Scott Thompson Show

Kellie Leitch, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative party, say that her proposal to vet newcomers for anti-Canadian values has to do with promoting tolerance and respect, not being divisive. How do you screen for anti-Canadian values?   Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.

Yesterday, during his final day in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about Canadians who are detained overseas, including Neil Bantleman. He says that he knows how important it is to have a government that is concerned for the welfare of citizens abroad. Is the government doing enough?   Guest: Guy Bantleman. Brother of Neil Bantleman (Canadian Teacher imprisoned in Indonesia).

Kids head back to school today (except in Halton) and this year all major disputes with employee union groups have been settled. However, there is still bargaining going on on a local level. Should we expect a peaceful year for students?   Guest: Dr. Charles Pascal, former Deputy Minister of Education. Currently Professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.   Is homework a truly beneficial asset to a child’s education? Some teachers in Alberta argue that if there’s no homework, that’s not a problem. Proponents for homework argue that it gives parents a chance to talk with their kids about what’s going on in school. Is the debate more of how much homework children should have?   Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education.    Teachers at a school in Markham were photographed last year at an axe throwing event, flipping the bird. However, a student got a hold of the photo and posted it social media this past spring.   Guest: Elissa Freeman, Principal, Elissa P

How young is too young for a child to have a cell phone? A study by MediaSmarts says that over a quarter of students in Grade 4 have cell phones. What issues arise with kids having access to these phones especially during school hours? Could it be used to an educators’ benefit?   Guest: Thierry Plante, Media Education Specialist, MediaSmarts, Canada’s centre for Digital and Media literacy. 

s homework a truly beneficial asset to a child’s education? Some teachers in Alberta argue that if there’s no homework, that’s not a problem. Proponents for homework argue that it gives parents a chance to talk with their kids about what’s going on in school. Is the debate more about how much homework children should have?   Guest: Annie Kidder. Executive Director, People for Education.

Kids head back to school today (except in Halton) and this year all major disputes with employee union groups have been settled. However, there is still bargaining going on on a local level. Should we expect a peaceful year for students?   Guest: Dr. Charles Pascal, former Deputy Minister of Education. Currently Professor at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

The Ontario PC party has broken the Liberal stronghold of Toronto with a win in Scarborough-Rouge River. What does the win mean for the Ontario PC party? Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party. Guest: Rebecca Thompson, former communications officer for the Prime Minister’s office. With the latest Anthony Weiner scandal, and now divorce, what will happen his kid? How damaging can scandals be on a divorce case? Guest: Joanne Guarasci, Family Law, Ross & McBride Candidate for the Conservative Party leadership Kellie Leitch wants to know what her supporters think about vetting immigrants and refugees for “anti-Canadian Values”. Guest: Jamie Ellerton, Principal, Conaptus Ltd. Guest: Faith Goldy, Host with The Rebel.

Candidate for the Conservative party leadership Kellie Leitch wants to know what her supporters think about vetting immigrants and refugees for “anti-Canadian Values”. Should we screen for anti-Canadian values?

With the latest Anthony Weiner scandal, and now divorce, what will happen to his kid? How damaging can scandals be in a divorce case? Guest: Joanne Guarasci, Family Law, Ross & McBride

The Ontario PC party has broken the Liberal stronghold of Toronto with a win in Scarborough-Rouge River. Guest: Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario PC Party.

Is fentanyl a growing issue in Ontario? Health care workers are reporting that use of the opioid is on the rise.   Guest: Joshua Montgomery, Director of Operations, Bellwood Health Services.   Republican candidate Donald Trump met with the President of Mexico yesterday. Upon his arrival back to the States he proclaimed that they spoke about the wall. The President of Mexico says that he spoke about how they were not going to fund a wall.   Guest: Michael Taube,  Stephen Harper’s former speech writer.   According to a report from the EQAO, half of Ontario’s sixth graders failed math. What can cause such a downshift?   Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Schoolhouse Consulting.  Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Working Canadians. Small business and taxpayer advocate.

According to a report from EQAO, half of Ontario’s sixth graders failed math. What can cause such a downshift? Guest: Catherine Swift, President of Working Canadians. Small business and taxpayer advocate.

Republican candidate Donald Trump met with the President of Mexico yesterday. Upon his arrival back to the States he proclaimed that they spoke about the wall. He spoke on immigration in Arizona and Alex weighs in.

Is Fentanyl a growing issue in Ontario? Health care workers are reporting that use of the opioid is on the rise.   Guest: Joshua Montgomery, Director of Operations, Bellwood Health Services.

Photo courtesy of Julie Oliver, Ottawa Citizen:  http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/butterfly-child-dreams-of-the-northern-lights Jonathan Pitre suffers from Epidermolysis bullosa which is a rare, painful, skin disease. There is no cure. Jonathan is receiving treatment in Minnesota ahead of a stem cell transplant.   Guest: Tina Boileau, mother of Jonathan Pitre. Guest: Jonathan Pitre, recipiant of stem cell transplant. https://www.gofundme.com/2jxyu6qc Was there any reason to put a publication ban in place for the crossbow murder case? When is the best time for a ban to be put in?   Guest: Lorne Honnickman, Lawyer & Partner with Brauti Thorning Zibarras Lawyers.   Canada’s economy brought in a weak quarter… the weakest since the Great Recession. This was due to slumping exports and Alberta’s wildfires. How do we get back on track? ALSO; Ontario is planning on testing a guaranteed income project. Could guaranteed income work? What are downfalls?   Guest: Dr. Mike P. Moffatt, expert on Economics,

Ontario is planning on testing a guaranteed income project. Could guaranteed income work? What are downfalls?   Guest: Dr. Mike P. Moffatt, expert on Economics, Interim Director of the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management Ivey Business School - Western University.

Was there any reason to put a publication ban in place for the crossbow murder case? When is the best time for a ban to be put in?   Guest: Lorne Honnickman, Lawyer & Partner with Brauti Thorning Zibarras Lawyers.

Jonathan Pitre suffers from Epidermolysis bullosa which is a rare, painful, skin disease. There is no cure. Jonathan is receiving treatment in Minnesota ahead of a stem cell transplant. Guest: Jonathan Pitre, recipiant of stem cell transplant. https://www.gofundme.com/2jxyu6qc

The Ontario government has pulled an about-face with a vow to ban cash for access fundraisers. Government House Leader Yasir Naqvi has pledged to amend Bill 201 next month, to bar MPP’s from going to fundraisers.   Guest: Randy Hillier, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington.

How does Patrick Brown survive after a letter like this? Is there any chance that this will hurt the party’s chances come election time? The Religious Right wants Patrick Brown to step down. Guest: Charles McVety, President of the Canadian Christian College.