Education Minister Stephen Lecce / Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Andrew Park / York University Professor Tina K. Rapke / Performance Coach and Consultant Clare Kumar / Retail Council of Canada Back to School Survey / Salvation Army Richmond Hill Community Church Program

Ann Rohmer is with Education Minister Stephen Lecce on the updated curriculum, more student support and staffing for the new school year. Ann Rohmer speaks with the Ontario Medical Association President Dr. Andrew Park – stay up to date on vaccinations; screentime impact; support for kids who have fallen behind during the pandemic (socialization, mental health concerns, literacy) Kevin Frankish is with Tina K. Rapke – York University Professor on helping parents recognize first day anxiety and techniques to help. Shaliza Bacchus is with Performance Coach and Consultant Clare Kumar on getting the students and the entire family back to routine. Jim Lang looks at the Retail Council of Canada "Back to School 2023 Shopping Survey" which indicates that people plan to spend carefully; shoppers plan to defer purchases of higher priced items. Glynn Perkins introduces us to the Salvation Army Richmond Hill Community Church program which collects new backpacks and lunch boxes for low income residents.