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Roy Green’s resume is outstanding. He is a three time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters national Gold Ribbon award, Canada’s most prestigious broadcast award. Listeners need not read his resume to know that Roy is a passionate advocate for the average Canadian, with an unshakable desire for justice and a deep and abiding love for his country. No wonder Roy’s show has been cited by Canada’s parliamentary newspaper as required listening for federal politicians. You can also listen to the Roy Green Show live on these stations: Global News Radio 640 Toronto, 980 CFPL L...

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Does Canada need to change its gun laws? Are U.S. groups trying to influence Canadian affairs? Did the Conservative’s parliamentary filibuster get results? 24.03.2018 1:08:17

The Roy green Show 'March For Our Lives' demonstrations are taking place in Washington and other cities across the United States today, with protesters demanding a change to gun control laws. Meanwhile in Canada, Bill C-71 has been introduced, which seeks to amend certain acts and regulations regarding firearms. Guests: Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Sports Shooting Associ...

Beauties and the Beast - Elizabeth May’s arrest at the Kinder Morgan protest, Alberta’s budget, Cambridge Analytica 24.03.2018 20:31

It's time for the Beauties and the Beast. The Beauties and Roy discuss Elizabeth May’s arrest, the Cambridge Analytica Facebook scandal, Alberta’s budget and more. Guests: Catherine SwiftLinda LeatherdaleMichelle SimsonAaron Wudrick, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (Photo: Charles Taylor/Global News) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vivian Krause - Who are the U.S. interest groups seemingly trying to influence Canadian affairs? 24.03.2018 20:10

There is evidence that private American charitable groups are not only try to interrupt the construction of pipelines in British Columbia, but also affect Canadian provincial and federal elections. How much influence do they have and what should be done about it? Guest: Vivian Krause, @FairQuestions on Twitter(Photo: Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Dan McTeague - How will the consumer be affected by what's happening in Canada's oil and gas industry? 24.03.2018 20:33

Green Party leader Elizabeth May was arrested at the Kinder Morgan Burnaby Mountain facility on Friday for violating a court injunction that banned protesters from disrupting construction work at both Trans Mountain terminals. Meanwhile, B.C. Premier John Horgan recently called on Ottawa to cap gasoline prices in the province. What’s going on with Canada’s oil and gas industry and how can Dan McTe...

Candice Bergen - Did the Conservative Party’s filibuster in parliament get results? 24.03.2018 20:07

On Thursday, the federal Progressive Conservatives began a filibuster to force testimony from Justin Trudeau's national security adviser on the prime minister's trip to India and the Jaspal Atwal controversy. Yesterday, after nearly 21 hours, the filibuster came to an end. Was it ultimately worthwhile? Guest: Candice Bergen, house leader of the Conservative Party of Canada(Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/T...

Pamela - Was the RCMP justified in breaking into High River residents' homes? 24.03.2018 9:11

A listener from High River, Alberta shares her story of the time the RCMP broke in and searched her home - long after flood waters had receded in 2013. Her home had not been affected by the flood at all, but police still forcefully entered her home while it was empty, apparently checking for firearms and/or impropertly stored firearms. Guest: Pamela, High River, AB resident(Photo: Global News, Fil...

Scott Newark - What are the problems with Bill C-71 and what kind of gun legislation does Canada actually need? 24.03.2018 19:34

Some critics of the federal government's new proposed gun legislation say it will do nothing to stop crime and will only hurt law-abiding gun owners. What type of legislative steps ought to be taken to create proper firearms legislation in Canada? Guest: Scott Newark, former Alberta crown attorney, former senior policy adviser to a former federal Minister for Public Safety, worked on and helped wr...

Tony Bernardo and Ed Burlew - Does Canada need its gun laws changed? 24.03.2018 13:03

'March For Our Lives' demonstrations are taking place in Washington and other cities across the United States today, with protesters demanding a change to gun control laws. Meanwhile in Canada, Bill C-71 has been introduced, which seeks to amend certain acts and regulations regarding firearms. Guests: Tony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Sports Shooting Association and a member of the...

Should Canada be involved with conflict in Mali? Why is the Canadian government not helping Afghan interpreters who helped our troops? 18.03.2018 1:03:35

The Roy Green Show A government source says that Canada will send an aviation task force to the embattled African nation of Mali as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission. Will Canada’s presence in the country be helpful or is the situation too dangerous? Guest: Dr. Bruno Charbonneau, Directeur, Centre FrancoPaix en résolution des conflits et missions de paix, Chaire Raoul-Dandurand, Un...

Alex and James - Why is the Canadian government not helping Afghan interpreters who worked alongside our troops? 18.03.2018 39:30

Alex was a guest on the show a few weeks ago. He worked as an interpreter for Canadian troops in Afghanistan and although he’s received letters of commendation from Canadian military officers, he’s also received letters containing death threats from the Taliban. He and his family are desperate to come to Canada to live in safety. James is a friend of Alex and was also an interpreter for Canadian t...

Elie Chakieh - Why was the Miami bridge collapse not prevented? 18.03.2018 7:18

Hours before the pedestrian bridge collapsed at Florida International University on Thursday, the engineering firm responsible for the bridge held a meeting to discuss a crack on the structure. They concluded that there was no safety concern and the crack did not compromise the structural integrity of the bridge. Guest: Elie Chakieh, director of engineering and president of E.E. Chak Consultants....

Tom Quiggin - Should the federal NDP leader be weighing in on contentious foreign issues like anti-Sikh violence? & Is it likely that Jack Letts will be allowed to come to Canada? 18.03.2018 33:16

Roy speaks with Tom Quiggin, a court qualified expert on terrorism with two decades of experience in the intelligence community, on a couple of subjects related to security and terrorism. Global News is reporting that Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh wants Canada to declare anti-Sikh violence that took place in India in the 1980s to be genocide. Roy also chats with Tom about John Letts, father of...

