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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.

Doug Ford gambled when he called an early election, but it paid off in spades last night as his Progressive Conservatives won their third consecutive majority government. It wasn't necessarily the bigger mandate he wanted, but a win's a win. And that was a win.The surprise of the night, though, was the performance of Marit Stiles's NDP. The party's vote went down significantly, as the polls predicted. But the NDP still managed to squeeze a lot of seats out of a lot less of the vote, as incumbency ruled the day in what was an otherwise status quo election. We try to make some sense out of how the NDP managed to defy expectations. And what do we make of the performance of Bonnie Crombie's Liberals — good enough to regain recognized party status, but not good enough to get their leader elected?Want even more of The Numbers? Members of our Patreon get extra mailbag episodes every week and special episodes monthly, as well as access to our Discord. You can get these exclusives and support our joint project by becoming a member of our Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/c/thenumberspodYou can also watch this episode on YouTube. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Brady & the panel of: Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show, 9 - Noon on 640 Toronto Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 - A 3rd straight majority for the Ford government. Bottom line - people LIKE him. They like him more than some of the policies, and certainly more than some of the results - so how do opposition parties figure out how to beat him? 2 - we all may have underestimated the NDP's seat count - popular vote went into the tank, but they held ridings - can we credit Marit Stiles for this? She did the RIGHT thing dumping Sarah Jama in Hamilton Centre. Jama deserved to be turfed….for several things out there in the public eye, and more that we don't. I think a more moderate NDP is the only way to be successful….but what credit do you give her? 3 - I don't think Bonnie Crombie takes the party into the 2029 Election….agree or disagree? AND that's not to say it won't be her choice, and it's not to say she didn't breathe some life into a pretty lifeless entity after 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show, 9 - Noon on 640 Toronto Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 - A 3rd straight majority for the Ford government. Bottom line - people LIKE him. They like him more than some of the policies, and certainly more than some of the results - so how do opposition parties figure out how to beat him? 2 - we all may have underestimated the NDP's seat count - popular vote went into the tank, but they held ridings - can we credit Marit Stiles for this? She did the RIGHT thing dumping Sarah Jama in Hamilton Centre. Jama deserved to be turfed….for several things out there in the public eye, and more that we don't. I think a more moderate NDP is the only way to be successful….but what credit do you give her? 3 - I don't think Bonnie Crombie takes the party into the 2029 Election….agree or disagree? AND that's not to say it won't be her choice, and it's not to say she didn't breathe some life into a pretty lifeless entity after 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a whirlwind few weeks in the polls as the Liberals have closed the gap on the Conservatives. At first, the Liberals were merely on track for a smaller defeat than before. But now the polls are pointing to the possibility that the prime minister after the next election might not be Pierre Poilievre. It could be Mark Carney.This week on The Numbers, we delve into the wild federal polls that have been published over the last few days. We also discuss the Liberal leadership race, the resignations of two Atlantic premiers and give our final assessment of the Ontario election campaign. Doug Ford's PCs are heading to a majority victory, but what is going to happen to Bonnie Crombie's Liberals and Marit Stiles's NDP?Want even more of The Numbers? Members of our Patreon get extra mailbag episodes every week and special episodes monthly, as well as access to our Discord. You can get these exclusives and support our joint project by becoming a member of our Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/c/thenumberspodYou can also watch this episode on YouTube. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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.

The Ontario Progressive Conservative party has released its platform just days before the election. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the details of what's being promised and why the accounting might not all be there. In the dying days of the Ontario 2025 election, the party leaders are still on the road. Steve and John Michael look into where they are and how the races are going in their home ridings. And the 2025 Ontario Election Candidates Debate on Disability Issues took place last week. The guys look into the concerns of Ontarians with disabilities and what the parties are saying they will do to help.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.

Amanda and Rachael sit down with Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles and Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie as they enter the last few days of the Ontario election campaign!

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.

Journalists Sabrina Nanji and Émilie Gougeon-Pelletier join Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath to discuss party efforts in the final stretch of the Ontario 2025 election. Despite the Conservative lead in the polls, there are some tight races. The group discusses some ridings where the contest is heating up. We also discuss the French-language debate that took place this week and what came from that. And the group tackles some controversial comments made by candidates throughout the election and if it will have any effect. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-lightning-strike-twice-for-the-greens-in-kitchener-centre JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-the-ndp-and-liberal-platforms-say-and-why-it-mattersSee 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.

As the Liberals close the gap on Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, Jagmeet Singh's New Democrats are in danger of being completely eclipsed. Polls even suggest that if Mark Carney becomes the new Liberal leader, the NDP could be pushed into single digits.And in Ontario, Marit Stiles's NDP could lose half of its seats (or more) as the fight for second place appears to be Bonnie Crombie's and the Ontario Liberals' to lose.This week on The Numbers, we take a look at the latest federal and Ontario polling numbers, as well as break down some new fundraising data from the Liberal leadership race. We also chat about an upcoming Manitoba byelection and polls out of British Columbia and Yukon. Finally, Philippe has a Quiz!Want even more of The Numbers? Members of our Patreon get extra mailbag episodes every week and special episodes monthly, as well as access to our Discord. You can get these exclusives and support our joint project by becoming a member of our Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/c/thenumberspodYou can also watch this episode on YouTube. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles as she reacts to Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie's pitch to NDP supporters to vote Liberal to unseat Doug Ford. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Yuliya Kovaliv, Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada who says Ukraine's membership in NATO is a 'cheaper and more effective way to ensure a long-lasting peace.' Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology, University of Toronto/Scarborough joins host Vassy Kapelos to help answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on if more people are feeling flight anxiety due to the increase of aviation incidents being reported on. The Daily Debrief Panel with Hannah Thibedeau and Graham Richardson. The Honorable Peter Boehm, Senator, at prorogation was chair of Senate foreign affairs and international trade committee, former ambassador and longtime deputy minister joins Vassy to discuss the Trump administration’s “shock and awe” show at the Munich Security Conference.

Family Day marked the final leaders' debate during the 2025 Ontario Election. Bonnie Crombie, Marit Stiles, and Mike Schreiner were on the offensive while Doug Ford made an apology over the Greenbelt. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dissect the event and how each leader fared. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/for-family-day-a-father-son-political-profile JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-will-someone-please-talk-about-housingSee 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.

Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, was in Washington this past week alongside Canada's other premiers trying to make headway on the tariff threat. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this trip defies norms and why the opposition leaders say it probably didn't help. Ontario's post-secondary sector is facing a huge financial crisis and parties are laying out their plans on how to fix it; however, the Ontario Liberal plan is getting bashed by advocates. The Ontario Green Party has released its platform entitled "Our Plan For Fairness." Steve and John Michael dig into the details and see what policy ideas other parties might steal. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-this-liberal-candidate-jump-from-journalism-to-queens-park JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-theres-no-negotiating-with-donald-trump-on-tariffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In some respects, Wellington-Halton Hills is the riding to watch this year because, for the first time in three decades. it's competitive. Ted Arnott announced that he would not be seeking re-election at the end of the last term, and while the PC Party would like to hold on to this one, opportunity is knocking for the other major parties. Today, Ontario's official opposition will make their case for the riding next door! Of the four major party candidates in Wellington-Halton Hills, only one of them is not presently a politician with a municipal council. Between those four, there's also an even split between candidates representing the urban side of the riding, and the more rural parts. Simone Kent is the from the rural side, and she's the one major party candidate who's not presently in a political office, but that's not to say that she doesn't keep busy. Kent has a unique resume being both a dairy farmer and an education worker. She's stayed active in organizations like Centre Wellington's environmental committee and Jersey Ontario, a non-profit association for Jersey cow owners and breeders. Farming, education, the environment, grassroots organizing: that's about as good as it gets for a resume for an NDP candidate, but what does Kent think of the issues, and what does she want to do as the first MPP in nearly 35 years whose not Ted Arnott? We will get an answer to that and other questions on this week's edition of the podcast as Kent talks about why she's running and being the only major party candidate not already in politics. She will also talk about what an NDP-led Ontario government will do for Ontarians, and what kind of premier Marit Stiles would be. Also, she will discuss, whether Doug Ford has been ignoring Ontario's farmers, and the issues she wants to put front and centre in these last two weeks of this very truncated campaign. So let's dig into the NDP case on this edition of the Wellington-Halton Hills Politicast! You can learn more about the Ontario NDP, their candidates, and their platform at the party's website. We will be cranking out another episode of the Wellington-Halton Hills Politicast this weekend, and, as you're waiting, keep in mind that advanced voting is on February 20 through 22 and you can find out where to go at elections.on.ca. NOTE: You will be able to hear interviews with all of the Provincial election candidates running in Guelph every Monday on the podcast version of Open Sources Guelph, and every Thursday at 5 pm on CFRU 93.3 fm or cfru.ca! The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

Super Bowl Sunday had a little injection of Ontario politics with the Ontario Liberal Party and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives buying ad space during the big game. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the strategy and if it will move the needle. United States President Donald Trump has hit Canada with tariffs on steel and aluminum. How does that impact Ontario's economy? Steve and John Michael discuss the implication for our province and its auto industry. What have the parties promised in order to tackle the various healthcare crises we're facing in Ontario? And are these promises doable?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on President Donald Trump decided to let slip yet another tariff announcement just as the world was settling in to watch the Super Bowl. Trump is targeting steel and aluminum and these tariffs will hit Canada the hardest. Next, if President Trump's tariff threats materialize, the impact on Canada's economy would be massive. Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins us now to dissect this latest threat. Also, Ontarians are already struggling to afford healthy groceries and that's something our next guest wants to remedy. Marit Stiles, Provincial NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition, joins us to explain a monthly grocery rebate program her party wants to offer to low and middle-income families Lastly, the Super Bowl ads that struck a chord with viewers. Dennis Ryan, Executive Creative Director at Bader Rutter, joins us now to share his opinion on which ads scored a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on President Donald Trump decided to let slip yet another tariff announcement just as the world was settling in to watch the Super Bowl. Trump is targeting steel and aluminum and these tariffs will hit Canada the hardest. Next, if President Trump's tariff threats materialize, the impact on Canada's economy would be massive. Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, joins us now to dissect this latest threat. Also, Ontarians are already struggling to afford healthy groceries and that's something our next guest wants to remedy. Marit Stiles, Provincial NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition, joins us to explain a monthly grocery rebate program her party wants to offer to low and middle-income families Lastly, the Super Bowl ads that struck a chord with viewers. Dennis Ryan, Executive Creative Director at Bader Rutter, joins us now to share his opinion on which ads scored a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath are joined by Jessica Smith Cross, editor in chief of the Trillium and Charlie Pinkerton, reporter at the Trillium, to discuss the latest update in the Greenbelt scandal. Premier Doug Ford has received plenty of endorsements this election campaign, and mayors are now entering the game. The team discuss the new trend and why local politicians are weighing in. Ontario Progressive Conservative candidates have been told not to participate in local debates and to instead focus on door knocking. What effect does this have on our democracy? Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/politics-doesnt-have-to-be-so-impolite-just-ask-my-lunch-dates JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-cancelling-starlink-is-easy-trump-proofing-ontarios-electricity-will-be-hardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump tariffs may be on pause, but they’ve taken over the narrative of this Ontario election campaign. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this looming threat is changing the race and heating up rhetoric between party leaders. The Liberals are determined to keep the focus on Doug Ford’s health care record with a bright-red campaign bus. And Steve and John Michael discuss the Conservatives's labour union endorsements, including fire fighters, a public sector union, that has benefitted under Ford.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.

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on the world was gripped by an aviation disaster that saw an American Airlines plane collide with a military helicopter above Washington, D.C. Thursday night. Next, there are many questions surrounding the crash that resulted in both a plane and helicopter ending up in the frigid Potomac River. Duncan Dee, a former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer, joins us now as aviation experts wonder how such a collision could possibly happen. Also, Eleanor Watson, a CBS reporter who is in Washington. Just moments earlier, we get the somber news that this has turned from a rescue mission into a recovery operation. Also, Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition. She weighs in on the announcement of a rather rushed - and some would say unnecessary - provincial election. Lastly, Canada's largest public school board plans to do away with schools named in honour of certain "controversial" figures. Jennifer Dundas, a lawyer with previous incarnations as a Crown prosecutor and political affairs reporter for the CBC, joins us to argue that Henry Dundas may not have such a tarnished past after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on the world was gripped by an aviation disaster that saw an American Airlines plane collide with a military helicopter above Washington, D.C. Thursday night. Next, there are many questions surrounding the crash that resulted in both a plane and helicopter ending up in the frigid Potomac River. Duncan Dee, a former Air Canada Chief Operating Officer, joins us now as aviation experts wonder how such a collision could possibly happen. Also, Eleanor Watson, a CBS reporter who is in Washington. Just moments earlier, we get the somber news that this has turned from a rescue mission into a recovery operation. Also, Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition. She weighs in on the announcement of a rather rushed - and some would say unnecessary - provincial election. Lastly, Canada's largest public school board plans to do away with schools named in honour of certain "controversial" figures. Jennifer Dundas, a lawyer with previous incarnations as a Crown prosecutor and political affairs reporter for the CBC, joins us to argue that Henry Dundas may not have such a tarnished past after all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader; Andrew Enns, Leger; Drew Dilkens, Windsor Mayor & Matthew Shoemaker, Sault Ste. Marie Mayor; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis & Gurratan Singh.

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.

- Trudeau calls meeting with opposition leaders about Canada-U.S. border plan. Vassy Kapelos - CTV Chief Political Correspondent, joins Deb with her analyis- TTC e-bike ban would disproportionately affect marginalized groups: report. Should the ban still happen?- Marit Stiles - leader of the Ontario NDP, joins Deb to give her reactions to the AG's report- Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages. Deb speaks with Shimon Koffler Fogel - President and CEO - Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

Donald Trump's trade threats have caused mass economic panic. Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau have threatened retaliatory tactics. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what happens next and if this is just the president-elect's bluster. Ontario's post-secondary sector is facing a financial crisis with Sheridan College unveiling cuts to programming and staff lay offs. So, why is the provincial government ignoring the blue-ribbon panel that offered concrete solutions? The Ontario New Democratic Party and Marit Stiles have called on the integrity commissioner to investigate the province's fundraising targets. The Ontario Liberals and Bonnie Crombie have unveiled documents showing the desperate state of the family doctor crisis. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/admiration-for-trump-wont-win-ontario-politicians-any-brownie-points JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-fords-plan-a-for-the-next-trump-article-has-already-failedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies  Ahmad Elbayoumi , Policorner: The politics, policies and personalities at Queen's Park. Harrison Lowman - Managing Editor @ The Hub Canada Discuss: 1. House of Commons sat late into last evening, but DID pass the Liberal government's proposed GST break on some key items - starts December 14/ends February 15. 176-151 the legislation passed…in essence it was the Liberals & NDP combining, as often has been the case – the Conservatives & Bloc Quebecois voted against the deal… 2. This feels TOO easy but Poilievre has hammered Trudeau for disappearing re: the border tariffs question & he's praising the Premiers (yes, even Doug Ford!) for the work they're doing - fair criticism based on the week you've seen? Does all this work benefit Ford politically? There's SOME "incumbent anger" in the province....but must be frustrating for Bonnie Crombie & Marit Stiles to watch Doug get flowers, yes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies  Ahmad Elbayoumi , Policorner: The politics, policies and personalities at Queen's Park. Harrison Lowman - Managing Editor @ The Hub Canada Discuss: 1. House of Commons sat late into last evening, but DID pass the Liberal government's proposed GST break on some key items - starts December 14/ends February 15. 176-151 the legislation passed…in essence it was the Liberals & NDP combining, as often has been the case – the Conservatives & Bloc Quebecois voted against the deal… 2. This feels TOO easy but Poilievre has hammered Trudeau for disappearing re: the border tariffs question & he's praising the Premiers (yes, even Doug Ford!) for the work they're doing - fair criticism based on the week you've seen? Does all this work benefit Ford politically? There's SOME "incumbent anger" in the province....but must be frustrating for Bonnie Crombie & Marit Stiles to watch Doug get flowers, yes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ontario New Democratic party are pitching a new deal for municipalities that include re-uploading big costs to the province. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the plan and react to Marit Stiles's appointment of former Toronto Mayor David Miller to a special position. Mississauga mayor Carolyn Parrish has found herself in hot water over a cancelled vigil to former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and comparing him to Nelson Mandela. So, why was Doug Ford's reaction so tame? Ontario has a found another potential site for long term storage for nuclear waste. Steve and JMM discuss why this facility will play a large role in the development of a clean energy future for the province. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/hockey-hall-of-famer-dick-duff-is-still-telling-stories-at-age-88 JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-cities-need-a-new-deal-what-should-they-have-to-give-up-to-get-oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ROAD SAFETY AND BICYCLE LANES  Jane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor, Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre and Councillor Stephen Holyday of  Ward 2 Etobicoke Centre. Today: a discussion about road safety and bicycle lanes in Toronto, and the Ontario NDP enlist former Toronto Mayor David Miller as a "special advisor" to their leader Marit Stiles "on crafting a New Deal for municipalities" according to the Ontario NDP press release. THE UPCOMING PAUL BERNARDO PAROLE HEARING Jane Brown is joined by Ari Goldkind, a criminal defence lawyer based in Toronto. Paul Bernardo has a parole hearing coming up on November 26th. We found out late last night, the Parole Board of Canada is working with the families of Kristen French and Lesley Mahaffey to appear in person at Paul Bernardo's next parole hearing on Tuesday after earlier saying they could not do so related to security concerns. REACTION TO PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU ANNOUNCEMENT ON TEMPORARY HST + GST RELIEF Jane Brown is joined by Muhammad Ali, Liberal Strategist and a Vice President with Crestview Strategy in Ottawa and Tom Parkin, Publisher of the "Data Shows" newsletter. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today that his government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a number of items just in time for Christmas and send 250 dollar cheques to some 18 million Canadians in the spring. The proposed affordability measures come ahead of the government's fall economic statement.

