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Media Nation with Karlene Nation takes a critical look at mainstream media and social media, understanding how both the preceding variables drive the narrative which shapes our worldview. “Fake news” has converged with “real news,” as journalists on opposite ends of the political spectrum, duke it out for legitimacy. With more and more news sites appearing on social channels, it has become difficult to recognize what is truly happening on the media landscape. Media Nation with Karlene Nation cuts through all the noise and clutter, to penetrate the heart of the matter in news stories.

On Media Nation’s last show, Karlene discusses Canadas short two million homes. Bob Schickedanz, President of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association has launched the Cut the **** campaign to raise awareness about need to increase the housing stock in Ontario.

Franco Terrazano with the Canadian taxpayers Federation, on the litany of waste by the federal govt.

The Emergencies Act passed by parliament in 1988, should only be used by the government to deal with extraordinary emergencies such as if the country is under attack. So why did the Trudeau government invoke the Emergencies Act to violently shut down peaceful protestors and shut down bank accounts of people who supported the truckers? Why is Trudeau refusing to release the results of the inquiry into his use of the Act? Toronto Sun columnist Lorrie Goldstein says Trudeau's arguments for invoking the act are weak.

The Trudeau government printed more than 400 billion dollars' worth of new money. Is this one of the contributors to the skyrocketing inflation we are seeing in Canada? Ian Lee, with Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, explains what is driving inflation in Canada and yes, interest rates are going up.

The Doug Ford government is looking to amalgamate six local courts into one building in downtown Toronto. Tony Loparco, president of the Crown Attorneys of Ontario says this is not a good idea. He explains why!

Ryerson University is being sued by 15 students who were deregistered over their vaccine status. Litigation lawyer Ryan O Connor says this has a damaging impact on the students who cannot complete their academic year because of Ryerson's vaccine mandates.

Sarabjit Sara purchased a property with two houses on it. He and his family live in one house and he rented out the smaller house. The tenants paid one month's rent but stopped paying rent after the first month. It's now more than two years and the tenants owe 25 thousand in back rent. Sarabjit Sara says the Landlord and Tenant Board is doing nothing to help him to get these tenants out of his property or to force them to pay the back rent.

Are you planning a trip to Cuba? You should look elsewhere to spend your vacation dollars says Cuban Human Rights Activist Michael Lima Cuadra with Democratic Spaces. "The money you spend in Cuba goes to fund repression of Cuban people says," Lima Cuadra.

Kris Sims with BC Canadian Taxpayer Federation says it is shocking that after the carbon tax increase, Trudeau is planning to slap a four thousand tax on trucks. Are you planning to buy a franchise business? Tune in to our conversation with David Druker with the Canadian Franchise Association.

John Carpay with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, discusses the thorough list of rights abuses against our charter rights by govts, over the past 2 years.

Michael Bourque with the Canadian Real Estate Association in Canada (CREA) asks why are municipalities getting four billion dollars to reduce red tape and regulations that prevents housing constructions? They should not be given billions to reduce costly regulations that's throwing roadblocks to building homes.

Ian Lee, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. says there is a shortage of more than two million homes in Canada. Municipalities share a lot of the blame for the housing shortage because they have thrown road blocks in the way of building houses across Canada.

Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the 452 billion in new spending is not addressing the need to balance the budget or pay down the debt.

MPP Randy Hillier was charged, arrested and let out on bail for supporting the Trucker Convoy. Hillier says the chrges laid by Ottawa police are politically motivated. Lawyer David Anber discusses the case.

More than 100-thousand Canadians have been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. It was thought this was a disease that affected older people. but Larry Linton with Parkinsons Canada says more and more young people are being diagnosed with the disease. Parkinsons Awareness Month.

Isaac Kinsella with the Canadian Federation of Indeoendent vusinesses, discusses what all levels of govt need to do right now to support small businesses.

In 2020, Iranian regime shot down a plane killing 176 people including many Iranian Canadians. Trudeau said he would get justice for Iranian Canadian families. But now he has come down firmly on the side of Iran's dictators. Ardeshir Zarezadeh says this is shocking.

Journalist Andy Lee was kicked off Twitter after posting reports on Trudeau's Foundation. Her bank accounts/credit cards were shut down. Lee says Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest investor is good for Freeson of speech.

Millions of Canadians chose not to get the vaccine & paid a terrible price for doing so. They've become second class citizens in Canada, made worse with Trudeau attacking them as racists, misogynists. Family lawyer Don Wilson discusses the issue.

Talk about adding insult to injury. Trudeau gets a massive pay increase that pushes his salary up close to 400-thousand dollars. And it's not just Trudeau, all the MP's are getting a raise -- their third increase over the two years of the pandemic, says Franco Terrazzano with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

David Lepofsky with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance -- is waging a full-scale battle against companies who want to rent Electric Scooters or E-Scooters in cities across Ontario. Lepofsky says these E-Scooters are a danger to people with disabilities and to the public.

Trudeau is ramming carbon tax increases on Canadians yet again. Pushing up the price of about everything we buy. "This govt is completely tone deaf to the burden it is unloading on Canadians with ever increasing carbon tax,'' says Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy.

Ken Forth with FARMS discusses benefits of the seasonal workers program where thousands of workers from the Caribbean and Mexico come to Canada to help grow more than one hundred fruits and vegetables in Ontario.

Jay Goldberg, Ontario director with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses how the Trudeau/Singh coalition will have a damaging impact on Canadians.

Are you planning a trip to Cuba? You should look elsewhere to spend your vacation dollars says Cuban Human Rights Activist Michael Lima Cuadra with Democratic Spaces. "The money you spend in Cuba goes to fund repression of Cuban people says," Lima Cuadra.

Trudeau is ramming carbon tax increases on Canadians yet again..pushing up the price of just about everything we buy. "This govt is completely tone deaf to the burden it is unloading on Canadians with ever increasing carbon tax,'' says Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy.

Nuclear Energy is critical to Canada's economy, and a critical part of our future, says Dr. Chris Keefer with Canadians for Nuclear Energy. He questions why the Trudeau govt is barring nuclear energy from Canada's Green Bond Framework.

John Carpay, Founder of Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms discusses Trucker Convoy Protest organizer Tamara Lich's outrageous bail conditions.

Independent MPP Roman Baber is running for the leadership of the federal conservatives. He calls the union between Trudeau and Singh.. "horrifying." Baber says it's the most radical coalition govt ever in Canada's history."

Jim Karahalios and his wife Belinda Karahalios are the founders of the New Blue Party in Ontario. The party is fielding candidates in nearly all ridings. Karahalios says New Blue stand a good chance of winning seats this election.

Ian Lee with Sprott School of Management, Carleton University, breaks down the hundreds of billions it will cost Canadians for Trudeau/Singh's pharmacare and dental programs.

Tamara Lich, Truckers For Freedom organizer, was arrested, charged with mischief, held for 18 days, released under what John Caroay with the Justice Centre calls "outrageous bail conditions." He says Tamara Lich is a political prisoner.

The Beijing2022 Olympic Games are over. Human rights activists mounted a global campaign to make Beijing Olympics the least watched games. And they succeeded. Mehmet Tohti with Uyghur Rights Advocacy discusses issue with Karlene Nation.

After two years of lockdowns, theme parks are re-opening. A conversation with Steve Mayer about the reopening of Wet And Wild WaterPark.

Small business owners were encouraged during the pandemic to set up online stores. But many businesses can barely afford to pay the sky-high debit and credit card fees. Isaac Kinsella with CFIB National discusses issues.

Dr Christipher Morgan joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation to discuss the incredible legacy of Lillie Johnson, Founder of Sickle Cell Association of Ontario...who is celebrating her 100th Birthday

Karlene Nation speaks to Franco Terrazzano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation discussing CMHC giving its executives forty-eight million in bonuses.

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms suing the Trudeau govt and banks over gross abuses of Emergencies Act.

Lorrie Goldstein, Toronto Sun, on Trudeau's big trip to Europe - what did it accomplish?

James Rilett with Restaurants Canada, on the struggling restaurant sector.

It's hard to believe that the federal government can order banks and financial institutions to shut down your bank account because you supported a protest from the government. It happened to Journalist Andrea (Andy) Lee. "It's frightening to think the government can target and punish you for supporting a protest." David Anber with David Anber Law Office explains the bail process in terms of Truckers Convoy Organizer Tamara Lich. Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, on a few things Premier Doug Ford can point to as his accomplishments as he gears up for re-election.

Ontario ends vaccine passports. It's one of the worst programs ever introduced by the government, says Independent MPP Roman Baber. He says Premier Doug Ford should never have brought in such a horrendously discriminatory program that did nothing to stop the spread of Covid.

The Trucker Convoy protest was violently shut down by police in Ottawa. A police horse trampled one elderly woman. She needed treatment in hospital for her injuries. David Anber Law Office retain Matthew Wolfson to represent the elderly victim.

Telehealth virtual doctor's appointment program is popular with patients, says Dr. Richard Tytus, whose company Banty, developed a program where patients and doctors meet virtually.

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms retains Litigation lawyer Blair Ector to file a lawsuit against the Trudeau government for abuse of the Emergencies Measures Act. Ector slams the Trudeau government shutting down bank accounts of Canadians as an egregious over-reach by the Trudeau govt, a gross abuse of power and abuse of Canadians human rights.

Professor Ian Lee, with Sprott School of Business, Carleton University, discussing the SWIFT Banking System and Russia being removed from the Banking system for attacking Ukraine.

We are not in this together. Not by a long shot. Franco Terrazzo with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses how politicians and government decision makers are financially divorced from the pain they are causing Canadians.

Stockwell Day is a former leader of the opposition with the Canadian Alliance Party, a former cabinet minister with the federal Conservative Party and also MPP with the Alberta provincial govt. Day has seen just about everything in politics but says he has never seen a politician quite like Trudeau, who acts more like an authoritarian dictator than the leader of a democracy.

Investigative journalist Andy Lee and former President Donald Trump have one thing in common.. they were both permanently banned from Twitter. Andy (Andrea ) Lee says she was likely banned because of her reporting Trudeau's active involvement with the Trudeau Foundation.

Trevor Manson is with the ODSP Action Coalition. He discusses the dire poverty people with disabilities are experiencing in Ontario.. They only receive a paltry 1300 a month. If they earn any income .. it gets clawed back from the $1300 a month. So why is the Doug Ford government not increasing payments?

Roman Baber, MPP for York Centre, wrote in a now-viral tweet Jan 2021, that lockdown measures, aggressively pushed by the Ontario Medical Officer of Health and Doug Ford's govt. were wreaking havoc on Ontarians. Baber called for an end to the lockdowns. Hewas ousted from the Progressive Conservative caucus by Doug Ford. Now the premier and medical officer of health admitting that lockdowns did not work in terms of stopping covid spread.
Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, served as MP with the federal Liberal government for almost 20 years. He is now a vocal critic of the Liberal party under Justin Trudeau. McTeague says Trudeau is damaging Canada's economy, destroying our unity, stripping us of our charter rights and freedoms. He says Canadians out west are taking notice. It might be time to separate from Canada.

On Media Nation, Canadians are deeply concerned that PM Trudeau has invoked the Emergency Measures Act to shut down a peaceful protest. Criminal Lawyer Ari Goldkind is concerned the Trudeau government is using the banks to seize contributions from law-abiding Canadians.
Herbert Hildebrandt with the Church of God in Aylmer, comments on the mood of the Truckers Convoy protestors on the ground in Ottawa. "They are concerned about Trudeau invoking the Emergency Measures Act... but they will Stand their Ground and Hold the line. in the face of draconian measures."
With all that's going on with the Truckers Convoy Protests and Trudeau invoking draconian Emergency Measures Act, many are forgetting It is Black History Month. We discussed the story of The Black Porters who worked on the trains in the 1920's. Actress Olunike Adeliyi says "the porters started what became the first Black union that fought for the rights and equality of Black people.

Lorrie Goldstein, with Toronto Sun, on the Trucker Convoy protests. Trudeau was missing in action for days, showing up in parliament, spinning the same yarn about Truckers of being racists and antisemites. Liberal MP Joel Lightbound powerful take down of Trudeau's divisive approach to convoy protest.

Salman Sima was arrested in Iran for speaking about freedom. He was tortured and nearly died in Iran's dreaded Evin prison. He escaped and came to Canada. Salman spoke at Truckers convoy protest. He says the Truckers are fighting for the most important thing in Canada..Freedom.

