The Drip

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! On our year end episode, we reflect on the absolute whirlwind that was 2023, and consider what’s next for 2024. From high inflation and interest rates to intensifying global conflicts; from the election of Mayor Olivia Chow to Premier Ford’s Greenbelt scandal and everything in between, we share our thoughts on: the biggest political story of the year;the political event that was most beneficial to both Black Canadians, and Canadians at large;what we’re most concerned about heading into 2024;… And plenty more. Tap in.-- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #Scarborough #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #DougFord #MaritStiles #BonnieCrombie #JohnTory #OliviaChow #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobalNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch #Tesla

On this week’s episode, we were proud to welcome Toronto’s 23rd and first Black police chief, Mark Saunders to the show, as he seeks to lead Toronto as its 66th mayor. At this critical point just over two weeks from election day, Chief Saunders currently ranks as one of the top three candidates for mayor out of a massive list of contenders, some prominent, some not. Whether it’s on housing, safety, security, mental health, gridlock, safe injection sites or a general sense of disorder, this son of Jamaica by way of the UK thinks that status quo politicians have failed Torontonians, but that he has the most sensible plan to make it right. We’ll soon know if Toronto agrees. To learn more about Mark’s mayoral campaign, visit https://marksaundersfortoronto.ca/. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023.-- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MarkSaunders #DougFord #JustinTrudeau

On this week's episode, it was great to welcome former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, Mitzie Hunter, to the pod. She's currently one of the top five candidates in a field of more than 70 who are running to become Toronto’s 66th mayor.This daughter of Jamaica, former Ontario cabinet minister, former CEO of CivicAction and former CAO of Toronto Community Housing says she has the skills and experience Toronto needs now. But will Torontonians feel the same come election day? Scarborough's very own shared how she thinks she’ll close the polling gap with her opponents, and broke down her strategy to fix the 6ix - from her bold plan for affordable housing, to her ambitious plan for transit, to expanding mental health supports to mitigate that crisis, and more effectively addressing the city’s drug crisis, too. To learn more about Mitzie’s mayoral campaign, visit https://www.mitzieformayor.ca/. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023.-- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MitzieHunter #DougFord #JustinTrudeau

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip and Toronto mayoral candidate, former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, returned to the pod to discuss her campaign, revealing why Torontonians may want to give her a look before they go to the polls on June 26th.Celina shared her strategy to tackle the numerous challenges Toronto faces, from housing, to crime and safety, to mental health needs, to deteriorating services--a plan based on an evolved partnership with the federal government.We discussed plenty more, too. Tap HERE to learn more about CCC’s mayoral campaign.-- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto

On this week’s episode, Liberal Black Caucus reps and friends of The Drip, MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Michael Coteau, returned to the pod to discuss Budget2023 and its impacts on Canadians. We also had an honest conversation about the state of politics in Canada, and got some insight into what the federal government could do to commemorate The International Decade for People of African Descent, which officially concludes next year.Tap in.-- ‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Nanos #JustinTrudeau #PierrePoilievre #DougFord #Volkswagen

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip, Dr Wes Hall, returned to the pod to discuss his book, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot.Far more than a rags to riches story, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot is a transparent memoir that highlights the absurd hurdles that many Black and racialized people must leap over on a regular basis, arguing that these hardships shouldn’t exist in the first place. He’s refreshingly real about his experiences with poverty, abuse, abandonment and systemic racism, but he also leans on themes of love, his faith in God, resilience and self-confidence to demonstrate that our hardships need not dictate our mindset.An eminent Black leader in Canada’s business sector, Wes also uses the book as a gentle but firm call to action to corporate Canada to match their actions with their rhetoric by seeking untapped, but qualified Black talent, and hiring us in proportional rates to the population.Wes also gave us an update on his work through the Black North Initiative and CBC's Dragon’s Den, plus his thoughts on Toronto’s upcoming mayoral race, and more.Find No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot wherever you buy your books.-- Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto #DragonsDen #TorontoFoundation #Environics

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down.And to help us do it, we’re joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto office.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down.And to help us do it, we’re joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto office.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA

From high interest and inflation to Russia's invasion; from the Supply and Confidence agreement to the election of Pierre Poilievre, and a lot more, on this year-end episode, Kurtis and Patience have their usual fun sharing:What they each thought was the biggest political story of 2022;Their thoughts on the political event that was most beneficial to Black Canadians, and Canadians at large;What they're most concerned about heading into 2023;... And plenty more.Note: The team apologizes for the audio quality at times throughout the episode.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobslNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch