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Elias Makos is joined by Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Meeker Guerrier, Commentator at Noovo and RDS. Quebec’s language watchdog has told Montreal’s transit agency to stop displaying English phrases like “Go! Canadiens Go!” on bus displays, citing the need to uphold French-language standards under Bill 96 The Globe and Mail, citing Ontario PC and federal Liberal sources, that Pierre Poilievre might lose his riding Reddit: “The drug use in Montreal is getting so out of control”
Ontario PC leader Doug Ford is nearing a third term after calling a snap election. Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how U.S. President Trump's threats, including tariffs, have overshadowed other issues in the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ontario PC plan to protect workers and businesses includes:$10 billion in cash-flow support for Ontario employers through a six-month deferral of provincially administered taxes on Ontario businesses.$3 billion in payroll tax and premium relief for small businesses.$120 million to support approximately 18,000 bars and restaurants by increasing the LCBO wholesale discount from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.$40 million for a new Trade-Impacted Communities Program to support municipalities and communities that face major economic disruption stemming from new tariffs.$300 million to expand the Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit to support more businesses that invest in buildings, machinery and equipment that are used for manufacturing and processing in Ontario, including investments to retool and onshore supply chains.$600 million for the Invest Ontario Fund so Ontario can continue attracting investments that create jobs in key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, life sciences and technology.Leveraging Ontario's nearly $30 billion in annual provincial procurement, in addition to the $200 billion in Ontario's plan to build, to prioritize Ontario steel, forestry products and other inputs for provincial infrastructure projects, purchase Ontario-made vehicles for government use and help local innovators access more government procurement opportunities. We will also ask and encourage municipalities to do the same in order to protect Ontario jobs and create new opportunities for Ontario and Canadian workers and businesses through their procurements.Urging the federal government to fairly and quickly distribute retaliatory tariff revenue to impacted workers and businesses.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters in Vancouver to announce his party's proposals to address the trafficking, production and distribution of fentanyl in Canada. The Conservative plan pledges to impose mandatory life sentences for anyone caught trafficking, producing or exporting more than 40 mg of the deadly opioid. It also calls for 15 year sentences for individuals involved in the trafficking of between 20 and 40mg of the drug. Informal comments to the media by H.E. Mr. Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, on situation in the West Bank and on the upcoming Security Council meeting on Palestine. One question was answered in Arabic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
Greg Brady focused in on an explosive Auditor General's report and it does not reflect well on the Ontario Ford government with Jessica Smith Cross, Editor-in-chief of The Trillium. Next, Jamaal Myers, City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC. Why is this ban on e-bikes and e-scooters on public transit necessary? Lastly, former Toronto Mayor David Miller with his weekly check in and shared his views on the TTC, Metrolinx and the Eglinton crosstown LRT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady focused in on an explosive Auditor General's report and it does not reflect well on the Ontario Ford government with Jessica Smith Cross, Editor-in-chief of The Trillium. Next, Jamaal Myers, City Councillor for Scarborough North and Chair of the TTC. Why is this ban on e-bikes and e-scooters on public transit necessary? Lastly, former Toronto Mayor David Miller with his weekly check in and shared his views on the TTC, Metrolinx and the Eglinton crosstown LRT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest: Alex Beheshti, Senior Consultant with Altus Group Economic Consulting specializing in urban planning policy analysis, municipal fee reviews, and fiscal impacts of development.In this conversation, Cara, Mike, and Alex discuss the latest housing bill from the Ontario PC government. They grade the bill and discuss its impact on housing supply and affordability. They also delve into the streamlining of third-party appeals, the exemption for universities from the Planning Act, the use it or lose it policy for subdivision and condominium approvals, and the potential for single staircases in multi-unit homes. The conversation highlights the lack of boldness in the bill and the Ontario Progressive Conservative government's shift in tone regarding housing supply.Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern Produced by Meredith Martin This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.
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
The Ford Government is free falling and trying to find their footing after back tracking on both the Greenbelt and urban boundary expansions.The Ontario PC's reversed their decision to enforce an urban boundary expansion onto many communities across Ontario, including Hamilton and Ottawa, Waterloo and others. Additionally, the Premier has lacked major focus addressing the housing affordability crisis and disregard for recommendations from his own task forces with no action.We unpack this and other policy blunders with Ontario Green Party leader and Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner in Episode 16 of The Bill Kelly Podcast.New episodes now 5 DAYS A WEEK, Monday to Friday!#onpoli #dougford #greenbelt #billkellypodcast #mikeschreiner #ontariogreens #ontariopc #ontariopolitics #conservative Listen to this podcast everywhere:https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastWatch the interview by subscribing to our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcastSubscribe to my Substack for free news updates straight to your inbox and exclusive paid contentbillkelly.substack.comConnect with me on socials: @ThisIsBillKellyhttps://twitter.com/ThisIsBillKellyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/ Get full access to Bill Kelly's Substack at billkelly.substack.com/subscribe
Premier Doug Ford's decision to open up Greenbelt land for housing continues to have repercussions for the government. Last week, the Ontario Provincial Police referred the matter to the RCMP and Ontario housing minister's chief of staff resigned. Our guest for the hour is Rob Benzie, the Queen's Park bureau chief for the Toronto Star.
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg comments on the Greenbelt and the first time he can visualize a non-majority government for the Ontario PC party in 2026. (0:15 - 9:00) 2 - Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (9:06 - 17:06) 3 - Marit Styles, Provincial NDP Leader. (17:12 - 28:33) 4 - Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer. (28:39 - 37:04) 5 - Alan Cross, A Journal of Musical Things. (37:09 - 45:38) 6 - Ed Keenan, The Toronto Star. (45:44 - 53:24)
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady, Sheba Siddiqui & Gord Rennie. On today's episode: 1 - Greg comments on the Greenbelt and the first time he can visualize a non-majority government for the Ontario PC party in 2026. (0:15 - 9:00) 2 - Nate Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York. (9:06 - 17:06) 3 - Marit Styles, Provincial NDP Leader. (17:12 - 28:33) 4 - Sabrina Nanji, QP Observer. (28:39 - 37:04) 5 - Alan Cross, A Journal of Musical Things. (37:09 - 45:38) 6 - Ed Keenan, The Toronto Star. (45:44 - 53:24)
The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Topics Include: · Trudeau names former governor general David Johnston as special Rapporteur · Federal budget · And more... GUEST: Muhammad Ali, Senior Consultant for Crestview Strategies - Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives are moving to make it harder to sue the Ontario government. The PCs plan to repeal and replace the long-standing Ontario Proceedings Against the Crown Act — legislation that, among other things, outlines government liability in cases of misfeasance and negligence. The new law would increase the legal threshold necessary to proceed with civil litigation, including class action lawsuits, against the government. Further, it would considerably limit the instances in which the government could be on the hook for financial compensation to plaintiffs. GUEST: Andrew Furgiuele, Lecturer with the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto - Canada's housing market showed signs of life in February following a year of cooling off, but experts are watching the typically busy spring season to determine whether the correction has hit its bottom. The Canadian Real Estate Association said Wednesday that while monthly home sales were down 40 per cent from the same month a year earlier in February, sales actually rose 2.3 per cent from January. That was thanks largely to an uptick in activity in the Greater Toronto and Vancouver areas. GUEST: Frank Clayton, Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development at Toronto Metropolitan University
The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Topics Include: · Parliamentary committee's straying beyond poetics · Poilievre must do more to win over women voters · Conservatives more trusted than Liberals to manage finances · And more…. GUEST: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Director of the School of Public Administration with Dalhousie University - Ontario legislative member Vincent Ke, has resigned from the PC party following a Global News report of allegations by intelligence sources that Ke was involved in an election interference network directed by China's consulate in Toronto. Ke, who represents the Toronto-area riding of Don Valley North, denies the allegations. GUEST: Sabrina Nanji, Publisher of the Queen's Park Observer - Topics Include: · U.S Federal reserve governors to hold closed-door meeting today · Silicon Valley Bank · And more…. GUEST: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News
15:00 | Political satirist and lawyer Caryma Sa'd was arrested by Hamilton police while attending an Ontario PC campaign stop back in May. Yesterday, prosecutors dropped a trespassing charge, citing "no reasonable likelihood of conviction". She tells us about the impact of the arrest, and concerns about politically-influenced police action. 38:40 | Cheryl Oates knows what makes Rachel Notley tick. The former communications director for Alberta's former premier gives us her take on the Brooks-Medicine Hat by-election, what it means for the NDP in Alberta, and what we can expect to see from the party leading up to the May 2023 provincial election. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com REAL TALK ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... REAL TALK ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/03RyuWq... WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.
The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail. On the pod today is the prime architect of Doug Ford's landslide re-election in Ontario: Kory Teneycke. You all know Mr. Teneycke, a good Saskatchewan boy, former comms director to Prime Minister Harper and campaign manager for Doug Ford in both the 2018 and 2022 elections. Cast your mind back over 2 years ago and recall the fix Mr. Ford seemed to be in. His popularity was rock bottom. So, what changed? We'll dive deep into the details of the winning strategy with Kory and we'll also ask him about what surprised him about the other campaigns.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 conversations from The Herle Burly on YouTube.