The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms now represents the Trucker for Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. JCCF retained lawyer Nicholas Wansbutter to assist the truckers. He is challenging Ottawa Police Chief Peter Sloly who is threatening to arrest anyone giving food, water and supplies to the truckers.

Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor says vaccine mandates are being dropped in countries all over the western world. He questions why Canadian politicians are going to extraordinary lengths to keep them in place.

Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director with the Canadian Taxpayer Federation, discusses the much hated and heavily criticized censorship bill that the Trudeau government is trying to get passed in parliament.

A new report by the Fraser Institute's Senior Fellow Ben Eisen, shows that Canadians and in particular Ontarians are earning 19-thousand dollars less than Americans. Franco Terrazano with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation tells us that politicians are giving themselves yet another big fat salary increase on April 1st. And here's something PM Justin Trudeau is not talking about .. How to get us out of this pandemic. Irvin Studin with Global Brief Magazine has published a new book Canada Must Think for Itself .. which offers key recommendations to govts on how to exit the pandemic.

Trucker protest in Ottawa .. one of the largest in Canada and the political elites are not happy. Keean Bexte, thecountersignal.com says the elites are doing everything they can to try to shut down the protest and calls to end vaccine mandates.

Rupa Subramanya, columnist with the National Post, says all political leaders should meet with the protestors to listen to their concerns. There's a major shift taking place in Canada. Politicians who ignore the protest do so at their own political peril.

Ezra Levant with Rebel News Online, says the Truckers are the most diverse group of protestors he has seen, Many of the Truckers are of Sikh background. The leader of the protest is Jewish. Why is Jagmeet Singh demonizing the protest as racist when it is not?

Litigation Lawyer Ryan O'Connor with Zayouna Law Firm discussing workers terminated because they cannot or choose not to take the vaccine are now filing lawsuits against their former employers. Allison Pejovic with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, discusses former Newfoundland Premier Brian Pickford, the last living signer of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, suing the Trudeau govt over the travel ban against unvaccinated Canadians.

The Trucker Convoy 2022 -- is moving full steam ahead, destination Ottawa. An estimated crowd of half a million people and 50-thousand truckers will converge for what is being billed as the largest protest in Canada's history. Journalists Andrea Lee (Andy Lee) with VNA Media and Keean Bexte, with Counter Signal, discuss this protest against the Trudeau government. In two or three years, the skilled trades sector will be short more than 100 thousand qualified workers, as many tradespeople retire. Ian Howcroft with Skills Ontario discusses a new app to help young people to get into careers in the skilled trades.

The trucker convoy is gaining momentum, as they head full steam ahead to Ottawa, to protest Trudeau's vaccine mandates. Joe Warmington with Toronto Sun says this is shaping up to be one of the largest protests in Canadian history. As if things were not bad enough with inflation and skyrocketing food and gas prices, now Trudeau's carbon tax increase kicks in on April 1st. Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy says we are going to pay through the nose with ever increasing carbon taxes. It's great to be a govt worker .. with big fat salary increases. Jay Goldberg with Canadian Taxpayers Federation says govt bureaucrats getting paid more while the private sector starves.

The Trudeau government is ramming through an ill-advised vaccine mandate on the trucking industry. This will wreak havoc on Canada's fragile supply chain, especially for the manufacturing sector, says Jocelyn Bamford with Coalition of Concerned Manufacturers and Businesses of Canada.

Irvin Studin with the think tank organization Global Brief Magazine launched the Canada Science and Policy Committee to exit the pandemic. This committee will produce strategies for all levels of government to take the country out of the pandemic.

Justice Centre files legal action against Seneca College vaccine mandate. Litigation lawyer Allison Pejovic discusses the case. High tech thieves are driving around, placing tracking devices on high tech vehicles, following you home and stealing your car out from under you. Tony Anscombe with ESET explains how they do it and what to do to protect against this theft of your vehicle. Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayer Federation, on the Trudeau govt salivating over possibly taxing the equity in your home.

The Trudeau government calling for Truck drivers at the Canada/US border to all be vaccinated will cause chaos in the economy. Shelley Walker with The Women's Trucking Federation says Truckers are not causing Covid spread. Walker says many Canadian truckers will quit the industry and stay home if they are forced to be vaccinated. "With vaccine mandates for truckers, Trudeau seems intent on deliberately destroying our economy," says Spencer Fernando withspenerFernando.com. Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor is representing students across Ontario who are challenging their universities' draconian vaccine mandates.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault announces a health tax on the unvaccinated. This is unconstitutional says Litigation Lawyer with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. Quebec faces a legal challenge over this matter. The CMHC is conducting research into how the Trudeau govt can tax the equity in your home, even though Trudeau said he would do so. Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayer Federation says you can calculate how much the government will take from you by using the CTF calculator on their website. And a spirited debate with Tasha Kheiriddin with Navigator over her latest column in the National Post. Tasha Kheiriddin: The unvaccinated must be deterred from harming others.

PM Trudeau is pushing ahead with a vaccine mandate for international truckers despite increasing pressure from critics who say it will exacerbate driver shortages and drive up the price of goods imported from the United States. Marco Beghetto is with the Ontario Trucking Association.
Trudeau has gone from demonizing the unvaccinated to now floating a trial balloon about mandatory vaccines in Canada. Lorrie Goldstein with Toronto Sun and Post Media, weighs in on the issue. Melissa Mbarki, a Cree/French writer and researcher, says the Trudeau govt will have a tough time forcing mandatory vaccines on Indigenous Peoples across Canada. There is a high rate of vaccine hesitancy in Indigenous communities.

Justin Trudeau swore on a bible that his government will not tax the equity in your home. Well, that was then. The issue of a tax grab on the sale of your home is becoming a reality and we must fight it, says Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayer Federation.
Ontarians are in a blind rage over recent school closure ordered by Doug Ford govt. Irvin Studin with Global Brief calls it a policy crime and an abomination to shut students out of in class learning. He says this generation are being grossly under-educated.
PM Trudeau attacking Canadians who are vaccine hesitant calling them racists, misogynists who are taking up space. Disgraceful and dangerous rhetoric says Andre Memauri with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms.

It's inexcusable to shut down schools once again, says Dr. ICU specialist Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. This has a terrible impact on children's mental and physical health. It's as if the Ontario government has not learned anything from covid over the past two years. They just resort to shutdowns which are damaging to businesses, workers and families.

Litigation Lawyer Ryan O'Connor says unelected, unaccountable medical officers of health, are pushing for lockdowns that are damaging to small businesses. MOH don't have to face the consequences of their disastrous, damaging policies.

Pastor Henry Hildebrandt with the Church of God in Aylmer, comments on Blackface wearing PM Trudeau demonizing vaccine hesitant Canadians as racists, misogynists and taking up space.

Thousands of protestors took the streets in Cuba demanding human rights. The dictators arrested 800 political prisoners who are being tortured in prison. Human Rights Activist Michael Lima Cuadra says Canadians should not vacation in Cuba.

Ezra Levant, Founder of Rebel News Online, describes what happened when senior Rebel News Journalist David Menzies, was viciously attacked by three of Trudeau's bodyguards.

Blacklocks Reporter broke the story that the husband of MP Anita Anand, received multi-million dollar govt contracts while his wife, was Minister of Public Services and procurement. for Canada. This is a massive conflict of interest, says Tom Korski with Blacklocks Reporter.
Medical Officers of Health are preventing Ontario children and youth from participating in sports, a move which is contributing to children suffering from mental health issues. Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor discusses the issue.

Robots delivering packages on our streets? The city of Toronto is looking to ban this from happening. Disability rights activist David Lepofsky calls on the province of Ontario to ban robots from our streets and sidewalks.

Environment/Climate Change Minister announced he is seeking a mandate from Trudeau govt that would force auto dealers to sell a certain number of electric vehicles to be in place by the end of next year. Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy says consumers do not want EV and Trudeau govt cannot force people to buy a vehicle they don't want. Also the batteries in EV's cannot be recycled. Also, Trudeau announced Canada will impose a diplomatic Boycott of the Beijing Games. Critics says this is a weak response to Olympics in China that is being referred to as the Genocide Games. Margaret McCuaig-Johnston with University of Ottawa discusses boycotting Beijing Games and banning Huawei.

Karlene Nation shares a shocking story on Media Nation. Grocery stores in New Brunswick are now allowed to discriminate against unvaccinated shoppers .. preventing them from buying food. This is not just a disgrace, it's unconstitutional and dangerous says Jay Cameron, Litigator with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. Later on, Paige Macpherson with the Fraser Institute reports that according to new poll, a majority of Canadian parents, especially parents in Ontario believe their children have fallen behind because of Covid-19 restrictions and will not be able to catch up on their learning.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced that his government will impose a "diplomatic boycott" of the Beijing Games.
Mehmet Tohti with the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project, is not impressed in the least with this announcement from Biden. Later on the show, Clifton Corbin discusses his new book which teaches financial literacy to children. Last but not he least, Franco Terrazano with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is asking why political parties took close to 4 million in wage subsidies that should have gone to help struggling businesses.

Medical Officers of Health are acting like dictators. Their responsibilities should be curbed, says Litigation Lawyer Ryan O'Connor. These unelected, unaccountable medical officers of health are making decisions that are putting Canadians out of work without pay before Christmas and making our lives less safe.

Are you planning a vacation soon - "Don't Go to Cuba," says Human Rights activist and university lecturer Michael Lima Cuadra. Close to one thousand people have been arrested in Cuba because they were protesting for human rights. Canadians must stop spending vacation money in Cuba because it supports a repressive regime.

Ian Howcroft is the CEO with Skills Ontario. There are more than one hundred thousand jobs available in the skilled trades. Jobs that pay in the high six figures. Howcroft explains how to get access to some of these jobs.

Environmentalist David Suzuki faces a firestorm of criticism for saying pipelines will be blown up in Canada. Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy weighs in on this issue. Flora MacDonald is Canada's first female Foreign Affairs Minister. She had an impressive career
and handled many challenging diplomatic issues. We discussed the new book .. FLORA -- A woman in a man's world with author Geoffrey Stevens. Later on, Karalyn White discussing a new holiday food drive by Paramount Fine Foods.

Great commentary from online journalist Spencer Fernando with spencerfernando.com.
As Long As Dishonest Governments Continue Moving The Goalposts, Public Anger Will Continue.

A great book for children written by Clifton D. Corbin "Your Kids ..Their Money." Corbin discusses what you should do to educate your children about financial matters. Help them to avoid financial pitfalls later in life.

After enduring the brunt of repeated lockdowns, restaurants are facing more challenges. They can no longer get access to govt subsidy programs. James Rilett with Restaurants Canada.

One topic that did not get mentioned at the UN Conference for Climate change -- is the topic of Nuclear Energy. Dr. Chris Keefer with Canadians for Nuclear Energy says nuclear energy is the best way to fight climate change.

Lawyers across the country are signing on to the Free North Declaration. Litigation lawyer Lisa Bildy explains what this declaration means.

Andre Memauri with the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms discusses possible legal case against two universities in Saskatchewan over vaccine mandates. Kevin Lacey, with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses the Throne Speech. Climate change, climate change climate change. Nothing about the deficit or the one Trillion dollar debt. Janice Bartley with Foodpreneur Lab discusses how her organization will support Black food entrepreneurs.

Environmental activist David Suzuki says pipelines WILL be blown up? Is Suzuki calling for acts of terrorism around our pipelines? Dan McTeague with Canadians for Affordable Energy says the RCMP should speak to Suzuki.

the holiday season is coming up .. and according to a new poll by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, many of us say we will be shopping either at big box stores or online with companies like Amazon. Ryan Mallough, Ontario Director with the CFIB says This is not helpful at all for small businesses.

Kim Richardson with the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario says the majority of truck drivers on the road are highly qualified but a small minority are getting training at fly-by-night pop-up trucking schools, who are not giving drivers the proper training.

The Trudeau Liberals are cutting deals with the provinces for a 10-dollar-a-day daycare program. It sounds appealing to parents. But Ian Lee, Associate professor with Sprott School of Business, says the devil is in the details of the program.

Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director with the Canadian Taxpayer Federation discusses inflation at the highest levels ever in Canada.

It is driving up the cost of everything. Goldberg says government overspending is driving inflation.

