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	LOU SCHIZAS lou@happycapitalism.com Prior to joining BNN (Business News Network), Schizas, a life long investor and entrepreneur, was a Calgary-based financial advisor. Lou is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and undertook graduate studies in Economics at the State University of New York. He holds the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) designation and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. Lou is also a Professor of Finance at Sheridan College Institute of Technology. Lou Schizas, Business News Network's original on-air equities analyst joins John Oakley weekday mornings at 6:55, 7:55 and 8:55.
	BILL WATTERS Far and away the most knowledgeable person about Leafs hockey on the planet, Bill Watters has done it all in pro hockey. “Wilbur” has worked as the Assistant General Manager for The Maple Leafs, GM of The Leafs' former AHL affiliate, a player agent, a GM for Team Canada at the World Championships, a hockey radio colour commentator, a TV analyst and is one of the most beloved hockey personalities across the entire NHL. Listen to Bill's expert opinion on the biggest hockey news weekday mornings at 7:20am following every Leafs game on the John Oakley Show.
	ERIC MARGOLIS Foreign affairs expert, Eric Margolis and author of ‘War at the Top of the World’ and ‘American Raj’ is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Lew Rockwell and Big Eye. Margolis is an award winning, syndicated columnist whose articles have appeared in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and International Tribune. He appears on CNN, BBC, France 24, CTV and CBC. His internet column reaches global readers on a daily basis and can be found at www.ericmargolis.com or twitter @ericmargolis. John checks in on the World with Eric every Monday morning at 8:10am
	DIANE FRANCIS Diane Francis, Editor-at-Large for the National Post is well known across the country for her hard-hitting newspaper columns. She is also a broadcaster and author of eight best-selling books. In addition she is a sought-after speaker, host of events and participant in conferences around the world. She has been honoured with many prestigious awards from associations, publications and universities across the country. She is renowned for her columns which appear in The Financial Post section of National Post but also for her syndicated columns which appear in the Canwest newspaper chain. All of her recent work can be found at her website. Hear Diane Francis, Editor at Large, on the John Oakley Show every Tuesday morning at 8:10am
	REVEREND CHARLES MCVETY Reverend Charles McVety is the President of the Canada Christian College and President of the Canada Family Action Coalition. When he's not debating the issues of the day on the John Oakley Show, he's a lobbyist, TV host, columnist and author of books on the fundamentals of Christian Ministries. Charles debates the latest controversial issues on The Culture War, every Tuesday at 9am on the Oakley Show.
	GRETTA VOSPER info@progressivechristianity.ca Gretta Vosper founded the Canadian Centre for Progressive Christianity and has served as its Chair since its inception. Her recent book With or Without God: Why the Way We Live is More Important than What We Believe became a national bestseller within a week of publication and has stirred debate across the church. Controversial Bishop John Shelby Spong, who wrote the forward for her book, introduced Gretta to his readership as a guest columnist, calling her “one of the most exciting voices in 21st century Christianity.” She ministers with the congregation of West Hill United Church in east Toronto. Visit www.progressivechristianity.ca Gretta debates the latest controversial issues on The Culture War, every Tuesday at 9am on the Oakley Show.
	JOHN BOLTON John Robert Bolton is an American public servant who has served in several Republican presidential administrations. He served as the interim Permanent US Representative to the UN from August 2005 until December 2006 on a recess appointment, and resigned in December 2006 when his recess appointment would have ended. Bolton is currently of counsel to the law firm Kirkland & Ellis, in their Washington D.C. office. He is also involved with a broad assortment of conservative think tanks and policy institutes, including the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA), Project for the New American Century (PNAC), Institute of East-West Dynamics, National Rifle Association, US Commission on International Religious Freedom, and the Council for National Policy (CNP). Bolton was formerly involved with Committee for Peace and Security in the Gulf (CPSG), Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), Federalist Society, National Policy Forum, National Advisory Board, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, New Atlantic Initiative, Project on Transitional Democracies, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). John Bolton is now a commentator for the John Oakley Show.
	CATHERINE SUSAN SWIFT Catherine Susan Swift is the President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, which she joined in 1987. She has previously served as CEO from 1997 and President from 1995. For the CFIB, Swift coordinates policy issues at the federal and provincial level, and she represents CFIB to government and civil society members. Swift studied at the University of Toronto and Carleton University in Ottawa, receiving a B.A. (Honours) in Economics in 1977 and an MA in Economics in 1980. Swift has a background with the Canadian federal government from 1976 to 1983, in the Departments of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Industry and Communications. She was Senior Economist with the Toronto-Dominion Bank from 1983 to 1987. She is widely published in journals, magazines and other media on issues such as free trade, finance, entrepreneurship and women small business owners. She contributed the article in The Canadian Encyclopedia entitled Small Business, and writes for Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, about small business. You can hear Catherine as a regular contributor on The Econoclash Panel, on the John Oakley Show every Wednesday at 9am.
	ERNIE EVES Ernie Eves has had a long and distinguished career in both public service and private business. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Mr. Eves attended the University of Toronto and is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. Ernie Eves graduated in 1970, was called to the Bar in 1972 and became a Queen’s Counsel in 1983. Ernie was a Member of Provincial Parliament for nearly 24 years and served as Ontario’s 23rd Premier from April 15, 2002 until October 23, 2003. Ernie was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1981 and was subsequently re-elected seven times. Ernie has served in numerous legislative capacities including; Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Education & Minister of Colleges & Universities, Provincial Secretary for Resource Development, Minister of Skills Development, Opposition Whip, Opposition House Leader, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Government House Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition. An active member of his community, Ernie founded the Big Brothers Association of Parry Sound, is a former President of the Kinsmen Club of Parry Sound and is a recipient of the Kinsmen Club of Canada’s Outstanding President’s Award. Ernie is a Founder and Chairman of the Justin Eves Foundation. Established in his son’s memory, the Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization granting scholarships and bursaries to learning-disabled and disadvantaged young people to assist them as they achieve their post-secondary education. Mr. Eves is currently Executive Chairman of Jacob Securities Inc. You can hear Ernie as a regular contributor on The Econoclash Panel, on the John Oakley Show every Wednesday at 9am.
	BUZZ HARGROVE Basil (Buzz) Hargrove served as National President of the Canadian Auto Workers union from his election in 1992 until his retirement in September 2008. Born and raised in New Brunswick, Hargrove’s roots in the labour movement began on the auto assembly line in Windsor, Ontario. He held several leadership positions and eventually joined the UAW staff in Toronto in 1975 and helped form the CAW in 1985. Along with his efforts as National President, he served as vice-president of the Canadian Labour Congress’ executive committee. In November 1998, Hargrove released an autobiography entitled Labour of Love: The Fight to Create a More Humane Canada. Hargrove has received a number of honorary doctorates from Canadian universities and was named a Fellow of Centennial College in June of 2005. Nationally recognized for his contributions to society, Buzz was named an officer of the Order of Canada in 2008. Since retirement, Buzz has focused his energy on many different projects including interim Ombudsman to the National Hockey League Players Association and is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Ryerson University in the Ted Rogers School of Business. Hargrove lives with his wife Denise Small in Mississauga, Ontario. You can hear Buzz as a regular contributor on The Econoclash Panel, on the John Oakley Show every Wednesday at 9am.

	DAVID MENZIES David Menzies is a freelance journalist based in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill. Since the early nineties, he's contributed to serveral newspapers and magazines, including the National Post, Western Standard, Toronto Star, Financial Post Magazine, Canadian Business, Profit, Saturday Night, Marketing and several trade publications. Listen every Thursday morning at 9am to hear David take on Susan G. Cole in the Media & The Message.
	SUSAN G. COLE Susan was born in Toronto and has her bachelor's degree from Harvard. As an activist, she's been active in the gay community for over 25 years, and was a member of the first lesbian political organization in Toronto. As a playwright she founded, composed and played piano in Toronto's first all-women's band Mama Quilla II. Susan is the Senior Entertainment Editor for NOW Magazine. Listen every Thursday morning at 9am to hear Susan defend her Liberal views against David Menzies in the Media & The Message.
	LORNE HONICKMAN Lorne has a broad civil and criminal litigation practice with an emphasis on media, entertainment, and sports law, and libel, slander, and publication ban issues. He has particular expertise in legal disputes concerning internet defamation. Lorne also provides media consulting services to executives in the corporate, insurance, legal, entertainment, and health sciences sectors. As a veteran television journalist and practicing lawyer, Lorne has a unique insight into life in the public eye. Through his interactive training sessions, Lorne provides valuable instruction on dealing with the media, which today plays a key role in a company’s risk management strategy. Lorne Honickman can be heard as the Oakley Show legal analyst.