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The Bible Difficulties and Answers PodcastTuesday Contradictions: Matthew 10:10 – Shoes, Staffs, and Scripture: Untangling the Gospel Sending InstructionsIn this episode of The Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast, host Lance Smith tackles a fascinating tension in the Gospels: When Jesus commissions the Twelve for their first mission, did He send them out barefoot and staff-less, as Matthew and Luke suggest, or equipped with sandals and a walking stick, per Mark? Drawing from the New Living Translation, Lance explores the parallel accounts in Matthew 10, Mark 6, Luke 9, and the bonus sending of the seventy-two in Luke 10.
Unpack the Greek nuances—like ktaomai ("acquire") vs. airo ("carry")—with insights from scholars Dave Miller (Apologetics Press), Stacia McKeever (Answers in G...
2025-10-2818 min
Employment Matters685: Breaking Down the Fine Print: Hot Issues in Canadian Employment ContractsOn today's episode, we discuss the hot issues in Canada when it comes to courts interpreting employment contracts, as well as particular decisions that listeners should be aware of. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Nancy F. Barteaux, K.C. (email) (Barteaux Labour and Employment Lawyers / Atlantic Canada)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2025-08-0620 minEmployment Matters682: Workplace Safety and Health Issues in CanadaIn today's episode, we discuss the difference between the Workplace Health and Safety/Occupational Health and Safety regulatory regime and the Workers' Compensation regime in Canada. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Jamie Jurczak (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2025-07-0911 minEmployment Matters679: Unpaid, But Not Unscathed: A Legal Case Study of a Canadian Volunteer OrganizationIn today's episode, we discuss the case of Wayne Hannan and Scouts Canada. Mr. Hannan had been a dedicated volunteer with Scouts Canada for 65 years, when he was unexpectedly rejected by the organization after his annual application to volunteer. Listen in as we talk about proper policy development for volunteer organizations to avoid such lawsuits. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Jeff Palamar (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the show
2025-06-2023 minEmployment Matters676: Developments in the Canadian Legal Landscape & Pitfalls to AvoidIn today's episode, we provide important advice for employers in Canada including what not to include in employment contracts, as well as recent developments in the law in Saskatchewan. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: George Green (email) (McKercher LLP / Saskatchewan)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2025-06-0421 minEmployment Matters675: Recent Changes to the Labour Relations Act in ManitobaIn today's episode, we discuss the Labour Relations Act changes that came into effect in November, 2024, including the certification changes and essential services, and the outcomes of these changes. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Ken Dolinsky (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2025-05-2929 minEmployment Matters604: Artificial Intelligence Policies and Regulations in the WorkplaceIn today's episode, we discuss the importance of having an AI policy in the workplace to help mitigate risks of liability, how organizations can stay compliant with AI regulations and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Peter Mueller (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2024-07-2621 min
Learning to SeeColors of LifeWhat a joy it is to introduce you to Jinna Lee. She is a Mindful Art Coach who specializes in serving single moms by helping them use art to reduce stress and learn to love themselves again.Today she gives us an inside look at how her inspirations, struggles, and regrets led to intentional mark making and connecting with others. Listen along to see how she uses "Intricate Dots & Lines" to:--Help her son overcome ADHD--Connect deeply with her dad in his final months--Bring peace to hard situations
2023-07-3130 minEmployment Matters489: Changes in Canadian Competition Legislation & Ramifications for EmployersIn this episode, we discuss important changes coming to Canada involving competition law, and the effects they will have on employers. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Erin Kuzz (email) (Sherrard Kuzz LLP / Ontario)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2023-03-2910 minEmployment Matters426: Electronic Monitoring of Employees in OntarioOn October 11, many employers in Ontario will be required to have a written policy on the electronic monitoring of employees. On July 13 of this year, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development released its chapter material on this new requirement. Our guests today will be answering frequently asked questions about this new electronic monitoring of employees policy and what employers need to know. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.View Sherrard Kuzz's guide on what employers need to know here.Ho...
2022-09-0121 minEmployment Matters417: Non-Competes, Non-Disclosures & Non-Solicitations in AlbertaRestrictive covenants, which include non-compete, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, are important features in many employer-employee agreements. In this episode, we explain more about restrictive covenants for employment agreements in Alberta and what employers need to consider in preparing their employment contracts. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speakers: Danica McLellan (email) & Gab Joshee-Arnal (email) (Neuman Thompson / Alberta)Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.Support the showRegister...
2022-08-0311 minEmployment Matters351: Recent Updates from the Alberta Human Rights CommissionIn this episode, we discuss the recent decisions by Canada’s Supreme Court and the Alberta Human Rights Commission regarding religious exemptions to mask wearing, and a number of administrative and procedural changes that the Commission is implementing as a result. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide. Host: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba) Guest Speaker: Danica P. McLellan (Neuman Thompson / Alberta)Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.Support the showRegister on the ELA website he...
2022-02-0214 minEmployment Matters342: Collective Bargaining in Alberta, CanadaIn this episode, we provide an overview of the collective bargaining process, along with strategies and tips helpful to employers in Alberta. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speakers: Gabriel Joshee-Arnal & Chris Monfette (Neuman Thompson / Alberta)Visit the ELA website at www.ela.law.Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2022-01-1222 minEmployment Matters319: Mandatory Vaccination Policies in AlbertaIn this episode, we discuss challenges employers are facing when implementing mandatory vaccination policies, including requests for religious exemptions. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speakers: Gabriel Joshee-Arnal & Chris Monfette (Neuman Thompson / Alberta)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2021-11-1730 minEmployment Matters298: Travel Tuesdays: Doing Business in ManitobaIn our new Travel Tuesdays series, we explore the 'need to know' items for doing business in various jurisdictions around the world. This week, we take a closer look at California, Manitoba and Argentina.Moderator: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global)Guest Speaker: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2021-10-0508 minEmployment MattersEpisode 274: Common Issues Facing Employers in Ontario as We Move Towards a New NormalIn this episode, we provide insight for Ontario employers on how to safely return employees to the workplace. We focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, leave and accommodation, and work reintegration. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speakers: Shana French & Jeffrey Stewart (Sherrard Kuzz LLP / Ontario)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2021-07-2726 minEmployment MattersEpisode 251: Handling Off-Duty Misconduct in CanadaIn this episode, we discuss the challenges employers can face when dealing with employees who behave poorly while off-duty. We explain why discipline can be tricky, as each circumstance is different. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global)Guest Speakers: Mark Alward & Jeff Palamar (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2021-05-2619 minEmployment MattersEpisode 242: Employee Privacy in CanadaIn this episode, we discuss employer's obligations regarding employee privacy in Canada, specifically British Columbia. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Keri Bennett (Roper Greyell LLP / British Columbia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2021-04-2712 minEmployment MattersEpisode 236: Employment Law Considerations in Canada With the Shift to Working From HomeIn this episode, we provide some updates and advice for employers with employees working from home on a long-term basis in Canada. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderators: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global) & Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Danny Bernstein (Roper Greyell LLP / British Columbia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2021-04-1220 min
Ref Talk RadioHot Mics: An RTR Year-in-ReviewWe bring in legal expert and fellow referee, Mark Alward, to discuss the NHL's decision to relieve Tim Peel of his officiating duties. Being the final episode of Season 1, Burnie & PC reflect on the past 20 episodes and infuse a little of their own history into the mix.
2021-03-2748 minEmployment MattersEpisode 229: Recent Developments with Labor and Employment Law in CanadaIn this episode, we discuss some key changes in the Canada Labour Code dealing with new requirements for Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention. We also examine two specific cases, including Waksdale and Dolski. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Moderator: Peter Walts (Employment Law Alliance / Global)Guest Speaker: Mark Alward (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
2021-03-2510 min
Ref Talk RadioOfficials DevelopmentWe speak with Mark Alward, Vice President of Officials for Hockey Winnipeg, about the development pathway for officials, supervision dos-and-don'ts, and the importance of staying hydrated with RSBs (referee sports beverages). We also highlight Rule 4.13(a) and its application when a goaltender is whistled for pre-mature substitution.
2020-12-0531 min
Writers Festival Radio06 Marathon of Hope with Darrell FoxMark Sutcliffe hosts a conversation with Darrell Fox, Terry’s younger brother, who joined Terry and his friend Doug Alward, on the Marathon of Hope in Saint John, New Brunswick, in May 1980, at the age of 17.
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope, Forever Terry: A Legacy in Letters recounts the inspiration, dedication, and perseverance that Terry Fox embodied, and gives voice to an icon whose example spoke much louder than his words.
Comprising 40 letters from 40 contributors, and edited by Terry’s younger brother Darrell on behalf of the Fox family, Forever Terry pays tribute to Terry's lega...
2020-09-1850 min