The Jerry Agar Show Property tax hike - Chronic lateness- Paying for plasma - Crown Royal in Ontario
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Jan 7, 2026 The podcast dives into Toronto's potential property tax hikes and critiques city spending. A humorous 911 call highlights a man's frustration over snowplow speed and chronic lateness, sparking discussions on time management. Attention shifts to the approval of for-profit plasma donation clinics, weighing ethical concerns against supply issues in healthcare. Lastly, there's a spirited debate on Doug Ford's suggestion to remove Crown Royal from the LCBO, emphasizing the need for consumer choices in liquor availability.
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Toronto's Tax Hike Is A Management Problem
- Jerry Agar argues Toronto has large accumulated surpluses and tax hikes reflect mismanagement, not necessity.
- He cites C.D. Howe data showing a $33.7B accumulated surplus and urges clearer budgeting practices.
Force A Zero-Based City Budget
- Cut wasteful city spending or avoid tax increases by reallocating existing surpluses.
- Perform zero-based budgeting and cut festival and nonessential expenses, Jerry recommends.
911 Call Shows Chronic Lateness Excuse
- York Regional Police released a 911 call of a motorist complaining snowplows made him late for work.
- Jerry uses it to illustrate chronic lateness and the caller's failure to manage departure time.