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Ontario Morning Podcast - Thursday August 13, 2020
Publisher |
CBC
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Aug 13, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:44:18
The Conservative Party will soon have a new leader to replace Andrew Sheer. Rachel Emmanuel, a reporter for iPolitics brings us up to speed on the leadership race; First it was flour and toilet paper. Now it's large marshmallows that are in short supply. Food economist Mike von Massow explains demand and supply shortages; Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips revealed yesterday that because of the pandemic Ontario's budget deficit is now at a record $38.5 billion, and that province's economy is in a recession. Rob Benzie Queen's Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star looks at the numbers for us; Even though they weren't under any obligation to do so, the owners of Three Guys and a Stove closed down their restaurant after learning one of their patrons had COVID-19. Jeff Suddaby tells us what happened and why they chose to close temporarily; Family doctor Peter Lin explains the challenge presented by asymptomatic carriers of the coronavirus; Like many others, former Deputy Minister of Education Charles Pascal is in favour of delaying the start of school if it will provide the time necessary for teachers, staff and students to be properly prepared for a safe reopening.

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