Ready or not, legalized marijuana is on the way,&Low-income families driven to homelessness - a podcast by Global News / Curiouscast

The Roy Green Show Podcast

Are awful political decisions the main reason gas prices have stayed so high? Former Liberal MP Dan McTeague breaks down how much depends on decisions at a federal level, and if there is a real interest in constructing the Canadian pipelines waiting in limbo.There are still hurdles to get past, with the legalization of marijuana only days away. Jodie Emmery is a long-time proponent of legalizing it but she does not see what is happening as a step in the right direction. Later, President of the Canadian Medical Association Dr. Gigi Osler talks with Roy about the health concerns people should know about.

Mercedes Stephenson spoke with Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the newest episode of The West Block. She joins Roy to talk about the interview and about Mr. Harper.And a new report found that the rental housing shortage in Vancouver is critical and has expanding into Metro Vancouver as well as Surrey and New Westminster. Low income families are now being driven to homelessness. Co-author of the study, Dr. Penelope Gurstein explains the situation.

Catch Mercedes Stephenson’s full interview with Stephen Harper, subscribe to The West Block on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher.Guests:

Dan McTeague, Former Liberal MP, Senior Petroleum Analyst at GasBuddy . ComJodie Emery, Cannabis activist

Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief and host of The West BlockDr. Penelope Gurstein, of the University of British Columbia

Dr. Gigi Osler, President of the Canadian Medical AssociationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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