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PUBLISHED: 07/11/2020 A Canadian Military operation has recently been brought to light - one that has been using propaganda and technology to influence Canadians. The Defence Strategic Communication Group is part of plan that has not been approved by the Minister of National Defence, and is currently under investigation concerning the data it collected on the Canadian people during it’s time assis...

Join Ed Hand and a panel of experts as they discuss whether protection for whistleblowing should be offered to all employees at LTC homes. GUESTS: Joel Harden Ottawa Centre MPP Allan Cutler Anti Corruption and Accountability Canada John Fraser Ottawa South MPP David Hutton Centre for Free Expression Ryerson University

PUBLISHED: 31/10/2020 It has to be one of the most pivotal elections in US history as Americans go to the polls on November 3rd. What will be the impact on Canada-US Relations? The countdown is on to determining the next President of the United States. Donald Trump’s unpredictability and protectionist bents rubbed many leaders the wrong way. The US, being Canada’s largest trading partner, has felt...

Join Ed Hand and a panel of experts as they discuss Canada's health infrastructure, and whether rapid tests are a key component in the fight against COVID-19.

PUBLISHED: 23/10/2020 Tensions are running high in Nova Scotia as a conflict between commercial lobster fishers and Indigenous communities. When will the violence end? Parliament held an emergency debate earlier this week following the vandalism and destruction of Indigenous fishing boat, van and traps. At issue is the Mi’kmaq ability to start their own lobster fishery. Under the 1999 Supreme Cour...

PUBLISHED: 23/10/2020 Fear is coursing through long-term care homes in Canada as the country slips into the second wave of the pandemic. Will it be as fatal as the first wave? During the first wave of Covid about 8 in 10 deaths from the virus were in long-term care. In late spring, the federal government called in the military to help with homes dealing with outbreaks and staff shortages. For many...

Are we about to see the same lockdowns we enduring in Spring in response to COVID’s second-wave? The number of Covid cases is on the rise in Canada as the provinces struggle with hot spots. Quebec has gone into Red Alert and ordered residents in three hotspots not to socialize outside their household. Medical experts are advising against severe lockdown measures, as the virus only stops spreading...

PUBLISHED: 17/10/2020 The need for rapid Covid testing is crucial to flattening this curve. When will they be available? Ottawa and Toronto are coping with more lockdowns, and several areas in Quebec are in the same situation. The federal government has announced the purchase of almost 8 million rapid tests. It was aiming to conduct 200 thousand a day across the country, but currently we’re seeing...

PUBLISHED: 24/07/2020 Long on promises and short on details. The Throne Speech makes promises but will it see the light of day? The Covid 19 pandemic took centre stage along with promises of lots of spending. Extensions of programs and an overhaul of Employment Insurance to help those in the contract and gig economy. With the support of the NDP to get it off its feet, can the rest of the Liberal’s...

PUBLISHED: 03/10/2020 Are we about to see the same lockdowns enduring in Spring in response to COVID’s second-wave? The number of Covid cases is on the rise in Canada as the provinces struggle with hot spots. Quebec has gone into Red Alert and ordered residents in three hotspots not to socialize outside their household. Medical experts are advising against severe lockdown measures, as the virus on...

Join Ed Hand and a panel of experts as they discuss the implications and responses to the Throne Speech

PUBLISHED: 24/07/2020 Long on promises and short on details. The Throne Speech makes promises but will it see the light of day? The Covid 19 pandemic took centre stage along with promises of lots of spending. Extensions of programs and an overhaul of Employment Insurance to help those in the contract and gig economy. With the support of the NDP to get it off its feet, can the rest of the Liberal’s...

Join Ed Hand and a panel of experts as they do a live discussion on whether the American-Canadian border will reopen

PUBLISHED: 19/09/2020 A Throne Speech is on the horizon for Canadians. Will it mean a new direction for the country or a trip to the ballot box? The gnashing of teeth was apparent when the Liberals pulled the plug on Parliament, proroguing until September 23rd. Opposition members accuse the Grits of ducking the investigations into the WE Scandal. The political posturing is not surprising, but the...

