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The Final Word

The Final Word

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 Met Radio's The Final Word gives a weekly look at the top news stories taking place in and around Toronto and around Toronto Metropolitan University.Copyright Met Radio Politik & Regierungen Sozialwissenschaften
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  • Bill 101 criticized as “disaster” for students with disabilities

    Bill 101 criticized as “disaster” for students with disabilities
    May 3 2026
    May 1, 2026 -- Ceremony, a documentary directed by Nuxalk filmmaker Banchi Hanuse, had its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs, one of North America’s largest documentary festivals. Portley Ghartey-Joshnson speaks with Qwaxw Siwallace, who appears in the film, about the significance of bringing Ceremony to Hot Docs, and the broader importance of Indigenous storytelling. Plus, the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 101, also known as the “Putting Student Achievement First Act,” is drawing criticism from disability advocates and education groups across the province. Host Emma Amodio speaks with David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, to learn more. Harsh Kumar has the top headlines of the week.
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    29 Min.
  • Eight years after Toronto van attack, addressing gender-based violence remains critical

    Eight years after Toronto van attack, addressing gender-based violence remains critical
    Apr 24 2026
    April 24, 2026 -- This week marks eight years since the 2018 Toronto van attack, an act of gender-based violence that killed 11 people. The anniversary is now recognized as Anne Marie D’Amico Day of Kindness and Love, and highlights the ongoing need for gender-based violence education and support. Host Emma Amodio speaks with Rachel Morrison from the North York Women’s Shelter about the work they do and why centring kindness matters. Then, Kinza Zafar takes listeners to the “ice man” sculpture, where people react to Drake’s latest stunt. Plus, Olivia Chow weighs in as firefighters move in to hose it down.
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    29 Min.
  • Parents Speak Out on Special Education at TDSB Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting

    Parents Speak Out on Special Education at TDSB Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting
    Apr 17 2026
    April 17, 2026 — Elliot Kelly attends the Toronto District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee, hearing from parents across the city whose children have disabilities. We’ll hear from parents, students with special needs, and David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, about their recommendations and the importance of special education in schools. Then, as part of National Canadian Film Day, Portley Ghartey-Johnson watched Subjects of Desire, a documentary exploring the beauty standards and stereotypes that shape the experiences of Black women. She speaks with organizers and director Jennifer Holness about their takeaways from the film. Harsh Kumar has the top headlines.
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    29 Min.
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