Podcasts about Ontario Liberal Party

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Anthropic.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Here's a question for you: Can anything pierce the political armour of Ontario Premier Doug Ford?Recently, pollsters have showed tightening numbers in the wake of Ford controversies like buying and then selling a private jet over the course of 72 hours. Selling off Ontario Place so it could be clear cut and turned it into a spa. And just this week, Ford's government unilaterally took over the Toronto Island lands and designated Billy Bishop Airport as a “special economic zone”.All of this as the Ontario NDP try to find their footing and the Ontario Liberal Party is gearing up for a leadership race.So ... just how vulnerable is Doug Ford? Or isn't he?That's the question I put to my guest today, pollster David Coletto. He's the Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. And the prolific writer of the excellent “InFocus” newsletter on Substack.His latest wave of tracking suggests the PCs have regained their lost ground. And Ford's personal image has rebounded. How is this man a political rubber ball, rolling on largely unimpeded as things just seem to bounce off him?We'll dig into it. And the state of play in Ontario politics. Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

Greg Brady talked to Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto and former chair of Build Toronto, about the Ontario Liberal Party, Billy Bishop Airport expansion, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto and former chair of Build Toronto, about the Ontario Liberal Party, Billy Bishop Airport expansion, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. A carbon pricing MOU announcement is expected sometime today, with all eyes on the Alberta government and the Carney Liberals to strike a deal. We unveil what we know - and what we don't know - with the help of CTV's Vassy Kapelos. It's the unofficial start to Summer, but when will it actually start to feel like Summer? We dig deeper with CTV Chief Meteorologist Kelsey McEwen. Montreal is hosting Game 6 between the Habs and Sabres this Saturday, but the current hub of Canadian playoff hockey will soon transform into an F1 racetrack. IndyCar and F1 insider Tim Hauraney previews next weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today’s edition features McMillan Vantage senior vice-president Jeff Rutledge and CTV political analyst Scott Reid. Topic 1: Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has beef with the Ontario Liberal Party after losing a nomination bid. And next month, he will be leaving the Carney Liberals in the rear-view mirror. Topic 2: New data suggests that young boys are falling behind their female peers in school systems across Canada. Topic 3: Prime Minister Carney shakes hands with the Premier of Alberta on a carbon pricing MOU. We fill you in on the details as they start to roll in. Topic 4: You are heading out for a long weekend road trip. You have to pick one song. Which tune is riding shotgun?

Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, who's expected to run for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership, is appealing the results of a nomination race in the province after losing by just 19 votes. Power & Politics hears from Erskine-Smith, who alleges multiple 'serious irregularities.' Plus, the separatist leader accused of publishing Albertans' personal data is refusing to co-operate with investigators. P&P has the latest.

Greg Brady spoke to John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario Liberal Party about Ontario Liberal Party stands by results in Scarborough Southwest nomination, as Erskine-Smith weighs options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario Liberal Party about Ontario Liberal Party stands by results in Scarborough Southwest nomination, as Erskine-Smith weighs options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario Liberal Party about Ford government backs away from abolishing trustees in education overhaul & only 40 per cent of Ontario high school students meeting attendance standard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke to John Fraser, MPP for Ottawa South and interim leader of the Ontario Liberal Party about Ford government backs away from abolishing trustees in education overhaul & only 40 per cent of Ontario high school students meeting attendance standard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's really holding Ontario — and Canada — back? On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian explores whether the challenge is a lack of ideas or investment — or something deeper: systems that have become too complex to deliver real results. In Part 1, Brian speaks with Eric Lombardi, a self-described “dark horse” in the Ontario Liberal Party leadership election. Lombardi argues that Ontario doesn't suffer from too little government — but from ineffective government. The conversation dives into the structural barriers slowing progress, including overregulation, permitting delays, development charges, and zoning restrictions. Lombardi also outlines his proposal for “down payment mobility insurance” and makes the case that political parties have become too focused on stakeholders rather than citizens. His core message is clear: Ontario has built systems that manage — but no longer build. In Part 2, Brian expands the discussion nationally in his commentary, Abundance, Not Excuses. He argues that this isn't just an Ontario issue — it reflects a broader Canadian shift away from building toward managing complexity. From housing shortages to delayed infrastructure and stalled energy projects, the symptoms are everywhere. Canada, he suggests, has become highly effective at process — but not outcomes. So what's the path forward? A return to abundance: building housing at scale, advancing energy and infrastructure projects, and creating a tax and regulatory environment that supports investment, productivity, and growth. Because ultimately, nations aren't defined by what they regulate — but by what they build.

