Thomas Downey is the Senior Science Department Head and physics teacher at Selwyn House School in Westmount. With over three decades of experience, he’s known for transforming complex science into hands-on, high-energy learning. He is this year's recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence and he spoke to Andrew Carter.

Thomas Downey is the Senior Science Department Head and physics teacher at Selwyn House School in Westmount. With over three decades of experience, he&rsquo;s known for transforming complex science into hands-on, high-energy learning. He is this year's recipient of the Prime Minister&rsquo;s Award for Teaching Excellence and he spoke to Andrew Carter.

The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

The Andrew Carter Podcast is a daily, high-paced, round-up of stories and news impacting Montrealers. While the podcast delivers the latest political, health and entertainment headlines - it will also leave you with a smile.

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Thomas Downey is the Senior Science Department Head and physics teacher at Selwyn House School in Westmount, Québec. A dynamic educator with over three decades of experience, he’s known for transforming complex science into hands-on, high-energy learning. Thomas won the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2025. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

Meet the Montreal teacher who is the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence

Trudie Mason, Amanda Marsillo, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Gabriel Giguère, Chris Bumbray

Trudie Mason, Amanda Marsillo, John Moore, Tom Mulcair, Dr. Mitch Shulman, Gabriel Gigu&egrave;re, Chris Bumbray

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The fallout from the SAAQclic disaster is intensifying. A scathing inquiry found senior executives knowingly misled the government about ballooning costs on a digital platform that ended up costing more than $1 billion. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute compares Quebec directly to Alberta and finds Quebec drivers pay roughly 60 to 65 per cent more for license and registration services, while having access to far fewer service points. Gabriel Giguère, senior policy analyst at the Montreal Economic Institute, spoke to Ken Connors.

Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

The fallout from the SAAQclic disaster is intensifying.&nbsp;A scathing inquiry found senior executives knowingly misled the government about ballooning costs on a digital platform that ended up costing more than $1 billion. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute compares Quebec directly to Alberta and finds Quebec drivers pay roughly 60 to 65 per cent more for license and registration services, while having access to far fewer service points.&nbsp;Gabriel Gigu&egrave;re, senior policy analyst at the Montreal Economic Institute, spoke to Ken Connors.
Photo Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

The fallout from the SAAQclic disaster is intensifying. A scathing inquiry found senior executives knowingly misled the government about ballooning costs on a digital platform that ended up costing more than $1 billion. A new report from the Montreal Economic Institute compares Quebec directly to Alberta and finds Quebec drivers pay roughly 60 to 65 per cent more for license and registration services, while having access to far fewer service points. Gabriel Giguère, senior policy analyst at the Montreal Economic Institute, spoke to Ken Connors.

Report: Quebec drivers pay 60 to 65 per cent more for license and registration compared to Alberta

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Dr. Mitch Shulman can be heard every weekday morning at 7:50 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

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