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- ‘Don’t take my emotion as weakness’: Patricia Jaggernauth in conversation
Thursday, October 27th 2022
Guest: Patricia Jaggernauth, former CP24 broadcaster
Former CP24 broadcaster and Toronto television personality Patricia Jaggernauth has spoken out about an allegedly systemic pattern of racism, sexism and discrimination and filed a human rights complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC). Her announcement comes as the CP24 parent company, Bell Media, has been in the news over the treatment of employees at sister network CTV News. “This Matters” reached out to Bell Media for a response regarding Jaggernauth’s human rights claim and a Bell Media spokesperson emailed us the following statement:
“We do not comment on matters involving current or former staff members, but can confirm that Bell Media takes allegations of any potential discrimination or workplace misconduct very seriously, and are committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment where employees can thrive. If a matter is brought to our attention where an employee did not feel adequately supported, a process is triggered to review and address when required.”
Patricia Jaggernauth is on today’s “This Matters” episode to share her story.
This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley.
- Grocery store price freezes backfire
Wednesday, October 26th 2022
Guest: Jim Stanford, director at the Centre for Future Work
The Competition Bureau is investigating if the Canadian grocery industry is contributing to skyrocketing food prices. Coming on the heels of the news that Loblaws and Metro are freezing prices on their in-house brands as part of a goodwill gesture to consumers, there are reports pointing to corporate profiteering leading to higher prices. This is colloquially referred to as “greedflation,” and if it’s happening, the bigger question is what, if anything, can be done about it? Jim Stanford, director at the Centre for Future Work and contributing columnist at the Star, joins “This Matters.”
This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
Audio sources: CPAC and CBC
- City hall’s new faces, tight races and Toronto’s oncoming challenges
Tuesday, October 25th 2022
Guest: David Rider, City Hall Bureau Chief
After a long election campaign, it comes as no surprise to many that John Tory won a third term as mayor of Toronto. What is surprising is the new makeup of council, with many progressive, diverse candidates winning seats. Some won in surprising wards, while a number of other familiar faces easily took their seats as voter turnout was around 29 per cent. The new look at city hall is something that everyone is going to have to get used to, as there are looming problems ahead for the city including a billion-dollar budget hole.
This episode was produced by Brian Bradley, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar.
Audio source: CP24
- Inquiry into invocation of the Emergencies Act: what we know so far
Monday, October 24th 2022
Guest: Alex Boutilier, Global News national reporter
The inquiry into the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during the so-called “Freedom Convoy” protests has almost reached its third week. Testimony from civilians, government and security stakeholders have shed new light and heightened tensions after revelations about the response of Ottawa police in handling the crisis. Alex Boutilier, national reporter at Global News, joins “This Matters” to share what we know so far.
This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley.
- With Jacob Hoggard sentenced for sexual assault, what are the larger implications?
Friday, October 21st 2022
Guest: Alyshah Hasham, crime and court reporter
Jacob Hoggard, the former lead singer of the band Hedley, has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexual assault. The Canadian rock star was sentenced by a Superior Court justice on Thursday, after a jury found him guilty following a trial that began last May. The case has opened up an important conversation around consent and how it is perceived by the justice system and our society. The sentencing of Hoggard may have larger implications in a country where only one in 15 reported cases of sexual assault end with a conviction.
This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Brian Bradley.