Roy Green Show
6,422 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsRoy Green’s resume is outstanding. He is a three time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters national Gold Ribbon award, Canada’s most prestigious broadcast award. Listeners need not read his resume to know that Roy is a passionate advocate for the average Canadian, with an unshakable desire for justice and a deep and abiding love for his country. No wonder Roy’s show has been cited by Canada’s parliamentary newspaper as required listening for federal politicians. You can also listen to the Roy Green Show live on these stations: 900 CHML Hamilton, Global News Radio 640 Toronto, 980 CFPL London, 680 CJOB Winnipeg, 630 CHED Edmonton, 770 CHQR Calgary, 980 CKNW Vancouver, 650 CKOM, 980 CJME, & Radio NL.
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Roy Green discusses the National Carbon (Tax) Pricing System - October 23rd, 2016
October 23, 2016 19:47 - 19 minutesAs Canada is set to introduce a carbon pricing (tax) system, we might want to consider what the Australian federal government said, in 2014, when it repealed its own carbon tax, writing "The repeal of the carbon tax will directly benefit households and businesses by placing downward pressure on prices, particularly electricity and gas prices." The AU carbon tax required "about 1000 pages of primary and subordinate legislation." Roy Green discusses the National Carbon Tax, as well as replays...
Rasmussen Reports' managing editor, Fran Coombs, on latest American voters poll - October 23, 2016
October 23, 2016 19:05 - 20 minutesWith just under 3 weeks to go in the 2016 American Presidential campaign, Rasmussen Reports has registered that 88% of those polled have decided who they are voting for, and Donald Trump sits at a mere 1% above his competitor, Hilary Clinton. Fran Coombs, managin editor for Rasmussen Reports polling, discusses the latest results, and how voters are reacting to the latest news from their candidates. He join us today on the Roy Green Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
First time voter looking at the facts, rather than the names - October 23rd, 2016
October 23, 2016 18:39 - 19 minutesTrump or Clinton? To this first-time voter, it's not important. What is important, is what they stand for. A first time voter, who recently came of the age of majority to be eligible to vote, has said that she is still undecided when it comes to who to vote for. However, that does not mean that she doesn't have enough information to make an educated decision. Instead of looking at the names, and making a decision, she is allowing for their platforms to speak for themselves. Roy Green talks...
Electricity costs in Ontario, remembering Corporal Nathan Cirillo, new Canadians not integrating into Canadian culture, and Saskatchewan premier argues against national carbon tax
October 23, 2016 00:20 - 55 minutesOntario's spiraling electricity prices – it’s never been cheaper to produce but has never been more expensive for the consumer. And apparently, the worst is yet to come. Guest: Ross McKitrick, economics professor at the University of Guelph and columnist for the Financial Post - Dinelle's Country Market in Echo Bay, Northern Ontario has closed two thirds of its store, mostly because of high electricity costs. The 5000 square foot store no longer has a deli or bakery and has cut back greatl...
Beauties & The Beast - October 22 2016
October 22, 2016 21:35 - 19 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall - October 22 2016
October 22, 2016 20:56 - 19 minutesThe Premier of Saskatchewan directly challenges the Prime Minister of Canada and argues against Justin Trudeau's national carbon tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are newcomers to Canada failing to fit in with Canadian culture? October 22 2016
October 22, 2016 20:11 - 33 minutesTrish wrote in that her community has a large immigration population that has made her feel completely unwelcome. She says she will have to move to a small prairie town to live in a Canadian community where she is accepted. Trish joins Roy to read her own posting and to take calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hon. Col. Ron Foxcroft - October 22 2016
October 22, 2016 19:09 - 17 minutesFoxcroft was the Honourary Colonel of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at the time of Cpl. Cirillo's death.Today marks the second anniversary of the murder of Corporal Nathan Cirillo as the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment soldier stood ceremonial guard at the National War Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Loggy Dinelle on how high energy costs have affected his business - October 22 2016
October 22, 2016 18:52 - 4 minutesLoggy Dinelle operates Dinelle's Supermarket-- a store that's been in Echo Bay, ON for 37 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prof. Ross McKitrick on Ontario's spiraling electricity prices - October 22 2016
October 22, 2016 18:36 - 12 minutesMcKitrick is an economics professor at the University of Guelph and a columnist for the Financial Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ongoing U.S. presidential election, hospital parking, global agreement to cut HFC emissions, and Colin Kaepernick
October 16, 2016 22:03 - 53 minutesFollowing a week of scandalous headlines aimed at Donald Trump, an ABC News poll shows Trump trailing Clinton by only four points.Mason Weaver is a former Black Panther liberal, a former member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war and graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in political science. He's also an entrepreneur who formed a consulting business and has been national spokesperson for many groups/organizations. He's hosted a call-in radio program and is the author of several books. We...
