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Tenants across Ontario were already mobilizing against Bill 60 when a bombshell dropped...Premier Ford floated an idea that would have stripped renters of almost all their rights.The good news: organizations like York-South Weston Tenants Union had already put in the work and created a structure that could quickly gather folks together and harness the energy that it generated. They were able to get the Premier to back off, but the work is not done.Hear from An, one of the organizers from YSW Tenants Union, about how they've mobilized hundreds of volunteers to not just push back against pending legislation, but to continue building the Tenant Class for more fights that are sure to come. Hosted by: Jessa McLeanCall to Action: SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER IN THE FIGHT FORD'S WAR ON TENANTS (Ontario)Related Episodes: Blueprints of a Rent Strike Victory, with Bruno of YSW Tenants Union Tenant Power Playlist: So much more on the fights AND VICTORIES of renters across CanadaMore Resources: Toronto Star - Province Scrapped Affordable Housing Rules After Pushback from REITsTVO Today | Toronto Tenants Have Been on Rent StrikeFord Government Bill Could Spell the End of Rent Control in Ontario - The Grind MagazineThe rationale for Ontario's Bill 60 does not hold up - CCPA

It was a quick post-and-delete from the Ontario government, after Premier Ford's $75M anti-tariff commercial broadcasted on American televisions, pissed off President Trump, and received some harsh penalties in return. Trump said the content in the ad was fake, and went as far as suspending all trade negotiations with Canada as a result. A few days later, it seemed a new fury arose from the White House, with Trump slapping an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods for not taking the commercial down fast enough.Trade negotiations have been going on for months, but after Prime Minister Carney returned from two U.S. trips with no trade deal, Canadian leaders seem to be having a hard time sitting on their hands in the meantime. Host Richard Southern speaks to John Wright, CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, to discuss the fallout of the premier's move, and what Carney needs to do to make sure all of Canada remains on the same page on the fight against Trump. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Send us a textDoug Ford's anti-tariff commercial has stopped airing on U.S. networks, but the controversial ad is still getting plenty of attention.According to multiple reports published today, Donald Trump's Ambassador to Canada was so furious over the ad that he angrily confronted Ontario's representative to Washington at a Monday event.Pete Hoekstra reportedly dropped some f-bombs while scolding David Paterson. The Globe and Mail reported that the ambassador was overheard saying Canada was close to a tariff deal on steel, aluminum and energy — but that Ford derailed all the progress made.Last weekend, President Trump abruptly called off trade talks with Canada and threatened to introduce an additional 10 per cent tariff after seeing the Ontario government's commercial during the World Series broadcast.Speaking to reporters today, Premier Ford called on Hoekstra to apologize to Paterson, describing his profane tirade as “absolutely unacceptable” and “unbecoming of an ambassador.” “Pete, you gotta call Dave up and apologize,” Ford said. “It's simple. The cheese slipped off the cracker. I get it. But call the guy up because you're a good guy, and Dave's my champion.”Who is Pete Hoekstra, Trump's man in Canada?The longtime former Congressman from Michigan was a guest last month on Village Media's Closer Look podcast. He spoke at length about why the Trump Administration has embraced tariffs, his stern belief that Canada enjoys “the best trade deal” of any country in the world, and what he thinks of Canadians who have decided to boycott the U.S.Hoekstra was also asked about his relationship with Ford.“Doug's a great guy,” he told the podcast. “He gave me one of your slightly odd-shaped Canadian footballs.”Hoekstra called Ford's team “a very media-savvy bunch,” and said he and the Trump Administration are very aware of his stances on certain subjects.“Obviously, Doug is on a different page than where the U.S. Administration is,” he said. “I haven't moved Doug to a point where I can get him to be a strong advocate for the Canadian-American relationship.”You can watch the full interview with Hoekstra HERE.Hosted by Village Media's Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith, and produced by Derek Turner, 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.Fresh episodes drop every Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. right in your local news feed —

