What is the First Nations perspective on the pipelines debate? Will Andrea Horwath win Ontario for the NDP? Will Canada be affected by changes in U.S. gun laws?

The Roy Green Show

Based on the results of a recent Ipsos poll conducted for Global News, it appears as though Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party could form a majority government after the upcoming election.

 

The survey of residents in the Greater Toronto Area found that the PC party maintained their lead with 39% support. The provincial Liberals came in second with 32% and the NDP trailed at 25%.

 

Guest: Darrell Bricker, CEO of IPSOS Public Affairs

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Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath is currently considered the best choice for premier by voters, according to a recent Ipsos poll. However, the New Democratic Party itself is trailing behind the Liberals and the PCs.

 

What would Andrea Horwath and Ontario’s New Democrats do differently from the Wynne Liberals and the PC party as led by Doug Ford?

 

Guest: Andrea Horwath, leader of Ontario’s NDP

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Will the gun ownership debate in the U.S. be resolved in favour of more restrictive legislation? National sports retailer Dick's Sporting Goods has already changed the minimum age for gun purchases to 21.

 

If these changes take place in the United States, how will Canada be affected?

 

Guests: Tony Bernardo, executive director of the Canadian Sport Shooting Association

Edward Burlew, Canadian criminal lawyer who specializes in gun related criminal charges

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U.S. gun manufacturers, as well as sporting goods retailers like Dick's, are bracing for hard financial times in the wake of the call for tighter gun control laws following the mass shooting at a Florida high school.

 

However, some are suggesting that these industries need not fear the U.S.-wide student movement that is demanding tougher gun purchase legislation.

 

Guest: Chuck Tatelbaum, director and chair of the Florida law firm Tripp Scott

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A coalition of First Nations communities in Canada has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to fight the federal government in court over its tanker ban in British Columbia.

 

Meanwhile, plans continue to push forward the $16 billion proposed Eagle Spirit pipeline, a First Nation-led project that would bring oil from Alberta to the northern West Coast.

 

Guest: Calvin Helin, Eagle Spirit chairman, lawyer and son of a B.C. First Nations Chief

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