greg Brady focused in on Donald trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on Canadian goods...which isn't good for us.

Next, a deeper dive into the Trump tariff fallout with David Knight Legg, Executive Chair, Elements Advisor & Former Principal Advisor to Alberta’s Premier - Jason Kenney.

Also, Lisa Gretzky - NDP Windsor West who says intimate partner violence is an epidemic and many layers of the legal system that need to change to be up to date with today's world.

Lastly, Sean McCormick - Director of Business Development for Data Services, Moneris has the financial impact of the Taylor Swift concerts on Toronto's economy. how came we use that moving forward when the World Cup comes to Toronto in 2026?

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Senator Leo Housakos joined Toronto Today with Greg Brady to discuss the protest turned riot in Montreal this past weekend.

Senator Housakos explained how he opposed the scenes in Montreal and said it was something he never dreamed of ever seeing here in Canada. He laid blame at the doorstep of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and believes the core issues behind these protests start at the top with the PM.

Senator Housakos also stated that police have their hands tied in managing the protests and says that many politicians don't have their back in supporting how to manage the protests. He also pointed out the differences in response to the protest compared to the trucker "freedom convoy" in Ottawa in 2022 vs the pro-Palestine protests in Montreal this weekend.

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Greg Brady and the panel of:

Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, & author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack,

Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert,

Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West

Discuss:

1- Trudeau was spotted partying at the Taylor Swift concert with his daughter, are you ok with him blowing off some steam and enjoying time with his family or was it bad optics doing so in such a public setting?

2 - The right to protest is guaranteed under the Canadian charter of rights and freedoms, but should the charter cover the right to protest political issues that have absolutely nothing to do with Canada or Canadians? (in light of what we saw in Montreal this weekend)

3 - We keep seeing more and more young people involved in serious, violent crimes like this weekend's home invasion in Vaughan. Is it time to revisit the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and allow some to face adult consequences?

4 - It could be the youngest person ever arrested in a home invasion. The age? 13. Seven people arrested for a break-in in Vaughan…one suspect is still at large after fleeing AFTER being handcuffed. Also arrested- FOUR 17-year olds, and TWO 18-year olds.

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Greg Brady focused in on housing and development charges with Dr. Mike Moffatt Canadian economist and professor of Business, Economics.

Next, Leo Housakos, a Canadian Senator who is speaking out about the effectiveness about the managing protests, like we saw in Montreal this weekend.

Lastly, We welcome Ben Mulroney to the 640 team as our new 9am to Noon host.

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Greg Brady spoke with Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Opposition Leader (Riding of Carleton)

about Prime Minister Trudeau's tax saving and rebate, which he calls a temporary tax trick.

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Greg Brady and the panel of:

Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies 

Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor

Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto 

Discuss:

1. GST / cheques and the Trudeau/Ford, dichotomy,

2. ICC court ruling and Trudeau reax

3 - Gladiator sequel - in or out on interest level

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Greg Brady focused in on some hypocrisy with people who are okay with getting $200 cheques from Premier Doug Ford, but are calling the $250 cheques from Prime Minister Trudeau a bribe or tax trick?

Next, Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Opposition Leader, joins us to discuss Trudeau's so-called "two month temporary tax trick."

Also, Cody MacRae, one of the leaders of the Balance on Bloor movement. How are bicyclists feeling about bike lanes being ripped up by the Ford government? And what is the reaction to a surprise amendment that protects the provincial government from lawsuits if cyclists are injured or killed on streets that used to have bike lanes.

Lastly, Bonnie Crombie seemed to take a shot at Mayor Olivia Chow, regarding policing in our city.

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Greg spoke with Lucas Meyer, Senior Consultant, Communications and Media Insights at Enterprise Canada, about how Poilievre's office maintains tight control over what Conservative MPs say and do.

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