Queen's Park reporter John Michael McGrath is here to help prepare you for the 2018 Ontario election. Join him as he talks with experts and journalists about the key issues that will influence the race.
Bhutila Karpoche is the third NDP MPP to seek a federal nomination. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath talk about why now might be the time to make the leap to Ottawa.
Another transit headache for the City of Toronto as Mosaic, the builders behind the Finch LRT, sue the province over delays in opening the line.
Should the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation be a provincial holiday in Ontario? Sol Mamakwa thinks it should be; the government isn't so sure.
Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/honouring-americas-first-centenarian-president
John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-are-the-federal-liberals-facing-an-extinction-event
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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-slogan
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The Ontario PC Party has won the riding of Bay of Quinte, replacing former education minister Todd Smith. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into how this may affect a possible spring election.
The Government of Ontario has released its public accounts, which show that revenues are up and the deficit is down, but the debt just got bigger.
And the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario will launch an investigation into the early expansion of alcohol sales. The report, set to be released in early 2025, could be a bombshell for an early election.
Steve's column: (coming soon)
John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/do-the-costs-of-wind-power-outweigh-its-benefits-for-ontario
Caretaker Convention explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gkOtfh0-hQ
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The Government of Ontario is spending millions on upgrading the water infrastructure in Prince Edward County — ahead of a by-election next week. Coincidence? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss.
Doug Ford believes Jagmeet Singh won't trigger an early election at the federal level due to his pension. The NDP leader fires back telling the Premier to stop focusing on alcohol in corner stores.
Food bank usage has spiked in Ontario with over a million people visiting one in the last year. It's a grim milestone and one group is calling for change.
Steve's column:
John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/opinion-is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-good-economic-news-during-a-housing-crisis
The Thread's episode on food insecurity: https://youtu.be/uTGKHJnBF3M?si=0Eq_pZd4UCYc_6eC
TVO Today Live in Mississauga: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-today-live#upcomingevents
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A new ban on smartphones in Ontario's secondary schools has come into effect. How will students react to the new policy? Or will the province reverse course like the Toronto District School Board?
Alcohol sales have expanded in Ontario to convenience stores and gas stations while supervised consumption sites have been shuttered. Steve and John Michael discuss the two decisions and their cognitive dissonance.
They also discuss the by-election for the Bay of Quinte following the resignation of MPP Todd Smith. Smith is the latest Tory MPP to leave the party for the private sector, so how will this by-election affect a potential election in spring?
Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/checking-in-with-ottawas-former-mayor
John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/on-energy-the-government-has-some-difficult-choices-to-make
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.
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Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath return to the #onpoli podcast for a midsummer check-in from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference.
Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/heres-how-to-beat-doug-ford-in-the-next-election
JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/ottawa-is-in-rough-shape-what-will-the-province-do-about-it
Councillor Nagy question at the AMO – The Women of Ontario Say No/instagram.com
Mayor Meed Ward question at the AMO – marianne.meedward/instagram.com
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LCBO workers are in legal strike position, and they've set a deadline of July 5 to get a deal made. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this mixes with recent policy decisions surrounding beer, wine, and mixed drinks in corner stores.
A legal challenge surrounding the redevelopment of Ontario Place has been dismissed by the Superior Court of Justice. Do advocates have any other ways to slow down the provincial government's desire for a waterfront spa or has this paved the way for builders?
Talk of an early election has made Ontario's political parties spring into action with the Ontario Liberals calling for fast local contests and NDP rallying support. Steve and John Michael discuss what's been happening.
Ontario Heritage Trust Plaque Guide: https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/online-plaque-guide
Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/this-upcoming-toronto-byelection-could-be-momentous
JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/is-canada-actually-facing-a-productivity-emergency
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.
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