Mike discusses President Trump's retaliatory tariffs on Canada following Premier Doug Ford's tariff ad featuring iconic former President Ronald Reagan.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Last Friday, we got word from Parliament Hill that bail reform legislation would be forthcoming. Yesterday, the Carney Liberals delivered specifics. Chris Lewis, CTV's public safety analyst and a former OPP Commissioner himself, weighs in. Canada's Auto sector keeps taking hits, and U.S. President Trump's abrupt decision to cancel trade discussions isn't helping matters. We dig deeper with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association of Canada. The 2025 World Series is kicking off tonight, as Canada's Team takes on an American juggernaut from Hollywood. CTV's Kamil Karamali dissects the official lineups and the Game 1 vibes from Rogers Centre. 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 public affairs consultant Bob Richardson and Conaptus principal Jamie Ellerton. Topic 1: An Ontario government advertisement on American airwaves has triggered the U.S. President. And now, trade talks with Canada have been abruptly suspended by the American side. Was this a fumble by Premier Ford, and how should our country respond? Topic 2: Earlier this week at UOttawa, Prime Minister Carney delivered a tee-up of the upcoming Federal Budget. What do we make of the overall messaging, and the rebuttal from the opposing parties? Topic 3: A very challenging week for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, from his harsh RCMP-targeted criticisms to the potential in-party divide it has caused. Topic 4: The 2025 World Series kicks off tonight and Canada's Team will be taking part! Will you be watching the Fall Classic? And if you planned on attending one of the games in Toronto, did the absurd resale prices turn you off?

In this episode of Hub Politics, host Sean Speer is joined by Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and CEO of Abacus Data, to discuss Prime Minister Carney's recent major speech at the University of Ottawa. Their general reaction is that his "rambly technocratic" presentation missed the mark: it failed to provide concrete plans to improve the lives of young Canadians in attendance. They also discuss Premier Ford's remarkable political staying power and polling numbers. They explore Ford's populist retail politics and whether his political brand could translate nationally, as well as the overlap between Ford supporters and federal Liberal voters who voted for Prime Minister Carney. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer Alisha Rao - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:17 - Premier Ford is Canada's cartoonish Mayor Quimby, by David Polansky 8:03 - Interprovincial pipelines fall under federal responsibility, former Alberta premier reminds B.C. and Ottawa, by Falice Chin 15:12 - Jason Kenney on the federal government allowing B.C. to block national projects, by The Hub Staff This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of popular Hub podcasts and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/ Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Alisha Rao – Producer & Sound Editor To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Discuss: 1 - Stellantis moving Jeep Compass production originally slated for Brampton plant to Illinois: Stellantis says Canada is important to them and they have plans for Brampton plant but this feels like a canary in the coal mine situation, does Canada need to start producing Chinese EVs to save the auto industry? 2 - Premier Ford says he told Home Depot shoplifter, 'I'm going to kick your ass': What should bystanders actually do when they see shoplifting? Are retailers right to tell staff not to intervene or does that invite more theft? What single, specific bail change would fix the problem he's pointing to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady & the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Chris Chapin, Strategist and Managing Principal of Upstream Strategy Group Discuss: 1 - Stellantis moving Jeep Compass production originally slated for Brampton plant to Illinois: Stellantis says Canada is important to them and they have plans for Brampton plant but this feels like a canary in the coal mine situation, does Canada need to start producing Chinese EVs to save the auto industry? 2 - Premier Ford says he told Home Depot shoplifter, 'I'm going to kick your ass': What should bystanders actually do when they see shoplifting? Are retailers right to tell staff not to intervene or does that invite more theft? What single, specific bail change would fix the problem he's pointing to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Canada continues to face economic uncertainty and shifting global dynamics, strong provincial leadership is needed to meet the moment. Premier Doug Ford spent much of the first half of 2025 defending Canada's national interests on the World Stage, earning him the moniker “Captain Canada.” As Chair of the Council of the Federation, he played an important leadership role, working with other premiers to support a united Canada.On Tuesday October 14th, The Empire Club of Canada is proud to once again welcome The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario for a speech entitled Delivering Our Plan to Protect Ontario followed by a fireside chat moderated by Ben Mulroney.At this timely event before the eve of the return of the Ontario Legislature, Premier Ford will outline the next chapter of The Ontario Government's plan to protect Ontario — in order to keep our economy and business competitive.

Jerry opens the show with commentary on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington to meet with Donald Trump. CTV News Senior Political Correspondent, Mike Le Couteur, speaks with Jerry about what to expect today. $100 million in Skills Development Fund grants are traced to lobbyists with ties to Premier Ford. Plus - Gavin Tighe weighs in on the legality of MarineLand's threat to euthanize 30 belugas if the Federal Government doesn't provide funding.

It's a feeling you only want to feel once - the panic of suspecting an abrupt light flash as you're driving, only to receive a ticket in the mail a few weeks later with a picture of your car next to an owed-amount for speeding. Well, it's a feeling Ontarians soon won't be feeling ever again.Premier Ford plans to put pen to paper on his dislike for speed enforcement cameras, announcing last week his government's incoming legislation to ban them in a fight against what he calls a 'cash-grab', after the fact safety tool. Instead, he's investing to help municipalities implement speed bumps, round abouts and other traffic-calming measures. But it's a move that's garnered as much support as it has pushback, with groups pleading with Ford to think twice before canning a tool that saves lives and makes drivers think twice before using their heavy foot. Host Maria Kestane speaks to Benjamin Wolfe, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, and Co-Director of the Applied Perception and Psychophysics Laboratory to discuss what the changes in road safety measures could look like, and how driver behaviour is influenced way before someone gets in their car and turns the key. 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 @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Send us a textDoug Ford is making good on his promise to ban speed cameras, calling the devices nothing but a “cash grab” by Ontario municipalities.Premier Ford said when the house returns in October, his Progressive Conservatives will introduce legislation that prevents cities and towns from operating automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras.In their place, the government is promising to create a new fund for other traffic-calming measures such as speed bumps, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, curb extensions and signage. Ford's announcement flies in the face of advice provided by numerous expert organizations, including SickKids Hospital, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Ontario Traffic Council.Research shows that automated cameras are not only effective at reducing speeds, they are actually widely supported by the general public. Many municipalities also reject the argument that the cameras are a “cash grab,” saying the bulk of revenue gets reinvested in road safety measures.Joining us on tonight's Closer Look podcast is a panel of guests with plenty to say about Ford's speed camera plan: Pamela Fuselli, president and CEO of the injury prevention charity Parachute; Michael Stewart of the Canadian Automobile Association; and Jack Hauen, a reporter at Village Media's The Trillium.Hosted by Village Media's Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith, and produced by Derek Turner, 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.Fresh episodes drop every Monday to Friday at 7 p.m. right in your local news feed — and on the show's dedicated website: closerlookpodcast.ca. Of course, you can also find us wherever you get your favourite podcasts.Want to be the first to know when a new episode lands? Sign up for our free nightly newsletter, which delivers the latest Closer Look straight to your email inbox. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.Have something to say? Please reach out. Our email address is closerlook@villagemedia.ca.

Premier Ford's 401 tunnel megaproject is a $100 billion boondoggle with the risk of roadway collapse. Lori Wilson reads Ford's Plan to Dig a Tunnel under Highway 401 Is Almost Certainly Doomedby David Moscrop.David Moscrop is a contributing writer for The Walrus. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail feedback@ami.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lately, speed cameras in this city and neighbouring cities have become a symbol and target of people's rage. The Parkside Drive speed camera was erected when this spot saw a horrific and fatal crash in 2021, due to speeding. It is now Toronto's most prolific speed cam and was recently cut down by vandals for the seventh time in eleven months. And earlier this month 16 cameras across the city were taken out in a single night. This week, three more have come down. The City of Vaughan has decided to remove speed cameras all together after rolling out its program just earlier this year. Premier Ford has voiced his disdain for speed cameras and some individuals vocally echo him. Community safety organizations and reports, however, say they're effective. We're joined today by Toronto Star's resident Speed Cam man, Raju Mudhar, to give us the facts while we zoom out and chat about what all of this may really be about. Audio Sources: Deputy Inspector Peter Wallace, Toronto Police Service, CP24

This week, we've watched the brave and resilient Epstein Survivors, who stand boldly against Trump and the entrenched power elite, and witnessed the formidable Margaret Atwood eloquently challenge Danielle Smith over her regressive book-banning policies. On today's episode, host Laura Babcock and guest Douglas Connors delve into the urgent need for all Canadians to unite and vigorously counter the torrent of new Trump falsehoods about our nation, as well as the MAGA-style power grab by Premier Ford with school trustees in Ontario, as he neglects to protect Ontario jobs from Trump's damaging tariffs.They also predict Poilievre's negative and irritating return to Parliament and raise critical questions about Prime Minister Carney's decision to welcome the architect of MAGA Project 2025 to his Cabinet meeting and ponder whether his budget will strike a balance between the austerity needed on a war footing and the meaningful support for Canada's most vulnerable citizens. Join our vibrant community by subscribing, liking, and sharing, and be sure to leave your comments so we can include you in this vital conversation!

Prime Minister Mark Carney received friendly fire from one of his biggest provincial supporters Tuesday, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was 'getting concerned' about an 'almost elbows down' response to U.S. tariffs before dumping out a bottle of Crown Royal. The Power Panel discusses whether Ford's comments are a sign of fracture ahead of two days of private cabinet meetings. Plus, on the first official day of the NDP leadership contest, former NDP MP and past leadership candidate Nathan Cullen discusses how a new leader could rejuvenate the party after the 2025 election cleaved its numbers in the Commons.

April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and former city council candidate, joins Greg to talk about Mayor Chow's relationship with Premier Ford, checking in bike helmets for some events, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April Engelberg, Toronto lawyer and former city council candidate, joins Greg to talk about Mayor Chow's relationship with Premier Ford, checking in bike helmets for some events, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario and City of Brampton workers must return to the office full time in 2026. Plus - Richard Crouse gives an entertainment update. GUEST:Jon Woodward - CTVMoshe Lander - economics professor at Concordia University Richard Crouse - host of the podcast Maple Syrup For Your Eyes

Guest: Andy Takagi, Toronto Star transportation reporter  Premier Ford says he's pitching an unprecedented plan to tackle one of the GTA's biggest headaches; gridlock on Highway 401, the busiest road in North America. His vision is a single three-level tunnel running under the highway, which could stretch from Brampton to Scarborough. He outlined the concept at an unrelated press conference this week, but he's been talking about it for nearly a year. Ford says this will serve people for decades to come, but a two-year feasibility study has just begun, and experts are raising questions about the costs, the timelines and whether this would actually ease traffic congestion.  We take a look at what Ford is proposing, why experts say it might not work and what it could mean for commuters and communities along the  401.  Audio sources: CP24 Produced by Saba Eitizaz and Sean Pattenden 

As Prime Minister Mark Carney reaches the pivotal milestone of 100 days in office, we find ourselves at a crucial crossroads. With President Trump spiralling further into authoritarianism and alarming rhetoric echoing from Fox News about a hostile takeover of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, it's clear that the stakes have never been higher. Premier Ford is leveraging this chaos to justify ignoring pressing environmental concerns, pushing forward with a $100 billion tunnel project under Highway 401 that nobody asked for.Amid this tumultuous landscape, advance voting has begun in the Battleriver-Crowfoot race—a critical showdown between Bonnie Critchley and Pierre Poilievre that could shape our future. Host Laura Babcock is joined by David Moscrop of the Globe and Mail and the Walrus to unpack the real threats to American democracy, the ripple effects on Canada's economy and sovereignty, and explore how we can not only survive but emerge as a stronger nation during these uncertain times.Now more than ever, we need to rally together to protect our democratic values and safeguard our country's future. Join us in this vital conversation—like, comment, and subscribe. Let's build a robust pro-democracy community that stands firm against threats to our freedoms and works tirelessly to ensure a brighter tomorrow for all Canadians!

Send us a textTonight on Village Media's new daily podcast: We dig a little deeper into Premier Ford's big idea to construct a massive, congestion-easing tunnel underneath Highway 401 in Toronto.For a story about boring, this one has proven to be anything but.Premier Doug Ford is determined as ever to dig a massive tunnel underneath Highway 401 in Toronto — telling reporters yesterday that he's spoken with "some tunnelling folks" and has hashed out a realistic plan to ease congestion.According to Ford's tunnel vision, the finished product will have three levels: one for eastbound traffic, one for westbound traffic, and another for public transit.The total cost? Nobody knows for sure. Is a highway tunnel a realistic construction project? How long would it actually take to build? Would it be safe?Or would the province be more wise to spend some of those billions on other options aimed at mitigating congestion?We tackle those questions, and many more, on tonight's episode of Village Media's new Closer Look podcast. Our guests are Jessica Smith Cross, editor-in-chief of The Trillium, and Professor Matti Siemiatycki, director of the Infrastructure Institute at the University of Toronto.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.

In light of the steep new Trump Tariffs imposed on Canada, all eyes are on Prime Minister Mark Carney to determine how he will navigate this critical juncture for our economy and the MAGA threat to our sovereignty.In Battleriver-Crowfoot, Alberta, combat veteran Bonnie Critchley is facing off against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in what could be a decisive battle for his political future.At the same time, Premier Ford is capitalizing on the chaos of the Trade War, pushing to exploit protected parkland at the beloved Wasaga Beach. This is a time when our values and priorities are being tested like never before!Join Keith Leslie and Mark Cripps as they sit down with host Laura Babcock for an unfiltered discussion about the pressing issues facing our politics today. We need to come together as a community to take a stand and ensure our nation remains true, north, strong, and FREE! This is your chance to be part of a pro-democracy movement that champions fairness, integrity, and the rights of all Canadians. Subscribe, share, and comment—let's join forces to build a brighter future for our country!

Send us a textTonight on Village Media's new daily podcast: What our Queen's Park team at The Trillium discovered about the chair of the PC Ontario Fund — and how Premier Ford reacted to the investigation."He could be the most powerful person in the province."That's the way one source described Tony Miele, the long-serving chair of the PC Ontario Fund — the fundraising arm of Premier Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative party. With Miele at the helm, the PCs have dominated other provincial parties in fundraising for more than a decade, bankrolling slick, expensive commercials and professional election campaigns.An investigation by The Trillium, Village Media's bureau at Queen's Park, uncovered a lot more about the PC party's chief fundraiser.Several well-placed sources who have worked at high levels of the Ford government and in the development industry told The Trillium that Miele not only raises party funds from developers, but personally makes money working with them, a claim substantiated by court documents.Miele has also had rare access to provincial cabinet ministers and their staff, who sometimes get in touch with him while planning political fundraisers, according to nine well-placed sources.Miele told The Trillium he has “dedicated over 30 years to advising on building and infrastructure across Canada.”“My role has always been that of a consultant and not a lobbyist,” he continued. “I'm proud of the work I've done and stand by the integrity and transparency of the services I've provided.”The article triggered plenty of reaction from Opposition politicians, with one Liberal MPP asking the province's integrity commissioner to consider The Trillium report as she determines whether or not her office will investigate issues around the Dresden landfill.Our guest on tonight's Closer Look podcast is Jessica Smith Cross, the Editor-in-Chief of The Trillium, who co-authored the Miele profile with reporter Charlie Pinkerton.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@villag

How did the meeting go between Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Carney? Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the long list of names lining up to flood the ballot in his upcoming federal byelection amounts to a “blatant abuse” of democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Prime Minister Mark Carney takes steps to protect Canada's steel and aluminum industries from U.S. tariffs, including plans to adjust counter-levies by July 21st, depending on how much progress is made with the Trump administration.Also: As Israel and Iran trade airstrikes for a seventh day, the U.S. President delivers a timeline for determining whether to send American warplanes into the conflict. Donald Trump says there is still room for Tehran to negotiate a deal, and he will make his decision within 2 weeks.And: The push for new airlines to operate in Canadian skies, even if they are 100 % foreign owned.Plus: Ottawa working on a plan to help Canadians stuck in Israel and Iran, new details about the search and rescue of a missing Quebec toddler, Ontario's Premier Ford under fire, and more.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford takes a walk down Canusa Street with Chris and Beth, discussing progress on tariffs and the interest in finding a way through the issue.

Greg talks about Premier Ford changing his tune about Alberta and Premier Danielle Smith following the First Ministers' meeting with Prime Minister Carney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory and Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies to discuss President Trump's comments about Chrystia Freeland, Premier Ford's flip flopping comments about Alberta and Premier Danielle Smith, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Vaughan, Senior Advisor at Therme Canada and former Member of Parliament & former Toronto City Councillor, joins Greg to talk about how he went from being a critic of Premier Ford and the Ontario Place spa to supporter of both Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Ford of Ontario discusses surcharges on electricity exports to the US and Canada's new PM. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will U.S. tariffs disrupt Canada's energy sector? What is the current state of cross-border electricity trade? How can we strengthen interprovincial connections to secure a sustainable energy future in our country? Host Trevor Freeman summarizes the on and offs of Canada's electricity trade. Tune in to learn about the complexities and challenges of evolving energy policies, infrastructure, and regulatory landscapes governed by both federal and provincial authorities. Related links   ●     Canadian Energy Regulator: https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/index.html ●     The Transition Accelerator: https://transitionaccelerator.ca/  ●     Electrifying Canada: https://electrifyingcanada.ca/ ●     Canada Electricity Advisory Council: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-sources/canada-electricity-advisory-council ●     thinkenergy episode 143 with Quest Canada: https://thinkenergypodcast.com/episodes/electrifying-canadas-remote-communities-with-quest-canada/ ●     Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/ Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en  To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/   Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa   Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod Transcript: Trevor Freeman  00:07 Welcome to a think energy short hosted by me, Trevor Freeman, this is a bite sized episode designed to be a quick summary of a specific topic or idea related to the world of energy. This is meant to round out our collective understanding of the energy sector, and we'll compliment our normal guest interview episodes. Thanks for joining and happy listening.  Hi everyone. Welcome back to another thinkenergy short. I'm your host, Trevor Freeman, today we're going to take a look at Canada's electricity trade. You may recall that in my first episode of 2025 we did a look ahead at the year in energy, and we did briefly touch on potential upcoming tariffs, and I highlighted that there is a fair amount of trade and electricity across the border. So, given that we are still on the potential cusp of these tariffs being implemented, I'm recording this on march 3, and March 4 is the date that new tariffs are set to be implemented by the US on Canada, we thought it was probably a good idea to take a look at trade through the lens of electricity, to give you a sense of how this might impact electricity and what the future might hold. So we'll look at the current landscape, the challenges posed by some of these recent policies, and the potential for strengthening interprovincial connections to ensure a resilient and sustainable energy future.  So, let's start by establishing the current state of Canada's electricity trade. In short, Canada's electricity grids were designed to serve local demand, rather than looking at a large scale, integrated national grid, for all. We'll get more into this shortly, but it's the main reason why you'll see the majority of Canada's electricity grids at the provincial level are kind of oriented north to south when it comes to interconnections, rather than east to west. They are a stronger trade relationship to meet the higher demand of the United States, rather than between provinces and territories. Canada's electricity trade has long been a cornerstone of the North American energy framework that's governed by both federal and provincial authorities. These cross-border interconnections have facilitated a robust exchange with Canada, exporting around $3.2 billion worth of electricity to the United States in 2023 alone. And yes, that was billion with a B. So, let's talk about cross border trade. The Canadian energy regulator, or CER, oversees electricity exports to the United States, ensuring compliance with market regulations, fair access and impact assessment on our domestic supply. It should be noted that the CER does not regulate electricity imports into Canada. That is the role of provincial Crown corporations or private market participants who decide on the volume of electricity being traded here in Ontario, as we've talked about many times on the show, the IESO, or Independent Electricity System Operator decides on the amount of electricity that is needed in coming in terms of infrastructure, the CER regulates 86 different international power lines that connect Canada's provinces to the US electricity grid in different locations. So, to help you visualize this, you know, imagine a map of North America, starting west to east. We've got British Columbia, which is linked to the US Pacific Northwest grid. Manitoba and parts of Ontario are both connected to the US midcontinent grid. The other part of Ontario and Quebec are connected to the US Eastern grids. And finally, New Brunswick is connected to the US New England grid. So, there are a lot of different connection points across the map. So that gives you a picture of our current trade relationship, so, now let's look at how some of the recent policy shifts may affect that.  Canadians will be well aware that the dynamics of international trade are being tested by the recent shift in the US approach to trade policies, and that includes the electricity trade. As I said at the beginning, I'm recording this on march 3, the day before broad, sweeping tariffs are set to be imposed by the United States on Canada, and that will impact electricity potentially, as well. The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on Canadian imports has introduced a whole layer of uncertainty and tension. In response, Canadian officials have contemplated numerous different measures, including restricting electricity exports to the United States, states like Michigan and in New York or Minnesota who receive a lot of electricity from us. In Ontario, our recently reelected premier Doug Ford has highlighted the significance of these exports and has noted that Canada's electricity has powered 1.5 million American homes just last year, as recently as last month, Premier Ford raised the possibility of charging Americans more for electricity that Ontario sends to the US, and has also announced plans to cut off energy exports to the United States if the Trump administration moves ahead with tariff threats. These developments create a climate of uncertainty, and such trade disputes underscore the vulnerability inherent in our current trade dependent system. That vulnerability has raised calls for Canada to look and invest inward, which brings us to interprovincial connectivity. Let's examine the case for strengthening interprovincial connectivity in Canada, as I said at the top, we don't have a national grid. In fact, Canada's electricity infrastructure, which we've talked about many times, consists of multiple provincial or territorial grids, each governed and regulated by its respective province or territory. They also vary in systems and resources for producing electricity, with some regions having ample access to water resources, hydroelectricity, for example, others relying heavily on nuclear energy, and still, others looking more to fossil fuels, like oil or gas for electricity generation, a more cohesive pan Canadian electricity grid has long been a topic of conversation, even before this current threat of tariffs from the United States. A few years ago, there was renewed interest in the idea of interprovincial connectivity to achieve a 100% net zero electricity system by 2035 and eliminate harmful emissions countrywide by 2050. Basically, utilizing the electricity grid to support decarbonization at the individual customer level. Of course, the federal government has recently relaxed its goal for a net zero electricity system by 2035 mostly due to feasibility concerns, but the goal is still there to achieve Net Zero electricity generation across the entire country, and work has already been done towards that. So, working closely with Natural Resources Canada, the transition accelerator, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to low carbon economy and advancing Canada's 2050 climate target, created an initiative called Electrifying Canada, which was focused on widespread electrification throughout the economy. That initiative brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including government, indigenous peoples, industry, labor and civil society, to develop a roadmap for the electrification of Canada. This roadmap runs in parallel with the federal government's Electricity Advisory Council, and outlines recommendations to create a pan Canadian electricity grid, including identifying the infrastructure needed, the regulatory and policy changes that are required and the necessary investments needed to make it happen. Given the challenges presented by the United States and the growing discourse around bolstering interprovincial electricity connections, enhancing our domestic grid could offer several different benefits. These could include energy security. So, by reducing reliance on external markets, we can ensure a more stable and self-sufficient energy supply. There's also economic resilience, strengthened interprovincial trade can mitigate the economic impacts of international trade disputes and tariffs. And finally, there are environmental goals, so a cohesive national grid can facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, aiding in the achievement of our net zero emissions targets. The CERs Canada's energy future 2023 report projects a 27% increase in interprovincial transmission capacity by 2035 under a global net zero scenario. So, we need this interprovincial connectivity in order to meet our net zero targets. It's something that kind of has to happen anyway, or is one of the key strategies in order to make that happen. This expansion would enable more efficient electricity transfers between provinces, allowing us to optimize resource utilization and enhance grid reliability. All the things that we talk about on this show about how to make our grid more efficient and more effective can be enhanced by looking not just at our provincial grids, but at more of a pan Canadian grid. While a National Grid offers many benefits, there are significant challenges to overcome, surprise. Surprise. We talk about this all the time on the show, so let's explore some of these challenges and considerations in order to make interprovincial connections a reality. To start with, the existing infrastructure was primarily designed for localized needs and aligning the diverse regulatory frameworks of each province or territory presents a complex challenge. Additionally, significant investment would be required to develop the necessary transmission lines and related infrastructure. So, it's both a regulatory challenge as well as a physical infrastructure challenge. We just don't have all the transmission lines and interconnections that are required. Here, according to the CER Market Snapshot webpage, electricity transmission lines in the Yukon and Northwest Territories do not actually connect to the larger North American grids or even to each other. And Nunavut doesn't have any transmission lines connecting its communities at all, but rather, each community independently generates and distributes its own electricity. I'll draw your attention back to an episode that I did last October with Gemma Pinchin from Quest Canada. And in that conversation, she highlighted that almost 200,000 Canadians in more than 280 remote communities don't connect to their local electricity grid or natural gas system, and it's not feasible at the moment for them to do so, given how remote they are. So, that presents some challenges as well. At a more macro level, looking at interprovincial framework, in August 2023 Ontario and Quebec announced a 600-megawatt electricity trade agreement, exemplifying the potential for greater interprovincial collaboration. Such initiatives could serve as blueprints for broader efforts to enhance our national grid. Despite these challenges, there is progress being made by investing in our domestic infrastructure and fostering provincial collaborations, Canada can build a resilient, sustainable and self-reliant energy system poised to meet future challenges. The energy transition, as we've talked about before is all encompassing and includes many different strategies. So, while we sometimes talk about the end result that EV or that heat pump that needs to be installed on the show, we also need to look at the more macro level, as how do we actually arrange our energy systems and our provincial grids, and what is the best option for that.  So, that wraps up our look at Canada's electricity trade and how the current trade landscape might impact that moving forward. Hopefully you found that interesting. Thanks for tuning in for another think energy short, as always, we'd love to hear from you, and we'll talk to you next time.  Thanks for tuning in to another episode of The thinkenergy podcast. 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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.

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

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the leader of the Ontario NDP & The MPP for Davenport, Marit Stiles. In light of Premier Ford likely calling a snap election in the next few days, Alex and Marit talk about how prepared the NDP are for this election, and how many ridings they will have candidates running in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on an almost certainty that Premier Doug Ford will call an early and quick election. Ontarians may be heading to the polls next month. Next, Catherine Fife, NDP MPP representing Waterloo, questions Premier Ford's true motivation for forcing an early election that voters don't seem to want. Also, Nate Erskine-Smith - Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities & Liberal MP (Beaches - EastYork) and his challenge to Mayor Chow & Doug Ford when it comes to housing. Lastly, Eric Kaufmann, Canadian professor of politics at the University of Buckingham. He joins us to discuss President Trump's decision to promptly fire everyone working in the government's "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" department.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady focused in on There are multiple reports now that Premier Ford will indeed be calling an early election and voters may need to line up in the snow to cast a ballot. Next, Ontario is suffering from a serious lack of housing starts. Mike Moffatt, Economist and Founding Director of PLACE Centre, joins us now to discuss the fact that Canada added half a million new households but had fewer than 250,000 housing starts. The math ain't working and it's leading to a serious struggle for the middle class. Also, Steve Munro, Transit Expert and Advocate, joins us now to discuss his fantastic piece: "You're Not Crazy: TTC Service is Worse".  Next, 30,000 City of Toronto workers could soon go on strike. David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, joins us to discuss the concerns that many city workers are not being paid a living wage. Lastly, one City councillor called a constituent an inflammatory term, seemingly unjustified. Ben Mulroney, host of The Ben Mulroney Show on the Corus radio network, joins us now to discuss this unfounded accusation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode we look at the hottest topics in the food business including class action claims over inaccurate grocery scales and the FTC's case against John Deere's repair policies. Both highlight the implications for consumer trust and farmer autonomy.The conversation turns to obesity measurement as the hosts critique the outdated Body Mass Index (BMI) and explore innovative methodologies factoring in lifestyle and cultural elements. We emphasize the role of such measures in shaping public health policy.In retail and consumer insights, we discuss my visit to Amazon Fresh in New Jersey and Duke's mayonnaise. The episode also covers Chuck E. Cheese's rebranding with trampoline-based entertainment and Starbucks' policy changes targeting its "third place" strategy, which prioritizes safety and paying customers.Industry updates feature Jack Daniels' workforce cuts due to declining alcohol consumption among younger generations and the Canadian government's approval of the $8.2 billion Bunge-Viterra merger. Sylvain raises concerns about its impact on farmer competition and critiques the government's inconsistent stance on promoting market diversity.Additional highlights include the FDA's ban on Red Dye 3 due to cancer risks and Canada's potential regulatory alignment.  About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Greg Brady focused in on another day, another jewelry store smash and grab. Next, Premier Doug Ford warns that Ontario could lose 500,000 jobs if Trump's tariff threat materializes. Erik Johnson, Vice President and Senior Economist with BMO, joins us now to discuss whether Premier Ford is overreacting or if Ontario workers should be worried. Also, Sharan Kaur, political strategist and partner at Sovereign Advisory, chimes in on the prospect of a provincial election, and the federal battle to replace PM Trudeau. Lastly, how are Toronto residents with the news of another significant property tax hike. David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, joins us and argues that the increase is not as harsh as it could be. 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

Police are investigating if three shootings involving tow trucks within 24 hours in the GTA, seriously injuring four people, are connected; Camila Vilas Boas thought her ex-husband had taken their three-year-old son to India on a vacation, but he never returned to Canada; and, Premier Ford will be heading the Washington D.C. in February as part of his push against U.S. President-elect Trump's threat of tariffs.

There was a time in Ontario when the provincial government focused on the really big issues: clean air and water, inter-city rail service, provincial parks, good education policy, effective hospital care. Not anymore. Doug Ford's government is different. Exhibit A: deciding where the capital city can and cannot put bike lanes. What's going on here? Why is it starting to feel like Toronto vs. Ontario? Former Toronto mayor and longtime community activist John Sewell; Amanda Galbraith, Co-Founder & Partner of the Oyster Group; and Laura Stone from the Globe and Mail join Steve Paikin to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Alex Pierson is joined by the Provincial Minister of economic development, job creation and trade Victor Fedeli about a new proposed bi-lateral trade agreement with the US being floated by Premier Ford, and why the current Tri-Lateral Deal (CUSMA) might need to be dissolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Ben Mulroney speaks with the Mayor of Niagara Falls, Jim Diodadti about Premier Ford announcing he is thinking about helping to convert Niagara Falls into Canada's own Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade Giles Gherson joins Alex Pierson to talk about Premier Ford's announcement to explore digging a tunnel underneath one of the busiest highways in the entire world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Alex Pierson Show Podcast, host Alex Pierson takes on the big news from the day her way. First, Alex speaks again with Oshawa's Mayor Dan Carter about the new changes to Ontario's Safe Consumption Sites, which include prohibiting them from being within 200 metres of a school or daycare centre to start. Next, investigative reporter and founder of The Bureau Sam Cooper tells Alex that he's asking authorities to explore the possibility that a missing GTA real estate agent could have possibly dangerous ties to a known Chinese intelligence apparatus. And finally, Premier Ford has created a new cabinet position for not only Auto Theft but also Bail Reform. Alex and the new cabinet minister Graham McGregor talk about how he plans to tackle two of Ontario's more problematic and difficult issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices