Latest #localpolitics Podcast Episodes
What We Give with Jin-Ling Chen
What We Give - May 16, 2024 16:00 - 34 minutesThis episode features Jin-Ling Chen, the Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto. She has decades of diplomatic experience all over the world, including Vietnam, Malaysia, the USA, and Canada. On this episode, I was pleased to speak with her about Taiwan’s political...
What We Give with Althia Raj
What We Give - November 30, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutesThis episode features Althia Raj, an award-winning journalist and national columnist with the Toronto Star. Althia serves as a host and producer of the bi-monthly podcast, “It’s Political” and you may also find her as a regular weekly panelist on CBC's "At Issue" panel. Althia and I discuss her u...
What We Give with Andrew P.W. Bennett
What We Give - September 21, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutesOn this episode, I will be speaking to Rev. Dr. Andrew P.W. Bennett, Director of Cardus Faith Communities at Cardus, Canada’s faith-based think-tank and ordained deacon in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. Andrew has served in numerous leadership positions throughout his life, including Canada...
What We Give with Carmen Tan and Mila Abellera
What We Give - June 08, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutesToday I'm joined by Carmen Tan and Mila Abellera, Outreach Workers of the Ministry Team for the Toronto City Mission. It's a non-profit, Christ-centred organization that focuses on community and relationship-building in areas impacted by poverty. During our conversation, I was pleased to learn mo...
What We Give with Chris Hall
What We Give - June 01, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutesOn this episode, I'll be speaking to Chris Hall, retired editor of CBC’s National Affairs and Host of the weekly political program, “The House.” Chris has been a prominent figure in Canadian media over the past decades, providing unparalleled coverage of national and international events. I was p...
What We Give with John Ivison
What We Give - May 18, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, I talk to John Ivison, journalist for the National Post and Ottawa Bureau Chief. He is also the author of two books, “The Riotous Passions of Robbie Burns” and “Trudeau: The Education of a Prime Minister.” I have known John for years and was pleased to hear his insights on politi...
Scarborough-Guildwood Virtual Town Hall with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
What We Give - May 12, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutesJoin me, City Councillor Paul Ainslie, and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's Chief Executive Officer John MacKenzie, in a recording of a Town Hall Meeting from April 27, 2023.
What We Give with Georgina Steinsky
What We Give - May 11, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutesThis episode features Georgina Steinsky, Co-President of the Masaryk Memorial Institute. It's an organization that promotes the Czech and Slovak culture through community events and has contributed to the protection of the local park. Georgina speaks to me about the profound impact her organizati...
What We Give with Sheri Meyerhoffer
What We Give - May 04, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode, I talk to Sheri Meyerhoffer, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise. Sheri was appointed Canada’s first Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise in April 2019 and established the office of the Ombudsperson at the beginning of May 2019. Sheri shares her story about wo...
What We Give with Geetha Moorthy
What We Give - August 12, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode, I talk to Geetha Moorthy, the founder and executive director at South Asian Autism Awareness Centre (SAAAC). She shares her remarkable story of how she immigrated to Canada and founded a non-profit organization that serves the needs of children on the autism spectrum and over 400...
What We Give with Jeanie Argiropoulos
What We Give - August 05, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutesThis episode features Jeanie Argiropoulos, CEO of the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities. It's an organization that addresses health and social needs in Scarborough. Jeanie speaks to me about how SCHC is working with its partners to help finish the fight against COVID-19.
What We Give with Larry Whatmore
What We Give - July 29, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutesIn this episode, I talk to Larry Whatmore, President of the Scarborough Community Renewal Organization. Larry shares how SCRO is improving the wellbeing of our community and helping put Scarborough on the map.
What We Give with Lee Soda
What We Give - July 22, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutesIn this episode, I speak with Lee Soda, the Executive Director of Agincourt Community Services Association. ACSA is providing services to underprivileged members of our community. Lee talks to me about how her organization is contributing to vaccine confidence in Scarborough and helping finish t...
What We Give with Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer: Residential Schools, Indigenous Peoples History, & Cultural Appropriation
What We Give - July 15, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutesI am honoured to have Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer on my podcast again! In this special feature of my Town Hall with Mitzie Hunter and Paul Ainslie, Dr. Schiffer answers some tough questions from constituents and offers excellent advice to us all.
What We Give and Why We Give
What We Give - July 08, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutesAs you know, this podcast is a reflection of Winston Churchill's quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” In this instance, I hear from volunteers in Scarborough about why they give back to our community at my Annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. I greatly ...
What We Give with Manjura Rehman
What We Give - June 10, 2021 17:04 - 33 minutesOn today's episode, I sit down with Manjura Rehman, the Executive Director of Canadian South Asian Growth & Support Services (CSAGSS). It's a non-profit that offers social service programs to newcomers in Canada. Manjura discusses the growing demand for her organization's food assistance programs...
What We Give with Brian Stiller
What We Give - June 03, 2021 16:00 - 33 minutesOn this episode, I'm joined by my longtime friend Brian Stiller, Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance. We discuss the rise and fall of evangelicalism in Canada and around the world as well as the role of religion in the public sphere.
What We Give with Alicia K. Harris
What We Give - May 27, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutesThis episode features Alicia K. Harris, an emerging Black director from Scarborough. I was honoured to hear some of her story and how her life experiences have influenced her work and the creative process of filmmaking.
What We Give with Dr. Shovita Padhi
What We Give - May 20, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutesThis episode is a conversation between myself, MPP Mitzie Hunter, Councillor Paul Ainslie and Dr. Shovita Padhi with questions generated from our community. Dr. Shovita Padhi is the Associate Medical Officer of Health at the City of Toronto. Her extensive medical background enables her to speak ...
What We Give with Imam Abdul Hai Patel and Zulfikar Hathiyani
What We Give - May 13, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutesOn this episode, I am joined by my two friends Imam Abdul Hai Patel and Zulfikar Hathiyani from the Ansaar Foundation. It's a charitable organization that focuses on poverty reduction and addressing homelessness in Toronto. While I have known both men for quite some time, I was pleased to learn m...
What We Give with Anne Gloger
What We Give - May 06, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutesThis episode features Anne Gloger, the founding Director at East Scarborough Storefront and Principal at the Centre for Connected Communities. I've known Anne for many years but was privileged to learn more about her story and her inspiring vision for East Scarborough in light of the COVID-19 pan...
What We Give with Muhammad Iqbal Ali
What We Give - April 29, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutesOn today's episode, we have Muhammad Iqbal Ali, the Vice President and Secretary of Muslim Welfare Canada (MWC). It's an organization that helps vulnerable populations in our community, across the country, and around the world. I was pleased to speak to him about MWC's various social service prog...
What We Give with Steven MacKinnon
What We Give - April 22, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutesThis episode features my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter, Counsellor Paul Ainslie, and special guest MP Steven MacKinnon, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement. We talk about all things vaccine related, including vaccine safety, new vaccine shipments to Canad...
What We Give with Christie Gray
What We Give - April 15, 2021 17:45 - 25 minutesOn today's episode, I'm joined by Christie Gray. She's the Executive Director at Sistema Toronto, a phenomenal program that not only offers free musical lessons to at-risk youth in East Scarborough, but also transforms the lives of the next generation.
What We Give with Imam Hamza Wardak and Shiraz Mohideen
What We Give - April 08, 2021 17:15 - 29 minutesOn today's episode, I speak to Hamza Wardak and Shiraz Mohideen, the imam and president respectively at Masjid Al Jannah. They talk to me about the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan and the impact of COVID-19 on their faith community.
What We Give with John MacKenzie
What We Give - April 01, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutesOn this episode, I'll be speaking to John Mackenzie. He's the CEO at the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), an organization that aims to protect the natural environment, particularly watershed communities. I was pleased to talk to him about some of my favourite parks in Scarborough...
What We Give with Dr. Isaac Bogoch
What We Give - March 25, 2021 16:30 - 36 minutesToday I’m joined by my colleagues MPP Mitzie Hunter and Counsellor Paul Ainslie for a special feature of our Town Hall with Dr. Isaac Bogoch, an Infectious Diseases Consultant at Toronto General Hospital. He shares his expertise on COVID-19 vaccines and other health-related questions generated by...
What We Give with Trevor Bullen
What We Give - March 18, 2021 16:30 - 31 minutesThis episode features Trevor Bullen, principal at my former high school West Hill Collegiate Institute. Trevor talks to me about overcoming some of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the classroom and our community.
What We Give with Helen Juvonen and Tyler J. Seguin
What We Give - March 11, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutesToday I'm joined by Helen Juvonen and Tyler J. Seguin, co-Artistic directors of the Guild Festival Theatre. Both Helen and Tyler have extensive careers as actors, directors, and filmmakers for numerous credits, including the Guild’s production of Anne, Toronto’s FringeKids’ Handle with Care, and ...
What We Give with Jean Augustine
What We Give - March 04, 2021 17:30 - 29 minutesToday, I'll be talking with Hon. Jean Augustine, mover of the unanimous motion to designate Black History Month and the Famous Five statue on Parliament Hill. She has had a remarkable life journey and is still going strong at the age of 83.
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