Podcasts about financial accountability office

The United States Supreme Court struck down some of Donald Trump's tariffs, and now Ontario premier Doug Ford wants a refund. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why that probably won't happen and the larger implications this move will have on relations with Canada's largest trading partner. The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has a new report on Ontario's economy - delivering both good news and bad news. Steve and John Michael look into how the economy's modest growth belies the bigger issues of unemployment and housing starts. Ontario's public servants are being asked to return to the office, even while a renovation at their largest office in downtown Toronto is behind schedule and over budget. Steve and JMM examine the motive behind the government's move. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-rob-cerjanec-defy-the-odds-again JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-will-burlingtons-housing-bet-pay-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resistance to Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing its Economy Act, is heating up as it passed into law this week at Queen's Park. Will the bill lead to highway blockades and a resurgence of the Idle No More movement? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the growing dissent toward the government's attempt to fast-track infrastructure projects. Members of Provincial Parliament are receiving a pay boost after nearly 15 years and access to a pension. Steve and John Michael discuss whether people will rise up in indignation at the increase or if they think it's about time. A new report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario confirms that rocky economic times are ahead for the province. Steve and JMM dig into the details and some dissonance between what the province is saying will happen and historical trends that say otherwise. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontario-will-uncrate-a-statue-of-canadas-first-prime-minister-what-took-so-long JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-bill-33-doesnt-dissolve-ontarios-school-boards-but-its-yet-another-hit-to-their-power Credit: T-shirt image of Mike Harris - King's Printer for Ontario/ola.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched into a tirade against Ontario's judges during a press conference about strengthening the province's bail system. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how we got to the point where the premier says we need to elect judges. The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has dire news on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs. How bad will the economic fallout be? And the measles outbreak is ongoing, so where is Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore? Steve and John Michael dig into why the doctor is keeping out of the spotlight. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-most-important-thing-you-didnt-hear-on-election-night JMM's column: (coming soon) T-shirt image of Frank Miller - Anthony Miles/King's Printer for Ontario/wikipedia.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The election campaign is on for the Province of Ontario. Voters will head to the polls on February 27. Doug Ford, Marit Stiles, Bonnie Crombie, and Mike Schreiner will now vie for leadership as Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath expand their coverage during the writ period. The Financial Accountability Office probed Doug Ford's plan to expand alcohol access early, and taxpayers could be picking up a $1.4 billion tab. Ontario New Democratic Party leader Marit Stiles says, if elected, she will eliminate tolls on Highway 407 for everyone, but is that a good plan? Steve and John Michael dive into the costs. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/saying-goodbye-to-the-loveliest-person-ive-ever-met-in-ontario-politics JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-this-provincial-election-isnt-just-about-trump-its-also-about-ottawaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Doug Ford says he needs a fresh mandate to combat Donald Trump's tariffs, but opposition MPPs believe he has all the tools he needs already. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why the premier may be pushing for an early election. The province moved some ServiceOntario locations to Staples Canada, which they said would save taxpayers money. The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario says otherwise. What will you do with the $200 cheque coming your way from the provincial government? One website is pitching Ontarians on donating the money to charitable organizations. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-how-doug-ford-became-an-unlikely-figure-of-national-unity JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-why-ontario-is-betting-big-on-nuclear-powerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ontario PC Party has won the riding of Bay of Quinte, replacing former education minister Todd Smith. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into how this may affect a possible spring election. The Government of Ontario has released its public accounts, which show that revenues are up and the deficit is down, but the debt just got bigger. And the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario will launch an investigation into the early expansion of alcohol sales. The report, set to be released in early 2025, could be a bombshell for an early election. Steve's column: (coming soon) John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/do-the-costs-of-wind-power-outweigh-its-benefits-for-ontario Caretaker Convention explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gkOtfh0-hQSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a report earlier this month, the province's Financial Accountability Office outlined the financial costs of climate change. Ontario Today talks wih Financial Accountability Officer, Jeffrey Novak and Canadian Climate Institute adaptation director, Ryan Ness.

Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow have made an agreement that will give Canada's largest city billions in exchange for it stepping out of the way for a spa planned for Ontario Place.Then, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what could happen at the December 2nd Ontario Liberal Leadership Election. How will votes from student and women's associations play into who gets to lead the party into the next election? Will there be drama? Who will win? And they discuss the merits and pitfalls of the long-gone tradition of a delegated convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Electric Vehicles: are they selling like hotcakes or getting the cold shoulder, and are their fortunes about to change? It may depend on whether you are a Canadian or an American. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to introduce balanced budget legislation, as today's Financial Accountability Office report shows Ontario's budget recorded a surprise surplus last year. In late June, Chris Davies, director of special events for Ancaster Little League, arrived at Little League Park on Jerseyville Road to help set up for a baseball camp. He noticed on the gravel parking lot a set of pliers, and several nuts and bolts on the ground and walked over to the bleacher, which serves as Ancaster's home bleacher. It was here that he discovered the seating was stolen. Where do we stand now and what does the future hold? It's been roughly five years since the legalization of cannabis in Canada, and we still are lacking in government studies on the potential negative side effects. Surprising personal news from the Prime Minister's office released today: Justin and Sophie are separating. What is the precedent for such a breakup for a world leader while holding office? Will this provide Justin with a natural time to bow out of his position as Prime Minister, or will he double down on work? The CFL's app and website have been severely lacking: there have been no update on scores and stats since the season began, and that means that other sites that rely on them are not keeping track either. That surely interferes with online sports betting, and it is a blow to the credibility of the league in general. Meta said Tuesday that within a few weeks, it will remove news for all Canadian users of its popular Facebook and Instagram platforms. Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University Jay Goldberg, Ontario and Interim Atlantic Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Chris Davies, Director of Promotions and Special Events for Ancaster Little League Dr. Kerry Bowman, Bioethicist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Toronto Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Michael Naraine, Associate Professor, Sports Management, Brock University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Ford government has laid out its plans for Ontario's finances. But do the numbers really add up? We ask Peter Weltman, who heads up the independent, non-partisan financial accountability office of Ontario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the Financial Accountability Office's latest report, Ontario's outlook on health care is looking a little precarious. The province will need 7,500 new hospital beds, 86,700 additional nurses and personal support workers, and a lot more money - about $21 billion more. Peter Weltman joins the podcast to discuss these figures in detail and layout what Ontario needs to do to reach its targets. The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Bill 307 unconstitutional last week - a bill that the Ford government used the notwithstanding clause to push through. We look at the ruling and what happens next. And, Vincent Ke, MPP for Don Valley North, stepped down from the Conservative caucus last week due to allegations of political interference from China's Toronto consulate. Stay connected to #onpoli and the latest politics across Ontario and at Queen's Park: https://www.tvo.org/ For questions or to suggest topics, email us at onpolitics@tvo.org Listen to more TVO Podcasts: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters: https://www.tvo.org/newsletters Subscribe to The Agenda with Steve Paikin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theagenda Follow Steve Paikin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spaikin Follow John Michael McGrath on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jm_mcgrath Get the TVO Today app: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-today/id1616182112 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tvo.tvomediaapp&pli=1 See more ways to access The Agenda with Steve Paikin and TVO Today: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-anytime-anywhere TVO Today is a trusted source of insight and information about life in Ontario and beyond. Our award-winning current affairs journalism, documentaries and podcasts explore relevant issues and inspiring solutions. Visit https://www.tvo.org for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reshmi Nair breaks down the news of the day..CTV Queen's Park Reporter Siobhan Morris joins The Rush to discuss the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario finding Ford government allocating $21B less to fund health care, hospital capacity to shrink..Smart Speakers with Lindsay Broadhead and Matt Gurney.

This week, Ontario's education minister Stephen Lecce preempts a work stoppage by invoking the notwithstanding clause, Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones officially file their legal challenge to avoid testifying at the Emergencies Act inquiry, and provinces demand more money for health care from the feds. Co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the how and the why of it. Clip credits: Public Hearings Webcast, October 28 - Public Order Emergency Commission/publicorderemergencycommission.ca Ontario Legislative Assembly Question Period, October 31 – Courtesy of Legislative Assembly of Ontario Awareness Campaign to Improve Health Care for all Canadians - Council of the Federation/canadaspremiers.ca Ontario Legislative Assembly Tribute to Bill Davis, October 25 – Courtesy of Legislative Assembly of OntarioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath offer a detailed look at the government's budget as Ontario's legislature reconvenes; Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman joins the discussion, addressing allegations of health underspending. Plus, how electing a Speaker turned sour, how strong will Toronto and Ottawa mayors really be, and municipal elections ramp up.   Clip credits: Minister of Finance holds a media availability | August 9 -- Government of Ontario/Queen's Printer for Ontario/youtube.com Premier Ford makes an announcement in Dundalk | August 12 -- Premier of Ontario/Queen's Printer for Ontario/youtube.com Premier Ford delivers keynote at Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference | August 15 -- Premier of Ontario/Queen's Printer for Ontario/youtube.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A month after his last news conference, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Kieran Moore resurfaced to give a news conference announcing some updates to who is eligible to receive a PCR test and the antiviral therapy, Paxlovid. But as Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath say in this week's podcast, there wasn't much else new as cases in Ontario continue to grow. Also, new numbers from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario show some surprising education and healthcare spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario did not spend any funds from a new $2.7-billion COVID-19 response program in the first quarter, the province's fiscal watchdog found, prompting critics to question why the government didn't use the money during the third wave. A Wednesday report from the Financial Accountability Office found health spending was $691 million lower than planned in the area of population and public health because the province didn't spend funds from the pandemic program. A spokeswoman for Health Minister Christine Elliott disputed the FAO finding that “no spending occurred” and noted that the $2.7 billion is allocated for the entire fiscal year. She said the program is used for COVID-19 response measures like testing and vaccine and case management. GUEST: John Stapleton, Social Policy Researcher and Consultant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of TCR Express Journal of Commerce staff writer Russell Hixson joins digital media editor Warren Frey to discuss the recently announced federal election and how construction industry stakeholders are prioritizing what they want to see from the next federal government. Russell and Warren also discuss a recent article and podcast focused on Lafarge's efforts at reclamation using beehives. Daily Commercial News staff writer Angela Gismondi is also talking to Ontario's construction leaders about the election and getting their feedback, and recently also spoke to Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario executive director Nadia Todorova about a municipal infrastructure review from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario which estimates the current municipal infrastructure backlog is about $52 billion. You can listen to The Construction Record and TCR Express on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section and you can hear last week's episode of TCR Express here. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week. DCN-JOC News Services

Last week's report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario outlined a multibillion-dollar gap between what the provincial government intends to spend on health care, and what it hopes to achieve. Add to that a surgical backlog that will take years to clear, and it leaves many questions. Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman provides some answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Weltman, Ontario’s Financial Accountability Office talks about a report on business during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Weltman, Financial Accountability Office of Ontario talks about Moody's downgraded Ontario's credit rating from AA to AA-

Peter Weltman, of the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario talks about why Ontario's deficit doubled in 2018-19

Today, Mitzie Hunter, Finance Critic for the Ontario Liberal Party, responded to a new report on income mobility from the Financial Accountability Office

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Andrea Horwath, Leader of Ontario's Official Opposition, NDP With No Surprises, No Secrets: A Government's Role in Supporting a Stable, Prosperous Modern Economy Ontarians expect their government to protect what's already working in Ontario, and fix what isn't. An unpredictable environment where businesses have to adapt to shocks only makes it harder to build a prosperous economy. Without security and stability, investor confidence is undermined, and investment is throttled. That's why, especially in these uncertain times, government has a key role to play in providing a stable environment for businesses of all sizes to thrive. That includes a commitment to key infrastructure and programs that make Ontario a good place to live, work and do business. NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition Andrea Horwath will be sharing her vision for how government can support a stable, prosperous modern economy that works for everyone. Andrea Horwath is the Leader of Ontario's New Democrats. From her early career in community development to today, she's always believed that government should be about giving people the opportunity to build a good life no matter where in Ontario they live, or when this province became home. Born and raised in Hamilton, Andrea was elected to Hamilton City Council in 1997, then as the MPP for Hamilton-Centre in 2004. She is widely recognized as an effective leader, delivering results for people like forcing HST to be removed from hydro bills, forcing an end to proposed cost increases on seniors prescription drugs, and the creation of a Financial Accountability Office for the province. In 2012, she received the EVE Award in recognition of her public service. In 2018, Andrea led her party to become the Official Opposition – the largest Official Opposition in a generation. Today, half of the members of her MPP team are women, they represent ridings from every region of the province, and together they're reflective of the diversity of Ontario. Andrea spends time travelling the province she loves, seeing and hearing first-hand the challenges Ontarians are facing – and proposing solutions. Also a mom, Andrea believes all Ontarians deserve health care they can count on, high quality seniors care and public schools that give kids a great start. She's fighting for good jobs and real opportunities, and a more affordable life for everyone. Speaker: Andrea Horwath, Leader of Ontario's Official Opposition, NDP *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Alex is joined by Dan McTeague, Petroleum/Energy Analyst and former Ontario MP, to take a closer look at the Ford government's plan to scrap the province's cap and trade program. According to the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, The cancellation of the cap and trade system will cost $3 billion in lost revenue over the next four fiscal years,a decision that would push the provincial budget further into the red.

The Financial Accountability Office says Ontario's deficit will jump to almost $12 billion this year as a result of higher spending in the Liberal government's 2018 budget and weak revenue gains. This announcement comes a week after Ontario's auditor general declared that the provincial deficit is nearly double the amount stated by the Wynne government. Guest: Bonnie Lysyk, Ontario auditor general (Photo: Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a bit of sparring on Twitter yesterday. The Mayor tweeted that “[Donna Skelly] is a rookie councillor who does not speak on behalf of the city” in regard to the LRT project. What was her reaction to this and does she feel that the LRT project will be important in these upcoming elections? Guest: Donna Skelly, City Councilor for Ward 7. Ontario's deficit projects, according to the Financial Accountability Office, are inaccurate and that the deficit will jump to almost $12 billion this year. Guest: Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen's Park and Parliament Hill. The Ontario Centres of Excellence have announced funding for 6 technology development sites that will help foster the change that autonomous vehicles will bring. Hamilton is one of those locations. Guest: David Carter, Innovation Factory.

Photo: (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail) Ontario's deficit projects, according to the Financial Accountability Office, are inaccurate and that the deficit will jump to almost $12 billion this year. Guest: Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen's Park and Parliament Hill.

Alex Pierson speaks with radiologist and Coalition of Ontario Doctors co-founder Dr. David Jacobs about the report from the Financial Accountability Office saying that even with an additional $6.9 billion of planned health spending over the next three years, Ontario is not keeping up.

A new report from the Financial Accountability Office says that even with boosts in health care funding, spending hasn't kept pace with need. Jeffrey Novak, Chief Financial Analyst at the FANO, joins the show to break down the findings.

Jeffrey Novak, from the Financial Accountability Office talks about the partial sale of Hydro One and cost to the province.

David West, Chief Economist at the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario  talks about the Fall 2017 Economic and Fiscal Outlook.