Metro Morning

Timothy Danson, the lawyer for the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy, reacts to news they aren't allowed to attend the parole hearing of Paul Bernardo. Plus, a measles outbreak in Canada? Immunologist and McMaster professor Dawn Bowdish explains.

Our podcast is changing names. To stay tapped into the stories the GTA is talking about, follow This is Toronto. Sanjay Ruparelia, associate professor in Politics and Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University, breaks down a recent skirmish outside a Hindu temple in Brampton. And personal finance expert Shannon Lee Simmons makes the argument for starting your holiday shopping now, even if it feels way too early.

Deputy mayor Ausma Malik explains how the city is preparing for T-day(s) in Toronto. Plus, the Competition Bureau says pharmacies are unfairly blocked from stocking drugs for pets. Wendy Chui, the pharmacist who made the initial complaint to the agency, spoke to David Common about the choked-off supply chain.

Metro Morning's political panel unpacks Ontario's Fall Economic statement. Plus, the province's former chief economist talks about Ford government's pricey promises as Ontario maintains the highest debt of any sub-national government in the world.

Metrolinx banned some e-bikes because of the fire risk. The TTC is looking to follow but voted to first study the risk and impact on gig workers. Host David Common speaks to TTC Chair Jamaal Myers about that balance. Also, writer Monika Warzecha talks about the "golden age of garbage clothing."