In this special episode of The Scoop, we are joined by Professor Nick Bala from the Faculty of Law, Dr. Paul Gardner of the Department of History and Dr. Ashley Waddington of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Queen’s University.

Drs. Waddington, Gardner and Bala discuss Roe v Wade’s history, the immediate and long-term constitutional implications for Americans seeking abortion care, and comparative implications for abortion rights in the Canadian context.

With us in this extended episode of The Scoop to chat about political campaign communications and their impact on the electorate are Dr. Jonathan Rose and PhD Candidate Tim Abray of Political Studies here at Queen’s University.

From Abray and Rose we learn much about the types of campaign ads that exist in liberal democracies and the various campaign strategies that inform their content and presentation.  Abray and Rose also consider and comment upon messaging from the ‘Big Four’ parties’ campaign websites and discuss the impact such ads have on voter decision-making.

Joining us in this segment to chat about the rate hike, its motivations and impact for Canadians and businesses is Don Drummond, Stauffer-Dunning Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the School of Policy Studies here at Queen’s University.  Drummond provides insights into why there are issues with leaving interests rates too low for too long, the long and short-term benefits of the rate hike on the Canadian economy and for average Canadians and businesses.

In this episode, Principal Deane joins CFRC to discuss Kingston community and stakeholder concerns about large street gatherings prior to and throughout the pandemic, the work the new task force will undertake, project timelines and also strategies for monitoring its recommendations expected by September 2022.

Joining us in this segment to chat about policing efforts being deployed to help end the tricky stalemate between the federal government and members of the trucker protest is Andrew Graham from the Department of Policy Studies. He covers the current situation in Ottawa with the stalemate and policing, matters related to the Emergency Act and questions of CAF deployment, and possible resolutions for the situation.

In this segment, we chat with Eugene Lang from the School of Policy Studies at Queen’s University and Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute about this announcement and the impacts of inflation and impending rate hikes for consumers, homeowners and the Canadian economy.

Dr. Omar Islam, Head of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Queen’s University joins us in this segment to discuss this critical new project.  Islam sheds light on obstacles to diagnostic health care for communities like Moose Factory, Ontario, the work KHSC and Queen’s have been conducting to provide specialized health care services to remote communities over the years, and the impacts of the study for portable MRI use in remote communities, emergency rooms, NICUs and ICUs.

Visit Reelout’s website to see the festival lineup and get tickets!

Premier François Legault announced the new “contribution” for the unvaccinated on Tuesday, as the province reported 62 new deaths, bringing the total number of people killed by Covid-19 in the province to over 12,000.

Legault stated that “A health contribution will be charged to all adults that don’t want to get vaccinated” and that “Those who refuse to get the shot bring a financial burden to hospital staff and Quebecers. The 10% of the population can’t burden the 90%.”

The move follows the abrupt resignation of Quebec’s senior health director, Dr. Horacio Aruda amid mounting anger across the province over new lockdown measures, hospitals at capacity and the slow rollout of vaccine boosters.

In this episode of The Scoop (airing Monday January 17th on CFRC 101.9 FM at 4:30 PM EST), Dr. Udo Schuklenk, a professor in the Department of Philosophy at Queen’s University and Ontario Research Chair in Bioethics joins us. Dr. Schuklenk comments on the province’s motivations and goals to tax the unvaccinated, the philosophical questions and ethical issues that Quebec’s plans pose, and the real impacts for vulnerable and marginalized groups the province’s plans may have.

Listeners with access to scholarly publications are invited to read the full article Dr. Smallwood’s work contributed to, published in PNAS.

In this episode, Dr. Murakami Wood joins us to flesh out the impetus and impact of Frances Haugen’s testimony at the US Senate on October 5th 2021 entitled “Protecting Kids Online.”

The Facebook whistleblower released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents indicating the company was aware of various problems caused by its apps, including Instagram’s potential “toxic” effect on teen girls.

“Like the former East Germany, both Google and Facebook are built on ubiquitous surveillance and propaganda, and just like that country before its collapse, this has generated increasing discontent with the way in which its citizens / users are treated,” said Murakami Wood in a press release.

N.B. Ariel Salzmann would like to bring reference to the Holocaust. Although this is part of the general Jewish orientation, it is also a generational thing. Many older Jews in North American  feel guilt for what they did not do for their co-religionists and relatives in Europe and as the scale of the genocide was revealed felt compelled to see a nation-state outside Europe as the only way to prevent its reoccurence. There was also the refugees and survivors. Neither Canada nor the USA allowed for sufficient immigration during the 1930s and 1940s

She tells us about this perennially popular event now in its 10th year, the wealth of engaging, educational and simply fun virtual exhibits and activities in which community members young and old can participate LIVE or anytime at their own pleasure.  We learn about some of the outstanding researchers like Dr. John Smol (Biology) and PhD Candidate Connor Stone (Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy) from Queen’s University who are participating, how community members can engage, and critically, we learn about why its critical to promote curiosity and discovery in our community for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines.

A lively conversation about a fun, cheerful free family-friendly initiative anyone can enjoy freely from their homes.

Visit the Website: https://educ.queensu.ca/coc/science-rendezvous and check out the Direct link to expo floorplan: https://ygksciencerendezvous.expofp.com/

]]> https://podcast.cfrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/science_rendezvous_2019_1231.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://podcast.cfrc.ca/podcast/2021-cfrc-roundtable-on-anti-asian-racism/ Sat, 01 May 2021 23:33:02 +0000 https://podcast.cfrc.ca/?p=8540 In this special episode episode of The Scoop, host Dinah Jansen is joined by Thomas Park, Dr. Courtney Czto and Noah Weisbord for a roundtable discussion about anti-Asian racism.  Canada, like the US, has recently seen an uptick in anti-Asian racism since the onset of COVID 19.

Dr. Courtney Szto of the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University is an expert in activist driven research that explores the relationship between physical cultures and intersectional justice and who has written extensively on the experiences of South Asians on the hockey rink, a well-known site of Canadian cultural citizenship.  Thomas Park, Vice President of the Business Development Bank of Canada, Chair of the Banff Forum and alumnus of McGill, Harvard and Dartmouth  recently penned an op-ed in the Toronto Star entitled “The Era of the Model Minority ends in the face of anti-Asian racism.”  Noah Weisbord is an Associate Professor in the Queen’s University Faculty of Law, a leading expert on  individual criminal responsibility leading to aggressive war with a research focus on criminal law in the management, reflection and even exacerbation of intergroup conflict.

Each share their thoughts on the roots of anti-Asian racism to the present day; discuss political, press and police responses to violence directed at Asian Canadian community members; share ideas on the divisions and solidarities between these communities and with other racialized groups in Canada; and also discuss ways in which we can build a safer more inclusive culture and society.

As well, SGPS Election Results are announced, and Queen’s University receives federal funding to study COVID-19 transmission and immunity among students and healthcare workers. Additionally, learn about what’s reopening this week in the KFL&A region as the City makes updates to the hours of operation of many services.

Provincial health officials Drs. David Williams and Dirk Huyer spoke from Queen’s Park today.  They have announced that schools will not reopen on January 11th 2020 as planned prior to the December 26th province-wide lockdown. The province will defer reopening in person classes for an additional two weeks in Southern Ontario.  Virtual classes will remain in effect.  Williams noted during question period that in spite of the lockdown, cases across the provinces are still on the rise.

On Thursday, Ontario reported 3,519 new coronavirus cases and 89 more deaths.    York, Peel and Toronto currently make up 54% of cases, a drop from percentages in the 70s, indicating that coronavirus cases in areas outside of these centres are now on the rise.  Williams further stated that as a result of the rise, health units and hospitals across the province are experiencing capacity strain.

Williams also stated northern Ontario numbers have also gone up and thus northern health units will remain in lockdown until the 23rd of January.  He also stated that there are also 6 known cases of the UK variant of the coronavirus in the province.

Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Public Health asks parents to monitor their child(ren) for symptoms of COVID-19 before they return to school and if they develop symptoms, parents should take their children to be tested. View a full list of symptoms: http://ow.ly/jcyk50D0z7s    Kingston reports 13 new cases on January 7th with a total of 56 active cases.  During the lockdown, KFL&A public health reminds residents that restrictions on indoor gatherings remain in effect.  Household members should not visit people outside of their home or allow non-essential visitors in their home at this time.

At the national level, the Federal Government announced on January 6th that effective midnight Eastern Standard time on January 7th 2021, air travellers 5 years of age or older are now required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test result conducted within 72 hours of departure to the airline prior to boarding international flights bound for Canada, regardless of citizenship. See the news release for air travellers. Everyone entering Canada must follow mandatory isolation or quarantine requirements for 14 days. Not respecting the mandatory requirements is a serious offence with consequences and penalties.

Dr. Leuprecht joins us to discuss pro-Trump supporters storming the Capitol today in Washington DC, why they are there and what implications there may be for Biden’s administration, domestic and international policy moving forward as well as the strength of the social contract overall.

Ford indicated that the shutdown is a temporary one-time measure and told audiences that they should leave their homes only when necessary, for example to retrieve groceries and medication, and for medical appointments. Essential businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open at reduced capacity while other Retailers will open only for curbside pick up and delivery only. This lockdown will be in place for 14 days in communities in Northern Ontario, and for 28 days in Southern Ontario communities.

The Premiere also said schools are not part of the problem of COVID in communities, but school closures over the winter break will be extended.  Students from Junior Kindegarten through Grade 8 will resume in class instruction on January 11th and high school students will resume remote learning also on the 11th and return to in class instruction on the 25th.

Ford also announced the launch of a new Ontario Small Business Support Grant offering eligible small businesses a minimum of $10,000 and up to $20000 to support them during the lockdown.

In the question and answer period of the conference, reporters telephoned in to ask why the province was waiting five days to initiate this provincial-wide lockdown, and not shutting down the province sooner than the 26th of December. Ford, as well as the Ontario Minister of Health, Christine Elliot, stated that they want to give stores and retailers time to “hunker down” and get ready to go into lockdown. It is not a process that businesses can get done overnight, as they have to take things such as inventory into concern to prepare the temporary closing down of their business.

Ford also responded to a query about professional hockey noting the NHL season is set to begin on January 13th with a special condensed 56-game schedule. Due to border restrictions, a special north-division was created for the seven Canadian teams that exist within the NHL for the upcoming season, but health officials from the five different provinces have yet to approve a plan for this season. Other press questions included whether players will be travelling from rink to rink within the country? Will the season stop as it did last winter for most sport franchises? Ford said that no decision has been made for the professional sport as of yet.

Ford responded to further questions about travelers entering the province and country stating that he does not want to wait for the federal government to approve COVID-19 testing for international travelers, and he wants this procedure in place immediately. Some concerns were raised particularly in relation to the international flights that have landed from Heathrow airport in London, where the UK is experiencing a new coronavirus strain, that is said to be 70% more contagious than the current strain of COVID-19 that we have been dealing with. The Trudeau government did put a halt on flights from the UK for 72 hours as 12:01am on Monday December 21st. Ford expressed that he desperately wants the international borders to be closed to reduce the transmission in our communities from people who are being tested positive with COVID-19 and who are bringing the virus into our country.

Lastly, Ford was questioned about the decision to not create a curfew for Ontarians as that has proved to shut down the vir]]> https://podcast.cfrc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-Scoop.png false no 0:00 No no https://podcast.cfrc.ca/podcast/the-scoop-the-rise-of-covid-19-in-canadians-prison/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:46:24 +0000 https://podcast.cfrc.ca/?p=7194 In this segment of The Scoop, we sit down with Linda Mussell, Queen’s University political studies expert, to talk about the rising numbers of COVID-19 in Canadian Federal prisons. In the KFLA region, 95 inmates and four staff have tested positive among at Joyceville Institution, as of Saturday, December 19 2020. Learn more about this issue and its importance to our community.

On December 11th 2020, The Gertrudes released a new single titled “Emergency to Emergency” in advance of their long-anticipated fourth studio release.  The single, available on bandcamp can also be purchased with proceeds going to support the Barrack St. Street Health Centre.

Couto and Tilson chat with us about Street Health services, gaps in access to health care and risks faced by vulnerable community members, and how people can access Street Health’s many services.  We also chat about The Gertrudes’ bewitchingly catchy new single Emergency to Emergency packed with telephonic vocals and garage rock bassline hooks laden with of all manner of exquisite instrumentals in what feels like a harmonized departure and evolution from their earlier work including their softer folksier summer release, Forced Eviction.

Couto and Tilson also chat about the benefits of creative collaboration between non-profit community organizations and artists and arts organizers more generally.  They also shed light on their thoughts about combating stigma in our community and ways we can build an accessible, inclusive community to be enjoyed by all of its members.

Music in this episode has been graciously furnished by Michelle Kasaboski and is podcasted here with her permission.

The songs are as follows:

In this lovely conversation, we get to join in Sadiqa and Amy’s ongoing embroidered conversation that explores the imprints of their religious backgrounds.  We learn what the stitched medium means for them, what inspired their conversation on linen, where the conversation has been and where it might go, and how others can ‘listen in’ on the conversation and potentially, even participate.

Put on a pot of tea and get inspired!

Further, we  report on the updated study spaces on Queen’s University campus that went into affect the week of November 16, 2020, as well as the closing of the Tea Room on campus.

We also interview members of  Accessibility Queen’s about their event coming up on December 3rd, which you can register here for!

Additionally, find our weekly traffic report at the end of the segment.

Further, this episode breaks down current procedures for users of the Wolfe Island Ferry Terminal and sheds light on recent work of Lionhearts Inc. in partnership with Stages Nightclub and LCVI.

We also chat with Aara McAuley, the new Artistic Director of Kingston Writers’ Fest about her new role and what’s in store for KWF.

• WEEKLY TRAFFIC REPORT – NOV. 7 TO 13
• QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER DIVES INTO THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ACCESS TO WATER AND COVID-19
• ARTILLERY PARK TO REOPEN FOR RECREATIONAL USE IN MID-NOVEMBER
• RQU BOARD PRESIDENT’S APPEAL AND RADIOPHILE 2020 RELEASED
• LIONHEARTS DROP IN MEAL PROGRAM MOVING TO STAGES NIGHT CLUB
• COUNCIL MOVES AHEAD WITH MOTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SCREENING ROOM