Scott Thompson Show

The Ontario government will spend $121k on a giant duck as part of the Canada 150 celebrations. The Liberal government says it will act as a tourist attraction for people wanting to take pictures with it, and will be fun for individuals looking to enjoy Canada 150. Conservatives say it is a waste of taxpayer dollars. Guest - Christine Van Geyn, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Ontario Director A report from the Ontario budget watchdog says that although the provincial budget for this year can balance, the deficit is expected to grow steadily beyond then. Deficits could hit as much as $6.5 billion by 2022, leaving a total provincial debt of $390 billion. Guest - Todd Smith, PC MPP for Prince Edward Hastings Karla Homolka has been regularly seen at the Montreal private school her children attend, even volunteering occasionally. Quebec law stipulates that before anyone can have regular contact with children in schools, they must have a criminal background check. Guest - Timothy Danson, Lawyer for the Mahaffy