Giovanna Gerbi - Is there relief in sight for Cape Town? 18.03.2018 10:21

The water crisis in Cape Town, South Africa continues. Although the dreaded 'Day Zero' hasn't happened and the taps haven't been switched off yet, the price of water has been raised by 500%. Meanwhile, the Australian government is considering fast-tracking visas for white South African farmers after reports that they are facing violent persecution. Guest: Giovanna Gerbi, journalist in Cape Town, S...

Dr. Bruno Charbonneau - Should Canada be involved with conflict in Mali? 18.03.2018 11:25

A government source says that Canada will send an aviation task force to the embattled African nation of Mali as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission. Will Canada’s presence in the country be helpful or is the situation too dangerous? Guest: Dr. Bruno Charbonneau, Directeur, Centre FrancoPaix en résolution des conflits et missions de paix, Chaire Raoul-Dandurand, Université du Quebec, Can...

Roy Green and Callers - What should you expect in traffic court? 18.03.2018 20:07

Roy shares his recent experiences fighting a ticket for an alleged stop sign infraction. Then he opens up the phone lines to hear callers' stories of traffic court, as well as what the public needs to know before attending.(Photo: Stephen C. Host/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the First Nations perspective on the pipelines debate? Will Andrea Horwath win Ontario for the NDP? Will Canada be affected by changes in U.S. gun laws? 17.03.2018 57:02

The Roy Green Show Based on the results of a recent Ipsos poll conducted for Global News, it appears as though Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party could form a majority government after the upcoming election. The survey of residents in the Greater Toronto Area found that the PC party maintained their lead with 39% support. The provincial Liberals came in second with 32% and the NDP trailed...

Beauties and the Beast - Should Trudeau handle Trump differently? Are outside interests trying to influence the Ontario Provincial elections? 17.03.2018 20:15

This week’s Beauties and the Beast segment. The Beauties and Roy discuss, NAFTA, Kathleen Wynne, Jagmeet Singh and more. Guests: Catherine SwiftLinda LeatherdaleMichelle Simson(Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Calvin Helin - How are First Nations communities in British Columbia weighing in on the pipeline issue? 17.03.2018 20:10

A coalition of First Nations communities in Canada has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to fight the federal government in court over its tanker ban in British Columbia. Meanwhile, plans continue to push forward the $16 billion proposed Eagle Spirit pipeline, a First Nation-led project that would bring oil from Alberta to the northern West Coast. Guest: Calvin Helin, Eagle Spirit chairma...

Chuck Tatelbaum - Are U.S. sporting goods retailers facing tough times? 17.03.2018 8:09

U.S. gun manufacturers, as well as sporting goods retailers like Dick's, are bracing for hard financial times in the wake of the call for tighter gun control laws following the mass shooting at a Florida high school. However, some are suggesting that these industries need not fear the U.S.-wide student movement that is demanding tougher gun purchase legislation. Guest: Chuck Tatelbaum, director an...

Tony Bernardo and Edward Burlew - Is the U.S. firearm industry facing significant changes and will it have an impact on Canada? 17.03.2018 19:20

Will the gun ownership debate in the U.S. be resolved in favour of more restrictive legislation? National sports retailer Dick's Sporting Goods has already changed the minimum age for gun purchases to 21.If these changes take place in the United States, how will Canada be affected? Guests: Tony Bernardo, executive director of the Canadian Sport Shooting AssociationEdward Burlew, Canadian criminal...

John Daly - Trans Mountain pipeline protests continue in British Columbia 17.03.2018 13:59

Dozens of activists have descended on Kinder Morgan’s facility on Burnaby Mountain to continue their protest against the Trans Mountain pipeline. Last Thursday, Kinder Morgan was granted a permanent injunction against work stoppage protests at the Burnaby Mountain and Westbridge Marine terminals. Guest: John Daly, host of “Back on the Beat” on Global News Radio 980 CKNW in Vancouver(Photo: Kyle Be...

Andrea Horwath - How would Ontario's NDP leader bring change to the province? 17.03.2018 12:32

Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath is currently considered the best choice for premier by voters, according to a recent Ipsos poll. However, the New Democratic Party itself is trailing behind the Liberals and the PCs. What would Andrea Horwath and Ontario’s New Democrats do differently from the Wynne Liberals and the PC party as led by Doug Ford? Guest: Andrea Horwath, leader of Ontario’s NDP(Photo...

Callers - Kathleen Wynne tells students to vote or else "old white people" will 17.03.2018 14:36

While speaking at Humber College, Kathleen Wynne told students to get out and vote on June 7th or else "old white people" will. Additionally, Hillary Clinton recently stated her belief that white women voted for Donald Trump because they were commanded to do so by their husbands, bosses and sons.(Photo: Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Darrell Bricker - Ontario's PC party could form a majority government, according to Ipsos poll 17.03.2018 15:04

Based on the results of a recent Ipsos poll conducted for Global News, it appears as though Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party could form a majority government after the upcoming election. The survey of residents in the Greater Toronto Area found that the PC party maintained their lead with 39% support. The provincial Liberals came in second with 32% and the NDP trailed at 25%.Guest: Darrell...

Did Russian Intelligence poison Sergei Skripal? What can Ontario Conservatives expect Doug Ford? Why is the Canada Revenue Agency fixated on a British Columbia couple? 11.03.2018 52:23

The Roy Green Show Doug Ford is officially the new leader of Ontario's Progressive Conservative party after the race took yet another chaotic turn yesterday. The announcement finally came down after a seven hour delay as party officials reviewed the results of the vote. Christine Elliott is refusing to concede defeat. She's released a statement alleging "serious irregularities" in the vote and i...