Books Panel

Mike Myers’ book “Canada” The panel discussed various aspects of Mike Myers’ book about Canadian identity and his personal experiences. Canadian storytelling and humor The panel discussed Myers’ observations about Canadian storytelling tendencies and humor. Canadian dialects and slang The panel explored Myers’ discussion of regional Canadian accents and unique terminology. Hockey and Canadian identity […]

Bill C-15 and its impact on accessible materials The panel discussed the proposed legislation that would remove mandatory free postal service for accessible materials. Digital transition challenges for print-disabled users The group discussed the challenges faced by print-disabled individuals when services transition to digital-only formats. The importance of choice in accessible formats The panel emphasized […]

Book review: “Unladylike: A Field Guide to Crushing the Patriarchy” The panel shared their varied opinions on the book, with some appreciating its historical context while others found certain language and content objectionable. Women’s names after marriage The panel discussed the tradition of women taking their husband’s last name after marriage and alternatives to this […]

Mel Robbins Book Discussion Overview The group discussed Mel Robbins’ book, with Siena and Lynn sharing their impressions of the content. They found the book fascinating and universal, particularly appreciating Robbins’ approach to overcoming procrastination and fear. Lynn highlighted the book’s coverage of topics like anxiety, confidence, habits, happiness, health, motivation, and relationships, and mentioned […]

The Curious Incident Book Discussion The group discussed their experience reading and enjoying “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” which they found engaging due to its unique narrative style, accurate portrayal of autism, and compelling plot. They noted the book’s short chapters and the confusion caused by its chapter numbering system, but […]

Jagmeet Singh’s Memoir Discussion The group discussed Jagmeet Singh’s memoir “Love and Courage,” focusing on his early life experiences, including being sent to Punjab as a young child and his father’s struggles with alcoholism. Jeff shared his perspective on how the book highlighted universal themes of immigration, family challenges, and the courage required to overcome […]

Aliasgar Moosa, Macara Slobodian, and Jeffrey Rainey discussed “Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life,” delving into Poilievre’s consistent public and private persona, his aggressive political strategy, and his unwavering conservative beliefs. The participants noted how author Andrew Lawton connects Poilievre’s personal life to his political actions, with Jeffrey Rainey revealing Poilievre’s decision not to run in […]

Looking Forward to Future Discussions The panel concluded by discussing the next book, “A Political Life,” scheduled for July 25 (01:12:24). Lynn Kennedy and Siena Trigiani expressed their readiness to approach the next book with a fearless attitude, despite initial reservations, viewing it as an opportunity for expansion and growth (01:13:27). Aliasgar Moosa, Jeffrey Rainey, […]

During this fun and deeply insightful chat, the group discussed Geddy Lee’s autobiography, with Lynette noting it was well-written despite not being a Rush fan, and highlighting the authentic portrayal of the band’s journey from Toronto to global fame. Jeffrey observed that Lee’s writing showed increased empathy over time and described the band’s unique blend […]

On this show, the panel discussed Molly Burke’s “It’s Not What It Looks Like”. Note: this show was recorded prior to the creation of the Books Panel website. It is being posted now in order to keep the website up to date with all shows.