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Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles on the Legislature in recess and whether a premier needs to fly in private jets.
Deb talks with the Ontario NDP leader. Colbert signs off for the last time. GUESTS: Nolan Quinn - Ontario Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes
Doug Ford accuses the NDP leader of Trump-style rhetoric. With the opposition heating up its criticism against the Ford government, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath wonder whether Doug Ford is getting a taste of his own medicine. Then, Steve and JMM look at how the Progressive Conservatives voted down a bill that looked to establish guardrails around publishing misinformation and using artificial intelligence in election communications. And finally, the Canadian Civil Liberties Union says the government's latest move to give special constables the power to arrest drug users on Toronto transit is "a deliberate choice to respond to a public health crisis with coercion instead of care." Is that right?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Brady & Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario discuss: 1 -Ontario appoints supervisor to run Conestoga College after audit exposing ‘serious mismanagement' 2 - Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “trump-style” comments 3 - Ontario Liberals set to pick byelection candidate amid jabs in nomination race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady & Colin D'Mello, Global News Queen's Park Bureau Chief and host of Focus Ontario discuss: 1 -Ontario appoints supervisor to run Conestoga College after audit exposing ‘serious mismanagement' 2 - Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “trump-style” comments 3 - Ontario Liberals set to pick byelection candidate amid jabs in nomination race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Tory and Kathleen Wynne weigh in. When’s the last time you went out dancing?GUESTS: Kathleen Wynne - former Premier of Ontario John Tory - former Mayor of Toronto Jessi Cruickshank - comedian and broadcaster
Marit Stiles is facing criticism after suggesting Premier Doug Ford could be behind bars before the next provincial election; a facility in Milton which cares for children with complex medical need is expanding their services; and, how stores using algorithms and dynamic pricing is affecting the cost pricing of various items.
Greg Brady talked about 16 Toronto schools receive bomb threats & Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “Trump-style” comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast discuss: 1 - Toronto Maple Leafs win 1st pick in 2026 NHL draft lottery 2 - Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “trump-style” comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady talked about 16 Toronto schools receive bomb threats & Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “Trump-style” comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady & Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast discuss: 1 - Toronto Maple Leafs win 1st pick in 2026 NHL draft lottery 2 - Doug Ford accuses NDP leader Marit Stiles of “trump-style” comments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you Team Ford or Team Stiles? The Exact Age When Your Bad Habits Catch Up With You GUESTS: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Expert Monte McGregor - Criminal defence lawyer
Jerry opens the show with reaction to Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles’ remark to the Premier, saying, “you’ll be in prison, Doug,” and her claim that a public inquiry into the Greenbelt could reveal what she describes as “dirty deals.” Then, a look at a Swedish innovation that could help traffic calming in Toronto. Jerry speaks with Karin Wiklund, Marketing Manager at Edeva AB, the company behind ActiBump, a smart speed‑control system that only activates when drivers exceed the limit. Next, Jerry turns to a new report on Toronto City Council attendance. He speaks with former Toronto mayor John Tory about the expectations of elected officials. Then, Jerry takes your calls on councillors skipping meetings and whether the city should crack down harder on absenteeism.
It’s time for Party for Two! Jerry is joined by Bob Richardson, NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant, to break down the biggest stories of the day, including: Marit Stiles’ “You’ll be in prison, Doug” comment, and her push for a Greenbelt public inquiryThe Prime Minister naming a replacement for Governor General Mary SimonA new report showing Toronto rideshare drivers spend half their time on the road without a passenger Then, Jerry looks at a Toronto Star feature asking Torontonians what they would do if they were mayor, from tax cuts, to income support for artists, to a proposed “bat signal" to combat crime. It’s Telescopic Tuesday with Dan Riskin! NEWSTALK 1010’s science expert brings the latest in science and space. Plus, gas prices are expected to jump again. Jerry takes your calls: Are rising fuel costs forcing you to rethink or scale back your summer road trip plans?
