The Roy Green Show

Today's Podcast: Business Council of Canada, representing Canada's largest companies urging MPs returning to parliament this week to remember "fixing the economy cannot wait." What is needed is "long-term solutions" not "short-term politics." BCC just released its Engines of Growth report. - BCC also warns Canada's new unilateral digital services tax places the cornerstone of our trading relationship, the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement in jeopardy. - Guest comments as well on tentative agreement between Air Canada and pilots union (ALPA). Guest: Goldy Hyder. President/CEO, Business Council of Canada Critical byelections for federal Liberals and NDP will be held tomorrow in Montreal and Winnipeg. Montreal byelection in LaSalle.- Ville Emard - Verdun, the constituency represented by former LPC PM Paul Martin. Winnipeg byelection for the riding of Elmwood Transcona.  Guests: Michelle Simson. Former Liberal MP and seatmate to Justin Trudeau and Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP (19 years). Now president, Canadians For Affordable Energy The CEO of Canada's biggest bank, Dave McKay of RBC, in a speech this past week, said Canada must get "in sync" with the United States and become better at engaging with America's economic system to improve wobbly productivity in this country. We're not doing so at present said McKay, quoting a "very senior person (U.S.) said to us recently, in a group of CEO's You are not serious people." - How is Canada harming ourselves most?  Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Macroeconomics, Toronto Metropolitan University Why are almost half of Canadians opting out or undecided about accepting their flu shot this fall (Rexall national poll) and where does the COVID-19 vaccine/boosters experience fit into this situation? Guest: Jason Tetro. Edmonton Microbiologist. The Germ Guy. Books: The Germ Code and The Germ files. Host: Super Awesome Science Show podcast. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Lucas Celle Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's goings-on in the nation's capital per Blacklock's Reporter.  Guest: Tom Korski, Editor. Blacklock's Reporter, @mindingottawa.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Winnipeg, a byelection in the riding of Elmwood-Transcona has been held by the NDP. The riding is key to the national New Democrats holding on to their base.  Guest: Richard Cloutier. Co-host of The News On CJOB, Winnipeg and senior reporter with Global News, Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two byelections in Canada tomorrow. One in Montreal and one in Winnipeg. For the Liberals the Montreal riding LaSalle-Emard-Verdun is critical. The riding was represented by former PM Paul Martin and former minister of justice and solicitor general David Lametti.  Guest: Beryl Wasjman. Editor in chief, The Suburban, Quebec's largest circulation English language weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CEO of Canada's biggest bank, Dave McKay of RBC, in a speech this past week, said Canada must get "in sync" with the United States and become better at engaging with America's economic system to improve wobbly productivity in this country. We're not doing so at present said McKay, quoting a "very senior person (U.S.) said to us recently, in a group of CEOs, You are not serious people." - How is Canada harming ourselves most?  Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Macroeconomics, Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are almost half of Canadians opting out or undecided about accepting their flu shot this fall (Rexall national poll) and where does the Covid vaccine/boosters experience fit into this situation? Guest: Jason Tetro. Edmonton Microbiologist. The Germ Guy. Books: The Germ Code and The Germ files. Host of The Super Awesome Science Show podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following another documented concussion in Thursday night's NFL game against the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is being urged by former players and doctors to end his football career because the danger of devastating long-term damage to his health is too great. - This is also when young football and hockey players seasons begin and concussion risk is part of their reality. Guest: Dr. Charles Tator - Acclaimed international concussion expert and lead at the Canadian Concussion Centre, Former neurosurgeon-in-chief at Toronto Western and Sunnybrook hospitals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business Council of Canada (BCC), representing Canada's largest companies urging MPs returning to parliament this week to remember "fixing the economy cannot wait." What is needed is "long-term solutions" not "short-term politics." BCC just released its Engines of Growth report. - BCC also warns Canada's new unilateral digital services tax places the cornerstone of our trading relationship, the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement in jeopardy. Guest: Goldy Hyder. President/CEO, Business Council of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critical byelections for federal Liberals and NDP will be held tomorrow in Montreal and Winnipeg. Montreal byelection in LaSalle.- Ville Emard - Verdun, the constituency represented by former Liberal Party Prime Minister Paul Martin. Winnipeg byelection for the riding of Elmwood Transcona.   Guests:  Michelle Simson. Former Liberal MP and seatmate to Justin Trudeau. Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP (19 years). Now president, Canadians For Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s podcast: Air Canada and its pilots (ALPA) dispute mostly over pilot remuneration closing in on pilot strike option. Air Canada calling on the federal government to step in, while ALPA is urging the government not to intercede in the collective bargaining process. Guest: Mark Thompson. Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business. Member of the Order of Canada. At UBC Sauder professor Thompson advanced the field of industrial relations and is a leader in public sector bargaining.  The Canadian Federation of Independent Business warns a work stoppage at Air Canada could have a devastating effect on small business and the Canadian economy. If A.C. And ALPA cannot reach an agreement, then CFIB is calling on the federal government to be prepared to step in and impose binding arbiration or back-to-work legislation.  Guest: Dan Kelly. President/CEO, CFIB British Columbia premier David Eby has committed to scrapping the 'consumer carbon tax' as long as the federal government drops the federal backstop. Quite the change from a few months ago when Eby responded to a letter from Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre requesting the premier engage with Poilievre to help halt a carbon tax increase. Eby called Poilievre's initiative a "baloney factory."  Guest: Richard Zussman. Global News B.C. legislative journalist.   United States election for the presidency. After the Donald Trump (R) - Kamala Harris (D) televised debate which candidate is better received by U.S. voters now? Will Taylor Swift's endorsement help Kamala Harris in a big way? Guest: John Zogby. Founder of John Zogby Strategies national U.S. polling firm.  Podcast: The Zogby Report. - New book: Beyond the Horse Race: How to Read Polls and Why We Should --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Lucas Celle  Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wendy Washik is a 59-year-old Simcoe, Ontario woman who was engaged in a bit of fun with a 10-year-old at a party on Labour Day weekend. Involved was a multi-coloured water soaker. Ms. Washik is alleged to have squirted water from the squirter which allegedly hit a neighbour in the chest. The neighbour called 911, police arrived and "Water Pistol Wendy" has now been criminally charged with assault with a weapon. Traumatizing for Ms. Washik, to say the least. She has been placed on paid leave by her employer as an education assistant working with children with developmental disabilities. Guest: Wendy Washik, criminally charged with assault with a weapon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PSAC (Public Service Alliance of Canada) is protesting the federal government's demand government workers return to their workplace 3 days per week. Union protests have sprung up in Ottawa and elsewhere. Do you believe federal government workers are overpaid and pampered with pensions far exceeding workers in the private sector and that they should go back to work at least 3 days per week? Guest: Professor Michael Wood. Partner, Ottawa Special Events - Professor at Algonquin College and strong supporter of the small business community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United States election for the presidency. After the Donald Trump (R) - Kamala Harris (D) televised debate which candidate is better received by U.S. voters now? Will Taylor Swift's endorsement help Kamala Harris in a big way? Guest: John Zogby. Founder of John Zogby Strategies national U.S. polling firm.  Podcast: The Zogby Report. - New book: Beyond the Horse Race: How to Read Polls and Why We Should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the federal NDP "tore up" the confidence and supply agreement with the federal Liberals, the Trudeau government has explored options to avoid an early federal election. Is the Quebec separatist Bloc Quebecois ready to assume that role? "Oui" says its leader Yves-Francois Blanchet on a case-by-case basis. The fallout of BQ supporting Trudeau's Liberal Party? Guest: Nino Colavecchio. Quebec sovereignist. Former candidate for the Parti Quebecois, radio talk show host, marketing professor and former staunch federalist, from Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

British Columbia premier David Eby has committed to scrapping the 'consumer carbon tax' as long as the federal government drops the federal backstop. Quite the change from a few months ago when Eby responded to a letter from Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre requesting the premier engage with Poilievre to help halt a carbon tax increase. Eby called Poilievre's initiative a "baloney factory." Guest: Richard Zussman. Global News B.C. legislative journalist.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business warns a work stoppage at Air Canada could have a devastating effect on small business and the Canadian economy. If A.C. And ALPA cannot reach an agreement, then CFIB is calling on the federal government to be prepared to step in and impose binding arbiration or back-to-work legislation. Guest: Dan Kelly. President/CEO, CFIB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air Canada and its pilots (ALPA) mostly dispute pilot remuneration closing in on the pilot strike option. Air Canada calls on the federal government to step in, while ALPA urges the government not to intercede in the collective bargaining process. Guest: Mark Thompson. Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Business. Member of the Order of Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s podcast: Israel. A nation in turmoil and turning on its prime minister?  Op ed by Canada's former Ambassador to Israel Vivian Bercovici: Hostage murders cast an angry shadow over Netanyahu's Gaza campaign. Guest:  Vivian Bercovici - Canada's former Ambassador to Israel A woke takeover is coming for Canadian physician training: Radical reformers are months away from requiring new doctors to prioritize social engineering over their knowledge of medicine, writes Professor Leigh Revers in an NP op ed. Guests: Professor Leigh Revers, Dept of Chemical and Physical Sciences, U of Toronto and Dr. Mark D'Souza. Family physician. Affiliate at the Queen's University School of Medicine The forced re-education of Jordan Peterson should concern millions of Canadians, according to his lawyer Peter Carey. Guest: Peter Carey. Lawyer representing Jordan Peterson Andrew Perez is a principal at Perez Strategies, a Liberal Party of Canada member and strategist. Perez' view, repeat national polling notwithstanding, if Justin Trudeau resigns very soon there remains a small window of opportunity for the Liberal Party to be returned to power in the upcoming federal election. Guest: Andrew Perez. Principal, Perez Strategies --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Lucas Celle Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Perez is a principal at Perez Strategies, a Liberal Party of Canada member and strategist. Perez' view, repeat national polling notwithstanding, if Justin Trudeau resigns very soon there remains a small window of opportunity for the Liberal Party to be returned to power in the upcoming federal election. Guest: Andrew Perez. Principal, Perez Strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The forced re-education of Jordan Peterson should be of concern to millions of Canadians writes his lawyer Peter Carey. Guest: Peter Carey, Lawyer for Jordan Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices