Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on there's nothing the press loves more than a hot mic moment. But this is one time I think it's a non-story. And for those who claim I'm too critical of Ontario Premier Doug Ford, take note, because I'll be defending him. Next, Melissa Lantsman, Member of Parliament for Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. She's here to tell...

Greg Brady focused in on President Trump giving Canada a 30 day reprieve with regards to tariffs. And a big sticking point for Trump has to do with the border. Next, David Knight Legg, a political analyst, talks about the 30 day tariff pause and should we be worried when it comes to our personal finances? Also, Catherine Murray, host of the Buck Stops Here on News Forum, former Wall Street profess...

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. Trump gives 30 day tariff reprieve. Is this a win for Canada and Trudeau/Ford? 2. Do you sense average Canadians fully appreciate the potential impact of these tariffs, should they proceed? 3. Is "Buy Canadian" truly feasible? 4....

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 wa...

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...

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...

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...

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 Cons...

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...

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 pe...

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, forme...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 preten...

Greg Brady spoke with Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector about Ontario Building Canada’s First Dedicated Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Treatment Centres for First Responders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, 640 Contributor Bryan Passifiume, National politics reporter for the Toronto Sun  1 - Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can't enter the contest 2 - ⁠Doug Ford going to DC the Feb 12th week for trade talks. The Ontario Liberals have complained about this noting the party must pay all these expenses on their own - but does...

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Ontario anglers are celebrating a big comeback for ice fishing.  Next, there seems to be no shortage when it comes to complaints regarding the TTC. Dr. Eric Kam, Economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins us to discuss the negative experiences he's had every single day taking the TTC in the pas...

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ben Mulroney, Host of “The Ben Mulroney Show” Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies  Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 - Doug Ford tells his ministers to fast-track any announcements with Feb 27 election call just days away 2 - Canada's $52B EV gamble didn't pay off, observers say 3 - Mayor Olivia Chow is promising funding to...

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on Ontario's worst kept secret, an early Provincial election! Next, Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory, discusses the reduction of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies south of the border. Also, Robyn Urback, current affairs columnist with the Globe and Mail shares her thoughts a...

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert Harrison Lowman, Managing Editor, The Hub 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 faci...

Greg Brady focused in on an almost certainty that Premier Doug Ford will call an early and quick election. Ontarians may be heading to the polls next month. Next, Catherine Fife, NDP MPP representing Waterloo, questions Premier Ford's true motivation for forcing an early election that voters don't seem to want. Also, Nate Erskine-Smith - Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities & Libera...

Last week, there was a massive line of people in Brockton, Ontario look to sign up for a new family doctor that began to take new patients. Greg Brady spoke with the Mayor of Brockton, Chris Peabody about how many signed up and the health care crisis in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - 30,000 City of Toronto workers could soon go on strike 2 - Internal PC memo signals Ontario premier will likely call early election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on There are multiple reports now that Premier Ford will indeed be calling an early election and voters may need to line up in the snow to cast a ballot. Next, Ontario is suffering from a serious lack of housing starts. Mike Moffatt, Economist and Founding Director of PLACE Centre, joins us now to discuss the fact that Canada added half a million new households but had fewer...

Fred Hahn and CUPE are back in the news again. Hahn has asked for a motion to dismiss the human rights complaints brought forth by 72 Jewish union members. Greg Brady spoke with Carrie Silverberg, one of the 72 CUPE members involved in the human rights complaints, joins us now to lament the fact that CUPE members are also being forced to fund Fred Hahn's legal defense. Learn more about your ad cho...

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 - Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Feb. 1, punting Day 1 pledge 2 - Ford signals an early Ontario election coming despite reprieve from Trump's tariff threat 3 - TTC planning a staggering 38 full-weekend subway...