Podcasts about ontario liberals

40 years ago, something quite extraordinary happened at Queen's Park. The opposition parties combined forces to defeat the Progressive Conservative government of the day, thus, bringing to an end, 42 straight years of Tory rule. The previous time a government had changed hands on a lost confidence vote? 1871! So this was rare. And even a few months earlier, there was little indication any of that drama would unfold. David Peterson, Ontario's 20th premier; Hershell Ezrin, former chief of staff to the premier; and Helen Burstyn, former deputy secretary of the Premier's Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has the level of toxicity in Ontario politics today gotten out of hand? Does Premier Doug Ford ever come across the floor and talk to the opposition members? And how big of a problem is it for the Ontario Liberals that their leader, Bonnie Crombie couldn't win a seat in the last election? Parliamentary leader for the Ontario Liberals and the MPP for Ottawa South, John Fraser, joins host Steve Paikin for a wide-ranging discussion on life at Queen's Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For third time ever, the monarch read the Government of Canada's speech from the throne. King Charles III reiterated Canada's sovereignty and ran through a laundry list of government priorities. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the speech. The Government of Ontario is amending Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, after pressure from Indigenous groups. Steve and JMM dig into the changes the bill is pushing forward and what opposition groups can do to keep it from passing. The Ontario Greens and Ontario Liberals are co-sponsoring a bill to tackled homelessness in the province. Aislinn Clancy says building bridges within the legislature is part of what she ran on and a bill like this could help end this issue within a decade. The #onpoli podcast recorded this episode at the Isabel Bader Theatre at Victoria University at the University of Toronto. Special thanks to everyone who came out! Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-51st-state-nonsense-is-over-someone-should-tell-the-president JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/is-it-time-for-a-canadian-automakerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady spoke to Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Party Leader to get her reaction to the Provincial budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down today's biggest stories with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Richard Masson, Executive Fellow in the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy and former CEO of the Alberta Petroleum Marketing Commission, on pipelines in Canada including TransMountain following new minister comments including whether or not national expansion makes sense Dr. Anabela Bonada, Managing Director, Climate Science, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo, on the wildfire season for 2025, what we can expect, and how to potentially prepare for poor conditions Eric Alper, Music Expert and Publicist, on the best songs for a May long weekend road trip Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join the roundtable to discuss this week's five biggest news stories. Attending today's session are Jeff Rutledge, Vice President, McMillian Vantage, and Kathleen Wynne, Former Premier of Ontario and Ontario Liberal leader from 2013-18. Ontario's budget deficit balloons to tackle tariffs while the federal government is tabling a fall economic statement instead: does anyone care about budgets and deficits anymore? What changed? What do we make of the new cabinet picks? Changes were not as bold as some people expected and it was a messy transition with comments from Guilbeault, Robertson, and others coming under fire, while others like Hodgson had better starts. Elections Canada and Terrebonne: Why not just count the ballots or do a recount? Is it a bad look on Elections Canada to the general public to not just roll with it? What do you want to see from The Hudson’s Bay IP now that Canadian Tire has it? If stores aren’t coming back, what would draw your attention? What are your favourite May long weekend / road trip songs and traditions?

Greg Brady spoke to Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Party Leader to get her reaction to the Provincial budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining what projects he believes are in Ontario's best economic interest. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how the relationship between the two levels of government is unfolding. Ontario's budget is being delivered on May 15th, but, unlike in the past, announcements on the province's spending aren't tightly guarded secrets. Steve and John Michael examine what's been announced so far and how much it will cost you. The Ontario Liberals have official party status, which gives them privileges at Queen's Park that they haven't had for a while. It's a big change for them, but they're still limited in what they can do faced by a majority government. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/my-lunch-with-old-political-friends JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-trump-destroy-ontarios-film-industry TVO Today Live: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-today-live President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, May 6, 2025 - The White House/youtube.com Bonnie Crombie media studio appearance: Courtesy Ontario Parliamentary NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Agenda's week in review looked at the state of Ontario's K-12 and post-secondary education systems, how the PC government has handled both, and whether voters were paying attention to either when casting their ballots in the 44th general election.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.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we go mega! On this super-sized edition of the show, the last one before Election Day and the episode that opens three days of advanced polling, we will profile the three candidates we haven't covered yet. From the long-time campaigner running for the governing party, to an upstart trying to rebuild a Liberal stronghold, and a new face for a new party! This Thursday, February 20, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: Be Coole. You may not know Robert Coole, but he's been doing politics in Guelph for a long-time as a reliable and seasoned campaigner for local Conservatives, but now, he's in the spotlight as the PC Party candidate in this provincial election. Coole will join us to talk about why Guelph needs a voice in the next PC government, and why he's taking the spotlight after years of playing in politics behind the scenes. Mustafa: The Liberal Candidate. There are a lot of young people running for the Ontario Liberals, and Mustafa Zuberi is one of them. Pretty well established in local politics thanks to his years running the Young Liberals at the University of Guelph, Zuberi now aims to be the next MPP from this riding and part of a Bonnie Crombie government. He will tell us why the Liberals are ready to run Ontario again. If the Blue Fits... Just when it looked like there would be no emerging party candidates running in Guelph this election, we get the arrival of Carina Fraser. The author and single mother is running for New Blue, which, as the name implies, is an alternative to the PCs aiming to collect the ones turned off by Doug Ford and not willing to bank on one of the other major parties. Fraser will tells us why you shouldn't sleep on the New Blue. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

With high stakes in the Ontario Election on February 27, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie joins host Laura Babcock for an in-depth conversation about her strategy to defeat Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative government and her plans for the people of Ontario. In this uncut interview, Bonnie discusses critical issues such as healthcare, housing, homelessness, ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program), and small business investment. She assures voters that she is committed to getting the basics right and believes the Liberals have the momentum as the snap election approaches. Bonnie also reaches out to NDP voters and explains how she can be trusted to avoid shifting to the right and being influenced by developers. Additionally, she addresses why it took her so long to introduce herself to Ontario voters.We'd love your thoughts on this interview and Bonnie's appeal for your vote. Please subscribe to the OShow and, most importantly, vote on February 27! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

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.

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.

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today welcomed Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader to the 640 Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today welcomed Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader to the 640 Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Day One of the 44th Ontario general election and it's not an exaggeration to say the newest member of the Queen's Park leaders' club has a daunting mission ahead of her. Bonnie Crombie has been the Liberal leader for just over a year. But unlike the other leaders, she is now seeking a seat for the first time and very much hoping to bring her party back to official party status, which it hasn't had for two consecutive elections. Let's find out what's up her sleeve. Here's the Leader of the Ontario Liberals, Bonnie Crombie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Toronto Today Podcast. Greg Brady, host of Toronto Today focused in on his health care story that might just strike a chord with you. "The MRI that wasn't". Next, there was a very disturbing story that needs to be addressed. A 22-year-old male from Scarborough is facing numerous charges after allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl in Ajax. Police allege that this man pretended to be a 16-year-old boy in order to strike up a relationship via SnapChat with the 13-year-old girl. Again, these are allegations at this point, but...it strikes a chill down the spine of any parent, any grandparent, uncle, aunt...to hear stories like this and to think about what *might* have happened....We discuss and take your calls. Also, Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader. She is here to discuss how much Premier Ford's so-called "beer boondoggle" may cost taxpayers....and she also makes an announcement, giving Toronto Today listeners the inside scoop first. Lastly, Erik Johnson, Vice President and Senior Economist with BMO. He joins us to discuss a recent court challenge regarding the Capital Gains tax. 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 his health care story that might just strike a chord with you. "The MRI that wasn't". Next, there was a very disturbing story that needs to be addressed. A 22-year-old male from Scarborough is facing numerous charges after allegedly attempting to lure a 13-year-old girl in Ajax. Police allege that this man pretended to be a 16-year-old boy in order to strike up a relationship via SnapChat with the 13-year-old girl. Again, these are allegations at this point, but...it strikes a chill down the spine of any parent, any grandparent, uncle, aunt...to hear stories like this and to think about what *might* have happened....We discuss and take your calls. Also, Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal Leader. She is here to discuss how much Premier Ford's so-called "beer boondoggle" may cost taxpayers....and she also makes an announcement, giving Toronto Today listeners the inside scoop first. Lastly, Erik Johnson, Vice President and Senior Economist with BMO. He joins us to discuss a recent court challenge regarding the Capital Gains tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, 640 Contributor Bryan Passifiume, National politics reporter for the Toronto Sun  1 - Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can't enter the contest 2 - ⁠Doug Ford going to DC the Feb 12th week for trade talks. The Ontario Liberals have complained about this noting the party must pay all these expenses on their own - but does it speak to the overall question - how is the Premier incredibly focused on the tariffs/US issue while campaigning, headed out to ridings, travelling the province, and debate prep/debates? 3 - ⁠Canada Post - Billion dollar loan 4 - Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine Smith touches Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman and crashing her live press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Anthony Furey, 640 Contributor Bryan Passifiume, National politics reporter for the Toronto Sun  1 - Liberal leadership hopeful Chandra Arya says party informed him he can't enter the contest 2 - ⁠Doug Ford going to DC the Feb 12th week for trade talks. The Ontario Liberals have complained about this noting the party must pay all these expenses on their own - but does it speak to the overall question - how is the Premier incredibly focused on the tariffs/US issue while campaigning, headed out to ridings, travelling the province, and debate prep/debates? 3 - ⁠Canada Post - Billion dollar loan 4 - Beaches-East York MP Nate Erskine Smith touches Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman and crashing her live press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault as they discuss his endorsement of Mark Carney for the Liberal leadership and its implications on carbon pricing in Canada. On todays show: Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie who says Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to lead Ontarians into 'an unnecessary and very expensive election.' Dan Riskin, CTV Science and Technology Specialist joins Vassy for his weekly segment 'Talk Science to Me'. The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura Stone, Robert Benzie, and Mike Le Couteur. Fae Johnstone, Executive Director, Queer Momentum joins Vassy to discuss President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting gender expression to male or female.

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto is getting slammed with another property tax hike. Next, Toronto's budget was announced yesterday by Mayor Olivia Chow. She says she understands that Torontonians are hurting financially. She gets that there's an affordability crisis. Mayor Chow joins us now to defend the tax hike and explain what the funds will mean to Toronto residents. Also, Ontario Liberal liberal, Bonnie Crombie, does not mince words when talking about Premier Ford's motivation for possibly calling an early election. Lastly, Daniel Foch, Chief Real Estate Officer at Valery.ca, joins us to discuss current market conditions and what Toronto buyers and sellers can expect in the next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto is getting slammed with another property tax hike. Next, Toronto's budget was announced yesterday by Mayor Olivia Chow. She says she understands that Torontonians are hurting financially. She gets that there's an affordability crisis. Mayor Chow joins us now to defend the tax hike and explain what the funds will mean to Toronto residents. Also, Ontario Liberal liberal, Bonnie Crombie, does not mince words when talking about Premier Ford's motivation for possibly calling an early election. Lastly, Daniel Foch, Chief Real Estate Officer at Valery.ca, joins us to discuss current market conditions and what Toronto buyers and sellers can expect in the next few months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are some closures across Chatham-Kent heading into 2025. Canadian real estate watchers are optimistic, predicting a buyer's market in the new year. The Atlantic Liberal caucus has joined the Ontario Liberals in calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign as party leader.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: NEW FERTILITY PRESERVATION METHOD GIVES YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS HOPE FOR HAVING CHILDREN LATER Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto, Provincial Co-Lead General Medicine, Dr. Alisa Naiman, family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist. Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie promises every resident will have a family doctor within four years, but is this feasible? Meanwhile, former Liberal health minister Jane Philpott is tasked with finding a solution for the PC government. In Alberta, innovative treatments help young cancer patients preserve fertility, and with Australia facing a record flu season, how will Canada respond? Plus, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance could impact public health policies across North America. MINISTER WHO WAS PRESENT SAYS TRUMP'S REMARK ABOUT CANADA BECOMING THE 51ST STATE WAS A JOKE Libby is joined by Bob Richardson, Public Affairs Consultant and Will Stewart, Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself on a mountaintop beside a large Canadian flag, sparking buzz by suggesting Canada could become the 51st state. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Mar-a-Lago dinner, downplays the image as a joke and hails it as a symbol of strong U.S.-Canada relations. BONNIE CROMBIE JOINS FIGHT BACK TO TALK ABOUT HER PRIMARY CARE PLAN Libby is joined by Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie. Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie has promised to ensure every resident in the province has a primary care doctor within four years if elected. This ambitious plan comes as Ontario faces a significant shortage, with 2.5 million people currently without a family doctor. Will it be enough to address the root cause of many healthcare issues?

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster leaving after seven years 2 - Bonnie Crombie promises Ontario Liberals would find everyone a family doctor in 4 years 3 - Trump suggests Canada become 51st state after Trudeau said tariff would kill economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie has made her first major election campaign promise: a tax cut for the middle class. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how the Liberals are trying to outflank the Tories on the cost of living crisis. We now know the cost of the province's plan to remove bike lanes from Toronto's streets: $48 million. Can the city stop the removal? Receiving presumptive care has gotten a little easier for wildland firefighters; however, union leaders argue the changes don't go far enough. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/toronto-honours-former-ontario-cabinet-minister-david-caplan JMM's column:See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady focused in on Toronto was shocked when almost two dozen people were involved in a shoot-out...with witnesses saying it sounded like a war zone.  Next, if you're a taxpayer looking for some relief in the province of Ontario, Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal leader, discusses what items are top of mind for the Liberal party as we head into a possible spring election. Lastly, Daniel Tucker-Simmons, an Ottaway lawyer with a decade of experience in tenants' rights law. We explore whether a landlord has the right to bar tenants from charging their EV at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: ELECTION DAY IN THE U.S. Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Deputy Premier and Health Minister of the Ontario Liberals, Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP and Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada. It's election day in the U.S. Either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will go to the White House, but which President will provide a better outcome for Canada? As mentioned yesterday, according to a Leger survey from this past October, 70 percent of Canadians are engaged in this election. Our panelists react to the latest on that.  ANTHONY FUREY ON WARD 15 BYELECTION OUTCOME  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Anthony Furey, who ran as a candidate for City Councillor for Ward 15 Don Valley West.  Anthony Furey joins the program to discuss the outcome of the Ward 15 Don Valley West byelection. Rachel Chernos Lin won with 55 percent of the vote, Furey getting 31 percent. He reflects on the race that was. MAYOR PATRICK BROWN WEIGHS IN ON PROTESTS IN BRAMPTON  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown followed by Robin Sears, a crisis communications expert and former NDP strategist.   Our guests react to the protests that have unfolded in Brampton in recent days. And Mayor Brown has proposed a bylaw that would prohibit protests at places of worship, which is to be voted on at the next scheduled city council meeting on November 13th.

Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner joins the podcast to talk about his hopes for the party, the new session at Queen's Park, and much more. Want bike lanes in your city? Well, you'll have to run it by Queen's Park as the provincial government wants a say on where bike lanes go. Ontario Liberals are saying the Therme Spa deal is Doug Ford's 407. The NDP are calling for an investigation into it the deal. Meanwhile, Doug Ford will be sending you $200 in the mail. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/remembering-jim-peterson John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-governments-add-red-tape-to-stuff-they-want-to-suffocate-housing-and-bike-lanesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie joins Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath to discuss her plans ahead of a potential spring election, the OLP's new slogan, and how she tries to get under Doug Ford's skin. Premier Ford's comments telling homeless people to get off their butts and get jobs has him taking heat, and leaves many wondering if he's unaware of the pervasiveness of this issue. Doug Ford wants to build a highway underneath the 401. Will a feasibility study build his case or show that this is simple a pipe dream? John Michael's column: Coming Soon Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/what-can-we-learn-from-the-ontario-liberals-new-sloganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady focuses in on the fallout from our story yesterday about a TDSB “field trip” to a Grassy Norrows Indigenous event and were seen participating in a Pro-Palestine rally. Parents feel misled and demand answers and we talked to Bryan Passifiume, Ottawa-based columnist/Toronto Sun who was also looking for some kind of explanation from the TDSB Next, Neil Lumsden, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport who announced earlier this week that he'd donate his brain after his death to forward concussion research. Lastly, Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party ahead of the Ontario Liberal Party Annual Meeting in London, Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg (@gregbradyTO) and the panel of: Celina Caesar-Chavannes, former MP, author of ‘Can You Hear Me Now?', Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor, city council candidate for Don Valley West (@anthonyfurey) & Ryan Painter, freelance columnist, consultant, public speaker, and the author of the political newsletter Painter's Political Pulse on SubStack (@ryanlpainter) Discuss: 1 - Ottawa not planning major reset amid persistent headwinds for Trudeau  2 - Jagmeet Singh opens the door to a non confidence vote on the Trudeau govt vowing to oppose back to work legislation for the railways. Does this spell trouble for Trudeau? 3 - Ana Bailao. Ana's a regular on Toronto Today, she's a former city councillor, 2nd runner up in the Toronto mayoral election.. but, are the Ontario Liberals looking to scoop Ana?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on a viral video of a father in Barrie who confronted a group of men – at least 5 – who he accused of videotaping younger girls, including his daughters, while they were hanging out near a small beach.. A phone was passed from one man to another.. and it DID appear the second man was deleting said videos. Next, Ahmad Elbayoumi, Author of POLICORNER, a newsletter on Ontario politics, and we were talking about Ana Bailao – you know the name – Ana's a regular on Toronto Today – she's a former city councillor, 2nd runner up in the Toronto mayoral election.. but – are the Ontario Liberals looking to scoop Ana?  Also, Mark Richardson, Senior Technical Lead for Housing Now TO and we were talking about the federal government's housing announcement over the weekend – the Canada Public Lands Bank – what is the program and what will it bring to Toronto's housing market? Lastly, Dr. Eric Kam, economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, and we spoke about several issues – including consumer spending being down.. and what the cost of a brief rail stoppage cost the Canadian economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LCBO workers are in legal strike position, and they've set a deadline of July 5 to get a deal made. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this mixes with recent policy decisions surrounding beer, wine, and mixed drinks in corner stores.A legal challenge surrounding the redevelopment of Ontario Place has been dismissed by the Superior Court of Justice. Do advocates have any other ways to slow down the provincial government's desire for a waterfront spa or has this paved the way for builders?Talk of an early election has made Ontario's political parties spring into action with the Ontario Liberals calling for fast local contests and NDP rallying support. Steve and John Michael discuss what's been happening. Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque Guide: https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/online-plaque-guide Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/this-upcoming-toronto-byelection-could-be-momentous JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/is-canada-actually-facing-a-productivity-emergencyYou 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.

Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke to Bonnie Crombie (@BonnieCrombie), Leader of the Ontario Liberals about her reaction to associate minister Rob Flack comment on housing, Doug Ford was asked about calling on early election, & Doug Ford's change to booze sales could cost far more than $225M. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2017, the Ontario Liberal government instituted a basic income pilot where participants across the province would receive $1,400 a month for three years. That project has since been cancelled, but basic income, as an idea, continues to be brought up as a potential solution to our money problems. So, could it be? And how would it work in practice?Jordan invites health economist Evelyn Forget from the School of Medicine at the University of Manitoba on to find out. Forget has been studying the effects and feasibility of basic income for many years. She's also written books on the subject, including "Basic income for Canadians, from the COVID-19 Emergency to Financial Security for All."Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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 Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has unveiled Ontario's budget and it's a big one. The province is spending an unprecedented amount on building infrastructure projects but is expected to see large deficits over the next two years. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the details. The Ontario Liberal Party has announced its candidate for the Milton byelection, and it's not Bonnie Crombie. Galen Naidoo-Harris, the son of former Milton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, will run. However, his candidacy leaves open the question of where the new Ontario Liberal leader will plant her flag. And in Your Column, My Column, Steve and John Michael go over some specific parts of the budget that really grind their gears. 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.

Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy has unveiled Ontario's budget and it's a big one. The province is spending an unprecedented amount on building infrastructure projects but is expected to see large deficits over the next two years. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the details. The Ontario Liberal Party has announced their candidate for the Milton byelection, and it's not Bonnie Crombie. Galen Naidoo Harris, the son of former Milton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris, will run. However, his candidacy leaves open the question of where the new Ontario Liberal leader will plant her flag. And in Your Column, My Column, Steve and John Michael go over some specific parts of the budget that really grind their gears. 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. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/why-should-the-government-send-me-9-a-month-to-help-me-pay-my-hydro-bill John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/what-the-2024-budget-means-for-housing-affordability-in-ontarioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Noor Javed, staff reporter When Bonnie Crombie was elected leader of the Ontario Liberals, she left the mayor's chair in Mississauga vacant. That means that for the first time since the 1970s, no one is certain who will lead the city next. An election with real choice comes at an interesting time for a municipality that, fifty years after it was created, has grown into a big city and a big economy, one that the Star's Noor Javed explains is wrestling with questions of what it should become and how it should evolve. We discuss the leading candidates in the byelection coming in June and look at recent polling on the race. This episode was produced by Paolo Marques and Edward Keenan. What would you like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a Radio-Canada interviewer that he thinks about quitting his job daily, noting that it is "boring" or "challenging" depending on whose translation of the interview you believe. In either case, Trudeau is trying to play the victim and make Canadians feel sorry for him, True North's Andrew Lawton says. Meanwhile, he continues to gaslight Canadians about the carbon tax, when Canadians – including most premiers – are in a full-out revolt over it. Canadian Taxpayers Federation Alberta director Kris Sims joins to discuss. Plus, even the new Ontario Liberal leader is vowing no provincial carbon tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ontario PCs' star candidate for an upcoming Milton byelection previously vied for a federal Liberal nomination, met with Justin Trudeau and donated to the Ontario Liberals. Plus, MP-elect Jamil Jivani ripped into “Liberal elites,” including the Ontario PC education ministry, in his victory speech on Monday. And Justin Trudeau's Heritage minister, Pascale St-Onge, says the CBC will be exempt from government's planned cuts. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll shows the NDP within spitting distance (yes, Philippe, that's a real thing) of the Liberals in the race for second place. What should we make of it — and some recent controversies that are dogging the Liberals? We also discuss new poll numbers showing the Ontario Liberals well ahead of the NDP for runner-up status behind Doug Ford, as well as a survey on the race to become the leader of the opposition Alberta New Democrats. We answer questions on federal fundraising, the split on the right in B.C. and the linguistic split in New Brunswick. Then, Philippe quizzes me on some provincial premiers.To join the Discord page for The Numbers and to get early access to episodes every Thursday, you can become a member of our Patreon site here. Every second episode of The Numbers (the episodes that are not in this The Writ Podcast feed) is for Patreon members only.As always, in addition to listening to the episode in your inbox, at TheWrit.ca or on podcast apps like Apple Podcasts, you can also watch this episode on YouTube.You can find The Numbers and our French-language podcast Les chiffres wherever you get your podcasts! You can also find them at the links below:Apple Podcasts: The Numbers / Les chiffresSpotify: The Numbers / Les chiffres 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

Ed Keenan and Emma Teitel's Toronto politics chat considers the implications and possible motivations for the likely next stop on the premier's policy revolving door, discusses new Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie's retail appeal, considers both the impact and the implications of the library's ongoing victimization by hackers, and talks about possible progress on the King Street transit priority situation. Produced by Julia De Laurentiis Johnston, Paulo Marques and Edward Keenan What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.  

Guest: Robert Benzie, Queen's Park bureau chief  The Ontario Liberals have elected Bonnie Crombie as their new leader. She is tasked with taking down Premier Doug Ford, whose government is already labelling her as an elitist, and bringing her party back in from the wilderness after two crushing and consecutive defeats and no official party status. You could say she's got her work cut out for her. Robert Benzie, The Star's Queen's Park bureau chief and our very own Ontario politics expert, helps unpack Crombie's victory and what the next two and a half years could look like for the Liberals in Ontario politics before the next provincial election in June 2026.  This episode was produced by Paulo Marques and Saba Eitizaz. What you would like to hear on Toronto Star podcasts? Let us know in this survey and you can enter to win a $100 gift card.