PUBLISHED: 29/08/2020 University students in Canada have been back to class for at least a week - but what's changed as a result of the pandemic? Colleges and universities are shifting to more of an online model with a few options for smaller in person learning. Not all students can afford to B-Y-O-D(evice), and internet connection may be another hurdle for some. Many students saw their last semes...

PUBLISHED: 09/12/2020 Polling in Canada consistently shows between 80 and 90 percent of Canadians want the Canada - US border to remain closed due to America’s lack of control over the coronavirus. How long will Canadians get their way? The longest undefended border in the world has been closed to all but essential travel since March 21st. 29 US Congress members have written the Canadian Governmen...

PUBLISHED: 22/08/2020 It’s time to hit the reset button according to the Prime Minister. Whether it will save his government is still to be seen. Parliament has been prorogued until late September. The WE Scandal has dragged down the image and support of the Liberals and it has shown Finance Minister Bill Morneau the door. Chrystia Freeland has now been placed into the Finance portfolio with a Cab...

PUBLISHED: 29/08/2020 We are just days away from the beginning of the semester for college and university students. How will things be different during this pandemic? This summer has been a bit of a learning curve for college and university teachers who have to deliver a curriculum yet do it in a safe way. Colleges and universities are shifting to more of an online model with a few options for sma...

PUBLISHED: 14/08/2020 Just when you think relations couldn’t get any worse between Canada and China...they do. Last week, China ramped up the pressure on Canada by sentencing two Canadians to the death penalty. The bizarre part was they had already been convicted and sentenced to incarceration. Then it all changed. This relationship has been skidding into the ditch since Huawei Executive Meng Wang...

PUBLISHED: 22/08/2020 It’s time to hit the reset button according to the Prime Minister. Whether it will save his government is still to be seen. Parliament has been prorogued until late September. The WE Scandal has dragged down the image and support of the Liberals and it has shown Finance Minister Bill Morneau the door. Chrystia Freeland has now been placed into the Finance portfolio with a Cab...

PUBLISHED: 18/08/2020 Hindsight is 20/20. But foresight? The pandemic threw the economy in a blender with the lockdown. Despite provinces emerging and advancing in opening up in stages, crowds and close contact are verboten. Needless to say the impact on tourism is near devastation. But out of that, the world renowned Shaw Theatre in Niagara on the Lake, was able to keep 500 workers paid, actors,...

PUBLISHED: 17/08/2020 It reads like a thriller and if it’s proven true, it will leave your blood running cold. A bombshell dropped in a Washington courtroom by a former high level official in Saudi Arabia who now lives in exile in Canada. The explosive accusations include sending a Saudi hit squad to Canada to try and kill him. Jabri also maintains he has been bombarded with text threats from Crow...

PUBLISHED: 14/08/2020 Just when you think relations couldn’t get any worse between Canada and China...they do. Last week, China ramped up the pressure on Canada by sentencing two Canadians to the death penalty. The bizarre part was they had already been convicted and sentenced to incarceration. Then it all changed. This relationship has been skidding into the ditch since Huawei Executive Meng Wang...

PUBLISHED: 12/08/2020 With the US, Europe and other countries ordering millions of doses of potential COVID vaccines, many are wondering if there will be any left for Canada. The federal government announced this week, that it had signed two deals to secure several million doses from Pfizer Canada and Moderna. But what had many scratching their heads was what took Canada so long? Any potential vac...

PUBLISHED: 10/08/2020 The federal government is in full on damage control in the wake of the WE Charity scandal. Will it be enough for the Prime Minister to step aside? Prime Minister Trudeau was apologetic after the fact that it was revealed the WE Charity scored a sole sourced program to run the 900 million dollar youth volunteer program. Initially it was suggested the federal service made the r...