Karen Snyder - Why would a woman decide to place her vote with Trump?
October 16, 2016 21:02 - 19 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Yost - Wall Street Journal - On Colin Kaepernick's refusal to stand for US anthem
October 16, 2016 20:55 - 18 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Moore - Former Canadian Greenpeace President
October 16, 2016 20:09 - 8 minutesPatrick Moore former Canadian Greenpeace president, favours nuclear energy and challenges the 'green' environmentalists and the politicians who have signed on to initiatives like yesterday's 200 nations signing of an agreement to eliminate HFC's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Collin Kennedy - Cancer patient says hospital parking should be free
October 16, 2016 19:43 - 16 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump or Clinton?
October 16, 2016 19:19 - 18 minutesWho would get your vote? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mason Weaver - Former Black Panther liberal turned conservative
October 16, 2016 19:06 - 18 minutesMason Weaver says of Black Lives Matter that it really is "black lies matter." He challenges whites by saying "what happened to you white folks? Where are the Vikings? You guys are cowards." Of Barack Obama Weaver says "He has done nothing but drive us apart. He hates America." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Being a "deplorable racist", the tumultuous U.S. presidential election, recovery in Fort McMurray, electricity bills in Ontario, and the Beauties and the Beast
October 16, 2016 00:20 - 56 minutesA listener named Trish posts on the show’s web page, "I guess I'm a deplorable racist," going on to outline that she has become a minority in area where she lives in Canada. She adds, "I have concluded I must leave my adult children behind and moved to a small prairie town in order to live in a community where a fifty-something Caucasian woman can feel including in the community." An Angus Reid poll of a few days ago showed the majority of Canadians (68%) would prefer minorities to fit in be...
Beauties & the Beast
October 15, 2016 20:59 - 19 minutesThe Beauties and the Beast cover: Wynne calling Ontarians 'very bad actors', MP expense claims and Jim Prentice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sammy Wilson - Minister of Finance and Minister of the Environment
October 15, 2016 20:50 - 8 minutesOntario Premier Kathleen Wynne is presiding over an electricity grid and electricity delivery system in the province which is seeing homeowners electricity bills catapulting and earned the Premier boos when she spoke in public a few days ago. Wynne in turn accuses Ontarians of being "very bad actors" as far as greenhouse gas growth is concerned. Ontario's Auditor General has accused the Wynne Liberals of causing Ontarians to pay an unnecessary $37 billion over market price for their electric...
Stacy & Kevin - Struggle for Financial Assistance in Fort Mac.
October 15, 2016 20:42 - 11 minutesWe revealed the struggle for financial assistance for this Fort McMurray couple last weekend and contacted the Red Cross on their behalf. There was a development and meeting between Stacy & Kevin and the regional manager of the Canadian Red Cross yesterday in Fort Mac. It did not begin well, but ended better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fran Coombs - Managing Editor of Rasmussen Polling - Presidential Election Update
October 15, 2016 19:42 - 18 minutesWhat are the numbers in the U.S. presidential election? And how did Americans answer the question "should Donald Trump resign from the campaign?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark McAllister - Global News Urban Issues Reporter Communications Advisor
October 15, 2016 19:08 - 7 minutesCleveland Indians beat Blue Jays 2-0 last night. Mark McAllister joins the show from Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listener Posts to Show Web Page - "I guess I'm a deplorable racist"
October 15, 2016 18:53 - 28 minutesListener Trish posts to show web page "I guess I'm a deplorable racist." Trish goes on to outline that she has become a minority in area where she lives in Canada and adds, "I have concluded I must leave my adult children behind and moved to a small prairie town in order to live in a community where a fifty-something Caucasian woman can feel including in the community." The Angus Reid poll of a few days ago showed the majorit of Canadians (68%) would prefer minorities to fit in better into ...
Should Canada get rid of major stat holidays?, Alison Azer, support for Donald Trump, the U.S. election, and life in Fort McMurray after the fire
October 09, 2016 22:20 - 58 minutesYesterday the issue of Canada and Canadian values and traditions came up during calls responding to the Donald Trump video. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau argues Canada has "no core identity" "no common denominator" and that Canada is a "post nation state." Trudeau is still supported (according to polling) by over 50% of Canadians. Conservative Party leadership candidate Kellie Leitch calls for newcomers to Canada to be quizzed about their support for "Canadian values" and has been ripped by ...
Fort MacMurray Residents still Struggling months after Fire
October 09, 2016 21:02 - 39 minutesFort MacMurray residents I've been speaking to since the fire, and who always sound so positive and cheerful, sent me an email about how life really is. They are flat broke, no work, their phone appointment with the Red Cross for help is October 14.They don't know how they'll survive winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Pollster John Zogby shares his thoughts of the Presidential Election
October 09, 2016 20:11 - 5 minutesAmerican Pollster John Zogby shares his thoughts of the Presidential Election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump and Clinton go Head to Head at Tonight's Debate
October 09, 2016 20:06 - 33 minutesTonight is Trump/Clinton Debate and an American woman living in Canada shares why she chose Donald Trump over Hillary Clinton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bring Alison Azer's Children Home
October 09, 2016 19:09 - 5 minutesForeign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion appeared to give two thumbs down before QP in parl on Thursday when an MP challenged him on the Trudeau govermant not doing anything to bring Alison Azer's kids home from Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Canada get rid of the Big Stat Holidays?
October 09, 2016 19:02 - 33 minutesShould Canada get rid of the Big Stat Holidays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump's apology video, RCMP lawsuits, Trent Mills mayor in Germany for surgery, Canada's justice system, and the Beauties and the Beast
October 08, 2016 23:40 - 59 minutesRoy discusses the Donald Trump video and reactions to it. Does this mean the end of his campaign? Guests: Toby Condliffe, former Democratic Party Convention super delegate - The RCMP and the federal government announced an approximately $100 million settlement of class action lawsuits for RCMP women subjected to sexual and other harassment and assault for decades. We talk to the women at the forefront of the lawsuits and private legal action against the RCMP. Guests: Janet Merlo, former ...
Beauties & the Beast
October 08, 2016 21:05 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBGuests Catherine Swift, Linda Leatherdale, and Michelle Simson on October 8th, 2016. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Newark discusses Canada's Justice System
October 08, 2016 20:52 - 19 minutesScott Newark discusses Canada's Justice System Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mayor Hector Macmillan Denied by OHIP for Life Saving Surgery
October 08, 2016 20:14 - 11 minutesMayor Hector Macmillan Denied by OHIP for Life Saving Surgery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RCMP and Federal Government Settle $100 Million Class Action Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment
October 08, 2016 19:55 - 26 minutesGuests Janet Merlo, Krista Carle, Catherine Galiford, and Sherry Benson-Podalchuk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donald Trump Under Fire After Lewd Comments
October 08, 2016 19:00 - 38 minutesGuests: Toby Condliffe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oil trouble in Alberta, pit bull ban, Alison Azer's fight to get her children back, "birth tourism", and Fort McMurray today
October 02, 2016 21:41 - 56 minutesHe's known to Canada as Bernard the Roughneck. The 32-year-old long-haired Alberta oil rig roughneck spoke to parliament and made national headlines about how lives are being ruined and dreams shattered in Alberta as the oil patch dries up. Guest: Bernard "The Roughneck" Hancock - Montreal moves forward with its pit bull dog breed ban. Guest: Rebecca Aldworth, executive director of the Humane Society International, Canada - Earlier this week, Homa Hoodfar, an Iranian-Canadian dual citizen...
