10/3: Canada Covered

People with immunity to COVID-19 could soon be in high demand. For jobs not just in health care, but in retail or restaurants. But should they be given more freedoms than the rest of us? What about the idea of immunity passports? Would this be a responsible way of reopening the economy? Or is it a dystopian nightmare? The Montreal Gazette's Monique Beaudin and the National Post's Sharon Kirkey tal...

Canada has for now avoided a worst-case scenario with COVID-19. Our health-care systems are for now managing the crisis, and our social distancing efforts appear to be working at keeping cases down. But that doesn’t mean Canada’s response to the pandemic has been stellar. Dave is joined by National Post columnist Chris Selley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadians have spent the last several weeks cooped up in their homes, many unable to work, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With physical distancing measures in place as the weather warms up across the country. Many are wondering how long till we can get things back to normal. Dave talks with the National Post’s Stuart Thomson about what a roadmap to re-opening Canada would look like, how long that c...

Canada’s worst mass shooting unfolded over the weekend in horrific fashion. A lone gunman, driving a mock police vehicle, and dressed to look like a Mountie, went on a shooting spree in rural Nova Scotia. There are at least 19 victims across 16 crime scenes, including a Mountie, a teacher, and families hunkered down in their homes due to COVID-19 measures. Today we walk through the early stages of...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused havoc in the medical systems of countries around the world. But the social distancing measures have also landed a body blow on the global economy, with Canada seeing a spike in unemployment and a massive government bailout to those affected by the pandemic shutdown. Dave is joined by Emily Jackson who hosts our Down to Business podcast about what industries are rea...

As many as 22,000 Canadians could die from COVID-19, according to federal modelling released Thursday. But how much can these models really tell us? And what are the risks of making them public?  National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey explains all you need to know about COVID-19 modelling. Its strengths and its limitations. Monique Beaudin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

As health care is a provincial responsibility in Canada, much of the focus in the fight against COVID-19 has been on premiers and their health officials. And as he heads Canada’s largest province, a lot of focus has been squarely on the performance of Ontario premier Doug Ford. To the surprise of many, he is handling things quite well. Dave talks with Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley about how F...

The shooting deaths of Jake Sansom and Maurice Cardinal shocked many in Alberta. The pair, who had just returned from a hunting trip after Sansom was laid off from his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were found slain along a rural highway, with no clear reason why. Lauren Boothby from the Edmonton Journal joins Dave to talk about the investigation into the deaths of the two men. Learn more about...

So should you be wearing a mask? Public health officials in Canada say if you're healthy you don't need to. But, as the COVID-19 pandemic rages, people are starting to question that advice.    National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey explains all you need to know about masks.   Monique Beaudin hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health-care officials around the world are working to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in some countries, testing is playing a big role.   Dave talks to the National Post's Tom Blackwell about what countries are having success when it comes to testing, how it's helping in contain the virus, and what Canada could be doing to catch up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The Conservative Party of Canada has suspended the race to replace Andrew Scheer as leader after several candidates called for a delay amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Post’s Brian Platt joins Dave to talk about why party officials came to the decision and why not everyone wanted to see it stopped. Plus, we’ll get you up to date on the latest COVID-19 news from the federal government.   Le...

There is a race on for effective treatments for COVID-19.  Old malaria drugs that may or may not work are being held up as possible treatments. Researchers are busy trying to develop a vaccine, work which is all the more important after a SARS vaccine was abandoned. Guest host Monique Beaudin is joined by National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

On Wednesday, both the house of commons and the senate approved an emergency bill to get billions of dollars in aid into the hands of workers, families and businesses taking a hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill offers $2,000 a month for Canadians from the Canada Revenue Agency. Dave brings you up to date with the latest on COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees announced on Sunday that Canada’s athletes would not be going to the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Team Canada feels that it doesn’t make sense to hold the games now as the world is still dealing with the global outbreak of COVID-19 and would like to see a postponement. Then on Monday, Dick Pound, a Canadian who sits on the International Olympic Committee s...

Daily life in Canada has been turned upside down. Just a week ago, schools were open and people were still going to work. Much of that has changed as social distancing policies have become more aggressive across the country. It could be months before things begin returning to normal. Host Monique Beaudin is joined by National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

In the latest episode, Dave walks through some aspects of the major aid package announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday. 10/3 will have deeper coverage of COVID-19 in subsequent episodes, but we will be starting a new feature called Up to Date, bringing the latest developments to you so you can stay informed. Be sure to subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Beginning Wednesday only Canadian citizens will be allowed to enter the country, and international flights will be restricted to just four airports. No one with symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, will be allowed into the country, regardless of citizenship. Schools are cancelled for most students across the country and workers everywhere are being told to work from h...

The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global pandemic. More than 120,000 people worldwide have been infected. More than 4,500 have died.   Entire countries have been shut down.    And people everywhere are being warned to stay home if they feel sick.   The NHL paused its 2019-2020 season on Thursday.   Concerts, festivals and countless events have been cancelled. Grocery stores are being pi...

Oil prices already hit by coronavirus fears took a steeper dive after Saudi Arabia announced it would increase oil production and cut its prices This caused havoc for markets around the world and in Canada. Dave is joined by Calgary Herald business columnist Chris Varcoe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for Conservative party leader, possibly upending Peter MacKay's ability to run away with the tory crown. Brian Platt and Stuart Thomson talk about what Kenney's endorsement could mean for O'Toole, and the role of social conservatives as kingmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The global spread of coronavirus shows no sign of stopping. New cases crop up every day, and health organizations around the world are trying to keep up with containment as well as understanding of the disease. But are we at a point where people should panic? Dave is joined by the Edmonton Journal's David Staples to talk about what affect an outbreak can have on people's mindset, what we can to to...

The first deadline to enter the Conservative leadership race has passed, and eight candidates have made the cut. Here’s what we know about each contender and whether they have a shot at staying in the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 1990s Nortel was a darling of the Canadian tech sector, but in the 2000s it came crashing down in spectacular fashion. Was it merely a case of a failing business in the wake of the dot com bubble bursting or were there more sinister factors at play. Dave talks with the National Post’s Tom Blackwell about Nortel’s demise and whether Chinese corporate espionage played a role. Learn more about...

Today we present the first episode of Postmedia's newest crime podcast, She's Gone.   She's Gone tells the story of four women's lives, deaths and the criminal cases that followed.   It's hosted by Bre McAdam, Saskatoon Star Phoenix criminal justice reporter, and is available on all your favourite listening platforms, like the one on which you're listening to my voice, right now.    Subscribe to S...

In this week's look at the Conservative party leadership race, Brian Platt and Stuart Thomson consider the candidates' reaction to the the rail blockades. Critics say a tweet from Peter MacKay endorsed vigilantism, while Erin O'Toole released a policy that would make rail blockades illegal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices