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NOW and NEXT

NOW and NEXT

著者： Dave Trafford
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 Welcome In!


This is NOW and NEXT:

What’s happening NOW and how does that inform what’s happening NEXT?

Veteran journalist and “Recovering News Director”, Dave Trafford hosts and produces this weekly news commentary podcast. It offers made-in-Canada, independent, unique analysis of the current stories and issues affecting your family, your business, your health, and your pocketbook.
Based in Toronto, NOW and NEXT offers insights on local, provincial, national and international issues.

Regular contributors include our bi-weekly RoundTable with the Now and Next C.A.S.T (Comms and Strategy Team!)
  • Lindsay Broadhead brings her comms experience and insights base on her time leading teams in the private and public sectors.
  • Bob Reid applies his earned experience as a major market journalist and a Senior Advisor to the Premier of Ontario to his analysis of the communications "Touchdowns and Fumbles".
  • Anne Marie Aikins is a "media relations maven", a sought after pundit and speaker, and a strategic comms adviser specializing in public transit in Ontario.
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  • Doug Ford's son-in-law facing 15 Toronto Police Charges

    Doug Ford's son-in-law facing 15 Toronto Police Charges
    2026/02/28
    What happens when a Toronto Police staff sergeant — who also happens to be the Premier’s son-in-law — faces 15 disciplinary charges?

    In this episode of Now and Next, Dave Trafford sits down with Village Media journalist Gabe Oatley to break down the case involving Dave Haynes. These are not criminal charges — but they are serious. We unpack the allegations of insubordination, discreditable conduct, and breach of confidence, and explain where the hearing stands right now.

    The conversation digs into the “abuse of process” motion filed by Haynes’ lawyer, the whistleblower argument being advanced, and what internal emails and testimony have revealed so far. We also explore the tension between freedom of expression and chain of command inside a police service — and why this case is getting more attention than most disciplinary proceedings.

    This is about transparency, accountability, and how internal police discipline actually works.
    Follow, subscribe, and stay with us as this story develops.

    CHAPTERS
    00:00 – Introduction
    Dave introduces Gabe Oatley and the background of the disciplinary case.
    02:22 – The Charges Explained
    Clarifying the 15 disciplinary charges and separating them from criminal allegations.
    03:09 – Abuse of Process Motion
    Haynes’ legal strategy and whistleblower claims.
    08:19 – Evidence and Internal Emails
    Mass emails, certification issues, and internal tensions.
    12:48 – The Ford Connection & Media Attention
    Why this case is drawing public scrutiny.
    15:41 – The Police Association’s Role
    Union representation, precedent concerns, and broader implications


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    18 分
  • RADIO DAYS with John Moore: Do we REALLY need to shop on Family Day?

    RADIO DAYS with John Moore: Do we REALLY need to shop on Family Day?
    2026/02/18
    THIS WEEK:

    I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto.

    • Javani speaks for himself. Poilevre speaks for the Party
    • Doug Ford wants to allow retail shopping on Family Day (really?)
    • Ford says waste OSAP on "nice watches and cologne"
    • Auto Insurance unaffordable for Ontario drivers.


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    13 分
  • From Tumbler Ridge to Parliament Hill - the Messager makes the Message

    From Tumbler Ridge to Parliament Hill - the Messager makes the Message
    2026/02/17
    This week on Now and Next, the CAST — our Communications And Strategy Team — Bob Reid (Broadway Strategy and Communications), Anne Marie Aikins (AMA Communications), Lindsay Broadhead (Broadhead Communications) breaks down the stories when communications wasn’t background noise… it was the headline.

    We begin with the response to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting and examine what effective crisis communications looks like in real time. From Premier David Eby’s remarks to the image of federal leaders standing together, we explore tone, humility, and whether political adversaries can momentarily transcend partisanship.

    Then: Metrolinx. A derailment at Union Station caused system-wide disruption — but the bigger issue was transparency. Why did it take so long to explain what happened? And what role should a CEO play in moments of operational consequence?

    Finally, we unpack a viral parliamentary exchange between Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO Ehren Corey and MP Sandra Cobena. Was refusing to “give the clip” smart strategy — or a communications misfire?

    As always, we focus on the intersection of leadership, strategy, and the stories behind the story.

    Subscribe for more conversations on politics, policy, and the communications shaping both.

    ⏱ Chapters
    00:00 – Introduction: A Week Where Comms Led the Headlines
    01:28 – Tumbler Ridge: Crisis Leadership, Tone, and Media Framing
    13:56 – Message vs. Messenger: Carney, Poilievre & Political Pivot Points
    29:58 – Metrolinx Derailment: Transparency, CEO Visibility & Operational Comms
    42:41 – Ottawa Theatre: Canada Infrastructure Bank & “Giving the Clip”


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    54 分
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