ZOOMER SQUAD:  UHN OPENING COUNTRY’S LARGEST (AND ONLY) EMERGENCY CARE CENTRE FOR SENIORS

Libby Znaimer today is joined by David Cravit, Chief Membership Officer of CARP, Bill VanGorder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Policy Officer at CARP,  and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion.

It’s Halloween today. Jane asks the squad about their trick or treat plans and traditions. Meanwhile, the University Health Network is creating an emergency care centre for Seniors–the first of its kind in Canada–thanks to a $52 M donation the hospital received. And, according to a new report, consumer confidence in Canada has hit a two-year low when it comes to real estate, personal finance, job security and the overall economy. Our squad reacts to the news.

FORD GOVERNMENT TO PREVENT CUPE STRIKE THROUGH LEGISLATION 

Jane Brown is joined by Sandra Hugh, Co-Chair to York Communities For Public Education and she is a parent to a young child in the system and who will be impacted by this and Jess Lyons, a lead organizer with Ontario Parent Action Network a nurse and mom of three.  

The Ford government is tabling legislation today that will prevent thousands of CUPE education workers from striking.

UKRAINE SOVEREIGNTY BONDS

Jane Brown is now joined by Allan Small, Senior Investment Advisor Allan Small Financial Group IA Private Wealth, and Peter Schturyn, President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Toronto Branch.

In the news: PM Justin Trudeau announced that the government will be issuing Ukraine Sovereignty bonds. According to the office of the Prime Minister, “the equivalent proceeds from this five-year bond will be channeled directly to Ukraine through the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Administered Account. This builds on the Government of Canada’s $2 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine this year.” Jane and guests discuss this move by Ottawa and how it supports Ukrainians.