The Mike's finish off their season with an episode remembering the recently departed actor and Canadian icon Donald Sutherland. We discuss the roles that defined him as an actor, the roles he defined, and when in a career does the gravitas kick in?

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Doug is joined by BIA Insolvency Counsellor Charlie Kovacs. They discuss banking in the digital age and cover topics such as service fees, chequing accounts, digital transactions, payment methods (digital vs. cheques), prepaid cards, credit scores, mobile payment options, how to manage digital finances, free tax filing, and finding the best bank rates online. If you're new to digital banking or eager to learn insider tips from finance experts, this episode is a must-listen!

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:25 How can you bank for free?

03:55 Using a mobile app for depositing cheques

05:14 Why do you have to open a new bank account if you file a consumer proposal or bankruptcy?

07:36 Cheques vs E-transfer

08:23 Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Prepaid Cards

14:57 What is the difference between a loadable credit card and secured credit card?

18:20 How do you keep track of your money digitally?

25:11 How do I file my taxes for free?

27:15 Shop around for the best rates

31:46 Final thoughts

Related Links:

Why You Should Bank at More Than One Bank - www.hoyes.com/blog/why-you-should-bank-at-more-than-one-bank/

Why Do I Need To Switch Banks? I Love My Bank - www.hoyes.com/blog/why-do-i-need-to-switch-banks-i-love-my-bank/

How to Open a New Bank Account For A Bankruptcy or Consumer Proposal - www.hoyes.com/blog/opening-a-new-bank-account-bankruptcy-consumer-proposal/

(00:07) Understanding Violent Extremism in Canada

(09:57) Preventing Violent Extremism Through Research

(26:28) Understanding Online Harm's Impact and Policy
 

A thank you to our guests for this episode:

Dr. Ghayda Hassan is a clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology at UQAM university in Montreal and has several research, clinical and community based national and international affiliations. She is the director of the Canadian Practitioner Network for the Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence funded by PS Canada and a UNESCO co-chair in Prevention of Radicalization and Extremist Violence. She currently sits as the Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee of the Global Internet Forum for Countering Terrorism. She is a member of the RCMP Management Advisory Board and was a member of the expert advisory group on online safety at the ministry of Canadian Heritage. She is a researcher and senior clinical consultant for the SHERPA subteam Research and Action on Radicalisation and Social Suffering at the CIUSSS Center in Montreal.

Dr. David Yuzva Clement is an adjunct research professor and contract lecturer in the School of Social Work, Carleton University (Canada), associate fellow at the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (Netherlands), co-founder of the inter-faith peace initiative Bonn (Germany), and research advisor at the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence (Canada). David’s research focuses on examining the nexus between social work and preventing and countering violent extremism, advancing knowledge on children, youth, and families who are affected by violent extremism and extremist ideologies, as well as the interplay between community organizing, civic education, and democracy.

Dr. Bree Akesson was the executive producer for this episode. 

Links to Resources:

• Public Safety Canada: Public Safety Canada
• Moonshot: Moonshot CVE
• Canadian Practitioners Network for the Prevention of Violent Extremism (CPN-PREV): CPN-PREV
• Canada’s proposed Online Harms Bill: Online Harms Bill Information
• Dr. Barbara Perry's Research: Barbara Perry
• Campbell Collaboration: Campbell Collaboration

This episode was produced by Avery Moore Kloss from Folktale Studio. 

It was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. 

More information on the Centre for Research on Security Practices at crsp.online.