The Ontario AG's Report on the Greenbelt

Published: Aug. 9, 2023, 5:05 p.m.

Liz West is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto, and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, Internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital.\n\nToday we kick things off with a Journal of Clinical Oncology study indicating that women who are screened for breast cancer before age 50 have a higher chance of survival. Meanwhile, there is cause for concern over a new COVID-19 variant called "EG.5".\n----\nTHE ONTARIO AG REPORT ON DOUG FORD'S GREENBELT PLANS\n\nLiz West is now joined by Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario.\n\nThe Ontario Auditor General's highly anticipated report on Doug Ford's Greenbelt plans is finally out and what we are learning from it is that developers had a role in influencing the government's decision on where to open up the land for housing development. And, as the 95-page report indicates, these developers could see an $8 billion increase in the value to the land that's being developed. So, what will come from these findings and will the Ford government be held accountable?\n----\nMORE REACTION TO THE ONTARIO AG REPORT ON DOUG FORD'S GREENBELT PLANS\n\nLiz West is now joined by Bob Richardson, Liberal Strategist - Senior Council to National Public Relations.\n\nNow that the Auditor General's report into the Ford government's plans for the Greenbelt has been publicized, Bob reacts to what we've learned and the fallout, if any, this could have on the Ford government. And, we get reactions from listeners about the report.\n\nListen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!