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Any issue that requires action from the public is the topic of the day on Big Talk. We discuss issues that plague the minds of those in the region of Peel – big or small. Whether it’s question period in the House of Commons or public consultation of local affairs, our job is to keep you informed and keep our elected officials accountable. Hosted by long-time Brampton resident, Ameek Singh and political insider Karen Gill, Big Talk advocates for the community.
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Rogers communications failure across Peel, Breakdown of chaos in Brampton City Hall, Future of Safe consumption site in Peel.
On this week's episode of Big Talk, host Ameek Singh discusses new cabinet ministers in Ontario, Convey Protests 2.0, and No Cohesion in City Hall.
On this episode of Big Talk, host Ameek Singh discusses Trudeau getting COVID, the new cabinet in Ontario, and the current state of inflation.
June 6. Ontario Election Results. Councillor Martin's God complex no by election, Elane Moore returns to Brampton Council. R.I.P Sidhu Moosewala
This week on #BigTalk Ameek catches up with Sara Singh and Jagmeet Singh on the campaign trail.
Big Talk hit the campaign trail with Sara Singh and NDP from Brampton Centre to talk issues that matter to you this election
This week on Big Talk Aman Gill your candidate for Malton Mississauga shares his views for Mississauga Malton. Later on the show, Ameek is joined by Eric Wang, Sukhpal Sidhu and Sukhman Sangha along side PC Candidate for Brampton South Prabmeet Singh Sarkaria, to talk about Brampton issues and the campaign
This week show Prime Minister Trudeau and Primer Morgan discuss the impacts of BC floods, Region of Peel Budget covid and the BC flood challenges that impact the region and what your proposed tax bill looks like for council to vote on
This week, Ameek and Karen break down age old traditions as a new Parliament begins, what the Indian farmers protest has achieved in one year and how the Brampton Batman is encouraging kids to get vaccinated
This week, Ameek and Karen discuss potential cabinet appointments, parliamentary privilege, and apologies.
This week, Ameek and Karen discuss Bill124, a new chair process, and our weekly covid update
Civility is needed for a democracy to function, find out how the election campaign is going for the federal parties on the the move.
This week on #BigTalk WE ARE HAVING AN ELECTION SEP 20, Canadians set your calendars! We are going to the polls!
On Big Talk, Ameek discusses Ontario’s provincial in class school reopening plan with Stephen Lecce announcement and is the 4th wave here? Dr. Tam discusses the 4th wave. Later on, Labour protests organized by NSN in Brampton to highlight unpaid labour for Gagandeep Singh
Big Talk Ameek talks to Heritage Council to discuss inflationary real estate trends.
Justin Trudeau visits Brampton to announce new affordable housing units updates on northern forest fires and NSO group’s project pegasus and its implications for democracy.
This week on #Bigtalk Ameek attended Peel Region's #DusktillDawn at the SavMaxx Soccer Centre to talk Dr. Loh and Mayor Patrick Brown, and we ask everyone to book thier second dose!
This week, Karen provides a COVID-19 with Dr. Loh, summarizes the adjournment of the House of Commons and a potential election, and speaks to calls to cancel Canada Day in light of more graves near residential schools.
This week, Karen and Ameek, provide an update on COVID-19 and examine political agendas as Premier Ford shuffles his cabinet ahead of an election and foreign governments are interfering in what is taught in our classrooms.
Things are starting to look up in Peel Region as the province speeds up second dose eligibility, while politicians try to ensure the news cycle forgets all about their use of the notwithstanding clause and failure to address Islamophobia
This week, Ameek and Karen discuss the crisises adjacent to COVID-19. Parenting during COVID, Indigenous advocacy during COVID, and vaccine rollout - is it a one-dose or two-dose summer?
In times of crisis's, leaders shine or they fail. This week, Karen and Ameek discuss the political failures that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic - everything from water mains, public transit, and social policy on how to keep COVID numbers low.
With Premier Ford reopening announcement, Karen and Ameek explore all things COVID-19 as we embrace our one shot summer.
As the weather gets hotter, so too does the conversation between Ameek and Karen. This week, #BigTalk discusses the vaccine rollout, extended lockdown, and border restrictions.
This week on Big Talk, Karen and Ameek get your COVID questions answered by Dr. Loh, interview Ontario Liberal Leader Steven Del Decu, and discuss the consequences of Peel’s PC MPPs voting against paid sick leave.
This week, Karen and Ameek explore the role social media plays in amplifying the Indian Farmers Protest and civic engagement around the world. A little closer to home, Mississauga makes moves that don’t align with the rest of the region, this might spell trouble.
Karen and Ameek check in with Dr. Loh about everything COVID and give their take on the new gun’s legislation and green belt changes.
Tune into Big Talk to catch a COVID update from Dr. Loh, a Budget update from Peel Regional Council, and a travel update on lovestruck Ameek
Ameek and Karen provide the essential details of the Government of Canada’s new COVID-19 travel restrictions, how to participate in Budget 2021 consultations, and an in-depth analysis of the Region of Peel’s Budget.
Ameek and Karen discuss the New Year thus far and all the unexpected changes, from resignations and caucus removes, change in the vaccine rollout, and new Mobile Health Units.
Karen and Ameek get into the political grove discussing the federal cabinet shuffle, changing COVID restrictions, and paid sick leave.
Ameek and Karen know that there is never a dull day in politics so no surprise the new year is filled with political resignations, coup d’état revolution attempts, and rising COVID-19 number
BIGTALK’s Ameek and Karen get personal as they review 2020 - politics, cornona, music and food
BIGTALK Ameek and Karen speak with Brampton North’s MP Ruby Sahota and Peel Region’s Dr. Loh to review 2020 and hear about their new COVID Christmas tradition
BIGTALK Ameek and Karen explore our changing reality as politically, the largest labour strike in history is taking place in India and societally, the COVID-19 vaccine starts rolling out. Maybe the new year really is a new start!
BIGTALK Ameek and Karen talk the economics of COVID-19 - everything from lockdown to the federal Fall Economic Statement to Dr. Loh’s support for paid sick leave.
BIGTALK Ameek and Karen speak with Federal Minister of Health Patty Hajdu and discuss the new funding announcement 6.5 Million expansion of the Peel Covid isolation Centre. We dispell some fake news about the isolation site, and Brampton's demand for an Isolation site.
Peel is headed into another lockdown, this week on #BIGTALK, Karen and Ameek speak with Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Region’s Medical Officer of Health, and Dr. Dashminder Singh Sehdev, from the Canadian Sikh COVID-19 Task Force.
The second wave of COVID-19 is hitting Peel hard. This week on #BIGTALK, Karen and Ameek ask Dr. Lawrence Loh, Peel Region’s Medical Officer of Health, all your burning question related to the Corona Virus
This week on #BIGTALK, Karen and Ameek dive into everything political. From Ford’s deficit focused budget, the mail-in ballot fiasco to determine the presidency, and Peel in the COVID-19 RED!
Politics is a scary business. This week on Big Talk, Karen and Ameek unmask the politicians and tell you who’s been stealing all the candy.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen discuss the political rollercoaster that has been politics this week, from the violence over fishing rights to the Federal election scare. Hold on tight and don’t get sick!
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen break down Peel Region moving back into a modified Stage Two and new benefits/supports being provided by the Federal Government as we brace for COVID-19’s second wave.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen discuss the importance’s of debate, board positions of power, and holding each level accountability for their responsibilities.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen break down the impact of the Presidential Debate in Canada, how COVID is impacting college students and whether you can get tested in a pharmacy.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen break down the Speech from the Throne and what that means locally for you!
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen address the talk of the town - back to school, with all the #SUPERFACTS from the school board, teachers and students on whether returning to school is safe.