Greg Brady talked to Jill Promoli, a former Ontario Liberal Party candidate and PDSB Trustee who lost her 2-year old son to the flu, about flu cases reaching alarming levels in Ontario, the impact of the government's delayed response, what was missing in their communication strategy, and what can be done to avoid future health emergencies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Jill Promoli, a former Ontario Liberal Party candidate and PDSB Trustee who lost her 2-year old son to the flu, about flu cases reaching alarming levels in Ontario, the impact of the government's delayed response, what was missing in their communication strategy, and what can be done to avoid future health emergencies 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.

The leader joins Deb for an in-depth chat. Plus – The social media reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk. GUESTS: Bonnie Crombie - Ontario Liberal Leader Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist Dr. Ronald Cohn - President and CEO

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Sabrina Nanji, founder of the Queens Park Observer newsletter, about her publication's success as a one-woman operation that provides a mix of credible analysis and gossip, attracting readers across the political spectrum. Their discussion covers Doug Ford's rising popularity in Ontario, his political strategies, and the upcoming Ontario Liberal Party convention where Bonnie Crombie's leadership is under review. The conversation concludes with an analysis of political dynamics and leadership possibilities within the Liberal party, including potential candidates and the challenges facing the opposition parties in Ontario.The Ontario Liberal Party convention this weekend will determine whether Bonnie Crombie remains party leader, with Sabrina reporting that delegates are split and Crombie needs 66% support to survive the leadership review. Crombie faced criticism for failing to win her own Mississauga riding despite significant PC opposition, including Patrick Brown's mother-in-law as the candidate, and the party's post-campaign report highlighted strategic mistakes including delayed riding selection and insufficient get-out-the-vote efforts in close races.

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Jack Siegel, a prominent lawyer in Toronto, who shares his experiences with Ken Dryden and provides a tribute to Ken Dryden who passed last week. Jack met Ken in 2004 when he became the Liberal Party candidate in his riding. Jack notes Ken's unique ability to connect with people, particularly children, and described chairing Ken's 2005-2006 election campaign. Jack discusses Ken's political career, highlighting his passion for childcare and his role in negotiating universal child care agreements, which were delayed by the NDP's non-confidence vote in 2005. Ken's career was also a topic covered, focusing on his achievements in hockey and later in politics. Jack even pointed to Ken Dryden's views on a progressive and successful future for Canada, emphasizing that social safety net expansion and economic success are not mutually exclusive. Based on several interviews with or about political leaders in the past several weeks, Brian closes with some thoughts about leadership in political parties and the Ontario Liberal Party leadership review this weekend with some questions for delegates. 

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews David Peterson. David is a former Premier of Ontario, who 40 years ago ended a 42-year Tory dynasty. He reflects on his leadership journey, the qualities that define strong leaders, and his commitment to national unity during his tenure. David analyzes how politics has evolved, noting the impact of media changes and shifting public tolerance of leaders' behavior. He stresses the value of compromise, accommodation, and balancing social liberalism with fiscal responsibility as key principles in Canadian politics. The conversation ends with Peterson reflecting on his marriage and Brian thanking him for his leadership example, timely as the Ontario Liberal Party approaches a convention.

Send us a textTonight on Village Media's new daily podcast: Ontario's Liberal leader concedes that 'mistakes were made' during the last election, but she has every intention of steering her party into the next campaign.Bonnie Crombie acknowledges that “mistakes were made” during the last provincial election, but the Liberal leader insists she is the best person to steer her party into the next campaign — whenever that happens to be.Crombie — who faces a mandatory leadership review at next month's annual general meeting of the Ontario Liberal Party — has faced some recent heat from fellow Liberals, including former leadership rival Nate Erskine-Smith.Although party rules demand that a leader receive support from more than 50 per cent of delegates in order to stay on the job, Erskine-Smith says Crombie should resign if she doesn't garner at least two-thirds. During an interview with Village Media's new Closer Look podcast, Crombie would not specify how much support is enough for her. But she insisted she is "not going anywhere.”“I'm here to say we have listened, we acknowledge mistakes were made, and we are prepared to rebuild and revitalize and move forward together,” she told the podcast. “We need to be united against our common opponent, not against each other.”You can watch Crombie's full interview in the video clip above.Hosted by Village Media's Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith, Closer Look is a new daily podcast that goes way beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring our reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and big newsmakers.New episodes of Closer Look drop every Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. across the Village Media network, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.Have something to say? You can reach us at closerlook@villagemedia.ca.

For the second time in as many elections, Pierre Poilievre will have to contend with an enormous number of opponents. After the Longest Ballot Committee organized to expand the list of names to 91 candidates in Carleton, they've now boosted their efforts to push the roster of candidates to over 200 ahead of the Battle River–Crowfoot byelection.Will it be the final straw before changes are made to the election laws? And what impact could it have on the race?This week on The Numbers, we delve into the absurd byelection in Alberta. We also discuss some of the latest federal polling, as well as a trio of provincial byelections added to the calendar in Prince Edward Island and Manitoba and a face-off between Bonnie Crombie and Nate Erskine-Smith that is brewing within the Ontario Liberal Party. Then, Philippe takes us back to a time when “the land was strong” 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.You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textBonnie Crombie is set to face a leadership review at the Ontario Liberal Party's annual general meeting in September — and one former rival has some well-publicized thoughts about what should happen.In a Substack post last week, Nate Erskine-Smith — a Toronto MP who finished second in the 2023 leadership race — said Crombie should resign if she doesn't receive at least two-thirds of support from Liberal delegates.“We need change,” Erskine-Smith wrote, adding “that renewal starts at the top.”Not surprisingly, his comments triggered some headlines (and some pushback from Ontario MPPs).A guest on tonight's ‘Closer Look' podcast, Erskine-Smith insisted he is speaking out for the good of the party, not himself. He was also adamant that he hasn't made a decision on whether he would run in another leadership race, should Crombie not survive the September review.“We saw at the federal level the importance of changing leaders in a particular moment,” he said. “And anyone looking at the last provincial campaign honestly would say we didn't do as well as we could or should have.”The Liberals did increase their seat count in the last election (14) and regained official status in the Legislature, but Crombie failed to win the riding of Mississauga East Cooksville.“We need a new leader who is going to energize people, motivate people, inspire people to get involved in our politics — to articulate a set of ideas and values that is going to inspire people to get involved in our politics — and to really prosecute a case for change,” Erskine-Smith said.Would he run again?“Maybe,” he replied. “Of course I have an interest. I hope there are others too.”Hosted by Village Media's Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith, 'Closer Look' is a new daily podcast goes beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring our reporters and editors, leading experts, key stakeholders and big newsmakers.New episodes of ‘Closer Look' drop every Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. across the Village Media network. You can find every episode HERE or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.Have something to say? You can reach us at closerlook@villagemedia.ca.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! A pod today that starts with a bit of time travel. We're going back to the Ontario of 1985, but not for the sake of a melancholy stroll down memory lane. I want to explore how a new (at the time) Liberal government came to power and immediately enacted a series of major reforms and initiatives that still reverberate in the province today. And that's the lens I want to use to focus this conversation. The lessons in this story of innovation and political will, we can use to meet the challenges of today.With me, is the principal of the remarkable transformation, and 2 of his principal secretaries: The Honourable David Peterson, 20th Premier of Ontario, Vince Borg and Hershell Ezrin.40 years ago this month, David Peterson became the first Liberal to lead the province since Harry Nixon, ending a 42-year PC dynasty. He served as Premier from 1985 to 1990. Today, he's Chairman Emeritus of the law firm of Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. and Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Toronto. Vince Borg was Principal Secretary to Premier Peterson and is a past President of the Ontario Liberal Party. His long career took him from the backrooms of Queen's Park to the boardrooms of corporate Canada.Hershell Ezrin also served as Principal Secretary and deputy minister to Premier Peterson. He had a long and distinguished career in public service and is now a Senior Fellow at Global Public Affairs.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

