Toronto Today with Greg Brady

Greg Brady focused in on President Donald Trump wasted no time signing executive orders, issuing pardons and promising to make good on his tariff threat. Next, there is some controversy regarding Toronto's building codes. One group is asking an Ontario court to rule that the city does not have jurisdiction to set its own requirements for new construction over and above what's already in the provin...

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, 640 Contributor Vince Gasparro, Ontario Liberal Candidate in Eglinton Lawrence and former Principal Secretary for Mayor John Tory 1 - What Trump plans on day one back in the White House 2 - Doug Ford’s plan to slash drug consumption sites in half is deadly, costly says Toronto’s top doctor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Inauguration Day in the U.S. as Donald Trump gets sworn in as the 47th American President. Next, Donald Trump has promised he will "make heads spin" on his first day back in office. And one of the anticipated executive orders will likely involve tariffs. David Knight Legg, Advisor to governments, energy, and financial services firms, joins us now from Washington, D.C. Also...

Greg Brady and the panel of: Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Kate Harrison, Vice Chair at Summa Strategies Ahmad Elbayoumi , Policorner: The politics, policies and personalities at Queen’s Park. Discuss: 1 - Liberal front-runners both plan to abandon carbon levy 2 - Doug Ford praising Carolyn Parrish, Mayor of Mississauga is quite a look - 3 - Integrity c...

Greg Brady focused in on Mark Carney has stepped forward to announce his intention to replace PM Trudeau. After a promising Daily Show appearance, Carney followed it up with a rather lacklustre speech that was uninspiring. Next, A man with 70-plus past convictions is charged after several police cruisers were struck by a reported stolen vehicle last night. Clayton Campbell, President of the Toront...

Greg Brady spoke with Liam Mooney, M.Des, CEO and Founder, Jackpine Action Consulting the creator of the "Canada is not for Sale" hats. you can try and order one here: strongandfreehat.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Brian Ronholm is the Director of Food Policy for Consumer Reports. He leads CR's advocacy efforts to advance a safe and healthy food system about the US banning red dye from foods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert 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. Ben Mulroney, Host, Ben Mulroney Show 9a - Noon Discuss: 1. Liberal MPs urging Justin Trudeau to quit hits 16 2.Toront...

Greg Brady focused in on a very unsettling story in the news about hundreds of Ontarians waiting hours in the bitter cold for the chance at a family doctor. Next, Premier Doug Ford was seen sporting a patriotic hat. The blue baseball cap proudly proclaims: "Canada is not for sale" and Canadians of every political stripe are clamouring for their own hat. Liam Mooney, CEO and Founder of Jackpine Act...

Greg Brady spoke to Kris Sims, Alberta Director Of The Canadian Taxpayers Federation about the possibility that Liberals may be turning around on the carbon tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1. Provincial election - the Premier HAS a mandate. If he loses seats, it's closer to an election loss than anything else, isn't it? 2. We've clearly lost homeowners and people who pay th...

Greg Brady focused in on another day, another jewelry store smash and grab. Next, Premier Doug Ford warns that Ontario could lose 500,000 jobs if Trump's tariff threat materializes. Erik Johnson, Vice President and Senior Economist with BMO, joins us now to discuss whether Premier Ford is overreacting or if Ontario workers should be worried. Also, Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at S...

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. Ford election call. Is it happening or is it not?   2. Toronto 2025 budget. This feels like it's a battle for the city and it's....socialist....is there another way to see it?   3. Mark Carney on Jon Stewart. Is this a good/bad p...

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto is getting slammed with another property tax hike. Next, Toronto's budget was announced yesterday by Mayor Olivia Chow. She says she understands that Torontonians are hurting financially. She gets that there's an affordability crisis. Mayor Chow joins us now to defend the tax hike and explain what the funds will mean to Toronto residents. Also, Ontario Liberal libe...

Greg Brady spoke with Casey Colvin, a Los Angeles Man who went virial on social media after he found his dog alive after 5 days and nights alone in the fire and rubble in the L.A. fires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Toronto's Mayor, Olivia Chow about the 2025 Toronto budget with 6.9 per cent property tax hike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Clayton Campbell , President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto’s Crime Specialist, former police inspector about a decision expected Monday for high-ranking Toronto cop who meddled in nephew’s collision investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to Dr. Eric Kam, Economics Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about Trudeau talking Canada's financial future on American TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, 640 Contributor Vince Gasparro, Ontario Liberal Candidate in Eglinton Lawrence and former Principal Secretary for Mayor John Tory 1 - Another huge property tax hike? Concern as Mayor Chow set to unveil city budget 2 - Former B.C. premier Christy Clark walks back claim she was never Conservative 3 - More than 50% of American parents in their 40s, 50s worr...

Greg Brady focused in on and the city's budget is the big story of the day, with Toronto homeowners wondering if there will be another significant property tax hike. Next, Someone who is well versed in municipal affairs is Josh Matlow, Toronto city councillor for St. Paul's. He maintains that reasonable people will pay taxes if they feel they are getting a good return. Lastly, Now we discuss a rat...

Guest host Anthony Furey and the panel of: Kate Harrison, Vice Chair at Summa Strategies  Vince Gasparro, Ontario Liberal Candidate in Eglinton Lawrence and former Principal Secretary for Mayor John Tory Discuss: 1- Ottawa MP Chandra Arya to run for Liberal leadership 2 - Poilievre says the next Canadian election will be about the carbon price 3 - The University of Alberta said it was ending DEI....

Greg Brady and the panel of: Jon Burnside, Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley East Ahmad Elbayoumi , Policorner: The politics, policies and personalities at Queen’s Park. Discuss: 1. L.A. wildfires 2 - Advocates call on Toronto to keep surge warming centres open as cold snap continues 3 - Outgoing Ottawa MPP apologizes for 'inappropriate' post blasted as Islamophobic Learn more about your ad c...

Greg Brady focused in on the world is gripped by the massive wildfires engulfing Los Angeles. Next, Someone who used to live in the LA area is Joey Scoleri, Senior Vice President of Industry Relations for Live Nation. He is shocked by the utter devastation and laments how difficult it can be for California homeowners to secure fire insurance on their homes. Back at home, we aren't battling any fir...

Greg Brady spoke with Stephen Lecce, Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Electrification about the Ontario government's rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, broadcaster, Smyth Media Group, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1- Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US 2- TTC 2025 budget calls for increased service, no fare hikes and 6.5% more money from the city Learn more about your...