Local MP’s call to make national anthem gender-neutral, Ottawa’s gang strategy on Talk to the Hand
Posted Sep 24, 2014 08:47:10 AM.
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OTTAWA – Why Ottawa Vanier MP Mauril Belanger wants to change the lyrics of O Canada to make them more inclusive, Ottawa’s strategy when dealing with gangs, flooding in Canada, generational income gaps and the top culinary travel destinations this winter are some of the topics being discussed on Talk to the Hand.
Show rundown:
-Ottawa Vanier MP Mauril Belanger talks to Ed about why he wants to change the lyrics of O Canada to make them more inclusive.
-Dr. Chris Simpson, President of the Canadian Medical Association, talks to Ed about the need for the federal government to get more involved in reducing health care wait times.
-Global food trendologist Christine Couvelier talks to Ed about the top culinary travel destinations this winter.
-Carleton University professor Josh Greenberg talks to Ed about the results of his survey which show gaps between the public’s fear of ebola and the actual risk it presents.
-Kathy Neff of YouTurn talks to Ed about the results of the city’s gang strategy.
-Dr. Blair Feltmate, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo, talks to Ed about the Canadian Flooding Report.
-Ron Lemaire, President of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, talks to Ed about the need for the federal government to implement a reciprocal payment program with the United States.
-David Stewart-Patterson of the Conference Board of Canada talks to Ed about their report which finds the income gap widening along generational lines.
The talk show is hosted by veteran broadcaster Ed Hand Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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