This week on #BigTalk we discuss transit solutions offered by MTB transit, region of peel and PDSB reopening plan and an overview of the roundtable redtape discussion with RNAO Peel and MPP Kusendova
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen dive into everything that has been unfolding in Canadian politics - scandal, resignation, promotion and prorogation plus a AMO update from a Brampton Regional Councillor who was just elected to AMO’s Board of Directors.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen have a lot to talk about with governments of all stripes descending onto Peel to make announcements related to transit, housing, education ... you name it, it was announced.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen chat with NDP Leader Andrea Howarth and OLP Leader Steven Del Duca on two years since the election of Premier Ford and his PC Government - what that has meant for Ontario and what’s in store leading up to the 2022 election.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen explore our new COVID normal as more and more of our economy re-opens - everything from masks to the POST promise by businesses, and a potential defunding of Peel Regional Police.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen talk about government and money - funding, taxes and debt! Get the #SUPERFACTS on Minister Clark’s investment to address homelessness, AMO’s perspective on government spending and Ameek and Karen’s take on the Federal Government’s economic and financial snapshot.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen speak to Mayor Bonnie Crombie about virtual Canada Day, and provide their take on mandatory masks in Peel and the outcome of Peel Regional Police’s Tele-Townhall on the future of policing in Peel.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen hear from Regional Councillor Paul Vicente about transit consultations happening in Brampton and then speak with PDSB Trustee Kathy Macdonald about anti-Black racism in our schools.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen speak with change makers - Dave D’Oyen about his role on Ontario’s Independent Street Checks Review and Renee Hopfner, Director of Community Investments with Sobeys as they help to address food insecurity during #COVID19. Real change takes persistence and investment.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen bring in the political powerhouses, Mayor Patrick Brown and Mayor Bonnie Crombie drop the #SUPERFACTS regarding Peel Region’s response to COVID-19. Karen also welcomes our youngest ever guests (Yuvraj and Shahbaz) for their take on all things related to corona and kids.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen explore how reopening plans are unfolding in the Region of Peel. Hear the #SUPERFACTS from Peel Public Health Officer Dr. Loh and Regional Councillor Medeiros.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen talk #SUPERFACTS with SOCH, the Region of Peel and RNAO.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen gather the #SUPERFACTS from Mayor Allan Thompson on AMO and ROMA’s COVID-19 asks, and discuss CERB, CEWS, and CEBA.
This week on #BIGTALK, Ameek and Karen gather the #SUPERFACTS from Bill Karsten of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and representatives from the Electronic Recycling Association on our changing reality in an era of corona.
This week on #BIGTALK, Karen and Ameek pause in the heartbreak of Canada’s deadliest mass shooting and then back on politics with the #SUPERFACTS of FCM’s ask to the Trudeau Government and how the local mobilization to combat COVID-19 is shaping up.
As COVID-19 changes our everyday reality, #BIGTALK’s Karen and Ameek speak to the World Sikh Organization and NavJosh Singh as we celebrate a COVID-19-styled Sikh Heritage Month.
This week on #BIGTALK, Karen and Ameek chat about law enforcements interaction with the public in our new COVID-19 reality. Talking about the #SUPERFACTS, Councillor Gurpreet Dhillon clarifies what is and isn’t allowed with new Corona laws and community advocate Dwight Everton Campbell highlights the on-going tension between the black community and Peel Region Police in light of the tragic death of D'Andre Campbell.
This week on #BIGTALK, Karen and Ameek discuss how Trump, Ford and our local Mayors are stepping up to the task with the Corona Virus. Stealing N95 masks, scary numbers and tele town-halls will have you wondering what a pre-COVID life looked life.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen try their best to not talk about COVID-19 (they failed) even after a great interview with Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah and Peel Regional Council Chair Nando Iannicca. Tune in for all the #SUPERFACTS
This week on Big Talk, Ameek talks about Covid 19, anti human trafficking initiatives of the Ford government and Ontario Teacher Strike update.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen chat with David Suzuki about the environment, aging and everything in between.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen dissect the failure of governments to consult and compromise and the resulting civil and political unrest created, everything from #plategate to indigenous rights over unceded territory.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen strike up a conversation about the teacher’s strike on education and how it is being depicted by both sides - the government and the unions.
This week on Big Talk, Karen does a deep dive into Brampton and Mississauga’s Pre-Budget submission to Ford’s Provincial government and Trudeau’s Federal government. Tune in and get the Superfacts on what your city is asking for, for you!
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen venture into the real world and host from the SOCH Mental Health fundraiser to get the Super Facts directly from the organizers and influencers on how far we have come in normalizing mental health and how much further we have to go.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen bring the firepower as they discuss Ford’s healthcare commitment to Brampton, Obama’s visit to the north, and much needed funding for community safety coming to Peel Regional Police. They may disagree on the superfacts, but we agree that this is one weekly political talk show you can’t miss.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Karen tackle the political mess that is 2020 so far. From the hot water that Brampton’s CAO is in to the stalemate between and the teachers, we got all the superfacts. AND a feet-warming interview with Victoria Thompson about the difference a pair of socks can make.
This week on Big Talk, Ameek and Kiran talk about the tragic plane crash FLIGHT 752 and it's impact on Canada. Later on the show, Ameek and Kiran speak to Srizen Shahi about the nature of consultations with the province and Region of Peel and discuss the climate change impacting the world and Peel Region with Alian Normand.
New Year, Same Political Drama - on the first show of the new year, Karen and Ameek dive into the discussion and drama surrounding the Peel Regional Police budget at Peel Regional Council. Special Interview with Brampton Regional Councillor Martin Medeiros.