Federal MP's getting big salary increases when they are working less in parliament says Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Tanya Lee with a Room of Your Own Book Club discusses TDSB pulling out of the book event because of featured authors including defence lawyer Marie Henein. University of Ottawa Law Professor Carissima Mathen weighs in on this issue with the TDSB withdrawing students from book club event, because they take issue with featured author defence lawyer Marie Henein.

Why has PM Trudeau kept Canada's flag lowered for five months? Melissa Mbarki, researcher, writer, analyst of Cree and French background, comments on her article in the National Post. "The lowered flag is a mockery to all Canadians, including Indigenous peoples.

Abhijeet Manay, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Ontario and myself debate issues around climate change and the farce of COP26.

Eight hundred aviation professionals with Air Canada have been suspended due to vaccine mandates. Matt with Free to Fly is a pilot who has been suspended.

It's good news for workers that the minimum wage has been increased to 15 dollars per hour in Ontario. But this is another hit to the bottom line for businesses who are struggling to survive. Milena Stanoeva with CFIB discusses the issue.

Tony Anscombe, Cyber security expert with ESET, discusses how to protect children of all ages on the internet.

How do you safely recycle your old computers, cell phones, tablets, Ipad and gaming devices, Brandon Freeman with Just Junk offers tips.

Hypocrisy at UN 2021 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow... Billionaire attendees lecturing the world about cutting emissions when thry trvelled to the conference in 400 orivate jets. Dianne Saxe with Green Party of Ontario

Trudeau is pledging caps on emissions in oil and gas sector. Dan MacTeague with Candians for affordable Energy.

Why is Toronto Medical Officer of health not allowing students to play in door hockey. Litigation lawyer Ryan O Connor with Zayouna law firm.

Steven Guilbeault is appointed to the position of Climate Change minister in Trudeau govt.
Dan McTeague with Canadians for affordable Energy, says this radical former Greenpeace activist
will be a disaster on the environmental file.

A discussion on gun violence in the city. Lorrie Goldstein discusses his article in Toronto Sun" Today's politicians side with the criminals on gun violence against us." Melissa Mbarki, a Cree writer, researcher and an analyst in the oil and gas sector weighs in on Patty Hajdu being appointed Indigenous minister and Steven Guilbeault as Climate Change Minister.

It was mean-spirited! Newly appointed federal employment minister almost gushing about denying EI, to unvaccinated Canadians, who are fired from their jobs. Guest: Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor. Lorrie Parrott is a long time employee with the TDSB. She has worked at the TDSB head office in HR, for 14 years. Parrott has been told she will be fired from her job by Nov. 1st. because she is unvaccinated.

Why is CMHC collecting personal and financial information on millions of home owners without getting permission to collect this data. Tom Korski with BlackLocks Reporter discusses the issue.
Why is Trudeau dragging his heels in recalling parliament. Tasha Kheiriddin with Navigator Inc and National Post. Also, Lawyer and disability rights advocate David Lepofsky called on the Ontario govt to act on recommendations from a report dealing with Accessibility for People with Disabilities.

Inflation is increasing at the fastest rate in 18 years, made worse by chain supply problems.
Ian Lee with Sprott School of Business, Carleton University discusses issue. It's Small Business Week but there is nothing to celebrate. Wage and rent subsidies coming to an end when businesses need them the most. Corinne Pohlmann with CFIB. Justin Trudeau better take Alberta's referendum on equalization seriously says Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

A mother takes her sick child to a walk-in clinic. The mother is turned away because she is unvaccinated. There is a perception that unvaccinated Ontarians should not bother going to hospitals or clinics. They will not get care. Not so says OMA president Adam Kassam. Fraser Institute Analyst Steve LaFleur and Professor John Palmer wrote an article for the Fraser Institute titled Housing Code, Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Steve LaFleur discusses issues with Karlene Nation. Alireza Nader with the Foundation for Defence of Democracies is calling on the Canadian govt to toughen it's stance against the Iranian Regime and to fight for compensation for families who lost loved ones when the regime shot down a plane with Canadians on board.

The restaurant sector is facing a triple threat - restricted capacity limits on seating inside. Struggles to find restaurant workers and a need for more government funding. James Rilett, Restaurants Canada, discusses this with Karlene Nation. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is suing the Ontario govt over it's vaccine passport program. Jorge Pineda, Litigation lawyer with JCCF. TD Bank and the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers are teaming up to fund and launch new programs to support Black Lawyers. Diana Lee, with TD Bank and Raphael Tachie, TD Bank and Canadian Association of Black Lawyers.

Politicians and health officials bend rules to allow twenty thousand people into an arena for a hockey game but these officials are still forcing capacity limits on small businesses. Julie Kwiecinski with CFIB Ontario.

Lisa Bildy with Librtas Law in London Ontario is fighting for health care workers to get either medical or religious exemptions so they can keep their jobs. Also advising students who are being told they must be fully vaccinated -- even though the students are taking all courses online.

Why is Trudeau dragging his feet in making a decision on Huawei especially after China's communist regime kidnapped two Canadians & held them hostage? Canada's allies may have to force Trudeau to get tough on China, says journalist and political commentator Spencer Fernando.
The Doug Ford govt should do more to restore business confidence in Ont. says Jay Goldberg with The Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Canadian Christian pastors are concerned they are being singled out for "special treatment" by govts using pandemic as a pretext to harass them. Herbert Hildebrandt with the Church of God in Aylmer, Ont.

Canadians who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated are facing discrimination, segregation and are being stripped of their ability to earn a living. Jay Cameron with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms discuss Medical apartheid in Canada. Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor with Zayouna Law firm, discusses governments in Canada acting like dictators, stripping us of our hard won civil rights. Imran Hasan with Peel Crimestoppers discussing the hot sauce competition Oct. 13th.

If the Conservatives want to win the next federal election .. they need to reach out to more new Canadians. Tasha Kheiriddin, principal with Navigator, political columnist with The National Post.
Robert Bronk with Ontario's Construction Secretariat -- construction sector will fuel the recovery in Ontario. Great job opportunities for young people in construction trades. More bad news. Gas prices going through the roof. Carbon tax is pushing up the price of everything in Canada.
Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Premier Doug Ford is launching his re-election bid for 2022 positioning himself as the "Yes Man" to create big infrastructure projects in the province. Lorrie Goldstein with Toronto Sun and Post media. Gearing up for round two of the big fight against Trudeau's internet censorship bill. Cosmin Dzsurdzsa with True North Center. Lindsay Chester with Skills Ontario on getting more girls in Skilled Trades.

Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram crashed. So, what happened? Tony Anscombe with ESET explains. A bombshell national story that blew up in Trudeau's face. Bryan Passifiume with Toronto Sun. Joanna Burke with Mississauga Food Bank on the drive through food drive on Sept 9.

Housing prices are going through the roof, with few new homes being built. Tim Hudak, CEO of Ontario Real Estate Association, is calling on the Ont. govt to end single-family zoning rules. After the kidnapping saga of the two Michaels by China's communist regime, it can no longer be business as usual between Canada and China. Guest is Charles Burton with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa.

More than 200-thousand high paying jobs are available in the Skilled Trades. You can earn high six figures in the skilled Trades. But it's a tough sell to get young people into this career opportunity. Jennifer Green with Skills Ontario discusses this issue with Karlene Nation

The debate has started on Canada's relationship w/ China. Trudeau's close ties to the communist govt of China, even after they kidnapped the 2-Michaels, is concerning. Guest is Political journalist/commentator Spencer Fernando. Don't shed a tear for politicians who lost the election or who decided not to run. They’ll cash in big severance or pension cheques,” says Franco Terrazano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Defeated or retiring MPs will collect $1.4 million in pension payments.

Why did a judge grant bail to the man charged with murdering Toronto police officer Jeffrey Northrup? We discuss Ontario's bail system with criminal lawyer Ari Goldkind. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms issued a legal warning letter to the Ont. govt on behalf of four clients demanding the vaccine passport be revoked immediately. Sayeh Hassan, lawyer with the Justice Centre.

After a lot of wailing, moaning and gnashing of teeth by activists and public health officials, the Ontario govt has launched it's vaccine passport. Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor has concerns with this passport. Firdaus Ali with Canadian Council of Muslim Woman discusses new anti-hate program to kick off Islamic History Month.

We are picking through the entrails of the vanity election called by Trudeau so he could try to secure a majority. Six hundred million for what? The election only created divisions and made Canadians angry w/ each other. Guest is Political commentator Spencer Fernando. Canada's reputation as a solid and strong ally of the U.S. took a beating when the U.S. teamed up with the UK and Australia to form a new alliance -- AUKUS to combat China's aggression in the pacific. Is Canada deemed untrustworthy of being part of the new alliance? Guest is Margaret McCuaig-Johnston.

Ameek Singh, host of Big Talk on Sauga 960 AM Radio, and Marc Patrone, host of The Marc Patrone Show on Sauga 960 AM Radio, discuss the federal election.

Richard Syrett discusses the FDA pushing back against Biden's plans to give all Americans over 16 a booster shot of Covid 19 vaccine. And China's scientists getting access to Canada's high security labs.

David Lepofsky is calling on the federal govt. to put in place a system that would allow blind and vision impaired Canadians to vote on their own?

The Seasonal workers program is vital to Canada's agricultural sector. Close to 20 thousand workers from the Caribbean and Mexico come to Canada to work on Ontario farms. Ken Forth is president of Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services that oversees the seasonal workers program.
Franco Terrazano discusses the impact of high inflation on our pocketbooks. He's also calling on the political parties to pay back millions they received from the wage subsidy program

The Oil and Gas sector is the bread and butter of our economy. It pays for our schools, hospitals, health care programs and is the largest employer of Canadians. Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh want to kill off Oil and gas. Dan McTeague says these politicians should not get elected.

Imran Hasan discusses Peel Region Crime Stoppers Program -- Big fundraiser coming September 18th. The program is completely anonymous. It's run by a team of volunteers. You will not be identified when you call in to leave a tip.

Extra-curricular activities, field trips, and sports are shut down at all Toronto schools after a recommendation from Toronto's Chief Medical Officer of health. This is unacceptable, says Toronto lawyer Ryan O'Connor.

Tasha Kheiriddin with Navigator and Post Media discusses the high's and lows of the second French debate.
Trudeau hired seven lawyers to try to keep Rebel News Online from participating in the debate. Trudeau lost the legal battle. Ezra Levant discusses the issue.
Cyber security expert Tony Anscombe with ESET, offers tips on how to keep your children safe from predators lurking online.

Close to 65 thousand people in Ontario are out of work, thousands of businesses shut down but the City of Ottawa is giving it's govt workers a huge pay hike. Jay Goldberg with Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses issue with Karlene Nation.

Ontario is moving forward with plans to launch a vaccine passport. Lawyer and Disability rights advocate David Lepofsky says the vaccine passport should not create barriers for people with disabilities.

Trudeau has done nothing to stop money launderers from pumping billions into Canada, buying up homes, pushing up housing prices, and squeezing middle-income buyers out of the market. Diane Francis, with the Financial Post, discusses the issue.
Christine Van Geyn with the Canadian Constitution Foundation discusses concerns about domestic vaccine passports.

Karlene Nation on Media Nation talks about Justin Trudeau refering to unvaccinated Canadians as "Those People." She also speaks with Jay Cameron, who is with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. Finally, she talks with newly apointed Chair of the Peel Region Crime Stoppers Program, Imran Hasan.

Trudeau says he doesn't care about monetary policy. Ian Lee, associate Professor of Carleton University explains how monetary policy affects our financial lives.
Hames Rilett with Restaurants Canada discusses concerns that businesses have about being vaccine police.
Litigation lawyer Ryan O Connor says struggling businesses will be burdened with the responsibility to check customer's vaccine status.

The Trudeau Libs have not put forward an election platform. They say it's coming. Franco Terrazano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, tells us what he wants to see in the platform.
Teachers unions are always crying for more spending on education. A Fraser Institute report says spending has gone up over five years. What is most of the money being spent on? Paige MacPherson with Fraser Institute discusses the issue.

The Liberal party will criminalize the way Canadians choose to sell their homes, says David Oikle, President of Ontario Real Estate Association.
Also, the heartrending stories coming out of Kabul. The Trudeau government has botched the rescue attempt to get Afghan allies out of the country. A complete disaster! Guest Bryan Passifiume with Toronto Sun.

The BC govt is set to introduce a domestic vaccine passport for indoor dining, concerts, sporting events, weddings. How will this work? Will there be exemptions for those who cannot take the vaccine? Jay Cameron with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms weighs in on this issue.
Lorrie Goldstein with Toronto Sun gives us the "hits and misses" for the three political parties on the campaign trail.
Also a discussion about whether Accessibility Certification Training Program should be conducted by a private foundation or whether this should be handled by governments. Disability Rights activist David Lepofsky discusses the issue.

The bullying of unvaccinated Canadians continues. Trudeau calling for unvaccinated to not get on planes or trains. Jagmeet Singh calling for unvaccinated workers to be fired. UHN says unvaccinated will be fired. Litigation lawyer Ryan O Connor weighs in on unvaccinated being used as a wedge issue by Libs.

Small businesses owners say they do not want to be the vaccine police. They will not ask customers to verify vaccine status. Ryan Mallough with Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

So why did the Trudeau Liberals call this rushed election? They cannot seem to articulate a clear message to Canadians about why they should vote for the Liberals. Historian and Journalist John Robson discusses this issue with Karlene Nation.

The Taliban despise religious minorities. They execute people of other religions. A small group of Hindus & Sikhs in Afghanistan fear they will be murdered by the Taliban.
Federal conservative politician Jasraj Hallan sponsored one family to Canada. He discusses this with Karlene Nation.
Also -- the Trudeau govt devoted a lot of time to find ways to weaken free speech in Canada with censorship Bill C-10 & Bill C-36. If re-elected, he will bring in a superstructure to shut down free speech online. Jay Goldberg Canadian Taxpayer Federation.

Senator Leo Housakos discussing the disaster unfolding in Afghanistan and how Trudeau let down
Afghan men and women who supported Canada's military.
Franco Terrazano discusses the Trudeau government saying they will not impose capital gains tax. So why is Trudeau conducting research into how to impose capital gains tax on the sale of your home?
Also, Jeff Ballingall, creator of Ontario Proud and Canada Proud, described as the King of Conservative political messaging.

Guests -- Garnett Genuis, MP Federal Conservatives -- The Trudeau government has failed
the men and women in Afghanistan who supported Canada's military when they were in the country.

Dan McTeague slamming President Joe Biden and PM Justin Trudeau for killing pipeline projects.
Now gas prices are going through the roof. Biden begging OPEC to send more oil and gas to the U.S.

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Guest Margaret MCCuaig-Johnston discusses the case of Michael Spavor sentenced by Chinese court to 11 years for espionage.
What more should the Canadian government do to secure the freedom of two kidnapped Canadians held hostage in China.
Ryan Mallough, Ontario Director of the Canadian Federation of small business says on top of all the challenges small businesses are facing -- now they have to deal with skyrocketing insurance costs.

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The Ontario government says they will not impose a mandatory domestic vaccine passport.
So why are some business groups calling for vaccine passports. Daniel Safayeni with
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce discusses the issue.
Litigation lawyer Ryan O'Connor says vaccine passports will lead to discrimination against Canadians who are un-vaccinated.
MP Garnett Genuis discusses a plan by the federal conservatives that would fast track Canadian accreditation for skilled immigrants.

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Mehmet Tohti with the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project discusses the hundreds of popular everyday
products we purchase made from Uyghur slave labor in the Xinjiang region.
Also U of T Professor Bruce Kidd, a former Olympian who competed for Canada in the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 gives us his thoughts on the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.

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A big announcement in Mississauga.

The Ontario government is investing 3-million to create a virtual training hub and a new online job bank to help job seekers. Thousands of jobs available in the skilled trades. Minister Monte McNaughton discusses this with Karlene Nation .

Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses is calling on the Ont. govt to end all restrictions on businesses.

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There are concerns that the extreme restrictions unvaccinated students will face in Ont. schools, will amount to a form of segregation. Lisa Bildy with JCCF Canada discusses the issue w/ Karlene Nation.

The fed. NDP is referred to as the "junior partner" of the Trudeau minority govt. Jagmeet Singh is urging the Gov Gen to say NO to Trudeau.
John Robinson, discusses with Karlene Nation.

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Paul Ghezzi with Kontrol Technologies Corp discussing a new device that detects Covid 19 virus in the atmosphere in buildings.

Also, Franco Terrazano discusses what it will cost each and every Canadian in terms of the debt, piled up by the Trudeau govt.

New Podcast for Media Nation with Karlene Nation.
MP Alex Ruff is a ret. Colonel, who served 2-tours of duty in Afganistan. Ruff has first-hand experience w/ Afghan interpreters. Without their help, many Canadian soldiers would be killed. He says it's Canada's turn to help the interpreters.

Also-- Jay Goldberg discussing the Ontario government spending 10 billion less than projected. But the govt attacked for less spending.

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation speaks to The City of Toronto is barreling forward with plans to rename Dundas Street after activists claimed 19th-century lawyer/politician promoted slavery. Historical scholars say otherwise. There are calls for the city to halt the renaming project. Lorrie Goldstein with Toronto Sun discusses the issue with Karlene Nation. Also, Tracy Matthews VP with GoodLife Fitness discusses how the organization moves forward after 15 months of lockdown.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation speaks to Jason Clemens with Fraser Institute is fact-checking Trudeau's claims that he has lowered taxes for Canadians. Not so says, Clemens. Pastor Henry Hildebrandt is calling on multi-faith leaders to condemn the church burnings. Christine Van Geyn with Canadian Constitution Foundation says vaccine passports will create divisions among Canadians.

Karlene Nation on Media Nation talks about the upgraded Math Curriculum for Grade 9 students. The focus will shift away from a "Eurocentric" way of teaching math to make learning more inclusive. So, how will this work in the class-room. Rasulan Hoppie with Peel District School Board discusses this with Karlene Nation.

Close to half of people under 45 in Ontario are planning to move out of the province to buy a home they can afford. Guest Tim Hudak, CEO with Ontario Real Estate Association. Groups are pushing for so-called domestic vaccine passports for businesses. The CFIB says Small business owners should not be the ones to police vaccine passports.

The protests in Cuba are unprecedented. So what happens now? Professor Teichman with U of T discusses the Cuban crisis. Also, Some groups are pushing for draconian restrictions to punish those not vaccinated. Lawyer Ryan O'Connor says politicians pushing vaccine passports will pay a political price

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation, Ontario launches an updated curriculum that addresses the historical use of math to normalize racism. Vanessa Vakharia, the Math Guru discusses this with Karlene Nation. Then, Marty Moore with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms discusses winning a court challenge against the federal govt to reinstate funding for Christian summer jobs programs. Lastly, Ranjan Battycharya, Dean of Seneca College's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering discusses a new four-year degree program in Artificial Intelligence.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation speaks to Dr. Ali Abualsaud and Dr. Lawrence Rudski who are Cardiac Doctors who performed surgery on patients in Montreal. The doctor who led surgery was in T.O.'s 1st case of surgery using virtual reality in Canada. Later on, in the show, Karlene speaks to Rocco Rossi on what gifts are obligated to do to help small businesses and France Terazzano on 700 million boondoggles with a gun buyback scheme.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation discusses Ontario's labor minister says it's time to remove the stigma about the skilled trades. He says more than 200-thousand high-paying jobs are available in the skilled trades. Getting the word out to students about this opportunity. Later on, Ryal Mallough with CFIB says Sixty percent of Canadians says they are still shopping in big box stores instead of shopping at small businesses.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation discusses the growing concerns about and Bill C-36. Senator Pamela Wallin says these bills will not be fast-tracked through the senate.
Also, Brandon Freeman with JustJunk on the crazy things they find while decluttering homes.

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation discusses CFIB is calling on the federal government to fix the support programs for small businesses before MP's go off on summer holidays. Also taxpayers on the hook for 5-Billion in renovations for the parliament building and an 18-million pension for 5 gov. gens.

Media Nation with Karlene Nation discusses The censorship Bill C-10 passed parliament. The Libs, Bloc, NDP, and Greens voted for the bill while The Conservatives voted against it. Senator Leo Housakos says the bill will not be rushed through the senate. Gov of California is asking folks not to charge up their electric cars to save electricity. Dan McTeague says we will face the same problems in Canada if there are a lot of EV's on the road.

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation speaks to Ted Harvey with SPR Inc and Prof Philip Bigelow released a report on the lack of parking for truck drivers to stop and take a rest. Also, lawyer Ryan O'Connor makes a strong case for limiting the role of Medical officers of health.

Media Nation with Karlene Nation speaks to a Family lawyer Carey Linde discusses what to do if your child says they want to change their gender. Corinne Pohlman with CFIB discusses why you pay more in taxes to sell the business to your family.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation, Pastor Henry Hildebrandt with Aylmer Church of God says police are flying drones to monitor his Sunday service. Hildebrandt calls it an act of harassment.
Jay Goldberg with Canadian Taxpayers Federation updates us on license plates debacle in Ontario
and Laurentian university running up a debt of more than 100-million.

Karlene Nation speaks to a Journalist/historian John Robson discusses federal politicians pandering to Quebec, threatening the unity of Canada. Also Chris Conway with Food and Beverage Canada discussing 25 thousand jobs available in food manufacturing.

Karlene Nation speaks to John Carpay with Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says the arrest of Maxime Bernier for speaking at a rally is a shocking attack on democracy.
Mehmet Tohti with Uyghur Rights says the G7 announcement to remove Xinjiang products from the supply chain is a good step forward. Shelley Uvanile-Hesch with Women's Trucking Federation Canada says more and more women are getting into the trucking industry.

Residents of Peel, York and Dufferin Regions will have a say in the future of health care by participating in new survey launched by Ontario Medical Association. Dr. Sohal Goyal joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation to discuss survey.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation speaks to a Criminal lawyer, David Anber, who says if you get a fine for refusing to go to a quarantined hotel .. you must challenge the fine in court. Ryerson University Assistant Professor Scott Franks discusses Egerton Ryerson's role in creating residential schools in Canada.

Karlene Nation speaks to Michael Pinnock with BBPA discusses the federal government loans program for Black Entrepreneurs. Later on in the show, Tony Anscombe, a cybersecurity expert with ESET discusses concerns that Alexa devices are recording data.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation speak James Rilett with Restaurants Canada says Covid 19 pandemic and the never-ending lockdowns are wreaking havoc on the industry. Jay Cameron with the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is in court fighting the quarantine hotels policy. Pastor Henry Hildebrandt says outdoor church services will continue - even though the church received 66-thousand in new fines.

Karlene Nation speaks with Lorrie Goldstein from the Toronto Sun about Health Canada extending the expiry date for the AstraZeneca vaccine. Christine Van Geyn with CDN Constitution Foundation won a victory for some travelers to avoid quarantine hotels. And Jay Goldberg with Can Taxpayers Fed. on what Ontario govt should do with Ont. Place.

Karlene Nation speaks to Margaret McCuaig-Johnston on concerns that scientists with China's military have high-level access to Canada's research labs. Dr. John Mighton, Jump Math, New teachers are nervous & stressed out about taking a mandatory math test. Jay Cameron with Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms, Do Canadians who support vaccine passports understand what rights they will give up if such a passport is put in place?

The importance of math education & how it opens up great opportunities for students. Professor Ian Lee from the University of Carlton talked about the importance of numeric literacy. Then Jayson Myers with NGen Canada talked about advanced jobs in manufacturing.

Trudeau govt pushing to pass the controversial #BillC10 MP Scott Aitchison joins Karlene Nation to discuss what is being done to address concerns with Bill C-10. #MediaNation. Also, Ryan Mallough with CFIB Ontario says Ontario retailers can safely open with rapid testing and masking.

The federal govt is collecting the data on the Covid 19 Alert App. Karlene Nation discusses this with cybersecurity expert Tony Anscombe. Then, Why are more and more Ontario parents choosing independent schools for their children? Ed Kidd with Ridley College joins Karlene Nation.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation, Karlene discusses Trudeau Gov't cut a secret deal with Bloc Quebecois to support #BillC10. What's going on here? Senator Leo Housakos discusses this with Karlene Nation. Heritage minister pushing hard for MPs to 'quickly' pass Bill C-10. MP Rachael Harder joins Karlene Nation Lastly, Colin Craig with the new think tank SecondStreet.Org. What government can do to create jobs without spending billions? New e-book 'Life After Covid"

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation speaks to Pastor Henry Hildebrandt who remains defiant after he & church officials were fined 35-thousand for hosting church services. Lawyer Lisa Bildy with Justice Centre discusses the case. Middle & High School students competing in the CyberTitan IV National Finals. Sheena Bolton from ICTC-CTIC joins to discuss the Cybersecurity competition. Lastly, New E-Book launched titled "LIFE AFTER COVID What comes next for Canada?" Franco Terrazzano from Taxpayer.com joins to provide more information.

Karlene Nation joined by Lorrie Goldstein from Toronto Sun to discusses Canadians who got the 1st dose of AstraZeneca are in a form of vaccine limbo. Why are the Trudeau Liberals pushing a plan to issue 5-million mail-in ballots in the next fed election? Spencer Fernando joins Karlene Nation to provide his intake on this matter.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation is joined by Franco Terrazzano from TaxPayer.com. to discuss the national debt now sits at more than 1-TRILLION dollars. Now add 424 million every day to this debt. Then Jasmin Guenette joins to discuss the fed govt announced a program that rapid tests will be made available to small businesses through pharmacies.

New podcast of Media Nation with Karlene Nation, There is a war on Christian pastors under #COVID19 says, Henry Hildebrandt. Also .. the Michigan government looking to shut down Line 5 Pipeline which supplies oil to Ontario and Quebec. Dan McTeague calls it is a looming disaster. It seems the worst thing you can do as a Canadian, is to take a photo with former President #DonaldTrump. Bill Hutchinson joins to provide his take on cancel culture.

New podcast #MediaNation with Karlene Nation speaks to John Carpay with Justice Centre about Canadians are deeply concerned about privacy issues with talk about vaccine passports Later on the show, Karlene discusses the challenges facing Ontario Wine Growers during a pandemic.

On MediaNation Karlene Nation discusses never-ending problems with Long Term Care & Auditor General's Report, David Cravit. Push is on to get thousands of seasonal agricultural workers #COVID19 vaccines and Karlene is joined by Stefan Larrass from Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Lastly, #Covid19 has hit India with a health crisis. Professor Sanjay Ruparelia from Ryerson University joins.

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation discusses Trudeau government getting blowback about #BillC10, and John Robson slams it as a way for the govt to control what we say online. Senator Leo Housakos calls Bill C-10 a "draconian legislation." Lastly, Karlene is joined by David Lepofsky to discuss an ongoing issues of E-Scooters.

Calls are getting louder for the fed govt to shut down incoming flights from Covid-19 hotspots such as India and Brazil. Bryan Passifiume from Post Media. Then Dr. Nicole Robitaille from Queens Unitveristy joins to talk about Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week and stated Organ transplants have dropped dramatically during the pandemic. Lastly, Trudeau govt will introduce an internet control bill intended to keep Canadians "safe" from hurtful comments. Is it the job of the govt. to censor Canadians? Guest is Professor Jeffrey Dvorkin joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation.

Karlene Nation discusses the Ontario government reversed a decision to give police enhanced powers to randomly stop citizens with Bruce Chapman from the Police Association of Ontario. Later on, Canada should develop stronger ties and expand trade with Taiwan stated by Margaret McCuaig-Johnston with the University of Ottawa

Karlene Nation is joined by Dr. Lawrence Loh to give an update on the Peel Region vaccine rollout. Ian Lee from Sprott School of Business at Carleton University to talk about #UniversalBasicIncome will put money in the pockets of wealthy people. Franco Terrazzano from TaxPayer.com takes issue with Erin O'Toole's carbon tax.

On Media Nation, Karlene Nation speaks to Ryan O'Connor discussing how people can work out in gyms without breaking lockdown rules. The Canadian Council of Muslim Women discusses the #Ramadan2021 fundraiser to support NISA transitional homes. David Lepofsky discusses concerns about disability discrimination under Ontario triage protocols

Karlene Nation speaks with Aaron Wudrick Taxpayer.com comments on feds giving Air Canada 6 Billion. Caledon Mayor Allan Thompson says Caledon has the capacity to vaccinate essential workers but needs vaccines urgently. The Justice Centre files injunction against Fed government quarantine hotels.

Karlene Nation is joined by a Critical care physician Matt Strauss says stay-at-home orders will not halt the spread of Covid 19. Then Jay Goldberg with Taxpayer.com joins Karlene to talk about Ontario should introduce recall legislation.

Karlene Nation speaks to Litigation Lawyer, Ryan O'Connor, who is calling for legislative changes to curb the powers of medical officers of health. Also, Xavier Pinto discusses Spectrum Works' virtual job fair for young people with Autism.

Karlene Nation speaks to Franco Terrazzano with Canadian Taxpayers Federation about Canadians losing jobs, forced to shut down businesses, while MP's get a salary boost. The debt is piling up on small businesses as they face yet another lockdown. Ryan Mallough with CFIB Ontario is calling for more rapid testing. Nico Johnson with Post Millennial had a nightmarish experience at a quarantine hotel.

On Media Nation with Karlene Nation discusses confusing messaging around the AstraZeneca vaccine and government flip-flopping on pandemic measures with Tasha Kheiriddin. Lorrie Goldstein discusses the lack of honesty on the part of the federal government in giving us the precise number of vaccine doses. Ruth Crammond with United Way Greater Toronto discusses programs to support families and vulnerable seniors in the Region of Peel

Join Karlene Nation as she discusses with MP Michael Chong about anti-Asian hate crimes. Tony Anscombe with ESET vaccine passports. Franco Terrazzano from taxpayer.com MP's getting pay hike. Cara Zwibel from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association discusses vaccine passports & protecting our rights to privacy.

Karlene Nation speaks to Jay Cameron from Justice Centre discussing vaccine passports.
Jay Goldberg with Taxpayer.com on where to find savings in the Ontario 2021 budget. The Professor Nelson Wiseman University of Toronto discussing the controversy around mail-in ballots.

Karlene Nation speaks tp Jay Goldberg from the Canadian Taxpayer Federation calls for tax relief for Ontario. Vice President of Restaurants Canada, James Rilett calls for bars/restaurants to buy alcohol wholesale from LCBO. Tony Anscombe with ESET discusses how to protect from fraudsters during tax time.

Karlene Nation speaks with Mehmet Tohti with Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project discussing
sanctions against China officials for mistreatment of Uyghurs.

Karlene Nation speaks to Dan McTeague's damaging impact of the carbon tax. Gagandeep Kaur from Warehouse Workers Centre - Peel joins to discuss the conditions for Amazon workers in Peel. Lastly, Steve Buffalo with IRCCanada joins to discuss the resource sector & Indigenous communities.

Ian Lee, Associate Professor at Sprott School of Business, speaks to Karlene Nation on the importance of budgets. Then Ken Whitehurst with Consumers Council of Canada provides details on Rogers/Shaw deal and rising wireless costs. Lastly, Aaron Wudrick from Canadian Taxpayers Federation informs listeners of Teddy Waste Awards.

Christine Van Geyn from Canadian Constitution Foundation speaks to Karlene Nation about files legal challenge to fed quarantine hotels. Then Justin Bates from Ontario Pharmacy Association joins to discuss administering AstraZeneca. Lastly, President of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, Raphael Tachie is concerned about calls for mandatory bilingualism on supreme court.

Justice Centre Litigation Manager Jay Cameron joins Karlene Nation to discuss cities handing out fines to Canadians for a host of supposed Covid infractions. Then, PM Trudeau wants the next Supreme Court judge to be bilingual. Advocates say mandatory bilingualism prevents qualified Black jurists from being appointed. Courtney Betty joins Karlene Nation to discuss this matter.

City of Mississauga Councillor Ron Starr is fed up with all the lockdowns. He joins Karlene Nation
on #MediaNation to discuss why Peel Region should be in the Red Zone -- NOT the Grey Zone.

Karlene Nation speaks to Anthony Furey from Post Media Net to discusses the shocking directive from Peel Public Health that children should be isolated, alone at home for 14 days, if they are exposed to covid 19 in school.

Ahmad Attia the new Chair of Peel Police Services Board joins Karlene Nation to discuss reforms to policing to address systemic racism and reduce police involvement in mental health calls.

Karlene Nation is joined by acclaimed broadcaster Richard Syrett is launching a new show
on Sauga 960 AM starting March 2nd 4 to 6 p.m. daily.. Later on Karlene discusses a report from cfib indicates that 7 in 10 small business owners have taken on a staggering amount of debt due to COVID-19. CFIB's Ryan Mallough discusses this with Also, What are the TOP FIVE trade skills that will be most in demand during the post-pandemic economic recovery? Karlene speaks to Ian Howcroft with Skills Ontario.

Karlene Nation speaks to GregMiziolek with Mississauga-based Becton, Dickinson and Co discusses the company's portable Covid-19 rapid test that gives you results in 15 mins. Christine Van Geyn with The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) won a major free speech victory in the challenge to the federal election censorship law.

Region of Peel Medical officer of health Dr. Lawrence Loh calling for Ontario to extend lockdown due to the increase of variant strains. Small businesses want lockdown to end on February 22, 2021, Ontario Pharmacists Association is calling on the Ontario govt to allow pharmacy interns to take their final test in February to get their full license. Justin Bates joins Karlene Nation to discuss this matter further. Brad Butt from the Mississauga Board of Trade is calling for a property tax freeze to support Mississauga businesses.

Canada joins 57 other countries to condemn arbitrary detention as “two Michaels” remain in China’s detention. Karlene is joined by Margaret McCuaig-Johnston to discusses Oil & natural gas prices rise as freezing temperatures leave millions without power in Texas. Wind turbines installed to generate heat, have frozen solid. Dan McTeague says green energy will not keep us warm in the winter.

Karlene Nation speaks to Andrew Lawton to discuss Big Tech companies' censorship and tech giants trampling on our rights to free speech. Karlene later revisits a topic that she has spoken about in the past and speaks to Giselle Portenier about EndFGMCanada got the Prime Minister to acknowledge that FGM is a problem in Canada. Tony Elenis joins to discuss restaurant industry closures and getting back to the indoor dining. Lastly, Dani Stover joins to talk about de-stigmatizing periods and women should be referred to as "people who menstruate?"

Karlene Nation speaks to Andrew Murie on killer goes free, the Marco Muzzo case. Then Aaron Wudrick from Taxpayer.Com joins to discusses 100,000 Canadians who signed a petition to scrap expense funds for retired GGs. Lastly, Bill VanGorder with CARP discusses Title Thieves.

Ontario Minister Monte Mcnaughton announces a 115-million Skills Development Fund to support workers and apprentices in the skilled trades area. Ian Howcroft with Skills Ontario joins Karlene Nation on #MediaNation to discuss how this fund will help to get more people back to work.

Also Ryan Mallough with CFIB discusses the terrible toll on small businesses and the challenges they face when lockdown ends February 22nd.

Kitchener gym launches a charter challenge against Ontario's stay-at-home order. Lawyer Ryan O'Connor joins Media Nation to discuss this lawsuit. Later on, in the show, Karlene speaks to Dr. Jean Augustine is the 1st Black Canadian woman elected to parliament, is calling on Black communities to help raise 1.2 million for the Jean Augustine Chair in Education at York University.

A survey indicates 61,000 small/mid-sized businesses experienced cyber attacks from fraudsters. Cybersecurity expert Tony Anscombe joined Karlene Nation joined to discuss strategies to protect from cyber attacks.

Keyli Kosiorek with Dan Kelly joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation to discuss challenges small biz face in accessing govt funding programs.

Lillie Johnson is 98 years old Canada's oldest activist and Founder of Sickle Cell Association of Ontario. Dr. Christopher Morgan discusses her accomplishments with Karlene Nation.

And Suag960am has a new show called Consumer Choice Radio! Yaël and David Clement joins to discuss launch of a new show!

Karlene Nation speaks to John Carpay from Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms joins to discuss concerns over federal govt "draconian" new quarantine rules for Canadians arriving at airport. Later on Karlene Nation speaks to Nadine Spence with Black Business Professional Association to discuss programs to support Black businesses who are struggling under
lockdown.

Ray Williams VP of National Bank joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation to discuss the Black Opportunity Fund and getting more Black youth involved in finance and later on the show Rosemary Sadlier discusses her book about prominent Black Canadians.

Ryan O'Connor joins Karlene Nation to discuss lawsuit filed by NorthXFit law at the Ontario Superior Court claiming the province's stay-at-home order violates Canadians' Charter rights. Aaron Wudrick from Canadian Taxpayers Federation provides his intake on Canadians should not be on the hook to pay for Julie Payett's expenses for life. Lastly, Karlene Nation speaks to Tunde Obasan about the launch of Conservatives Black Congress Canada and the Don Oliver Internship fir Black youth

Karlene Nation starts with show's introduction and discussion about the lack of vaccine and then she discusses Joe Biden's inauguration. Later on the show, she speaks to Tony Anscombe about what to be aware of when clicking on links.

Karlene Nation speaks with SUvanile-Hesch about Truckers delivering essential goods during COVID-19 pandemic are facing a struggle to find open washrooms. Restaurants, coffee shops, businesses are keeping washrooms shut. Later on, Karlene discusses about Ontario dentists and staff say they should be given priority access along with other front line medical practitioners, to get #COVID19 vaccine with Julie Hamada.

Karlene Nation speaks to Dan McTeague about Biden cancelling Keystone XL and implications for CanadaLater on, Bryan Passifume from Toronto Sun joins to discuss the two flights that came into Canada with passengers exposed to covid 19- flight was exempt from having to comply with negative testing requirements.

On Media Nation, Canadians outraged that federal government granted permission for Meng Wanzhou's family to join her here in Canada. This while 2 Canadians held hostage in China and cannot see their families. Karlene id joined by Margaret McCuaig-Johnston to discuss this issue. Later on Ian Howcroft from Skills Ontario joins to discuss the chronic shortage of skilled trades workers

Karlene Nation speaks about the tech giants getting blowback for censoring #Trump. Professor Charlie Keil with University of Toronto discusses Big Tech companies and censorship.

Karlene Nation speaks with Cara Zwibel from Canadian Civil Liberties Association about curfews that may be an abuse of civil rights and later on Ryan O'Connor discusses curfews and the charter rights.

Karlene Nation speaks to John Carpay from Justice Center for Constitutional freedoms about diminishing rights under COVID19. Officials in the UK are arresting people for breaking lockdown rules. Did you know? Canada's national debt is more than 1-Trillion dollars. What impact will this crushing debt have on our economy? Ian Lee with Sprott School of Business at Carleton University joins Karlene & Jan-Michael Nation joins the last end of the show to discuss Yoga has become popular in the NBA and in pro sports.

Karlene Nation speaks to Michael LeBlanc with Retail Council of Canada on the impact of #covid19 on retail sector, Tony Anscombe with Enjoy Safer Technology discusses how not to be victim of cyber crimes & Jo-Ann James with Vital Steps provides listeners on how to keep fit during the pandemic.

Karlene Nation speaks to Christine Van Geyn about the house party raid by the Gatineau Police over the holidays. Later on James Rilett discusses the future of indoor dining on the show. Lastly, Lorri Goldstein from the Toronto Sun speaks to Karlene about Politicians ignoring lockdown rules to take holiday trips.

Karlene Nation speaks to Jocelyn Bamford about the challenges faced by Canadian manufacturers and later on the show. Major Rob Kerr from Salvation Army discusses Christmas Kettle Drive that helps 150 thousand needy people each year and Gurdeep Pandher talks about staying positive during the lockdown!

Karlene Nation speaks to Aaron Wudrick from Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins to discuss debt climbing to a jaw-dropping 1 Trillion. Later on the show, Karlene speaks to Sabrine Azraq from The Canadian Council of Muslim Women to provide information about the new legal service for Muslim women in Canada.

Lawyer Ari Goldkind joins Media Nation to speak to Karlene Nation to discuss how Covid 19 is impacting the justice system and why more attention should be paid to the bail system. Also Brampton Library remaining open to offer essential services to residents.

Karlene Nation speaks to Dan McTeague about PM Trudeau's climate change plans which will be a disaster for Canada. Later on Joanna Burke joins from Mississauga Food Bank to information about the holiday food drive which provides food to 40 agencies.

Karlene Nation speaks to Spencer Fernando about Trudeau government allowing Canada's military to train China 's troops & City Brampton Councilor discusses problems with illegal rental units in the city.

COVID19 pandemic and the lockdowns are taking a toll on Canadian's mental health. Depression and thoughts of suicide are on the increase. Karlene is joined by Charlene Heyer from CMHA Peel Dufferin to discusses these concerns.

Karlene Nation speaks with Margaret McCuaig Johnston on what Canadians can do to boost the spirits of two Canadians being held hostage in China, and a Meng Wanzhou update & Markus Haerle of Grain Farmers of Ontario discusses giving support for grain farmers.

Karlene Nation speaks with Jasmine Moulton of taxpayer.com on the Ontario Auditor General report that highlights wasteful spending by the government and it's agencies. John Carpay of JCCF discusses lawsuits to end lockdowns and explains how governments will impose on people who don't want to take the vaccine.

Karlene Nation speaks with Anthony Furey about how only 0.1% of COVID cases have come from retail stores so why are small businesses closed? And Green Shield Canada donated 6.15 million to UofT faculty of dentistry to set up a new clinic that will provide dental care for the needy.

One trillion dollars in debt is a sad, historic milestone. Aaron Wudrick says our kids & grandkids will be stuck with the bills because of it. Jake Fuss of the Fraser Institute on his article titled: Trudeau government continues to dodge democratic accountability & Joe Warmington on why the media is triggered by Adam Skelly.

Karlene Nation speaks with Anthony Furey on Adam Skelly getting arrested. Christine Van Geyn on COVID and civil liberties & McMaster Professor Dr. Rick Tytu discusses his video conference platform called Banty.

Karlene Nation speaks with Tom Korski on how the Canada Infrastructure Bank received $35 billion to invest in infrastructure projects, but has not completed any of those projects yet & Jasmine Moulton of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the Ontario government should butt out of selling cannabis.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on the Ontario government to implement a "Small Business First" COVID-19 Retail Policy to help small retailers safely salvage the remainder of the holiday season. Host Karlene Nation discusses further with the CFIB Ontario director Ryan Mallough. Karlene also speaks with Dan McTeague on why Justin Trudeau committed to eliminating the oil and gas sector in the country and why we are importing oil from Saudi Arabia and not using Canadian oil instead.

Peel Police is ending it's school resource officer program. Officers were in schools to protect students from violence, but there were complaints the program unfairly targeted Black students. Karlene Nation speaks with Const. Bancroft Wright to discuss further. Karlene also talks to Monica Baez of the Better Business Bureau on their Kitchener, Ontario location.

Alek Minassian's lawyer claims his client is not responsible for killing 10 people and injuring 16, because of Autism. That defense is not sitting well with Dominique Chabot of Autism Canada who discusses this further with host Karlene Nation. Karlene also speaks with Michal Schlesinger of B'nai Brith Canada on why Jewish groups demanded an apology from CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour when she compared Donald Trump to Nazis purging Jews from Germany.

Karlene Nation speaks with John Carpay of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms on vaccines and our civil rights & Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation discusses if politicians should take a pay cut.

Karlene Nation speaks with Spencer Fernando on Justin Trudeau's comment about using the pandemic to do a reset to meet UN goals. Margaret McCuaig Johnston discusses China's ambassador making threats and telling Canadians they should not criticize China & Bill Van Gorder of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons says funds should be invested in home care to keep seniors out of long term care facilities.

Host Karlene Nation speaks with WW2 vet George MacDonell about his must read Quillette article "Celebrating Two Canadian Prisoners Who Took Down an Entire Shipyard". James Rilett of Restaurants Canada & Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business on what another possible COVID lockdown means for restaurants and businesses.

Karlene Nation speaks with Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation on Liberal MP Yasmin Ratansi being ousted from caucus after hiring her sister and using public funds to pay her.

Karlene Nation speaks with Ian Lee of the Sprott School of Business on why budgets are so important. Garry Pond, President of the Royal Canadian Legion, on Remembrance Day & sports broadcaster Dana McKiel on his family's involvement in the war.

Karlene Nation speaks with UofT prof Ryan Hurl on the U.S. election cliffhanger & Melissa Matlow of World Animal Protection discusses her work with animal rights.

Karlene Nation speaks with UofT professor Renan Levine about the U.S. presidential election. Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses on which small businesses are doing well and which are getting hammered during lockdown & David Lepofsky of the AODA on the fight against e-scooters.

Karlene Nation speaks with columnist Anthony Furey about Canada's medical officers of health using the COVID-19 pandemic to impose social justice initiatives & MP Michael Barrett talks about how a special House of Commons committee will be created to study the pandemic spending.

Karlene Nation speaks to Donna Heslin about small businesses in Mississauga getting help with digital technologies to reach more online customers & Tony Anscombe discusses how working remotely from home can put you at risk to be targeted by cyber criminals.

Karlene Nation speaks with James Rilett of Restaurants Canada about restaurant restrictions during the second wave of COVID-19. Karlene also discusses the Ford government investing in Brampton hospital beds and Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Karlene Nation speaks with Catherine Swift & Spencer Fernando on Justin Trudeau's survived confidence vote he called for, in order to shut down investigation into his role in the #WEscandal. Colleen Russell-Rawlins, Director of Peel Schools, speaks on how the Peel school board is dealing with issues of anti-Black racism & Ken Noel of Walnut Foundation on why prostate cancer mortality is higher in Black men.

Karlene Nation speaks with UofT Political Science Professor, Nelson Wiseman & Stephen Taylor, former political advisor to Andrew Scheer, on Justin Trudeau threatening to call an election over the WE charity controversy & Bill VanGorder of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons discusses COVID-19 affecting long-term care home residents.

Karlene Nation speaks with Annamie Paul, the newly elected Green Party leader, about her plans to raise the profile of the Green Party and why she is running as a candidate in the Toronto Centre by-election & Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Expert for ESET discusses Ontario's plan to launch a "digital wallet" for our identification.

Karlene Nation speaks with David Lepofsky of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance about accessibility issues in Peel Region.

Karlene Nation speaks with Pierre Poilievre about his call for an anti-corruption committee to investigate the WE Charity scandal. Karlene also discusses the Peel District School Board during the pandemic & she discusses Mike Tyson fighting Roy Jones Jr.

Karlene Nation speaks with Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business on the feds launching a new rent program and a new wage subsidy program for businesses. Is this too little too late to save small businesses from shutting down? And Margaret McCuaig-Johnston on the government of PM Pierre Trudeau establishing relations with China and how fifty years later that relationship has soured badly.

Karlene Nation speaks with Aaron Wudrick of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about the Trudeau government announcing $10 billion on infrastructure spending with funds coming from the Canada Infrastructure Bank & Karley Lamb talks about the Spelling Bee of Canada.

Karlene Nation speaks to Joe Hruska of Environmental Affairs about Justin Trudeau's plastics ban. Tony Elenis of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association on challenges faced in the restaurant industry & Mohamad Fakih of Paramount Fine Foods has a new business venture.

Karlene Nation speaks with Ian Lee of Carleton University about how the parliamentary budget office says federal debt will exceed $1.45 trillion by the year's end and $1.6 trillion by 2021 & Stephen Taylor, Former Senior Advisor to Andrew Scheer, comments on the Green Party election and new leader Annamie Paul.

Karlene Nation discusses several different topics including Erin O'Toole's first speech in Parliament as CPC leader, the first 2020 U.S. presidential debate, Trans activist Jessica Yaniv & much more.

Karlene Nation speaks to Spencer Fernando about Canadian politicians hosting flag raising ceremonies to commemorate the founding of China's Communist government. Why are we honoring a government that is holding Canadians hostage & repressing freedom? Also, Lindsay Shepherd speaks on universities suppressing free speech on campus.

Karlene Nation speaks with Globe and Mail journalist Bill Curry about his article "Federal Liberals move to shut down debate on billions in pandemic related spending" & lawyer James Kitchen with the Justice Centre about the lack of freedom of speech on Canadian university campuses.

Karlene Nation speaks to African Studies Professor Firoze Manji of Carleton University about WE Charity shutting down and how to hold charitable organizations accountable for the work they do. Robert Finch of the Monarchist League of Canada also talks about Barbados announcing it will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state. Should Canada do the same?

Karlene Nation speaks to Aaron Wudrick about Canada's deficit closing in on a staggering
$400 billion and the Trudeau government says there's room for billions more in spending to deal with the pandemic. Andy Manahan, Executive Director of the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario, talks about the throne speech regarding infrastructure. Karlene also discusses if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle should be stripped of all titles for getting involved in politics after the couple taped a message telling Americans "to vote out Trump."

Karlene Nation speaks to Jake Fuss of the Fraser Institute about Justin Trudeau's throne speech which is expected to lay out visions for childcare, housing, long-term care homes & a green economy & Tom Korski on the Liberal government sending out mixed messages about plans to regulate digital media.

Karlene Nation speaks with Jasmine Moulton, Ontario Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation, about how it’s time to end the teachers' unions' monopoly over public education in Ontario.

Karlene Nation speaks to Aaron Wudrick of Canadian Taxpayers Federation on what the government should do to reopen the economy. Karlene also touches on Heritage Minister Stephen Guilbeaut talking about the Trudeau government wanting to regulate internet speech.

Karlene Nation speaks to Ryan Mallough of the Canadian Federation of Independent businesses about businesses possibly shutting down to curb COVID-19 numbers. Markus Haerle of Grain Farmers of Ontario on 50% of Ontario farmers potentially going out of business without funding from the federal government & Diana Sanchez of the Toronto International Film Festival talks about what to expect at the festival this fall.

Karlene Nation speaks to Ian Lee to discuss fiscal realities about the Trudeau government wanting to introduce a guaranteed basic income. Christine Van Geyn of the Canadian Constitution Foundation on concerns about the Canada Elections Act.

Karlene Nation speaks to Andria Barrett about the federal funding to Black entrepreneurs.
Bill Van Gorder on strengthening protections for older investors & NDP MP Charlie Angus about the investigation into the #WEscandal now that the Kielburgers are closing down the charity.

Karlene Nation speaks to Margaret McCuaig-Johnston about the U.S. blocking key exports from China's Xinjiang region due to allegations of forced labour. Should Canada do the same? And Beverly Bain speaks about scholars across Canadian universities protesting anti-Black racism and police killings of Black people in the U.S. & Canada.

Karlene Nation speaks to Carlo Ricci of the Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents about alternative education and homeschooling children. Professor Derek Allison of the Fraser Institute talks about his recent study about school choice in Ontario.

Karlene Nation speaks to Deputy Chief Marc Andrews of Peel Police about how police should handle mental health calls, how defunding the police will affect policing, gun & gang crimes on the rise & more.

Karlene Nation speaks to UofT Associate Professor Renan Levine about Kamala Harris being selected to be Joe Biden's Vice Presidential running mate. Doctor Jeff Farber of the University of Guelph talks the recall of U.S. grown onions over salmonella contamination & MP
Garnett Genuis says Canadian universities must be banned from having any ties or connections to China's military.

Karlene Nation speaks to a powerful roster of guests including Blacklock's reporter Tom Korski about the Trudeau government handing out sole sourced contracts. Ena Chadha of the Ontario Human Rights Commission talks about a report that indicates a disproportionately high number of Black people are being charged and arrested. Jay Cameron of the Justice Centre speaks about the case of the man hurling verbal abuse at Minister McKenna & Aaron Wudrick is calling on the Liberal, Conservative and NDP governments to pay back the wage subsidy they received due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karlene Nation talks about the Lebanese government resigning, Pierre Poilievre critisizing the federal government’s handling of the rent subsidy program & Wendy Cukier from the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University also joins the show to speak about how Black & racialized people are under-represented on corporate boards.

Karlene Nation speaks to digital journalist Stephen Taylor about how badly things went for the Kielburger brothers during their WE scandal testimony and what impact this will have on PM Trudeau. Justin Trottier of the Canadian Centre for Men and Families also joins the show to talk about the importance of men's rights centers.

Karlene Nation speaks to Cordelia Sharpe who has been waiting to find out when she can get surgery to remove a mass growing in her abdomen. Cordelia is one of the thousands of Ontarians waiting for emergency surgery, delayed by COVID-19 & the Kielburgers testify on the WE Charity contract.

Karlene Nation speaks with Mississauga Councillor Dipika Damerla about her motion that calls for reducing police involvement in mental health calls & Michael Taube talks about how Justin Trudeau has survived multiple scandals, ethics violations and allegations of corruption, and still refuses to resign.

Media Nation is joined by Jason Clemens of The Fraser Institute to chat about how 1 million young people collecting the Canada Emergency Response Benefit don't actually need the money because their families are well off. Karlene Nation is then joined by Mohamad Fakih of Paramount Fine Foods to discuss how some restaurants are finding creative ways to serve their customers during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Media Nation is joined by China Science and Technology expert Margaret McCuaig-Johnston to discuss Britain's announcement that it is barring Huawei from its 5G network.

Media Nation is joined by Charlie Angus from the NDP to chat about PM Justin Trudeau about the WE Scandal. She is then joined by Amber Jaynes to chat about her experiences as a surrogate.

Karlene Nation speaks to David Lepofsky on why #Toronto should reject e-scooters that endanger both public safety & disability and later on Poilievre joins to talk about federal government over refusal to fund Auditor General to ensure audits of govt spending. Deficit will jump to 343-billion. Debt, 1.2 Trillion

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Guests Andria Barrett and David Betty on Black businesses not getting loans or getting government contracts and setting up new Pan-African Credit Union.

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Margaret McCuaig-Johnston chat about her op-ed in the globe and mail.

Peel Region Mayors, Bonnie Crombie, Patrick Brown & Allen THompson made an announcememnt making masks mandatory in public areas. Mayor Crombie & Mayor Brown join Karlene to provide details of this mornings announcememnt.

Cara Zwibel with Canadian Civil Liberties Association has concerns with forcing residents to wear masks. She has questions about possible enforcement of this new directive.

A serious concerns about PM Justin Trudeau handing over a 912-million youth grants program to the charity group WEMovement. Nicole Brayiannis from Canadian Federation of Students and Charlie Angus joins Karlene Nation to discuss this matter. Canada Loses Triple ‘A’ Credit Rating As Federal Debt Reaches Historic Levels. Rating downgrade reflects deterioration of Canada's finances. Professor Ian Lee from Ottawa University provides more details. Canada’s surprising history and questionable partnership with a Chinese company and its military-backed COVID-19 vaccine. Karlene discusses this controversial issue with Tom Blackwell.

Over zealous By-law officers ticketing people during pandemic is a problem. Canadian Civil Liberties Association report says overreaching law enforcement & coercive fines are infringing on civil rights. Abby Deshman, CCLA Criminal Justice Program Director, joins Karlene Nation

4-thousand Black & Indigenous students will participate in massive online grad event, June 25th, featuring 30 top speakers. Farley Flex will be talking to Karlene Nation. Trudeau govt giving 100-million to one company. Is this a wise investment? Aaron Wudrick taxpayerDOTcom joins Karlene Nation on #MediaNation to discuss this massive investment to a plant-based food company

India & China engaged in a full blown border war in Ladakh near the Himalayas. Soldiers killed on both sides. So, what's going on here? Karlene Nation speaks to Professor Kanta Murali from Univeristy of Toronto.

Later on Lorrie, Litigation Lawyer, joins Karlene to discuss a ban of a specific news oultet from covering the federal election debate in 2019.

Host Karlene Nation is joined by Lorrie Goldstein and Lauren Gardner to discuss Trudeau's bid for the UN Security Council seat.

Generic medications account for 76% of pharmaceutical drugs in Canada. Covid-19 created challenges for the industry. Generic manufacturers are calling for changes to strengthen supply of medications. Karlene speaks to Jim Keon from The Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association.

Later on David Wojcik joins from Mississauga Board of Trade to talk Mississauga Businesses closed due to COVID-19 and Mississauga has not moved to Stage 2 due to Hot Spot in being Peel Region.

Covid-19 pandemic grounded the wheels of justice to a halt in Ontario. Courthouses were shut down and trials put on hold. When the court system reopens, it's going to be different.
Karlene Nation discusses this with criminal lawyer Ari Goldkind.

After days of protesting against anti-black racism and systemic racism, where do we go from here? Can this call to action be channeled to secure lasting political political change. Karlene Nation speaks to Kevin Yarde discussing what comes next after protests in Toronto, Montreal and Peel, #BLM calling for an end to anti-Black racism, calling for changes to how police interact with Black & racialized people.

Why is Justin Trudeau aggressively pursuing seat on U.N. Sec. Council. He is spending millions tax $ to secure votes from foreign leaders for his bid. Karlene discuss this with J.J. McCullough Columnist

Karlene Nation speaks to David Lepofsky about E-Scooters dangering individuals with disabilities.
David wants Ottawa city council to roll back plans to allow E-Scooters in the nation's capital.

Karlene nation speaks to Garley Flex to discuss the initiatives to put Black, Indigenous youth on path to success and how to keep youth from gun and gang violence. Farley Flex is a Community Leader, Media Executive and a Social Activist.

Later on the show, Jacqueline Edwards, President of Association of Black Law Enforcers, joins Karlene to discuss the changes need to be made in how police interact with Black Communities and what ABLE is doing to address issue.

Blacklock's Reporter breaks news stories. Trudeau govt failure to stock up on PPE costing Canadians 1.8 Billion. Also, Govt lost track of 20,000 infrastructure projects after investing billions. Blacklock’s manager Tom Korski Joins Karlene Nation.

Later on the show, June 6th marks 76th anniversary of D-Day, June 6th 1944, the battle of Normandy #WW2 Canada, a full partner in the success of the Allied landings in Normandy.
Dana Mckiel talks to Karlene Nation about his family's involvement in this historic battle.

People in the U.S. & Canada protesting the killing of #GeorgeFloyd called for an end to anti-black racism. We discuss what anti-black racism means in the lives of Black Canadians with Andrea Davis from York University.

Later on the show, June of 1984 was a watershed period in history for #Sikhs in India, Canada and around the world on #MediaNation discuss this tragic period in Sikh history with journalist Sukminder Singh Hansra.

What started out as peaceful protests against the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer, descended into orgy of looting & violence. Fingers were pointed at thugs w/ the shadowy group Antifa. President Trump says he will declare Antifa a terrorist organization. Prof. Kent Roach from University of Toronto joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation

Ontario's Grain Farmers produce barley, corn, oat, wheat and soybean. They create 75-thousand jobs annually. Grain farmers say they urgently need funding or our grain supply will be affected. Karlene speaks to Markus Haerle on this matter.

A year ago there was pressure on the plastics industry to cut back production. But with Covid 19, the demand for plastics is at an all time high. Karlene Nation speaks to Joe Hruskaa from CPIA. Later on teh show, Karlene speaks to Chris van den Heuvel about Canadian farmers are calling on the fed. govt for more financial support. Farmers are facing higher costs and higher taxes. Many farmers could go under without govt support.

Bombshell admission! Dr. Theresa Tam, says Canada waited too long to close the borders.. this after Canadians called for border closures to stop the spread of Corona Virus. Karlene Nation speaks to Bryan Passifume from the Toronto Sun.

Later on the show , Karlene Nation speaks to John Ivison from National Post asks a great question "Why are travellers from abroad still landing at Canada's airports during COVID-19 lockdown?"

Are we becoming a police state under Covid 19 lockdown? People getting tickets for not social distancing. People arrested for "illegal gatherings."Govts setting up "Snitch lines." Sounds like the Soviet Union, Karlene speaks to John Carpay. Later on the show, Karlene talks to Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill, Frontline doctor, calls Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine deal with China "dangerous!".

The Ontario govt is launching independent inquiry into long-term care & the deaths of more than 1,300 seniors during the COVID-19. Karlene speaks to Marissa Lennox with @CarpAdvocacy.
Canada's debt could reach 1 Trillion this fiscal year. Young people will bear the burden of paying off this massive debt. What impacts will this debt have on our economy? Ian Lee with @SprottSchool @Carleton_U joins Karlene

A Brampton Councillor calls in for Toronto Pearson and the border to be shut down to non-Canadian travelers. Guest is Councillor Michael Palleschi. What impact is the corona-virus outbreak having on people with disabilities? How is Ontario govt. doing with commitment to make Ont. accessible for 2.6 million people with disabilities. Karlene speaks to David Lepofsky, disabilities rights activist.

Karlene discusses conversion therapy. If a child tells his or her parent they want to change their gender, the parent is not allowed to discourage the child in any way from moving forward with medication and therapy to change their gender. A parent can be arrested under new laws passed by the Trudeau govt. John Carpay with the Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms discusses problems with the new law.

Canada's oil and gas sector is under siege. Blockades, plummeting oil prices, resource projects getting cancelled... are hammering the sector. How can we turn this around? Tune into Media Nation with Karlene Nation at 2:00 p.m. Guest is Gary Mar with the Petroleum Services Association of Canada.

Ontario Liberals are on the comeback trail, voting in Steven Del Duca as their new leader at their convention. The party suffered devastating losses in the 2018 election. What are their chances of being a contender in 2022? We discuss this with Professor Nelson Wiseman with U of T. Later on the show, Yas Mohammed, Human Rights Activist and author of "Unveiled." joins Karlene Nation to speak up for Muslim women living under oppression who are repressed by brutal regimes.

The Doug Ford govt. has agreed to key demands from the teachers' unions. So why are the teachers protesting? Karlene Nation discusses this with NDP Ed critic MPP Marit Stiles & MPP Kaleed Rasheed. Later on the show, Karlene talks to Const. Joy Brown and Det. Jim Zucchero about more than half of all human sex trafficking investigations are in Peel Region. Why is that? What is Peel Police doing to stop human trafficking?

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Professor Bruce Kidd from University of Toronto to talk about the Tokyo Olympics.

Host Karlene Nation from Media Nation, talks to Geoffrey P Johnston from the Kingston Whig Standard for discussing conflict in Syria and the devastating impact on women and children. She speaks on the Coronavirus could be the end of China's role as a major manufacturer to the world. and how the Almond Milk Industry is killing off Honey Bees!!

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Mike DiDonato from Skilled Trades Canada to chat about the importance of empowering women and giving them more chances to get into the skilled trades.

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Franco Terrazzano from the Albertan Director for Franco Terrazzano to talk about the Carbon Tax.

Host Karlene Nation talks about medications with ingredients sourced from China and what that means to the Canadian pharmaceutical industry and the people that rely on them with Guest Ed Silverman. She is also joined by Toronto immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann to discuss concerns around the practice of immigration consultants.

Karlene Nation discuss the Teachers Strike with NDP Education critic MPP Marit Stiles and MPP Kaleed Rasheed about larger class sizes, online courses and fewer teachers are key issues.

Karlene speaks to Ian Lee from Sprott School of Business in Carleton University to discuss the Coronavirus crippling China's economy and hurting the world economy, which the recovery will be slow.

Later on the show, Karlene speaks to an author and historian, Rosemary Sadlier, about the majority of Canadian students graduating without learning anything about Black Canadian history.

Karlene tributes her show to Christie Blatchford, an iconic journalist, a superb wordsmith, a superstar writer. Karlene speaks to Christie Blatchford's colleague and friend
Lorrie from The Sun. Later on the show, Karlene speaks to Ryan Greer from Canadian Chamber of Commerce about the impact blockades of rail lines are having on our economy.

What would you do in this scenario? You are walking along, you see a bag on the ground. You pick up the bag and there's hundreds of dollar bill's in the bag. On Media Nation, Karlene Nation talks to 17 year old Kylie McDonald who found a bag filled with cash. What she did next was remarkable.

Join Karlene Nation as she discusses a new bank for Canada's black communities.
There have been lots of talk over the years about a bank catering to Black Canadians.
Plans are underway for the Pan-African Credit Union. Karlene to discuss this are Ivor Christopher from PA Credit Union and Alton Brooks from JCA Ontario.

True North Center and journalist Andrew Lawton are challenging Leaders Debates Commission's decision to deny them accreditation to cover the leaders debates. JCCF Canaada is now representing True North and Lawton in this case.

Also JustinTrottier joins with Karlene Nation to promote a new shelter is opening in Toronto .. Not for women.. it's for abused men and their children. A shelter for men? What do you think of this idea?

Jonathan Kay joins Karlene to discuss the protests on social media from free speech advocates over Justin Trudeau's plans to regulate/license news media. Critics say this is a troubling power grab by the government.

February 6th is the International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. The group #EndFGM will hold a panel discussion at Toronto City Hall on Feb. 6th. Filmaker/activist Giselle Portenier and activist Maryam join Karlene about Female Genital Mutilation

Ezra Levant founder of Rebel News published a book "Libranos" that criticizes PM Justin Trudeau. Levant was interrogated by RCMP over comments in his book.

Join Karlene Nation on Media Nation discusses student unions. Ryerson University took drastic step to cut ties with Ryerson Student Union after former executives ran up 250 thousand credit card bills. Journalist Cosmin Dzsurdzsa with True North Center says student unions are prone to corruption and should be defunded.

@RyersonU cut ties with Ryerson Student Union after executves fraudulently ran up 250 thousand credit card debt. There is talk about setting up a new student union. How do they prevent this fraud from happening again. Later on the show, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could get 7-million dollar book deal, earn 500-thousand for speaking engagements and pull in millions from a Netflix deal. So why is Justin Trudeau offering to use taxpayers money to pay for their security? Karlene discusses this with Aaron Wudrick from Tax PayerDOTcom.

Are you prepared to pay 10-million a year security costs for Harry and Meghan? Why should Canadians be on the hook to pay their expenses?The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched a petition opposing taxpayer support for the couple. Aaron Wudrick joins Karlene Nation

The University of British Columbia is facing a lawsuit because it cancelled event w/ journalist Andy Ngo who was scheduled to speak about Antifa violence. UBC cancelled the event fearing violence from Antifa. Marty Moore with the JCCF joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation to discuss why they will sue UBC over this matter.

Ànti-Trudeau billboards calling for PM Justin Trudeau to be jailed, has gone up across Alberta. Karlene Nation speaks to Peter Downing, with Alberta Fights Back, who put up the billboards. What do you think about this media campaign? Later on the show, Young Iranians are protesting against the brutal Iranian regime, after its leaders admitted to firing missile that caused a plane crash killing 176 people. Militiamen have been unleashed to attack the protestors. Karlene Nation speaks to Professor Aurel Braun with University of Toronto about the latest developments in Iran.

On Media Nation, Karlene speaks to Ezra Levant, Rebel Media, to discuss Trudeau's government charging ahead with plans to regulate social media platforms to remove illegal content. Critics say this plan to police the internet is a way for Trudeau to shut down criticism of his government. Later on the show Karlene speaks to Safwan Chaurdry to provide information of mobile shelter to protect the homeless which is launching in Toronto and will be available in Peel Region in the near future. Karlene also talks about Prince Harry and Meghan to ‘Step Back’ From Royal Duties in Extraordinary Retreat.

Ontario tops the list for the worst province in Canada for bed bugs. Orkin Canada released its list of the top 25 cities with bed bug problems. Fourteen of those cities are in the GTHA. How did this become such a huge problem? Ryan Wood with Orkin Canada joins Karlene Nation on Media Nation.

Jessica Yaniv is back in the headlines! Yaniv, a Transgender woman, filed multiple human rights complaints against immigrant estheticians because they refused to wax Yaniv's male genitalia. The Justice Center for Constitutional Freedoms represented a few of these estheticians and the cases were dismissed. Jay Cameron joins Karlene Nation to discuss the details. Giselle Portern updates Karlene on a heartbreaking case of a Nigerian family appealing to stay in Canada to protect their daughters from Female Genital Mutilation.

Fifth Generation wireless or 5G, is a new super fast network that will transform the internet. Justin Trudeau is considering allowing Huawei to develop our 5G network. This should not happen says Toronto Sun Journalist Anthony Furey. He says Huawei should be banned from developing our 5G network due to spying concerns. Later on the show, Karlene discusses Trump threatens Iraq after the drone strike killing Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Lastly, Karlene provides an update on the Australian Fire destroying 15 million acres of land and killing animals and residents.

Host Karlene discusses the massacre took place during the Holiday season in the United States, Justin Trudeau expense and tax payers money towards Justin Trudeau's traveling accommodations and lastly the message The Pope gave on Christmas Day to be less Christian along with Queen Elizabeth Christmas message.

Host Karlene sits down with Aaron Wudrick to talk about the Trudeau government investing 141 million in China's coal sector. Why is the government spending money this way? The debt and deficit is ballooning.

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Journalist and Editor at large at the National Post, Diane Francis to talk about the strength of the Canadian Economy.

Host Karlene Nation, sits down with Randall Denley, a journalist and commentator with the Ottawa Citizen and author of 'Spiked' to discuss Scheer's Resignation.

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Justin Trottier, the executive director from the Canadian Centre for Men and Families to talk about how 75% of total suicides are men and what support we can provide

Canadians are having a tough time with debt. Bankruptcies are at the highest level in a decade. It gets worse as interest rates climb. Economist Lars Osberg with Dalhousie University joins host Karlene Nation to talk discuss all things debt.

Justin Trudeau created a new ministry of Middle Class Prosperity. Minister Mona Fortier could not define what the middle class is. Not a good start to for the new minister. What can we expect from the ministry? We discuss this with Aaron Wudrick from Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

Host Karlene Nation discusses the heartbreaking case of a Nigerian family appealing to stay in Canada to protect their daughters from Female Genital Mutilation. They are calling on Women's Minister Maryam Monsef and PM Justin Trudeau to halt their deportation on Friday. Karlene is joined by the distraught couple.

Are Jewish Students Safe at York University? Host Karlene Nation discusses a recent protest that turned violent at York University with B'nai Birth Canada and how it's being investigated for hate crimes.

The Doug Ford Government introduced a bill to modernize the rules for Ontario's real estate industry. It will increase protections for consumers and impose stiffer fines on brokers and sales persons. Host Karlene Nation discusses with Tim Hudak, the CEO of @OREAinfo.

Host Karlene Nation sits down with Dr. Mohammed Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods and Business Personal of the Year by Mississauga Board of Trade to talk about his journey in creating his empire.

Sauga960am closed in on its first year anniversary, hitting a major media milestone this week by acquiring broadcast rights to the Raptors 905 games. Praveen Amritharaj Sauga960am's general sales manager joins Host Karlene Nation to talk all things Sauga960am.

Jamaica is gearing up to launch a hockey team and they have dreams of competing in the Olympics. Host of Media Nation, Karlene Nation, speaks to the team's Canadian coach CJ Bollers.

Nine Executives with Local Health Integrative Networks were dismissed. Changes are coming that will lead to elimination of LHINS. Host Karlene Nation, sits down with with Dr.Sohail Ghandi from the Ontario Medical Association to discuss LHINS.

Host Karlene Nation sits down with the mother of a six year old girl, Pam Buffone to discuss how her daughter was traumatized by a teacher after being taught that "girls are not real"

45- thousand Canadian soldiers were killed during WW2. On Rememberance Day we honor those who fought for our freedoms. We keep in mind also, Canadian soldiers who need help. Host of Media Nation, Karlene Nation, sits down with Scott Maxwell from Wounded Warrior Canada about programs to help our soldiers.
Canada's Prison System has overhauled Transgender inmate policy. Prisoners will now be housed based on gender identity. Karlene discusses this with Jennifer Metcalf from Prisoners Legal Services.

Host of Media Nation, Karlene Nation, discusses with Abhijeet Monet, the deputy leader for Ontario greens, about Elizabeth May resigning from the role as the Green Party Leader of Canada after 13 years and 4 elections. Is May's resignation a good or bad thing for the party?

Toronto council is reviewing rules governing rental of public spaces after controversial writer Meghan Murphy spoke at a Toronto library. Councillor Stephen Holyday voted against the review . Host of Media Nation, Karlene Nation, speaks with Deputy Mayor Holyday.

Universal Pharmacare is great until you get into the details. Justin Trudeau & Jagmeet Singh are planning to blow up existing pharmacare plan to launch universal pharmacare. Karlene Nation chats with Professor Ian Lee.

Joanna Baron joins Karlene Nation to provide information about what most Canadians are not aware. Trudeau govt. amended Elections Act. Introducing 50-thousand fine and prison time for publishing misleading info on candidates and political leaders during election.

Supreme Court rules Canadian judges have been too soft on punishment for 30 years.

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President Donald Trump, heaping praises on Delta Force team that took out ISIS leader. Trump is praising a four legged member of the team, a Belgian Malinois dog that took part in the raid. Sgt. Matt Bertram Peel Police canine unit tells us why the Belgian Malinois are perfect for policing and the military.

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James Cyrynowski filed a human rights complaint against a single dad of two boys because the father did not hire Cyrynowski to baby sit his children. Karlene Nation interviews Marty Moore from The Staff of the Justice Centre, discusses this bizarre case.

Rental housing in the GTAA has become very expensive. Karlene Nation gets the inside details from Raman Dua.

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The ISIS leader is dead. Some are celebrating but others are dealing with the pain and trauma inflicted by the ISIS. Rev. Majed El Shafie with One Free World International discusses impact on Iraqis and Syrians in Canada who fled ISIS.

Andria Barrett from Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce joins Karlene Nation to discuss the launch in Peel Region.