Stacy and Kevin update us from Fort McMurray, following forest fires
October 02, 2016 20:59 - 8 minutesStacy and Kevin, two Fort McMurray residents who escaped the hell of the wildfire. They discuss how their lives have evolved over the past months as they are getting ready to return to Fort Mac, and prospects of a very difficult winter. The 23 ft trailer they bought in Edmonton after the fire was vandalized. And repeatedly, because money was tight, they were asked to leave the campgrounds where they had at first been welcomed as Fort Mac survivors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Roy Green discusses with listeners the effects of "Birth Tourism"
October 02, 2016 20:48 - 12 minutesIt's called "birth tourism." Foreigners, come to Canada to stay as their pregnancies near term. When they're about to go into labour the women are taken to Vancouver (and other BC) hospitals to give birth. The children are automatically Canadian citizens and may become so-called "anchor babies." Is it okay for them to receive Canadian citizenship automatically? Roy Green discusses with his listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Birth Tourism"? Kerry Starchuk and Martin Collacott discuss the issue
October 02, 2016 20:42 - 19 minutesIt's called "birth tourism." Foreigners, come to Canada to stay as their pregnancies near term. When they're about to go into labour the women are taken to Vancouver (and other BC) hospitals to give birth. The children are automatically Canadian citizens and may become so-called "anchor babies." Is it okay for them to receive Canadian citizenship automatically? Kerry Starchuk is a ifelong resident of Richmond, BC. She lives next door to a so-called "baby house", where women are lodged ...
Alison Azer gives us an update, was contacted by Foreign Affairs office
October 02, 2016 20:05 - 9 minutesEarlier this week Homa Hoodfar, an Iranian-Canadian dual citizen was freed from the Evin prison in Tehran. Justin Trudeau was given credit for having been involved, even though Canada has no official relations with Iran. So, has the Canadian PM done 'anything' to get four Canadian children out of Iran and back to their Canadian mother, after their father criminally took them to Iran? Alison Azer joins us today, on the Roy Green Show, to discuss how Trudeau embraced her and promised her he...
Discussion on Pit Bull Ban in Montreal
October 02, 2016 19:52 - 15 minutesMontreal moves forward with its pit bull dog breed ban, and could include more than just pit bulls, according to Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre. Roy Green discusses with his listeners whether the ban is a positive or negative move for the community, and if the ban will affect other communities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rebecca Aldworth, Montreal moves forward on Pit bull ban
October 02, 2016 19:33 - 15 minutesMontreal moves forward with its pit bull dog breed ban, and could include more than just pit bulls, according to Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre. Rebecca Aldworth, Exeutive Director of the Humane Society International, in Canada, joins the Roy Green Show to discuss what pit bull owners can expect with this ban, and how it will affect other communities in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Callers discuss the need for Energy East pipeline, and Alberta
October 02, 2016 19:09 - 4 minutesAre the oilsands getting the credit they deserve? What are the pros and cons of the Energy East pipeline? Is the need for financial stability more important than environmental impacts? Roy Green discusses with listeners the need for the Energy East Pipeline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Scholz, President of Canadian Association of Oil Well Drilling Contractors
October 02, 2016 18:55 - 15 minutesMark Scholz, President of Canadian Association of Oil Well Drilling Contractors. joins the Roy Green Show to discus what is really happening in Alberta. Does it affect the rest of Canada and transfer payments to provinces? Studies show that one operating oil well is equal to 137 Canadian jobs. Mark Scholz joins us today on the Roy Green Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roy Green discusses Montreal Mayor Coderre's response to Energy East pipeline
October 02, 2016 18:45 - 4 minutesRoy Green reads Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre's 'reasons' for refusing to support the Energy East pipeline, from the column Coderre wrote for the Montreal Gazette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bernard "Roughneck" Hancock on oil fields "drying up"
October 02, 2016 18:40 - 16 minutesHe's known to Canada as Bernard the Roughneck. The 32 year old long-haired Alberta oil rig r'oughneck', who spoke to parliament about how lives are being ruined and dreams shattered in Alberta as the oil patch dries up. Bernard "Roughneck" Hancock joins us today on the Roy Green Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beauties and the Beast
October 01, 2016 21:01 - 17 minutesAs always, the beauties are: Cathrine Swift Linda leatherdale Michelle Simson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
United States election update with Fran Coombs
October 01, 2016 20:42 - 15 minutesThe managing Editor of Rasmussen Reports joins the show to discuss the polls post-debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Would you support a private health care system? ft. Dr Brian Day, Medical Director of Cambie Surgery Centre Vancouver
October 01, 2016 20:18 - 36 minutesThe B.C. Supreme Court is hearing the case of the Cambie Surgery Centre, a private surgical clinic in Vancouver suing the B.C. government for stopping doctors from providing medically necessary treatments in the public and in a private health care system. Would you opt out of public health care system and purchase private health insurance if core health care services were provided in days instead of a year or longer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices