The Deb Hutton Show

• Jim Richards explores Toronto's growing coyote problem with wildlife expert Dennis Murray, following reports of attacks in Markham and even a coyote pup found inside a Toronto home.
• Next, Conservative MP Mike Lake discusses calls to reform Canada's public alert system after the tragic disappearance and death of a Calgary boy.
• Later, Trucker Sal compares his experiences cross...

• Jim Richards kicks off the hour with a classic Jim Rant, sharing his thoughts on who should be listening to the show and why.
• Then, lawyer Gavin Tighe joins the program to discuss a proposal from Ontario mayors that would allow some people struggling with severe addiction to be compelled into treatment, sparking debate over public safety, individual rights, and mental health...

• Deb Hutton opens the phones to debate whether government money would be better spent on policing and public safety rather than grants and funding programs, following federal support for the Taste of the Danforth.
• Listeners then tackle a common family dilemma: Should parents charge their adult children rent while they're living at home?
• Later, the conversation turns to techno...

• Deb Hutton opens the hour with commentary on the debate over fairness and inclusion in women's sports, sparked by comments from WNBA player Sophie Cunningham.
• Then, immigration lawyer Guidy Mamann discusses the federal government's decision to restore health-care coverage for refugees and what it means for newcomers to Canada.
• Later, crime specialist Mark Mendelson breaks do...

• Deb Hutton speaks with Danielle Ripossati, a School Parent Council President, about practical ways parents can become more involved in their children's education and strengthen school communities.
• Listeners then share how they're participating in their kids' schools, from volunteering and fundraising to staying engaged with teachers and administrators.
• Later, Nathan Downer p...

• Deb Hutton opens the hour with listener calls on the rise in e-scooter injuries among children, asking whether the issue is dangerous devices, ineffective regulations, or a lack of parental supervision.
• Then, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy discusses the province's review of major public agencies, including Metrolinx and the LCBO, and what the government hopes to...

• Deb Hutton speaks with Rebecca Shields, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, about why more young Canadians are seeking mental health support overnight and what it says about the challenges facing today's youth.
• Next, Dave Snow, political scientist at the University of Guelph, discusses a new analysis examining whether CBC's corrections record points to political bias in pu...

• Deb Hutton speaks with Mary-Margaret McMahon, Liberal MPP for Beaches-East York, about whether it's time to introduce term limits for municipal politicians and how long elected officials should stay in office.
• Listeners then weigh in on two debates: Should voters decide when politicians leave office, or should term limits be imposed? And as concerns grow over lithium-ion bat...

• Deb Hutton speaks with Bonnie Crombie, former Mississauga mayor and Ontario Liberal leader, about her bid to reclaim the mayor's chair, the controversy over a proposed AI data centre, and her growing feud with Mayor Carolyn Parrish.
• Listeners then weigh in: Do political battles on social media inform voters or simply turn them off politics?
• Later, Ian Grotenhuis, Ford Secure...

• Deb Hutton is joined by Gavin Tighe, chair of Gardiner Roberts LLP's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, to discuss the Supreme Court's decision allowing a judicial review of an ethics ruling involving former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
• Later, listeners weigh in on a difficult question after a convicted killer of a Toronto police officer is denied parole for a fourth...

Deb Hutton speaks with Noah Jarvis of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about concerns over MPP expenses and whether Queen's Park politicians are becoming too comfortable spending taxpayer money.  Later, Robert Kokonis of AirTrav discusses the potential WestJet strike and what flight cancellations could mean for travellers.  The hour wraps up with Councillor Stephen Holyday, who explains why he opposed Toronto council's m...

Deb Hutton examines Toronto's move to ban surveillance pricing, with Matt Elliott explaining how businesses use personal data to tailor prices and why the city wants to stop it.Then, David Patterson, Ontario's Trade Representative in Washington, discusses Canada's strategy to expand exports and reduce reliance on the U.S. amid ongoing tariff uncertainty.Later, Brian Lilley weighs in on the political and transportation implications ...