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Welcome to your QP Briefing podcast. Ontario's premier provincial news publication turned audio. Join QPB's Jessica, Sneh and David to get supplementary and anecdotal commentary on this weeks Queen's Park events.

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    MPP Laura Mae Lindo on why she retired and what's next for the ONDP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 46:41


    NDP MPP Laura Mae Lindo joins the pod to talk about why she decided to leave Queen's Park for academia, how the NDP's Black caucus evolved, and where it and the party as a whole go from here. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press From the Free Music Archive

    Looking back at the CUPE strike with Laura Walton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 31:04


    Laura Walton, head of the CUPE unit at the forefront of last month's strikes, joins the pod to take us through her background in union organizing and progressive politics, before talking about the strikes, her relationship with the parties, and if she wants to run for office. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    All things housing with Prof. Mike Moffatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 42:55


    Mike Moffatt, everyone's favourite housing guru, joins the podcast to talk through all the recent housing moves in Ontario politics. From the Greenbelt, to Bill 23, to strong mayors, we touch on it all.

    The CUPE strike with Prof. Charles Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 47:41


    CUPE's on strike and thousands of people are picketing MPPs' offices. Some schools are closed and it looks like that'll be the case next week. Labour is furious, the PC government flexed its muscle, and we're here to break down the last week and what's in store in the province. Charles Smith is a political science professor specializing in labour and constitutional studies. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Ontario's municipal elections with Brian Kelcey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 38:07


    Ontario voted for its mayors and city councillors on Monday and turnout was real low, despite it being a rather momentous election(s). Strong mayors are now a thing in Toronto and Ottawa. Municipal politics expert Brian Kelcey joins us to break down how those powers will change municipal and provincial politics before quickly recapping some of the key races. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Opposition priorities with NDP MPP France Gélinas and Liberal interim leader John Fraser

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 37:35


    The legislature is almost back in session and we couldn't be more excited. NDP health critic France Gélinas and Liberal interim leader John Fraser join the bod to break down their respective approaches to the upcoming session and how they plan to hold the government's feet to the fire on hot topics like health care and education. Brought to you by Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population, a podcast by the Ontario Long Term Care Association Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    With Marit Stiles, who wants to lead the Ontario NDP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 34:05


    NDP MPP Marit Stiles was the first person to jump into the NDP's leadership race, and is still the only official candidate. Even in the early stages of the race she's seen as a frontrunner. She joined the pod to talk some personal history, specifics around the leadership race, the NDP's place in Ontario politics, and more. Oh and her dog. We talked about the pup, too. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 9: Picking apart Pickering with Mike Schreiner and Ted Hsu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 34:29


    Green Leader Mike Schreiner and Liberal MPP Ted Hsu join the pod to break down the latest on the Pickering nuclear plant and what it means for Ontario's climate and energy mix in the coming decades.  Brought to you by Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population, a podcast by the Ontario Long Term Care Association Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY Photo by Chris Young of the Canadian Press

    Season 7, Episode 8: Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 33:28


    Peter Weltman, Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer, joins the pod to run through his latest report on public sector spending and Bill 124, his other report on how climate change will affect Ontario's infrastructure, and what's on the docket for the rest of the year. Brought to you by Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population, a podcast by the Ontario Long Term Care Association Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 7: The International Plowing Match

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 18:21


    QP Briefing took to the road for Ontario's marquee political event. The International Plow Match and Rural Expo is being held in Kemptville and just about every MPP was there. Hear about the event, why it matters to Ontario politics, and some other less serious stuff. Brought to you by Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our ageing population, a podcast by the Ontario Long Term Care Association Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 6: Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 28:41


    Interim Liberal Leader John Fraser joins the pod to talk about the Liberals' post election review and where the party goes from here. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 5: Independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 31:40


    Haldimand—Norfolk's Independent MPP Bobbi Ann Brady joins the pod for some frivolity before drilling down on her past, her surprise win, her key policy issues, and her relationship with the PC party. Editor's note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, Sept. 1. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 4: Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 25:16


    Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy joins the pod to talk about his approach to managing Ontario's finances, ODSP rates, the budget, threats to the provincial economy, and more. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 3: Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 29:06


    Long-Term Care Minister Paul Calandra's Bill 7 ignited a bit of a firestorm when he introduced it last week, and the flames continued to rage this week. Dr. Vivian Stamatopoulos joins the pod to break it all down. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 2: Liberal MPP Stephen Blais

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 28:56


    Liberal MPP Stephen Blais joins the pod to talk about the recent Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference, the "strong mayors" bill and municipal governance, housing, and more. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 7, Episode 1: NDP Deputy Leader Doly Begum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 23:58


    NDP Deputy Leader Doly Begum joins the pod to talk about recent procedural drama, credentialing internationally-trained nurses, and Budget 2.0. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    The QP Briefing Podcast: Ontario election recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 40:17


    The 2022 Ontario election is in the books! Doug Ford Got It Done™️ and will head another majority government. The wonderful panel includes former NDP MPP Suze Morrison, McMillan Vantage's Ashley Csanady, and Navigator's Brayden Akers.

    The QP Briefing Podcast: Ontario election week four roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 35:51


    The fourth week of the Ontario election is in the books! This week saw the NDP and Liberals go at one another, while Doug Ford's lead holds steady. Be sure to tune in, folks. The wonderful panel includes outgoing NDP MPP Suze Morrison, McMillan Vantage's Ashley Csanady, and Navigator's Brayden Akers.

    The QP Briefing Podcast: Ontario election 2022 week three roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 36:47


    The third week of the Ontario election is in the books! This week saw the leaders on stage for the second time at the TVO Debate in Toronto. Andrea Horwath and Mike Schreiner both got COVID, and the Liberals had a less-than-scandalous news conference . Be sure to tune in folks. The wonderful panel includes outgoing NDP MPP Suze Morrison, McMillan Vantage's Ashley Csanady, and Navigator's Brayden Akers.

    Ontario Election 2022 - Week Two roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 32:25


    The second week of the Ontario election is in the books! This week saw the leaders on stage for the first time at the Northern Debate in North Bay. They'll square off again on May 16. Be sure to tune in folks. The wonderful panel includes outgoing NDP MPP Suze Morrison, McMillan Vantage's Ashley Csanady, and Navigator's Brayden Akers. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Ontario Election 2022 - Week One roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 30:20


    The first week of the 2022 Ontario election campaign is in the books! QP Briefing editor-in-chief Jessica Smith Cross convened a political panel to break it down, with some astute music critiques at the end. The wonderful panel includes outgoing NDP MPP Suze Morrison, McMillan Vantage's Ashley Csanady, and Navigator's Brayden Akers. Email aidanchamandy@ipolitics.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 6, Episode 11: The Ontario budget and Ford's election platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 23:33


    Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy dropped the 2022 budget on Thursday, which will serve as the Progressive Conservative's election platform. Mike Moffat, senior director of the Smart Prosperity Institute, and Karl Baldauf, vice president of McMillan Vantage policy group and Bethlenfalvy's former chief of staff, joined the pod to run us through the politics and policy of it all.

    How's the Green Party of Ontario approaching the election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 37:15


    Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner joins us to talk about the party's prospects and strategy in the upcoming election. Deputy Leader Dianne Saxe comes on in the second half to detail why she joined partisan politics after being fired as Ontario's environment commissioner and how she's adjusting to the new role.

    Season 6, Episode 9: The future of Ontario transportation with Prof. Matti Siemiatycki

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 25:38


    University of Toronto Prof. Matti Siemiatycki is an expert on all things Ontario transit. He joins the podcast today to run through what Ontario needs to get around and where Doug Ford's new transportation plan is taking the province ahead of the June election. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive

    Season 6, Episode 8: With Liberal health critic John Fraser and candidate Dr. Adil Shamji

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 26:42


    Adil Shamji is the Ontario Liberals' 2022 candidate in Don Valley East. He is an emergency physician at Michael Garron Hospital and the medical director of ten Toronto homeless shelters. John Fraser is the party's health critic and former interim leader. They join reporter Jack Hauen to talk about some of the most pressing health issues facing the province — including staff retention, capacity, long-term care and the overdose crisis — and what how the Liberals would tackle them.

    Season 6, Episode 7: With the FMTA's Geordie Dent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 24:28


    Geordie Dent is the executive director of the Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA). He helps renters navigate issues with their landlords, the province and more. He joins the QP Briefing podcast to discuss rental issues during the most intense wave of COVID-19 yet, and what he believes the provincial government should be doing to help. Email jhauen@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 6, Episode 6: With special guest Dr. Peter Jüni

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 30:20


    Dr. Peter Jüni, scientific director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, joins the QP Briefing podcast to discuss the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, including the surge in cases in Ontario and the presence of the Omicron variant. He explains what is known so far about the new variant and why "it's completely changing the game." Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 6, Episode 5: Welcoming Labour Minister Monte McNaughton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 15:22


    Ontario Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development Monte McNaughton joins the QP Briefing podcast to discuss his government's proposed labour reforms, including a plan to increase the minimum wage to $15. He also addresses criticism related to some of the changes and responds to a question about whether these announcements have anything to do with the upcoming provincial election. Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY Photo: Office of Minister Monte McNaughton

    Season 6, Episode 4: With The Narwhal's Emma McIntosh and Fatima Syed

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 25:43


    The Narwhal's Emma McIntosh and Fatima Syed join the QP Briefing podcast to discuss their new roles as reporters with the publication's recently announced environmental journalism bureau in Ontario. The team also weighs in on environmental issues in Ontario and beyond, including COP26 — the upcoming United Nations climate change conference. Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY Photo: Christopher Katsarov Luna, The Narwhal

    Season 6, Episode 3: Welcoming journalist Luc Rinaldi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 37:17


    Freelance journalist Luc Rinaldi joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about his feature published in Toronto Life called "The anti-vax crusaders." The story delves into the southern Ontario town of Aylmer where a pastor has garnered a large following of anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theorists and libertarians. Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 6, Episode 2: With professor and LTC advocate Vivian Stamatopoulos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 36:20


    Vivian Stamatopoulos, a long-term care advocate and associate teaching professor at Ontario Tech University, joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about the long-term care sector. She discusses her journey to advocacy in the sector and recent Ontario government announcements on a vaccination mandate for long-term care workers and funding to hire more staff. Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 6, episode 1: Welcoming People for Education's Annie Kidder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 30:31


    Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education, joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about the return to school in Ontario and steps she thinks will make them safer. Email sduggal@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, episode 12: With OMA president Dr. Adam Kassam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 26:48


    The new president of the Ontario Medical Association joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and what comes next. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 11: The long-term care episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 24:42


    Is anyone going to investigate reports of dozens of seniors dying of neglect in Ontario long-term care homes? Hear from politicians, health-care experts and some of the advocates who are calling for a police investigation as QP Briefing editor Jessica Smith Cross breaks down the search for accountability for preventable deaths of seniors in long-term care exposed by the Canadian military and the long-term care commission. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 10: With Dr. Naheed Dosani and Dr. Gaibrie Stephen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 34:49


    Two doctors, Naheed Dosani and Gaibrie Stephen, join the QP Briefing podcast to talk about how the pandemic has brought activism and advocacy from MDs to the forefront of the public debate. Why health equity has always mattered but we're paying attention today. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 9: Welcoming Karl Baldauf and Mike Moffatt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 35:39


    Karl Baldauf, vice-president of the McMillan Vantage Policy Group, and Mike Moffatt, senior director of policy and innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute, joined the QP Briefing Podcast to discuss the Ontario government's 2021 budget. They talked about highlights, what they felt was missing and what the budget says about the government's priorities and path forward. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 8: With epidemiologist Colin Furness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 24:04


    Epidemiologist Colin Furness answers all of our questions about the state of the pandemic in Ontario today — variants of concern, vaccinations, air filtration, vaccine passports and the status of the third wave. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 7: Welcoming seniors' lawyer Jane Meadus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 33:00


    Jane Meadus, a lawyer with the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly, joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about the effect of the pandemic on Ontario's seniors and the work of the independent commission into long-term care. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 6: With Labour Minister Monte McNaughton

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 20:32


    Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about the skilled trades, the skills mismatch, and the controversy over paid sick leave. Plus, he weighs in on a constituent's criticism of his pandemic hair. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 8: The Paul Calandra year-ender

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 29:55


    Government House Leader Paul Calandra joins the QP Briefing podcast to discuss how he helped keep the Ontario legislature at work during the pandemic and his love of cheesy Christmas movies. Plus, we dive into a controversial vote condemning the "extreme and hateful invective of Charles McVety." This is the fourth and final in a series of year-ender podcasts with guests from all four of Ontario's major political parties. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 7: The Andrea Horwath year-ender

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 30:41


    NDP Leader Andrea Horwath joins the QP Briefing Podcast to discuss the year unprecedented became a byword for life, the province's COVID-19 response and pandemic baking. This is the third in a series of year-ender podcasts with guests from all four of Ontario's major political parties. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 6: The Steven Del Duca year-ender

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 27:16


    Steven Del Duca joins the QP Briefing Podcast to discuss taking the helm of the Ontario Liberal Party at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second in a series of year-ender podcasts with guests from all four of Ontario's major political parties. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 5: The Mike Schreiner year-ender

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 34:58


    Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner joins the QP Briefing podcast to talk about the moment that kicked off the 2020s. He shares his reflections on the year everything changed. This is the first of a series of year-ender podcasts with guests from all four of Ontario's major political parties. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 4: Talking Long-Term Care with Donna Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 41:41


    QP Briefing welcomes CEO of the Ontario Long-Term Care Association Donna Duncan. She gives a frank assessment of Ontario's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, what still needs to be done, and how the sector needs to change in the future. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 3: With special guest Kathleen Wynne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 36:21


    "People say to me, 'You must be really glad you're not in the premier's chair now.' And that's not true, actually, because I have strong opinions about how my team would have done things differently." MPP and former premier Kathleen Wynne joins the QP Briefing podcast to reflect on her political career. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 2: Welcoming IPC Patricia Kosseim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 33:41


    It's International Right to Know Week! Ontario's new information and privacy commissioner took on the role in the middle of the pandemic and her first task was to evaluate the COVID-19 exposure notification app. Patricia Kosseim tells us about her approach to the information and privacy balancing act in these very unusual times. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 5, Episode 1: With education critic Marit Stiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 25:44


    NDP education critic Marit Stiles returns to the QP Briefing podcast. Last time we recorded an episode with her, the education minister announced the shut down of schools the same afternoon. We talk about what has changed since then. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 4, Episode 19: Featuring IPC Brian Beamish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 28:59


    Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner Brian Beamish joined the show this week to talk about how his commission's work has changed over the past two decades. He weighed in on privacy and health data and the COVID-19 response, why political parties' use of data should be regulated and how the province has changed what it can do with information about you. QP Briefing wishes him all the best in his retirement. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 4, Episode 18: Featuring Dr. Samir Sinha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 32:47


    QP Briefing welcomes one of Canada's foremost experts on ageing to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Samir Sinha talks about how we should change the way we think about caring for older people, and how long-term care could go virtual. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 4, Episode 17: Welcoming MPP Lucille Collard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 24:35


    QP Briefing welcomes rookie MPP Lucille Collard, who talks about partisanship in the time of the pandemic. The new Ottawa-Vanier MPP shares her impression of Question Period and isn't impressed with some of the antics she's seen so far. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

    Season 4, Episode 16: With epidemiologist Colin Furness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 29:23


    Epidemiologist Colin Furness, an assistant professor at the Faculty of Information at the University of Toronto, joins the podcast to talk about Ontario's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and calls out a lack of leadership. Email jscross@torstar.ca with any questions, concerns or praise. Music: "Private Eye" by Kevin McLeod From the Free Music Archive CC BY

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