The House of Commons has unanimously passed legislation authorizing new benefits for workers left jobless or underemployed by the pandemic – the minority Liberal Government survived it’s first pandemic -era confidence test.
PETER FONSECA INTERVIEW
Show: Focus Portuguese
Join Camila Garcia and Sergio Mourato every weekend as they take a look at the week’s biggest headlines in the Greater Toronto Area. The show will focus on local issues from the unique perspective of the Portuguese-speaking community and will also feature special guests in-studio to tackle hot topics, including provincial and municipal news, healthcare, business and the environment. OMNI Television viewers are invited to join the conversation by sharing their opinions, thoughts, and ideas with the hosts via social media.
Estreia este sábado e domingo, às 18:00 (06:00pm), na OMNI TV 1 (Canal 4), o novo programa informativo dedicado à comunidade de expressão portuguesa na Grande Área de Toronto (GTA).
NUIT BLANCHE TORONTO 2020
Nuit Blanche Toronto – North America’s largest free contemporary art event is being delivered in a special digital format due to the pandemic. October 03 to 12, 2020. More in the interview with Artistic Director Julie Nagam.
THRONE SPEECH ANALYSIS
Accountant and Past President of the Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals Sergio Ruivo analysis to the Throne Speech
Dance and Pandemic
Choreographer Newton Moraes tells us about his upcoming online performance.
Back to School
TSDB school principal Lilian Hanson talks about the first weeks back to school.
MPP AMANDA SIMARD INTERVIEW
As the Ontario legislature returns for it’s fall session what will the Liberals focus? The MPP for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell shares her concerns about the back to school. More in the interview with Amanda Simard.
AMANDA SIMARD
As the Ontario legislature returns for it’s fall session what will the Liberals focus? The MPP for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell shares her concerns about the back to school. More in the interview with Amanda Simard.
SHEREF SABAWY INTERVIEW
As the Ontario legislature returns for it’s fall session what will be the priorities for the Provincial Government? More in the interview with Conservative MPP Sheref Sabawy
INTERVIEW WITH DANIEL LOUREIRO
The Council of the Portuguese Communities (consulting branch of Government for policies relative to emigration and Portuguese communities in foreign countries) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. What is the future of the CCP ? More in the interview with Daniel Loureiro
LIFE FOR LIVES
Grand opening first Brazilian luso community centre
Theatre and Pandemic
Is it the end of theatre? Actress, researcher, director and Uoft professor Carla Melo brings more details about this topic.
Dog Trainer
Is dog training really necessary? How is it done? Dog Trainer Felipe Silveira answer to all these questions and more.
MARIT STILE INTERVIEW
As the Ontario legislature returns for it’s fall session what will the opposition focus? NDP MPP Marit Stiles shares with us her concerns about the back to school
OXALA INTERVIEW
Portuguese-Canadian singer and songwriter Oxala (Dianne Oliveira) is partnering with Abrigo Centre to raise awareness and funds for the organization by doing a series of livestream events.
ASYLUM SEEKERS WORKING ON THE FRONTLINES
Asylum seekers working on the frontlines of the Covid-19 crises are receiving early eligibility for permanent residency in Canada. Immigration Consultant, Steven Jesus recognizes the importance of this program but also shares his concerns around the implications of having thousands of undocumented Portuguese construction workers in Canada.
Cavaleiro das Américas
Cavaleiro das Américas launches his second book on Focus Portuguese.
Education and Technology
In pandemic times, back to school is an opportunity to understand and discuss the role of technology in the education sector. Renato Carvalho is a researcher at the University of Toronto and my guest for this topic.
Education and Technology
In pandemic times, back to school is an opportunity to understand and discuss the role of technology in the education sector. Renato Carvalho is a researcher at the University of Toronto and my guest for this topic.