Greg Brady, Host of Toronto Today

And the panel of:

Josh DeHaas, counsel with the Canadian Constitution Foundation and co-author of the new book Free Speech in Canada: A beginner’s guide from ancient roots to current controversies.

Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, 

Discuss:

Tariffs imposed by the U.S. & the retaliation by Canada and the effects of this trade war

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Greg Brady focused in on the only story this day that started with uncertainty and ended with a delay of 30 days before a tariff kicked in.

Next, Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor ....money guru really.....at Toronto Metropolitan University. He's here to tell us what these tariff wars may mean for you, for me, for our families.

Also, Terry Newman, Senior Editor and Columnist with the National Post. We discuss Canada's response to Trump's tariff war. 

Lastly, Mike Smith, is an independent restaurateur, with Joe Kool's in London Ontario. He joins us now to shed light on how many restaurant owners and managers may be feeling right now.

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Greg Brady and the panel of:

Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies 

Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory

Discuss:

1. Trump confirms significant tariffs on Canadian imports coming Saturday, says oil ‘may or may not’ be included

2. Nonsense or woke? Dundas, Ryerson and Macdonald schools to be renamed in Toronto: TDSB

3. Toronto mayor’s finalized budget keeps 6.9 per cent property tax hike in tact but expands relief for seniors, people with disabilities

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Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on the eve of Trump's tariff threat on Canadian goods and what will happen?

Next, Greg reacts to a National Post story: "Entire Victoria School Board fired by B.C. education minister over its ban on police in schools"

Also, Lily Cheng, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 18 Willowdale talks about the city budget which includes a 6.9% property tax hike

Lastly, Toronto has a coyote problem and there doesn't seem to be a rush to fix it as Greg explains.

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Greg Brady and the panel of:

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

Shawn Allen, President - Scarborough Business Association Founder, Matrix Cares Community Projects, Founder, Matrix Mortgage Global 2022 Top 100 Most Influential Black Persons Canada.

Duncan Dee, former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer 

Discuss:

1. Election in Ontario - the latest. Will the Conservatives gain or lose seats.

2. Chrystia Freeland will scrap capital gains tax hike if elected Liberal leader.

3. Amazon to close Quebec facilities, insists it's not because of new union.

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Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on the world was gripped by an aviation disaster that saw an American Airlines plane collide with a military helicopter above Washington, D.C. Thursday night.

Next, there are many questions surrounding the crash that resulted in both a plane and helicopter ending up in the frigid Potomac River. Duncan Dee, a former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer, joins us now as aviation experts wonder how such a collision could possibly happen.

Also, Eleanor Watson, a CBS reporter who is in Washington. Just moments earlier, we get the somber news that this has turned from a rescue mission into a recovery operation.

Also, Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition. She weighs in on the announcement of a rather rushed - and some would say unnecessary - provincial election.

Lastly, Canada's largest public school board plans to do away with schools named in honour of certain "controversial" figures. Jennifer Dundas, a lawyer with previous incarnations as a Crown prosecutor and political affairs reporter for the CBC, joins us to argue that Henry Dundas may not have such a tarnished past after all.

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Greg Brady and the panel of:

Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster,  Smyth Media Group, Cockadoodle News,

Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York,

Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate

Discuss:

1 - City wants more autonomy to govern itself and wants the province to butt out. Is this what's best for Torontonians?

2 - Is this early provincial election for the people of Ontario, or for Doug?

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Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on why this city seems ill equipped to deal with snow. & it's the 8th anniversary of the Quebec City mosque massacre.

Next, Laura Walton, President of the Ontario Federation of Labour, joins us now as Ontario unions call out Doug Ford's early election "scheme" and question his true motives.

Also, David Miller, former Mayor of the city of Toronto. He weighs in on a new ad campaign aimed at securing conservative votes on February 27th. 

Lastly, Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor for the ward of St. Paul's, joins us to explain why the province needs to butt out and why the city needs to be given more autonomy when it comes to local governance. 

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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 - Ontario election is set to go

3 - The housing crisis has impacted over half of young Canadians

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Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on his health care story that might just strike a chord with you. "The MRI that wasn't".

Next, there was a very disturbing story that needs to be addressed. A 22-year-old male from Scarborough is facing numerous charges after allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl in Ajax. Police allege that this man pretended to be a 16-year-old boy in order to strike up a relationship via SnapChat with the 13-year-old girl. Again, these are allegations at this point, but...it strikes a chill down the spine of any parent, any grandparent, uncle, aunt...to hear stories like this and to think about what *might* have happened....We discuss and take your calls.

Also, Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader. She is here to discuss how much Premier Ford's so-called "beer boondoggle" may cost taxpayers....and she also makes an announcement, giving Toronto Today listeners the inside scoop first.

Lastly, Erik Johnson, Vice President and Senior Economist with BMO. He joins us to discuss a recent court challenge regarding the Capital Gains tax.

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