Ontario PC party campaign manager Kory Teneycke on how Doug Ford expanded his majority and Ontario NDP MPP Joel Harden, and Ontario Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter on what's next for their parties. Three Conservative insiders discuss today's membership deadline for the party's leadership race. Plus the five news stories you need to know about, and the Power Panel on the day's news.
We heard from the former Mayor of Collingwood…now MPP for Simcoe Grey, Brian Saunderson. After months of uncertainty, we finally know who will replace controversial former MPP Randy Hillier in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. We spoke with John Jordan on how he plans to represent the riding from within the Ontario PC government. He's one of only a handful of Liberals who were elected last night and took back a riding lost to the NDP. We met the new MPP for Kingston and The Islands.. Ted Hsu The riding of Peterborough-Kawartha once again retained its bellwether status. We heard from re-elected PC Dave Smith. It may not have been foreseeable, but it was still unusual to see TWO party leaders announce their resignations within minutes of each other on election night. We spoke about what the NDP faces with the departure of its longtime leader, with a veteran of the party. It was a record showing in a riding that's been PC blue for a long time. Matt Richter almost became the second green MPP in Queen's Park. We hear from the candidate who came so close.
Libby Znaimer is joined by Charles Sousa, The former minister of finance for Ontario and MPP for Mississauga South, Lisa Raitt, former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Howard Hampton, former leader of the Ontario NDP. Yesterday evening, Ontarians watched the second and final provincial debate that, of course, saw all three opposition party leaders focusing their attacks on Ontario PC leader Doug Ford. The highlight issues were education, health care and Highway 413. So, who do you think won and lost during this debate? And, were there any moments that stuck out to you? Our panel weighs in. ---- FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVANTS MAKING $171M IN BONUSES DESPITE FAILING TO MEET PERFORMANCE GOALS Libby Znaimer is joined by Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of Canadian Taxpayers Federation. According to the Treasury Board Secretariat, between 2019 and 2020, the federal government administered a total of $171-million in bonuses to executives and public servants even though departments managed to only complete less than half of their performance objectives during this time frame. Franco weighs in on the details. ---- THE PRICE OF GAS REACHES A RECORD HIGH! Libby is now joined by Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy. Drivers are dreading the gas pumps and many of them are now paying over $2 per litre for fuel. And, it is being predicted that gas will only continue to rise to $2.10 a litre into the Victoria long weekend. So, what's causing this pain at the pumps? A lot of it has to do with supply chain disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and of course other factors including high demand as a result of the reopening of the economy. Dan gives the details. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!
While prime minister Justin Trudeau is still wearing his mask in public in Canada on a recent trip to Ukraine the prime minister has not been wearing his mask. Is this hypocritical? In breaking news Ontario PC candidate Stephen Leece has been outed as being involved in a ‘slave auction'.
Corey Hogan and Stephen Carter are subjected to Zain's "strategy scale" - grading an Ontario PC ad, Jason Kenney's punditry on the Conservative leadership race, bulk membership purchase accusations, Trudeau in Ukraine and more. Was Trudeau's visit to Ukraine a political win? Will accusations of bulk membership purchases change the UCP leadership review? And how good are good photos? Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line. Get Thursday episodes and bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
With coal exploration already happening on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Y2Y conservation scientist Dr. Aerin Jacob explains what's at stake, and what it means for Canadians and our water supply. Last week, our Question of the Week asked you about quality in politics. Today's Real Talk Round Table taps into your replies, as we check in with Conservative MP Mike Lake, former Ontario PC chief of staff Sarah Letersky, former Colorado Democratic strategist Conor Brown, CEO Julia Anderson, and CFL legend Adarius Bowman. And, of course, Ryan wraps up the show with another rousing edition of Trash Talk!
Tanya Granic-Allen, President of Parents As First Educators, and former Ontario PC leadership candidate, joined John Oakley to discuss.
Alex is joined by Stephen Ledrew, Toronto-based lawyer, broadcaster and Jon Dwyer, Director at Aereus Technologies for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics lnclude: More allegations of group assaults have been brought to light as the fallout from St. Mike's College School continues, Stats Canada hid it's public information harvesting from not only the Trudeau government but also the Privacy Commissioner, Doug Ford challenges Justin Trudeau on cancelling carbon taxes, Justin Trudeau challenges Doug Ford on the Ontario PC's recent plans for French-language services and the Prime Minister also says he will not be getting involved in the on-going Canada Post strike.
Alex is joined byMichael Diamond and Andy Stinton. Topics include: Sexual Assault at St. Michaels, Ontario PC party passes resolution to debate recongnition of gender identity, Francois Legault wants Doug Ford to reconsider cuts to francophone service, and more.
Tanya Granic Allen, former Ontario PC candidate talks about the Sex Ed Gender Debate and Premier Doug Ford
Tonight's top talkers are: Drex - Heard nightly on Global News Radio & Mike Stubbs - Global News Radio London Topics include: The administration of a Toronto school is being helf for answers after an alleged group assault involving several students and Patrick Brown is back in the sights of the Ontario PC party, but for the wrong reason.
Alex is joined by Stephen Ledrew, Toronto-based lawyer, broadcaster, and Jon Dwyer, Vice Chairman and Director at Aereus Technologies for this edition of Counterpoint. Topics include: The mother of Luka Magnotta has co-wrote a book sharing her side of the story, the Ontario PC's have increased the number of seats needed to gain official party status, Vic Fedeli raises eyebrows after calling an NDP member an idiot, a recent report by the TDSB says kids need to put down their cell phones and an Alberta tourist is counting her lucky stars after avoiding jail time in Thailand following vandalism charges.
It's A Great Day for Talk Radio: The Munk Debate US midterms and Ontario PC cabinet shuffle
On Point guest host Arlene Bynon is joined by Mike Van Soelen, Prinicpal at Navigator, communications strategist, and commentator and Stephen Ledrew, Toronto-based lawyer and broadcaster. Topics include: Doug Ford and the Ontario PC government turn to the Court of Appeals to push Bill 31 through and NAFTA talks in Washington recieve a vistor from Toronto.
Tonight's Top Talkers are: Bill Kelly, Global News Radio Hamilton Mike Stubbs, Global News Radio London Topics include: The continuing fight between Toronto City Council and the Ontario PC government. Also, Provincial NDP Leader, Andrea Horwath, is in hot water over insensitive tweets.
Wilfred Laurier University professor David Haskell speaks to Alex about the importance of free speech on Canadian campuses.
Mike Schreiner leader of the Green Party and MP for Guelph talks about gas tax, electric vehicles and the Ontario PC party promises.
Government House Leader and Minister of Government and Consumer Services talks about "Promises Made, Promises Kept" by the Ontario PC party.
Councillor Justin DiCiano Ward 5 Etobicoke Lakeshore joins ON Point and says that the Ontario PC's are actually upholding a Supreme Court decision which says that people must have voter parity.
Former Executive Director of SQECanada, education policy consultant and reformer Doretta Wilson joins Alex to speak about the provincial government's plan to cancel a $100M school repair fund.
Patrick Brown, past leader of the Ontario PC party files papers to run for chair of Peel Region
Political Analyst and Strategist with Upstream Media Michael Diamond joins Alex to talk about the well-known politicians filling the provincial government's top roles.
Patrick Brown, former Ontario PC leader talks about what has passed and what might be next.
May 16, 2018, PC Candidate discusses his campaign for the Ontario Election
Ross McKitrick - is a professor of economics at the University of Guelph, a Fraser Institute senior fellow and co-author of a new series of essays—released today—examining what went wrong with Ontario hydro policy.
Jeff Yurek, Ontario PC Health Critic talks about the Liberal's throne speech and the NDP pharma plan with a focus on dental care for all.
Alex Pierson speaks with President and CEO of Working Canadians Catherine Swift about advocacy group Leadnow's latest efforts against new Ontario PC party leader Doug Ford.
Conrad Black, Commentator, Historian, Author talks about the recent Ontario PC leadership election and what a disaster it was.
Alex Pierson speaks with cannabis activist, civil liberties advocate, and public speaker Jodie Emery about the potential for a privatized pot market.
Conrad Black, Commentator, Historian and Author talks about white privilege,Trump on trade and the Ontario PC leadership contest.
Ontario PC leadership candidate Doug Ford talks about the Ontario PC leadership race and voting deadline issues.
Steve Paikin, Host of the Agenda on TVO has been covering provincial politics for decades. He joins ON Point to discuss the explosive leadership campaign for the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Former Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop has been fired as an adviser with Ontario's Progressive Conservatives. He joins Alex Pierson ON Point for a candid converstaion about the Ontario PC party.
Alex Pierson gives her take on Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown's new platform and why she thinks Ontario voters won't vote for an "austerity guy."