Kadie Ward / Anne Brodie / Puneeta Chitwaal Varma / Cynthia Savard - Oraki / Suzanne Duncan

In today’s top interview, we're looking into the persistent issue of the Gender Wage Gap with Commissioner Kadie Philp from the Pay Equity Office of Ontario. As part of our ongoing six-part series, we're exploring the nuances of pay equity and its impact on women across the province. Kadie is here to provide insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding this critical topic, offering guidance on how we can all contribute to narrowing the gap.

Anne Brodie brings us the latest in entertainment, highlighting the much anticipated Civil War: The Greatest Hits on Disney+, the compelling drama Franklin on Apple TV+ starring Michael Douglas, and the breathtaking Our Living World on Netflix, narrated by the incomparable Cate Blanchett. Anne's expertise is sure to guide us to our next favourite watch.

In keeping with the show’s focus on Earth Month, we then turn our attention to the pressing issue of food waste with Puneeta Chhitwal Varma, author of "Good Food, Healthy Planet." Puneeta is set to share practical strategies for reducing our food waste footprint, emphasizing the significant environmental benefits that can arise from mindful consumption and waste reduction.

Sustainable fashion takes centre stage as I chat with Cynthia Savard, the visionary behind ORAKI. Cynthia's commitment to eco-conscious apparel production is redefining the fashion industry, proving that style and sustainability can go hand in hand. We'll dive into the innovative practices that make ORAKI a leader in sustainable fashion and discuss the importance of transparency in combating greenwashing and fast fashion.

Closing out the show, Suzanne Duncan from the Canadian Women's Foundation joins me to talk about the 'Count Me In' initiative, a crucial campaign aimed at advancing gender equality in Canada. Suzanne will shed light on the barriers still faced by women and gender-diverse individuals and how we can all play a part in creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

Social:

Kadie Ward

• Website: https://levelthepayingfield.ca/
• https://www.payequity.gov.on.ca/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ontpayequity
• https://twitter.com/OntPayEquityFR
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVX4QDmd2XR-LkPlbR7-63A

Anne Brodie

• Website: whatshesaidtalk.com
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/annebrodie

Puneeta Chitwaal Varma

• Website: https://mapleandmarigold.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Maple_Marigold
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapleandmarigold/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MapleandMarigold
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchhitwalvarma/

Cynthia Savard - Oraki

• Website: https://oraki.ca/en
• https://www.instagram.com/oraki.ca/

Suzanne Duncan - Canadian Women’s Foundation

• Website: https://canadianwomen.org/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdnwomenfdn
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianwomensfoundation/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianWomensFoundation/