The Jerry Agar Show Party for Two - Salary transparency - FIFA World Cup - Canada needs tax cuts
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Jan 7, 2026 In this lively discussion, Mike Kakuk, co-host on AM800 Windsor, and Franco Terrazzano, federal director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, tackle some hot-button issues. They riff on Ontario's new salary transparency rule, debating the pros and cons of disclosing pay ranges. The chat shifts to the FIFA World Cup, with Jerry questioning the cost to taxpayers versus the potential benefits. Franco passionately argues for significant tax cuts, highlighting how high taxes dominate Canadian family budgets without improving essential services.
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Local Split Over Crown Royal Decision
- Mike Kakuk reported local reactions to Doug Ford threatening to pull Crown Royal from LCBO over a plant move.
- He said public opinion there split roughly 51/49 on whether Ford should remove the product.
Salary Transparency Law Sparks Employer Freedom Debate
- Ontario now requires job postings to list salary ranges, ending blind salary applications.
- Jerry Agar argues employers should be free to set disclosure policies and applicants can negotiate after interest is clear.
Transparency Forces Pay-Fairness Corrections
- David King (Robert Half) says transparency increases hiring efficiency and trust between employers and candidates.
- He warned it may force firms to correct internal pay inequities or lose candidates who expect market rates.