Scott Thompson Show

Yesterday on 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).    Guest: Kellie Leitch, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party, says that her proposal to vet newcomers for anti-Canadian values has to do with promoting tolerance and respect, not being divisive.   Guest: Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University.  The polls are showing that the divide between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is getting smaller. It’s a near even race with Trump edging Clinton by two points according to a CNN/ORC poll.   Guest: Barry Kay, political science professor at Wilfrid Laurier University.