In case you missed it: Here are all the highlights of the Tasha Kheiriddin Show on September 12th.
Financial Accountability Office Releases report on the minimum wage increase’s effect on the economy
The report highlights some of the potential repercussions of the wage hike. To elaborate, Tasha welcomes David West Chief Economist at the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario.
Tasha also speaks with John Yakabuski, the Whip and Labour and Training Critic for the Ontario PCs to get his response to the report.
Do Toronto streets need more pedestrian and patio focus?
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Erin Davis of the Torontoist argues in her recent article that Toronto needs to take a page from Vancouver’s book and welcome stickier streets. Councillor Mike Layton joins the show to speak about the idea.
Its time to rebuild- But how can America build hurricane-proof cities?
Following the massive destruction cause by Hurricane Irma, and Hurricane Harvey, Tasha questions the process of rebuilding the American cities. Vann Newkirk is a senior writer for The Atlantic, he spoke about the issue in his recent article, and he joins the show to delve into the possibilities.
Sears Canada to file a petition to terminate its pension plan in Toronto today
The company that has been facing ongoing financial struggles will now file a petition to terminate its pension plan. AM640 Employment expert Lior Samfiru joins Tasha to talk about what this means for employees, and what they can do. They also discuss Toy ‘R Us as the company weighs bankruptcy.
Swedish company offering train tickets in form of chip implants
A rail company out of Sweden is gaining attention for its new approach to ticketing: a microchip in customers hands. David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security is AM640’s Cybersecurity Expert. He joins to discuss the security issues behind the product. He also speaks with Tasha about the new Apple products.
That’s a wrap! Listen and join in on the conversation every Monday to Friday from 12 to 2 p.m., on the Tasha Kheiriddin Show.
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