Tonight, Thursday, December 12th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I interview ✅ John Lorinc. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 John Lorinc is a Toronto freelance journalist, editor and ghost-writer. He specializes in cities, climate and technology. Lorinc has contributed to numerous national and local publications including The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, Spacing Magazine, Walrus, Canadian Business, Reader's Digest, and the New York Times. He delves into why transit projects, like those by Metrolinx, are so costly and slow to complete. A University of Toronto Cities study highlights "soft costs," such as consultant fees, as a primary reason for these inflated expenses. The discussion also critiques the Triple-P model and the need to reconsider approaches like InfraOntario. This examination raises crucial questions about improving efficiency and accountability in transit infrastructure development. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8.

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John Lorinc | Transit Costs

Tonight, Thursday, December 12th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I conclude the show by sharing my thoughts and proposed solutions to Toronto's transit challenges. 📌 From the soaring costs and delays in Metrolinx projects to inefficiencies in planning and execution, there’s much to address. I’ll explore the impact of soft costs, the flaws in the Triple-P model, and the urgent need for accountability in transit development across Ontario. My insights aim to spark conversation on how we can create a more effective, affordable, and timely transit system for everyone. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8. Stream, listen, like, watch and share. Thank You!

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Brian Crombie | Transit

Tonight, Friday, December 13th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I interview ✅ Ayelet Tsabari. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 Ayelet Tsabari is an Israeli-Canadian author celebrated for her vivid storytelling and exploration of identity, belonging, and cultural displacement. Born in Israel in 1973 to a Yemeni Jewish family, her work reflects her heritage and experiences as an immigrant in Canada. The stories delve into the lives of Israeli characters navigating themes of love, war, family, and identity. Tsabari’s writing is known for its emotional depth, vivid imagery, and nuanced portrayal of the immigrant experience. She highlights Mizrahi Jewish identity, gender, and cultural hybridity, capturing the tension and richness of life between worlds. Initially writing in Hebrew, she transitioned to English, achieving international acclaim for her compelling and relatable narratives. She talks about her gorgeous novel, “Songs for the Broken Hearted”. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8.

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Ayelet Tsabari | Songs for the Broken Hearted

Tonight, Friday, December 13th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I wrap up the show with my thoughts on ✅ Love Always, a timeless reminder to lead with kindness, compassion, and an open heart. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8. Stream, listen, like, watch and share. Thank You!

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Brian Crombie | Love Always

Tonight, Monday, December 16th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I interview ✅ Richard Lyall. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 Richard Lyall, President of RESCON, the Residential Construction Council of Ontario, is a prolific writer, speaker and commentator on what has and is going wrong. He feels that taxes and development fees adding hip to 36% of the cost of housing; red tape, unneeded zoning and building regulations that add up to the longest approval delays in the world;  are some of the causes of our crisis. He calls for change, and quick. Richard Lyall talks about what he sees as our housing and vision crisis in the GTA and Canada as we look to 2025. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8. Stream, listen, like, watch and share. Thank You!

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Richard Lyall | Housing Crisis

Tonight, Tuesday, December 17th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I interview ✅ Christian Leuprecht. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 Christian Leuprecht is the Class of 1965 Professor in Leadership, Department of Political Science and Economics, Royal Military College; Director, Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, School of Policy Studies, Queen’s University. Christian Leuprecht talks about his op ed “Let’s reassure our American neighbours that Canada has their back” discussing “Mr. Trump’s threat of tariffs in exchange for concessions on illegal migration, narcotics enforcement, and organized crime.” The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8. Stream, listen, like, watch and share. Thank You!

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Christian Leuprecht | Borders and Tariffs

Tonight, Wednesday, December 18th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I interview ✅ John Wright. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 John Wright has four decades of experience in polling and public affairs consulting. He provides public opinion measurement, interpretation, and advice and counsel to senior executives and public affairs/public relations leaders. He’s a nationally known figure and much sought-after speaker with over four decades of expertise in public opinion and market research, global polling, public and corporate affairs strategy, communications, branding, and media relations. John Wright talks about the political situation in Canada following Chrystia Freeland’s resignation Monday. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8. Stream, listen, like, watch and share. Thank You!

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John Wright | Canadian Crisis in Politics

Tonight, Thursday, December 19th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I interview ✅ Peter Biro. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 Peter Biro is the Founder and President of democracy think-tank, Section 1, Senior Fellow of Massey College, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law where he teaches Constitutional Law. Peter Biro has, for many years, been writing and speaking about the notwithstanding clause and calling either for its repeal or for laws limiting its use and modifying its operation. Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, also known as the notwithstanding clause, is one of the Constitution’s most controversial and least well understood provisions. By invoking the notwithstanding clause, the government can insulate a law from the strongest order a court can issue, which is to strike down the law because it infringes a Charter right or freedom. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8.

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Peter Biro | Notwithstanding

Tonight, Friday, December 20th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour I interview ✅ Marie McGregor Pitawanakwat. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 Marie McGregor Pitawanakwat is an Anishinaabe kwe (woman) from Daawganing on Manitoulin Island in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). Marie is a dedicated housing advocate committed to ending homelessness among Indigenous women. She serves as the Chair of the National Indigenous Women's Housing Network (NIWHN), a movement focused on improving living conditions for Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals across Turtle Island. Her lived experiences and professional endeavors have made Marie a prominent figure in advocating for housing rights and addressing homelessness among Indigenous populations in Canada. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8.

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Marie McGregor Pitawanakwat

Tonight, Friday, December 20th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour my second guest is ✅ Margarita Machura. ALL my 🎤 podcasts and 🎦 videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. 📌 Margarita Machura is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and over two years of experience. She works on the medical-surgical unit at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, focusing on holistic, patient-centered care and specializing in ostomy care. She is an active member of the Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). As the Policy and Political Action Executive Network Officer (ENO) for the Halton Chapter of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), Margarita advocates for front-line nurses and patients, striving to influence healthcare policy with integrity and justice. The Brian Crombie Hour airs ⏰ 6:00 pm nightly. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2Oioec8. Stream, listen, like, watch and share. Thank You!

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Margarita Machura | Health Care

Brian Crombie has 20 years of corporate experience, a depth of knowledge in all facets of finance, strategic planning and corporate / business development for a wide breadth of companies in several industries. Brian has deep political, community and charitable involvement as well.

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