Merrilee Fullerton's Testimony, Alek Minassian's Verdict, & Tax Season

Published: March 3, 2021, 6:50 p.m.

LEAD: DR. MERRILEE FULLERTON'S TESTIMONY TO ONTARIO LTC COMMISSION A comprehensive analysis of Minister Merrilee Fullerton's testimony to Ontario's independent long-term care commission. Libby Znaimer is joined by David Cravit, Vice President of Zoomer Media and Chief Marketing Officer of CARP as well as Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos, a professor at Ontario Tech University who specializes in family caregiving and is an advocate for those in long-term care facilities. SEGMENT 2: THE ALEK MINASSIAN VERDICT Toronto judge Anne Molloy delivered a guilty verdict in the murder trial for Alek Minassian. Minassian's lawyers argued that he should not be found to be criminally responsible for the 2018 Toronto van attack that killed 10 pedestrians and injured 16 others, because of his autism spectrum disorder. Minassian has been found guilty on 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder. Ari recaps the latest. Libby Znaimer is joined by criminal defence lawyer, Ari Goldkind. SEGMENT 3: TAX SEASON - THE CHALLENGES FACING SINGLE SENIORS IN ONTARIO As we enter tax season, there is criticism that single-income households have been grossly overlooked and especially single people who are 65 years of age and older. And, Frank answers your tax questions and details what you can expect amid the pandemic. Libby Znaimer is joined by Katherine Capellacci, and Jane Robertson, both co-creators of Single Seniors for Tax Fairness, and Frank Fazzari, Managing Partner of Fazzari + Partners LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants.