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Whitby Councillor | School Attendance | Health Tech Incentives | Public Washroom Debate
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
Jerry opens the show with the story of a Whitby councillor facing a 30-day pay suspension after a ruling from the Integrity Commissioner.
New data shows Ontario high‑school attendance has dropped to 40%. Jerry gives his thoughts on mandatory attendance.
Next, Jerry looks at a new report arguing that a lack of incentives is limiting the adoption of new health technologies in Canada. Emmanuelle Faubert, an Economist at the Montreal Economic Institute gives insight into the report.
Did Winners close some of its bathrooms? Jerry talks about the broader issue of public washroom access, and whether businesses should be expected to keep them open to the public.