SummaryDr. Jack Haggerty and Dr. Karen Neufeld discuss the inclusion of irremediability in Bill C-7, which allows for medical assistance in dying (MAID) even if natural death is not reasonably foreseeable. They explain that this inclusion was

#199: Susan Desjardins, Dying with Dignity Canada and the Misinformation on MAiD

Mar 23rd, 2024 56m 12s

Subscribe to my Newsletter:https://substack.com/@openminds?utm_source=profile-pageSubscribe to my Insta: @openmindspodThe conversation explores the misinformation and mischaracterization surrounding medical assistance in dying (MAID). It highli

#198: Jane Katkova, Navigating Canada's Immigration Maze

Mar 16th, 2024 1h

I'm Back!!Subscribe to my Newsletter:https://substack.com/@openminds?utm_source=profile-pageSubscribe to my Insta: @openmindspodIn this conversation, Jane discusses the process for international students who want to study in Canada. She highlig

#197: The "Leave Our Kids Alone Movement," Mahmoud Mourra

Nov 2nd, 2023 57m 59s

My discussion with Mahmoud Mourra on the protests against LGBTQ discussions in the classroom. Support the showVisit my Website: https://openmindspodcast.com/Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspodTiktok @openmind

#196: Anti-LGBTQ Hate? Dean Lobo, Reenita V, The 519

Oct 12th, 2023 51m 57s

LGBTQ issues have been in the news, particularly with more parents and concerned citizens worried about school curricula including discussions on gender fluidity and sexual orientation. I chat with Dean Lobo and Reenita V of the 519, a local no

#195: Glenn Blackett, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms - Wokeism

Sep 28th, 2023 46m 28s

Petition to the Law Society of Alberta: https://www.change.org/p/get-politics-out-of-the-law-society-of-alberta?recruiter=1292735136&recruited_by_id=c75c5010-9907-11ed-b6c6-876123ba9012&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_

#194: Why Young Men and Remixed Racism with Jamil Jivani

Sep 5th, 2023 1h

-WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE-My conversation with Jamil Jivani is available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/kCxLOvJFZHU?si=BwZ_EpUNLOgeUlW4-SUPPORT THE OPEN MINDS PODCAST-🛒 Support and EngageNow, you have a chance to be part of my massive en

#194: Jamil Jivani

Sep 5th, 2023 1h

#193: Canada's Increasing Role in Your Digital Life, with Professor Michael Geist

Jul 4th, 2023 1h 2m

Michael Geist is a prominent Canadian law professor and advocate for digital rights and freedoms. With his expertise in technology law and policy, he has been a vocal critic of government initiatives that threaten online freedom and privacy. Pr

#192: Exploring Climate Uncertainty and Risk with Professor Judith A. Curry

Jun 27th, 2023 59m 48s

Professor Judith A. Curry discusses her new book, "Climate Uncertainty and Risk." The conversation delves into the inadequacy of global climate models in predicting regional climate change and extreme weather events. Professor Curry sheds light

#191: The Dinner Table Conversation - Diversity in Hiring and on College Campuses

Jun 24th, 2023 38m 24s

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#190: The Dinner Table Conversation - A Man's World?

Jun 22nd, 2023 26m 11s

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#189: The Dinner Table Conversation - Changing Roles of Education

Jun 20th, 2023 46m 33s

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#188: Deepfakes: Believability, Vulnerability, Detection with Todd C. Helmus

Jun 13th, 2023 45m 35s

The rise of deepfake technology has brought forth significant implications for society and human behaviour. Deepfakes, which are manipulated or synthesized media content created using artificial intelligence, can convincingly depict individuals

#187: Poverty and Crime, A Conversation with Law Enforcement in the United States

May 30th, 2023 31m 38s

"It's taught from young: Distrust the police, hate the police. They're not here to help."The link between poverty and crime is well-documented, but learning from frontline law enforcement could help us understand the complexity and nuance of th

#186: Poverty and Health, A Conversation with a Resident Physician in New Jersey

May 23rd, 2023 38m 13s

"Poverty is one of the Leading Causes of Death."I've always been fascinated by the link between poverty and health outcomes in the US. Making informed decisions on health care may be even more difficult for those worrying about making it throug

#185: Is a 4 Day Work Week in our Future? Charlotte Lockhart, 4 Day Week Global

May 16th, 2023 1h

I am certain you've heard that a 4-day work week is gaining traction coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic with employers. Not only has the Work-from-Home experience taught many employers that office workers can be as productive from anywhere, th

#184: Injecting Satire into our News: Blah TO and the Rise of News-Meets-Humour.

May 9th, 2023 45m 50s

Hello Friends! This episode is a bit of a departure from my usual content - but in a good way. I chat with the Creator of Blah TO: a satirical take on the local news in the city I'm in - Toronto!Here in the City, there is a locally-famous socia

#183: Is Student Debt Relief the Best Policy Decision? Professor Willie Elliott, University of Michigan

May 4th, 2023 1h 17m

Check out Professor Willie Elliott's Research: https://ssw.umich.edu/faculty/profiles/tenure-track/willelli?tb=research#52289-publicationsThe usual strategy deployed by the US govt to help students is student debt cancellation. This particularl

#182: Should We Teach Race and Gender in the Classroom? Kaylene Stevens, Boston University

Apr 18th, 2023 53m 12s

Racism and Gender issues are in the news and there is a hot debate whether all the nuances should be discussedWhy are Racism and Gender Issues So Taboo to Discuss in the Classroom?Racism and gender issues can be taboo to discuss in the classroo

#181: The Three Skills I Wish I Learned in School, Christopher Balkaran Gives a Talk at York University

Apr 11th, 2023 19m 17s

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#180: How Does One Navigate Modern Dating?

Mar 28th, 2023 1h 18m

Nothing is changing more rapidly it seems, like modern dating. I wanted to explore this further by having both male and female perspectives share their views on modern dating and what they expect from the other on first dates, finances and buil

#179: What is the Impact of Mental Health on Quality of Life? Pat Corrigan

Mar 21st, 2023 46m 19s

"...people with seemingly 'less severe' social anxiety disorders may experience a worse course than those with prototypical serious illness, like schizophrenia, because the fright and nervousness defining their anxiety prevents them from seekin

#178: What is Gender Dysphoria? Ken Zucker, Clinical Psychologist

Mar 14th, 2023 46m 56s

Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/H8kJFn23MWAI've always been interested in the topic of Gender Dysphoria (GD) and Conversion Therapy. I am noticing many are making sweeping statements on GD and what the implications for youth are. I wanted

#177: The Dinner Table, Episode 01

Mar 7th, 2023 55m 39s

Watch the Dinner Table Episode 01 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/892yRUJJ0ukI'm sure you have had thoughtful conversations over a Dinner Table with family or friends, and often wish it were recorded(!). When I was in University, I would always br