255: A MAHA Wellness Scam at Ontario Place
Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government in Ontario has leased the public space of Ontario Place to the Therme Spa company, which promises to bring wellness and democracy to the good citizens of Toronto, for a price.
Bruce Van Dieten and Ann-Elizabeth Samson of Ontario Place for All join Matthew to discuss the history and possible future of Toronto's cherished public space.
Bruce is "a retired busybody with nothing better to do than to lodge burrs under the saddles of politicians who see us as customers instead of citizens and treat us like obstacles." Ann-Elisabeth Samson specializes in equality, innovation, and futures thinking. She founded and ran BabyCenter Canada, and led the launch of the $300M Equality Fund. She is co-chair of Ontario Place for All and as an open water swimmer and rower - loves Lake Ontario.
Show Notes
“To Rid Society of Imbeciles”: The Impact of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s Stand for Eugenics
RFK Jr. Wants to Send People Addicted to Antidepressants to Government “Wellness Farms”
Quick Facts & Analysis + Fact Checker: Ford government's health care funding
Ford says he will ‘double and triple check’ Ontario Place deal after new report
European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada
Province grilled over Therme's credentials to build luxury spa at Ontario Place
