As we wrap up 2025, Neil Silvert reflects on an incredible year of meaningful conversations with some of Canada's most important voices. From Members of Parliament to judges, legal experts to community leaders, Your Grey Matters brought you the substance and depth missing from mainstream media.

This wasn't about outrage or clickbait. It was about respectful, honest dialogue with people who understand how government works, where it's failing, and why informed citizens must stay engaged.

🎙️ 2025 FEATURED GUESTS:

Members of Parliament:
- Dan Muys - Beyond the headlines on government accountability
- Larry Brock - How Parliament really works
- Connie Cody - Fighting for Canadian families
- Dan McTeague - Energy policy and economic reality

Justice & Civil Liberties:
- Judge Harry LaForme - Rule of law, reconciliation & institutional trust
- Mark Sandler - Confronting antisemitism while protecting freedoms
- Gustavo Rymberg - Jewish community leadership in challenging times

Media & Community:
- Ryan & Tanya Davies - Northern Perspective - Fellow podcasters championing long-form conversation

What Made 2025 Special:
No shouting. No drama. Just real people engaging seriously with important ideas. Your Grey Matters proved that experience still matters and that meaningful conversation is worth preserving.

From all of us at Your Grey Matters:
Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and a Happy New Year! 🎄✡️

We'll see you in 2026 with more voices, more insight, and the same commitment to substance over spin.

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The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own, and are not necessarily those of the Your Grey Matters podcast or its owners. Topics presented are for general information purposes only.

The Your Grey Matters podcast, name, and logo has been created and is owned by Neil Silvert and Jason Silvert.

🇨🇦 When Law and Order Breaks Down, Everyone Suffers

This past weekend, Jewish families in Toronto woke to find their mezuzahs torn from doorframes - a targeted act of antisemitism that signals a deeper crisis in Canadian society. In this important episode, host Neil Silvert sits down with Mark Sandler, one of Canada's most distinguished criminal lawyers and founder of the Alliance of Canadians Combating Antisemitism (ALCCA).

For over 40 years, Mark has been on the front lines combating hate and training law enforcement. This conversation explores what's happening in Canadian communities right now and what needs to change.

🔍 Key Topics Discussed:
• The mezuzah incidents and what they represent
• Why this is fundamentally a law and order issue for all Canadians
• Bill C-9 (Combatting Hate Act) and why it's stalled in Parliament
• How ALCCA brings together 65+ organizations - Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Indigenous, Iranian and others
• The reality facing Jewish Canadians today: asking if there's still a place for them here
• Why enforcement of existing laws has been the biggest impediment
• Building bridges between communities through respectful dialogue
• What individual Canadians can do to make a difference

About Mark Sandler:
Criminal lawyer for 45 years, Mark is the founder and chair of ALCCA (Alliance of Canadians Combating Antisemitism). Former member of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, three-time elected Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario, and recipient of the G. Arthur Martin Medal - the highest honor in Canada's criminal profession. He's appeared before Parliamentary committees and the Supreme Court of Canada on issues relating to antisemitism and hate activities.

This conversation matters because what affects one community today affects all Canadians tomorrow. When we fail to enforce laws protecting any group, we undermine the foundations of our democracy.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction: Mezuzahs Torn from Toronto Doorframes
3:38 - Meet Mark Sandler: 40 Years Fighting Antisemitism
4:04 - Mark's Legal Career and What Pulled Him Into This Fight
7:31 - How Are People Reacting When Mark Reaches Out?
9:18 - Building Bridges: The Hindu Community Alliance
11:30 - The Indigenous Voice: Justice Harry LaForme
13:45 - Why Anti-Western Hatred Targets Jews First
16:22 - The Reality on Canadian Campuses Right Now
19:50 - "From the River to the Sea" - What It Really Means
23:15 - Police Training and the Failure to Enforce Laws
26:40 - Bill C-9: The Combatting Hate Act Explained
29:55 - Why Bill C-9 Is Currently Stalled in Parliament
31:29 - Is There a Future for Jews in Canada?
34:09 - Neil's Personal Experience: Fear in Hamilton
35:28 - This Is About Law and Order for All Canadians
37:06 - What You Can Do: Getting Involved with ALCCA
40:11 - Final Thoughts: Democracy Requires All of Us

Mark Sandler & ALCCA:
• ALCCA Website: https://www.alcca.ca
• Subscribe to Newsletter for Calls to Action: https://www.alcca.ca

Bill C-9 - Combatting Hate Act:
• Full Text: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-9/first-reading
• Justice Department Backgrounder: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl/c9/index.html

Related Episodes: Check our conversation with Gustavo Rymberg on community safety in Canada.

💬 Your Voice Matters: How do we balance free speech with community safety? Share your thoughts below.

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🇨🇦 From World War I to Today: The Royal Canadian Legion's Century of Service

Bob Thomas, a decorated Canadian veteran and legion advocate, shares incredible stories from his decades of military service and reveals what the Legion REALLY does for our veterans. This isn't just history—it's a wake-up call about the support systems our heroes need and deserve.

In this powerful episode, you'll discover:
- Why Bob lied about his age to join the military at 15
- The truth about Canadian peacekeeping missions in Cyprus, Egypt, Gaza, and Lebanon
- What happens when you lose a poppy (the heartwarming answer will surprise you)
- How the Royal Canadian Legion helps veterans navigate government bureaucracy
- The proper protocol for wearing your poppy (settle those family debates!)
- Why the Legion is a community hub—not just for veterans

Featured Guest: Bob Thomas - Canadian Army veteran, former police officer, recipient of the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers and King Charles III Coronation Medal

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Welcome to Your Grey Matters
0:24 - Meeting Bob at Remembrance Day
2:35 - Bob Thomas: A Life of Service
3:56 - Joining the Militia at Age 15
6:19 - Living Two Lives (The Age Secret)
7:18 - Canadian Peacekeeping Missions
11:46 - When You Lose Your Poppy
14:21 - Cyprus, Egypt, Gaza & Lebanon Stories
17:36 - John Beliveau in the Middle East
19:48 - What Does the Royal Canadian Legion Do?
24:42 - Supporting Veterans & Families
28:23 - Are Non-Members Welcome?
31:50 - Poppy Protocol: When to Wear It
33:04 - Thank You for Your Service

💪 As the Royal Canadian Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, this episode reminds us why we must NEVER forget those who served.

The Legion isn't just about remembrance—it's about ACTION. They help veterans navigate Veterans Affairs, support military families, educate youth, and serve as community hubs across Canada.

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On Remembrance Day 2025, we pause to honour those who served and continue to serve. But remembrance isn't just about the past—it's about protecting the freedoms our veterans fought to defend.

In this special message, host Neil Silvert reflects on why Remembrance Day matters for every Canadian, from our veterans to those serving today and the military families who sacrifice alongside them. We examine how the values our soldiers defended—freedom, accountability, and democratic responsibility—are being tested in modern Canada.

Why This Matters Now:
When judges debate whether court staff can wear poppies, when freedoms feel increasingly fragile, and when Canadians no longer feel safe in their own country, we must ask ourselves: are we protecting what our veterans fought for?

This isn't partisan politics—it's about preserving the Canada our soldiers believed they were defending. A Canada where citizens, not governments, decide the direction of this country. Where free expression, honest debate, and democratic accountability aren't optional—they're foundational.

Your Call to Action:
1. Thank a veteran or serving member
2. Support military families who sacrifice alongside their loved ones
3. Stay informed and engaged—democracy weakens when we stop paying attention
4. Stand up for the values our soldiers fought to preserve

The torch they carried is now in our hands. Let's hold it high.

Lest we forget—unless we fail to protect what they entrusted to us.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction: Why Remembrance Day Matters
0:38 - The Promise of 1918: We Will Remember
1:18 - What Our Veterans Defended
1:44 - Freedoms Under Threat in Modern Canada
2:19 - The Poppy Debate: A Warning Sign
2:42 - Honouring Military Families
3:35 - Remembrance as Active Responsibility
4:05 - Your Four-Point Call to Action
5:02 - The Torch Is in Our Hands

🎙️ About Your Grey Matters:
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When Canadian laws exist but aren't enforced equally, who decides which communities get protection? Gustavo Rymberg, CEO of the Hamilton Jewish Federation and King Charles III Coronation Medal recipient, sits down with Neil Silvert to discuss a growing crisis in Canadian governance.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Why communities pay for their own security while governments ignore existing laws. How masked protest laws are selectively enforced. What happens when only 31 of 169 MPs will sign a letter against hate crimes. The immigration system breakdown from someone who came here legally in 1997.

