Habitat for Humanity Survey / Rouge National Urban Park Dumping / Financial Stress / Women's Brain Health Day / Women in the Construction Industry

30 Nov 2024 • 52 min • EN
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Ann Rohmer is with Habitat for Humanity, Canada's CEO Pedro Barretta to discuss the recent stunning survey released by Habitat for Humanity Canada about the affordable housing crisis, focusing on the challenges faced by so many when it comes to making ends meet.Recent photos of garbage within the backdrop of pristine beauty and Rouge National Urban Park have shocked York region. Glenn Perkins speaks with Jacob Shaddock, Compliance Officer for Rouge National Urban Park.According to a 2024 study by the Financial Planning Standards Council, 44% of Canadians say that money is what causes them the most stress. Shaliza Bacchus sat down with ABC Life Literacy Canada executive director Allison Howard to discuss what knowledge can help to alleviate this stress.December 2nd is Women's Brain Health day to promote awareness on how to keep the unique brains of women in their best health. Jim Lang is joined by three-time Olympic Hockey gold medalist and the star of Hockey Night in Canada, Jennifer Botterill to discuss.The construction industry here in Canada is rapidly changing, and part of that shift involves the success of women in leadership roles in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Ann Rohmer is with Crystal Davies, Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations and Tania Skapura, Senior Manager, Business Development at Bothwell-Accurate to discuss how the construction industry is trying to adapt, but needs to go well beyond separate washrooms, on job sites and mandating anti harassment training.

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