Opposition critics Chandra Pasma, NDP MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean; Stephanie Bowman, Liberal MPP for Don Valley West; and Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario and the MPP for Guelph react to the Ontario government's 2025 budget. See 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

The Agenda welcomes four of the five new Liberal MPPs to discuss returning to Queen's Park with official party status for this first time in seven years: Rob Cerjanec, the MPP for Ajax; Lee Fairclough, the MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore; Jonathan Tsao, the MPP for Don Valley North; And Tyler Watt, the MPP for Nepean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ontario is heading to the polls on February 27, 2025, and Peterborough Currents interviewed three of the candidates running to be Peterborough-Kawartha's next MPP. In this episode, we chat with Adam Hopkins, who is running for the Liberal Party of Ontario.

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.

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. What are the implications for Ontario's economy? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what sectors will be impacted the most. The Ontario Liberal Party has a new line of attack on the family doctor shortage in the province. Ontario integrity commissioner is retiring early, so what happens to the office's investigations? Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/this-remembrance-day-richard-rohmer-will-be-returning-to-queens-park John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-legalize-housing-is-a-taller-order-than-queens-park-realizesSee 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

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.This pod is a real treat for all you data nerds. With us today is pollster, data scientist, former Herle protégé and proud daughter of Humboldt, Saskatchewan … Kyla Ronellenfitsch!I mean, what can I tell you about Kyla the overachiever? She started her career with me at the Gandalf Group – I think she was about 11 years old at the time – and ended up leading the research for the Ontario Liberal Party during the 2018 election. Tough gig, that one. Kyla's been dividing her time between Canada and the U.S, for the past few years. In 2021, she founded her own full-service polling firm, Relay Strategies, based in Ottawa. She also consults with Change Research out of San Francisco, on thought leadership and product development. Kyla holds a Master of Science in Analytics from the University of Chicago, and Master of Political Management from Carleton. And she's the first alumnus of that latter program to return as an instructor.Today we'll be taking a data deep dive into a fresh qual and quant study (1) from Kyla. She's explored attitudes about Trudeau as Prime Minister. Just exactly how bad is it out there for him? What do people think of Poilievre? What difference might a change in Liberal leadership make and what would people be looking for in any new Liberal leader?Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.(1) https://relaywithkyla.beehiiv.com/p/welcome-1st-relay-kyla-ronellenfitsch

Host Greg Brady speaks with Galen Naidoo Harris, the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for Milton, ahead of the May 2nd byelection.

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.

00:15 - Bonnie Crombie, leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. 10:13 - Adam Waxman, son of legendary TV actor/director Al Waxman, 19:50 - Josh Matlow, Toronto City Councillor for Toronto-St. Paul's, 29:42 - Greg and Sheba talk about the downtown experience. 

Greg spoke with Bonnie Crombie, Ontario Liberal leader about the future of Ontario and the Ontario Liberal Party under her leadership.

Covid lockdown and masking advocate Dr. Joe Vipond is back in the news again and this time it's because he was trash-talking Alberta while at the COP28 summit in Dubai. And Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie has won the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party. Plus, international students seeking asylum in Canada has become an explosive trend, with the number more than doubling over the last five years. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Sehpherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Well greetings, you ever-curious Herle Burly-ites!We're going to spend the next hour examining a topic that, if you listen to Curse of Politics, we've also spent a little time on there — but today we'll dive deeper into it: the future of the federal Liberal government and its leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.What needs to happen in the short and longer term to turn around deeply sagging poll numbers and perceptions? And not just the electoral strategy behind it, but how should it governs and what needs to change with policy and leadership?I couldn't have a better guest to have this conversation with. Don Guy.Don Guy is, was, and will always be a force in Canadian politics. He's been described by Maclean's Magazine as a legendary political strategist, by the Globe & Mail as the most successful political strategist of the past decade, and by the Toronto Star as a policy wizard.Don has a long list of professional accomplishments. Campaign Director for the Ontario Liberal Party for over 13 winning years, Chief of Staff to Premier Dalton McGuinty from 2003 - 2006, Senior Advisory to the 2013 BC Liberal election campaign. Today he's a founding partner at GT&co and owner and chief strategist at Pollara Strategic Insights.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA).Welcome to a very special edition of the pod, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites. If you're a long-time listener, you might remember way back in 2020, just about a month before the world shut down we held our own, Herle Burly version of an Ontario Liberal Leadership debate. Which basically means we took most of the overwrought rules of national network debate and chucked ‘em out. Well, we're doing it again, 43 months later. Last time, we had 5 of the 6 leadership candidates in the studio. Del Duca declined our invitation.This time around, I'm chuffed to say we have the whole goddamn enchilada! All 4 candidates are here in the studio. Yasir Naqvi, Ted Hsu, Bonnie Crombie, and Nate Erskine-Smith.There are no podiums. No prepared statements and no official clock. This is going to be an equitable and fair debate, but NOT necessarily an equal time debate.These 4 good people are applying for a very serious job and we want to hear what their vision for Ontario is. Part of my role is to play Debate-Cop. Here to arrest over-canned talking points immediately. But when they say something interesting, or oppose another's POV in a persuasive way, I'll give them as much time as they need to finish their thought. And I will give each candidate substantial time to make a closing argument. 3 minutes or so. An unfiltered chance to state their case to whatever audience they want to make it to. I want to stress one final thing. This is not a roast or an accountability session. We're not here to bust you but help reveal you. Our goal is simply this: To help Liberals make an excellent choice. Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! If you're a regular listener here, you'll know that we've been exploring the future of media and news on the pod, these last number of weeks. We've had a couple of fantastic panels. The first was Elly Alboim and Bill Fox, who we're referring to around here as “The Interns.” The second, “The State of Canadian News and Journalism," just two weeks ago, was with Paul Wells, Joyce Napier and Andrew Coyne. So today, we're completing the set.We've gathered a third panel – Jesse Brown, Justin Ling and Michael Spitale – because I want to specifically explore the new media landscape … what it is, exactly … what it can do, what gaps it fills … and the power it wields that traditional media no longer does.Jesse Brown is a well-known Canadian journalist, media personality, and new media entrepreneur. Among a long list of accomplishments, in 2013, he founded the “Canadaland podcast, grew it into a full-fledged media company and one of the most popular podcasts in the country.Justin Ling is an award winning, freelance investigative journalist who specializes in privacy and security issues, foreign policy, politics, law, media and where all those things intersect. His Substack is “Bug-eyed and Shameless – dispatches from the fringes of the information war.”I got to know Michael Spitale working for Premier Wynne in 2013. He became the youngest ever President of the Ontario Liberal Party. He's currently the public affairs director for a well-known labour union. But he's here today, because he's a co-founder of Air Quotes Media — together with Jody Colero, Jill Engelman, David Rosenberg and myself — and one of the creators of “The Herle Burly” and “Curse of Politics” podcasts.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.

Joel MacLeod is co-host of the 905er podcast and a former political staffer who worked for the Ontario Liberal Party and at Queen's Park. He left that life to dive head-first into the fast-casual hospitality industry as an entrepreneur. He now works to help build brands for small and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter talk about the Ontario Liberal Party open letter to Mike Schreiner and the one-year anniversary of the convoy protests before turning to a supersized lightening round to address the listener mailbag. Is the "Draft Mike" campaign part of a brilliant and coordinated political strategy? Will the "stench of the convoy" stick to Pierre Poilievre? And how long until AI has the ability to explain Carter's analogies? Zain Velji, as always, isn't here. But Annalise Klingbeil is, and she's got you covered. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.