Eric Jolliffe - Chairman and CEO of The Regional Municipality of York / Blue Door's Coldest Night of the Year / Impact of Trump's Tariffs / Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women / Doctor Shortage in Vaughan / Blue Rodeo Documentary

Eric Jolliffe, former Chief of York Regional Police; who has taken on the role of Chair and CEO of the Regional Municipality of York, spoke with Ann Rohmer about his responsibilities and goals for the region. Jolliffe talks about his learning curve in his new role, emphasizing the importance of collaborative partnerships and understanding the wide range of services provided by the region.Emily Kelly from Blue Door is with Glynn Perkins to discuss the Coldest Night of the Year initiative, which aims to raise awareness and funds for the homeless during harsh winter conditions. Kelly explains the range of services provided by Blue Door, including emergency housing, health support, and employment training, and highlights the importance of community support.Jim Lang spoke with the Minister of Small Business, Rechie Valdez, on the strategies to minimize the impact of Trump's tariffs on Canadian businesses, emphasizing the need to support local industries. Valdez highlights the government's Team Canada approach to defending Canadian interests and supporting small businesses against the proposed tariffs.Shaliza Bacchus is with Sunder Singh of the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women discussing  her work in supporting displaced women and children, and the upcoming SIP and Support High Tea event.Dr. Dominic Novak of the Ontario Medical Association discusses the severe shortage of family doctors in Vaughan, affecting over 42,000 residents. Novak highlights the challenges faced by family doctors, including outdated funding models and administrative burdens, which deter new doctors from entering the field.Jim Lang interviews Greg Keelor and Dale Heslip about the new Blue Rodeo documentary, which celebrates the band's enduring legacy and impact on Canadian music.