KEY TOPICS:

- Law enforcement double standards across Canadian communities

- Immigration policy failures and the legal immigrant vs. refugee distinction

- Government recognition of Palestinian state without parliamentary procedure

- Rising hate crimes and the "Plan B" conversation happening in established communities

- Media narrative control and government-funded journalism

- Security costs being absorbed by Canadian institutions

- All levels of government accountability - federal, provincial, municipal, police

ABOUT GUSTAVO RYMBERG:

CEO of Hamilton Jewish Federation since 2017, recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal for combating hate and building community resilience. Originally from Argentina, Gustavo immigrated to Canada in 1997 through Winnipeg's Grow Winnipeg initiative. Under his leadership, the Federation has strengthened Holocaust education through Margaret's Legacy and built community resilience during unprecedented challenges.

THE BIGGER QUESTION:

This isn't about one community - it's about whether Canada enforces its laws equally and protects all citizens. When government fails to protect one group, who's next?

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction: Government's Core Responsibility

1:19 - Meet Gustavo Rymberg: Immigrant Success Story

4:07 - What is the Hamilton Jewish Federation?

7:12 - Immigration: Then vs Now

12:01 - The Antisemitism Crisis by the Numbers

16:43 - When Laws Aren't Applied Equally

20:12 - All Levels of Government: Who's Responsible?

23:41 - Palestinian State Recognition: Timing Matters

28:03 - Media Narrative vs Reality

31:05 - Community Response: Unity in Crisis

34:37 - Interfaith Relations: Difficult Conversations

38:00 - Living with Extra Care

41:26 - Education as Moral Obligation

43:02 - MPs Who Stand Up: John Paul Denko

45:11 - Canada's Potential

Do you feel safe in your community? Have you noticed changes in law enforcement? Share your perspective in the comments.

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Neil drops the hammer on Canada's housing insanity. This episode is absolutely packed with insider knowledge from three powerhouse experts who live this crisis daily.

Here's the brutal reality: We desperately need housing, but government policies are systematically destroying the people willing to provide it. Landlords are walking away in droves. Entrepreneurs can't make the math work. And politicians keep adding more bureaucratic chaos.

What you'll discover:
- Why 40% of Canadians now rent (and it's climbing fast)
- The $14.2 billion condo speculation disaster hitting Ontario
- How professional tenant scammers steal $50K with zero consequences
- Why multiple levels of government are sabotaging each other
- The shocking lack of training required to become a landlord
- Real strategies that actually work in today's broken system

Our expert panel:
Kevin Breitner - CEO of CRESI Real Estate Solutions, host of Ontario Landlord Series podcast
Kayla Andrade - Founder of Ontario Landlords Watch, landlord advocate and Front Lobby ambassador
Rob Di Lisi - Managing Partner at Stonegate Legal Services, licensed paralegal specializing in landlord-tenant law

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
- CRESI Real Estate Solutions: https://cresi.ca
- Ontario Landlords Watch: https://facebook.com/OntarioLandlordsWatch
- Stonegate Legal Services: https://stonegatelegalservices.ca
- Front Lobby (Tenant Screening): https://frontlobby.com/
- Landlord Mastery PDF Guide: https://cresi.ca/downloadable-documents/

Special Episode Note:
This episode features dual-branding with the CRESI Ontario Landlord Series podcast. You'll notice cross-introductions as we bring both audiences together for this critical housing discussion. Check out Kevin's channel for more landlord-focused content: https://www.youtube.com/@cresi_real_estate

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CONSERVATIVE VICTORY ALERT: This is how you flip a Liberal stronghold!

MP Connie Cody just did the impossible - she took Cambridge back from the Liberals after 10 years. This daughter of immigrants embodies everything great about Canada: persistence, service, and RESULTS.

CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Welcome to Your Grey Matters
01:40 - Meet MP Connie Cody: The Cambridge Champion
03:06 - Immigrant Values That Built Success
08:27 - From Tech Career to Political Service
10:27 - Never Giving Up: The Power of Persistence
13:54 - Election Night Victory: Flipping Cambridge
15:51 - 80,000 Doors: The Ground Game That Won
20:24 - Standing Committee on Status of Women (FEWO)
24:05 - Why Good People Choose Politics
28:22 - Looking Ahead: September Return to Parliament

Real talk: While Canadians were crying for CHANGE, Connie was out there earning it. Door by door. Vote by vote. This is what conservative leadership looks like.

Ready for more inspiring conservative voices? Pierre's back September 15th!

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Official Website: https://conniecodymp.ca/

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