''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

Greg Brady focused in on Ontario is NOT building the homes it said it would. And it has nothing to do with interest rates. Next, Are Ontarians getting what we've paid for when it comes to the latest Fall Economic Statement? NDP Leader, Marit Stiles, says we're now a "Have Not" province. Lastly, Adam Zivo, Executive Director of the Centre for Responsible Drug Policy and National Post contributor. He shares his insights on Ukraine, the U.S. election and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHERE MUNICIPALITIES STAND ON HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, as well as Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside for Ward 16 (Don Valley West) and Paula Fletcher of Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Today: thirteen Ontario mayors have accepted Ford's call to use the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments, and a proposal at City Hall to increase the hotel tax as it faces a hefty price tag to co-host the 2026 FIFA games. REACTION TO THE FORD GOVERNMENT'S FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT  Libby Znaimer is joined by Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP followed by Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada, and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. This week: the Ford government officially delivered the fall economic statement. We unpacked what it includes and also got reaction to their announcement of a $200 dollar rebate for Ontario taxpayers.

Queen's Park is back and still talking about bike lanes. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the government's first big piece legislation and why it's so laser focused on bikes. Dr. Jane Philpott is taking charge of a provincial team that's looking to connect all Ontarians with a primary healthcare provider. It's an odd job for the former Liberal health minister although well within her wheelhouse, but will Doug Ford listen to her recommendations? Marit Stiles joins the podcast to talk about the NDP's plans for upcoming session at QP, the fact that 3 of her MPPs have left for Federal politics, and why she's the alternative Ontarians need right now.  Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/celebrating-a-man-who-knows-all-there-is-to-know-about-ontario-political-history JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-ontario-could-have-a-new-option-for-turning-offices-into-homes-if-the-government-takesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Joyce Cheung, chair of the Section of Palliative Medicine at the Ontario Medical Association, explains what she and other palliative care doctors are seeing with medical supply shortages around the province. NDP leader Marit Stiles outlines her party's priorities ahead of what's expected to be an early provincial election. And neighbourhood activist Faraz Gholizadeh reacts to a proposed redesign of one of the city's deadliest streets, Parkside Drive.

Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Mayor & Mike Savage, Halifax Mayor; Heather Wright, CTV News; Marit Stiles, Ontario NDP Leader; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh & Rachel Aiello

Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives have been in power in Ontario for nearly six years, but the party's polling remains robust and the PCs have just come off two byelection victories — including in a seat the Ontario Liberals were hoping to flip.What's behind Ford's enduring support, and what's the state of Bonnie Crombie's Liberals and the NDP under Marit Stiles as they start to look ahead to the next provincial campaign in 2026?To explain the state of Ontario politics today, I'm joined this week by Sabrina Nanji, author of Queen's Park Observer, and John Michael McGrath, writer and co-host of the #onpoli podcast for TVO.THE NUMBERS: On this week's episode of The Numbers podcast, available for Patreon members here, we try to figure what is going on in British Columbia as more and more polls show the B.C. Conservatives closing the gap with (or even beating) David Eby's NDP. We also break down the results of last week's two provincial byelections in Ontario. In the mailbag, we tackle the polling woes of Justin Trudeau's Liberals and more. Finally, Philippe has another Quiz this week — though one that's a tad easier than last week's.In addition to listening to this episode of The Writ Podcast in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thewrit.ca/subscribe

Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Paul Calandra unveiled The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, a new piece of housing legislation designed to get more housing built. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the omnibus bill and look at the housing policy blitz we've seen from both the federal and provincial government.The Office of the Premier has 48 staff members on the Sunshine List, which makes it one of the most expensive incarnations of this office ever. How does this expense square with Doug Ford's brand of fiscal responsibility?The Ontario New Democrat Party recently hit a record for donations, leader Marit Stiles is travelling the province, and the party has been putting forward strong legislation. So, why isn't Doug Ford taking notice? Steve and John Michael discuss the premier's choice of opponents. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/do-doug-ford-and-pierre-poilievre-get-along John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/the-ford-government-needs-to-get-real-about-its-own-housing-statistics You can also see the podcast on the TVO Today YouTube channel and every Friday night at 8 and 11 pm ET as the first half of The Agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.