Jim breaks down the audio. More on today’s surprise announcement from the Leafs. GUESTS: Jeff Marek - host of The Sheet podcast Scott Reid - CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Tom Slee - author of the report with RideFair
Premier Doug Ford walks back his jet-plane purchase, and says the media is picking on him for trying to run the province more efficiently. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath get into whether that political communication works for Ontarians. Meanwhile, Ontario's NDP leader Marit Stiles is trying to make surveillance pricing a political issue here in Ontario – will her party's new communications strategy bring the official opposition back to the forefront? And a bill is exploring putting a stop to foreign ownership of some Ontario farmland. Why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deb talks with Marit Stiles. Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz but Trump says blockade ‘WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE’. GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader Dan McTeague - President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Richard Crouse - co-host of the podcast Entertainment is Broken
Ontario's NDP leader joins the show Are we heading towards a recession? GUESTS: Marit Stiles - Ontario NDP leader James Pasternak - Toronto city councillor Moshe Lander - economics at Concordia University Hannah Griebling - researcher at UBC
Greg Brady spoke with Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader about Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst' convention centres in the world, teases rebuild & Opposition calls on Ford to 'reverse course' on cuts to OSAP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady spoke with Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader about Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst' convention centres in the world, teases rebuild & Opposition calls on Ford to 'reverse course' on cuts to OSAP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles talks about the auto sector and homelessness concerns in Ontario.
Ontario New Democratic Party leader Marit Stiles has called on the Integrity Commissioner to investigate Labour Minister David Piccini as the skills development fund controversy deepens. But will it amount to anything? John Michael McGrath and Jessica Smith Cross discuss the importance of the information that will come out as a result. Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act passed its third reading at the legislature, and some are sounding the alarm around water safety in the province. John Michael and Jessica discuss what effect the legislation will have on water infrastructure in Peel Region. If Ontario Place wasn't enough, now we need to ask if the Ford government is eyeing Exhibition Place as well. JMM and Jess discuss the text of Bill 68 and how a confluence of confusing legislation and distrust in government lead to a controversy. JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ford-threatened-to-audit-his-critics-can-he-do-that How a political disaster brewed in Brighton: https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/how-a-political-disaster-brewed-in-brighton-9095416See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini is at the centre of a growing hubbub over the Ontario's Skills Development Fund. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the latest developments, and why Ontario New Democratic party leader Marit Stiles got herself thrown out of Queen's Park over the controversy. Doug Ford and Peter Bethlenfalvy are usually in agreement on financial matters, at least until a proposed cut to the harmonized sales tax for first-time home buyers. Ford believes the criteria is too narrow, Bethlenfalvy says he and the premier work together on these matters. Steve and John Michael discuss where this conflict will go and what's happened in the past when a premier and minister of finance disagreed over policy. Bills 33 and 60 are making their way into law this week, and, as you might expect, there was major disagreement over the lack of committee time to debate these bills. Steve and JMM discuss how a short legislative calendar and procedural moves pushed these through. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-will-anyone-miss-fixed-election-dates JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-one-small-trick-to-build-new-affordable-housingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Brady spoke to Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and MPP for Davenport about Ford government walks back on plan to consider changes to renters' right to ‘security of tenure'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John digs into four big stories with expert voices: • The Louvre jewel robbery — why stolen imperial gems are likely to be broken up and sold on the black market, with Leila Amineddoleh, a New York–based art, cultural heritage & intellectual property lawyer (Chair of an Art Law Group). • Richmond, B.C., land-title ruling — mortgages paused and transit plans in limbo after a pivotal court decision on Aboriginal title, with Councillor Alexa Loo, City of Richmond, B.C. • DEI in government and universities — where merit fits and what Canadian law allows, with Mark Milke, President, Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy. • Ontario's Skills Development Fund controversy — what the Auditor General found and why accountability matters, with Marit Stiles, Leader of the Official Opposition (Ontario NDP). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath sit down with Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles to discuss the aftermath of her recent leadership review. Where does she take the party now? Jim Bradley, the longtime MPP for St. Catharines, has died. Steve and John Michael look at his legacy as one of the most influential environment ministers in the province's history. Algoma Steel has received financial support from the federal government and the province of Ontario, but KAP Paper has not. Steve and JMM delve into the tricky economic situation for the province's northern industries. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/this-conservative-stalwart-cheated-death-and-has-a-message-about-ontarios-health-care-system JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontarios-grocery-oligarchs-are-betting-ford-will-chicken-out-he-shouldntSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the fallout of shutting down speed cameras. What will municipalities do next? Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles had a bruising leadership review. Unlike Bonnie Crombie, she's staying on the job — but the same can't be said for some of her top staffers. Steve and John Michael discuss where the party goes from here. Ontario has announced its latest round of funding for primary care teams, which the government hopes will connect 500,000 more people to a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Steve and JMM dig into the numbers. Chris Scott, MPP for Sault Ste. Marie, is facing charges domestic violence charges of assault and assault with a weapon. Scott has been ejected from the PC Party caucus and now sits as an independent. Steve and JMM discuss the rules around criminal records and sitting in elected office, and the opposition's differing reaction to the news. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/their-public-spats-helped-build-toronto-can-they-get-along-in-private JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-ontario-change-course-on-renewable-energySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's been a tough time for party leaders. After Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie resigned following her 57% leadership review score, Marit Stiles of the Ontario NDP managed only a little better with 68%. Over in British Columbia, John Rustad of the Conservatives scored 70%. While Crombie couldn't hold on, Stiles and Rustad plan to stick around. But what number is good enough to stay on as leader — and what number should Pierre Poilievre aim for in his upcoming leadership review to keep his job safe?This week on The Numbers, we chat about these leadership review results and what they mean. We also discuss new federal polling numbers and the opening moves of the NDP leadership race for contenders Avi Lewis and Heather McPherson. Plus, we break down some new provincial survey results out of Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Then, Philippe boosts the difficulty level in this week's edition of The Quiz.Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you'll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://www.patreon.com/cw/thenumberspodThe bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription.This episode is available on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies, Discuss: 1.Canada officially recognizes the State of Palestine: None of the PM's own preconditions have been met - which I thought was a proverbial “get out of jail free” card. Yes, the UK, Australia, and France all doing this also. – follow-up - this puts us certainly more at odds with the United States.. 2. Marit Stiles holds onto Ontario NDP leadership, says changes needed to defeat Ford: What does the party need to change to win the next election? 3. Downtown Toronto condo suing charity next door for $2.3 million: Shouldn't the city be held responsible for homelessness and drug use? Is suing a charity the right way to deal with social problems? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonnie Crombie resigned as leader of the Ontario Liberal Party after a disappointing leadership review. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how her vote collapsed, how she left the party in better shape, and who comes next. Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles is set to undergo her own leadership review. The party is doing objectively worse than the Ontario Liberals, so Steve and John Michael dissect her chances - and how this event could be a soft launch for the federal party. Doug Ford applauded the City of Vaughn for shutting down its speed camera program, a move that critics say will endanger pedestrians. Steve and JMM discuss why the premier has such a disdain for these devices, which, according to experts, have a lot of upside. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-bonnie-crombie-wont-regret-her-time-as-liberal-leader JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-why-ontarios-ndp-is-reconsidering-nuclear-power-with-an-eye-on-the-next-election Bonnie Crombie image credit to: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Brady spoke to Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader about Ford dumps Crown Royal bottle in protest of plant closure: ‘They're hurting Ontario'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1 - Should Ontario bring back US alcohol? Wouldn't that help Carney negotiate a deal with Trump? Is Doug Ford the only one with his elbows up? 2 - Is enough being made about Ontario's lack of follow-through on housing promises. 3 - Doug Ford's Tories soar to a record high in poll as Marit Stiles' NDP struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Also, What coffee brand is vanishing from Canadian grocery shelves? Where are the biggest price hikes happening? GUEST: Mike Von Massow - OAC Chair in Food System Leadership and Professor in Food Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph.Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles
Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched his most controversial piece of legislation this session, Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. Sparking much debate from Indigenous communities and the opposition, The Agenda invites, Chief Peter Wesley of Moose Cree First Nation, Chief June Black of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation and Indigenous rights lawyers, Kate Kempton, senior counsel at Woodward and Company Lawyers LLP, and Zachary Davis, partner with Pape Salter Teillet LLP to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim wonders if this might be a turning point. Plus – Marit Stiles asks the Premier to “grow a pair”. But what about growing pears? GUESTS: Dr. Isaac Bogoch - infectious disease expert Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays
Sweeping tariffs have hit Canada, Mexico, and China sending markets into disarray. Canada has responded with retaliatory tariffs and Doug Ford has vowed a strong response from Ontario. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what's next in Donald Trump's war against the world. Are members of provincial Parliament due for a raise? Doug Ford thinks so and not long after his third majority win. What's the future for Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie? As she goes into a leadership review, Steve and John Michael wonder what lies ahead as she remains seatless. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-whats-next-for-bonnie-crombie JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-if-doug-fords-energy-threats-backfireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Premier Doug Ford has been re-elected in Ontario's 44th provincial election. With voter turnout at 45% and lost seats for the Progressive Conservative party, what does this mean for Ontario's democracy? Joining The Agenda to discuss is Martin Regg Cohn, Political Columnist for the Toronto Star; Karim Bardeesy, Executive Director of the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University; Sonal Champsee Director at Not One Seat and Nelson Wiseman, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Toronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The live broadcast of Ontario's 44th general election includes context in the first hour where host, Steve Paikin, and co-host John Michael McGrath will discuss what makes this election special. Jeyan Jeganathan spoke with people across Ontario to hear what issues matter the most to them, and Nam Kiwanuka is joined by people who work in our communities to learn what they are seeing on the front lines. Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics, will join Steve Paikin to share insights about what Polly has been tracking this election. And, closer to when the polls close, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will be joined by Deb Hutton, host for Newstalk 1010; Kim Wright, principal and founder of Wright Strategies; Dan Moulton, partner at Crestview Strategy; and Jackie DaSilva, campaign strategist and consultant, to hear what they are looking forward to seeing on election night. This coverage will span gavel to gavel and will go in depth on how voters across the province will cast their ballots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doug Ford has won himself a third majority at the end of Ontario's 44th general election. Meanwhile, Marit Stiles and the NDP retain their status as official opposition while Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie lost her chance for a seat in Mississauga. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath catch up on the aftermath of the election and what comes next. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-doug-ford-wrote-his-way-into-the-history-books JMM's column: (coming soon)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Premier Doug Ford's snap election is underway. Only a few days away from Ontario's 2025 election day, The Agenda invites Amanda Munday, Executive Director of New Majority to tell us why everyone in this province needs to get out and vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guests: Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner Star's political columnist Martin Regg Cohn also leads the TMU Democracy forum, where he recently sat down with Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie, NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner to discuss what they might do for Ontarians if their party wins the upcoming election. Doug Ford, the Progressive Conservative leader who hopes to be reelected, declined to participate in the forum. Here in three separate episodes, Martin leads conversations with the leaders who did agree to participate in front of a live studio audience. The leaders speak about what makes them tick and what clicks with voters; the policies, the personalities, and the problems facing our province. Here's the episode with Marit Stiles. This episode was produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Martin Regg Cohn and Paulo Marques.
Yulia Kovaliv, Ukrainian Ambassador; Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Brian Gallant, Jason Lietaer, Tom Mulcair & Robert Benzie.
Ontarians have now gotten to see the leaders face off on the debate stage twice - in North Bay on Valentine's Day, and in Toronto on Family Day. PC leader Doug Ford, NDP leader Marit Stiles, Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie, and Green leader Mike Schreiner took questions on everything from health care to what they like to do in their spare time. Were Ontarians watching - and have the debates changed the race? To discuss, Steve Paikin is joined by Erin Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Advanced Symbolics Inc., who's been tracking this election using Polly, the AI pollster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marit Stiles has been the leader of the Ontario NDP and Official Opposition for two years, but this is her first general election. What do voters need to know about what she has on offer before they go to the polls on February 27? How does she plan to unseat Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives? And how does the NDP distinguish itself from Bonnie Crombie's Liberals? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With Premier Doug Ford calling a quick and early election in Ontario, youth across the province are not shying away from making sure their voices are heard. Amidst an affordability crisis and threats from Trump, Generation Z tells us why it is so important to be politically engaged – even if some aren't old enough to vote. The Agenda welcomes teens from across the province to discuss what issues they are paying attention to this Ontario election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will healthcare, housing, or tariffs decide the upcoming Ontario election? Host Steve Paikin asks Erin Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Advanced Symbolics Inc., what Polly the A.I. pollster has to say about the state of the race so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Alex Pierson is joined by the leader of the Ontario NDP & The MPP for Davenport, Marit Stiles. In light of Premier Ford likely calling a snap election in the next few days, Alex and Marit talk about how prepared the NDP are for this election, and how many ridings they will have candidates running in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Marit Stiles (Leader of Ontario's NDP) and I take a tour of Queen's Park, discuss foundational ideas for Ontario, talk about federal politics, debate changes that need to be made, try to break into the chamber floor and discovered where they keep the best snacks for the government.
''Housing Starts Are Down,'' Marit Stiles expresses concerns on infrastructure spending and housing. Housing starts are not starting and they are down. Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ana Bailao, housing advocate and former chair of Toronto's planning and housing committee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices