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Doug Ford's attacks against Bonnie Crombie lack facts from 2023-12-12T10:00
Last week, newly minted Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie made her first appearances at Queen's Park. While she spoke about her priorities as leader, she also fired back against Doug Ford wh...
ListenBonnie Crombie is in as the new Ontario Liberal leader from 2023-12-05T10:00
From mayor of Mississauga to new Ontario Liberal leader, Bonnie Crombie has seen a political rise over the last few years. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into what's next for her and ...
ListenToronto's big new deal paves the way for mega spa from 2023-11-28T16:00
Premier Doug Ford and Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow have made an agreement that will give Canada's largest city billions in exchange for it stepping out of the way for a spa planned for Ontario Plac...
ListenOntario Liberals head to the polls from 2023-11-21T10:00
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the upcoming Ontario Liberal leadership election. Bonnie Crombie, Nate Erskine-Smith, Ted Hsu, and Yasir Naqvi have made their case as to why they s...
ListenRevelations from Bonnie Lysyk's Greenbelt report from 2023-08-15T09:00
Last week, Bonnie Lysyk, Ontario's auditor general, released a report detailing recent changes to the Greenbelt and how there’s evidence of bias in the selection of lands that were removed. Stev...
ListenA mid-summer check in from 2023-08-01T09:00
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath get caught up on all things Ontario during the month of July including the two Ontario Liberal byelection victories, a debate about age in Ontario politics,...
ListenOlivia Chow is Toronto's new mayor and here's what that means from 2023-06-27T09:00
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the results of the Toronto mayoral by-election, and how the city's politics will shake out over the next few years under Olivia Chow's leadership.
How will strong mayors change Ontario municipalities? from 2023-06-20T09:00
Strong mayor powers are coming to 26 Ontario municipalities giving mayors a greater ability to win votes and appoint officials.
Toronto deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie has given her endors...
Where there's smoke ... from 2023-06-13T09:00
Last week, parts of Ontario and the U.S. spent a number of days under a special air quality advisory from the smoke and dust lingering in the air from wildfires in Quebec. In all, Canada is expe...
ListenYasir Naqvi is in for the OLP leadership from 2023-06-06T09:00
Yasir Naqvi, MP for Ottawa Centre, has thrown his hat into the ring for the Ontario Liberal Party leadership. He's among a few heavy hitters now who are vying for the top job, along with Liberal...
ListenBonnie Crombie enters the fray from 2023-05-30T09:00
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie is poised to enter the Ontario Liberal Party leadership race, and her political opponents were quick to jump on the decision. Is she destined to become the next ...
ListenPeel Region is splitting up, what happens now? from 2023-05-23T09:00
Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga will one day be separate cities, ending a decade's long fight between the municipalities. But what does this mean to the people of Peel Region? Steve Paikin an...
ListenIs Peel Region Breaking Apart? from 2023-05-16T09:00
Could Mississauga and Brampton officially be splitting up? At a press conference Monday, Premier Doug Ford all but announced that Mississauga will have the ability to separate from Peel Region. ...
ListenExamining the Landlord and Tenant Board's state of disarray from 2023-05-09T09:00
When landlords and tenants can't get along, the Landlord and Tenant Board steps in to provide speedy justice; however, that hasn't been the case since Doug Ford took over as premier. The board i...
ListenRumble at the Ontario Science Centre from 2023-05-02T09:00
Doug Ford's desire to move Ontario Science Centre to Toronto's waterfront is facing some vocal opposition. But is there anything critics can do to stymie the government's plan?
Steve Paik...
How your taxpayer dollars are funding VW's gigafactory from 2023-04-25T09:00
There's a $13 billion dollar plan in motion to bring a Volkswagen gigafactory to St. Thomas, Ont. It promises to create thousands of jobs. But should we be subsidizing global auto manufacturers?...
ListenHas Mississauga found its Mexit? from 2023-04-18T09:00
Will Mississauga exit Peel Region? Or will Mississauga join Brampton in a new super-city of Peel? And what about Kitchener-Waterloo? Questions, questions, and more questions about regional gover...
ListenOntario's sprawling changes to housing policy from 2023-04-11T17:30
The Ontario government's latest housing strategy, the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act helps renters avoid bad-faith evictions and gain access to air conditioning, but also encourages ...
ListenShould Canada pay to keep Toronto's property taxes low? from 2023-04-04T09:00
The federal budget came down last week with little love for municipalities. Toronto will have to deal with its $1 billion budget fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and it will likely result in p...
ListenOntario's budget braces for a recession from 2023-03-28T09:00
Peter Bethlenfalvy unveiled the province's budget with an eye to balancing it during some extraordinary financial times. The document outlines plans to get inflation back to its ideal target of ...
ListenWho gets a say in Ontario's budget process? from 2023-03-21T09:00
Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy will present the province's budget on March 23rd. He talks to Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath about who exactly has a say on what gets includ...
ListenSo, what's the health care plan? from 2023-03-14T09:00
According to the Financial Accountability Office's latest report, Ontario's outlook on health care is looking a little precarious. The province will need 7,500 new hospital beds, 86,700 addition...
ListenOntario's Liberals flip the script on voting rules from 2023-03-07T10:00
The Ontario Liberal leadership race will have a new system for balloting that will give more power to members to decide who will take the reins of the party. Will a leader rise to capture the he...
ListenThe Ontario government grilled over trucker protests from 2023-02-28T10:00
The judge in charge of investigating the use of the Emergencies Act last year found it troubling that the Ford government didn't get involved in stopping the protests until a blockade formed in ...
ListenDoug Ford on the defensive over donations to daughter from 2023-02-21T10:00
Premier Doug Ford finds himself in hot water over a pricey fundraiser for the wedding of one of his daughters. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what kind of trouble this could cause...
ListenJohn Tory resigns. Now what? from 2023-02-14T10:00
A high-stakes election is on the way for the mayor's chair in Toronto and with no incumbent it's anybody's race. Who will vie for the big seat? The province and the federal government are figuri...
ListenCould Mike Schreiner lead Ontario's Liberals? from 2023-02-07T10:00
A group of Ontario Liberals are hoping to convince Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner to run for the party leadership. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into what they're askin...
ListenCould the federal government step in on the Greenbelt? from 2023-01-31T10:00
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that the government will be looking at potential tools to stop development of the Greenbelt. Doug Ford tells them to back off. Toronto's budge...
ListenInvestigative woes for Doug Ford over the Greenbelt from 2023-01-24T10:00
The auditor general of Ontario and Ontario's integrity commissioner have both opened inquiries into recent changes to the Greenbelt. What does this mean for the provincial government? Doug Ford ...
ListenDoug Ford expanding the role of private clinics from 2023-01-17T10:00
For-profit, privately-run clinics in Ontario will see expanded power to perform surgeries covered by OHIP. But will privatizing medical procedures lead to shortages of doctors, nurses, and staff...
ListenLieutenant governor talks threats to democracy from 2022-12-13T10:00
Did Premier Doug Ford field a more-critical-than-usual signoff from the King's representative? Polls also suggest criticism from the electorate as well. Then, TVO's affordability reporter Kat Es...
ListenHow the Ford government spent tax dollars from 2022-12-06T10:00
Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk publishes her final report and itemized list of how tax dollars were spent - her main question being whether expenditures have had "value for money." An NDP leadersh...
ListenTrudeau on Ontario's role managing the convoy from 2022-11-29T10:00
The prime minister says that the Ontario government wanted the federal government to wear the province's failure at Ottawa's convoy protest against public health mandates. Bob Rae returns to Que...
ListenWhen democracy might not mean majority rule from 2022-11-22T10:00
Ontario avoids another education strike as the province and CUPE come to a tentative agreement. A new bill looks to empower certain municipal leaders to the point where ,majority rule, does not ...
ListenFlip-flops on Bill 28, mask mandates&the Greenbelt from 2022-11-15T10:00
The Ontario government releases its Fall Economic Statement - a mini-budget of sorts - so a quick assessment on whether the government is putting money where its mouth seems warranted. Then, the...
ListenHow lawmakers confronted a notwithstanding clause from 2022-11-08T10:00
The Ford government vows to roll back their back-to-work legislation as the education workers union agrees to stop striking. Co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down how Ontario...
ListenThe notwithunderstanding clause strikes again from 2022-11-01T13:56:48
This week, Ontario's education minister Stephen Lecce preempts a work stoppage by invoking the notwithstanding clause, Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier Sylvia Jones officially file their leg...
ListenParsing election results as Ford gets summoned to Ottawa from 2022-10-26T09:00
This week, co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath recap notable horseraces from the 2022 Ontario municipal elections. Then, we look at a new housing announcement from the Minister of Mun...
ListenOn houses and hydro from 2022-10-18T09:00
This week, co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss news that Ontario could be walking away from an energy deal with Hydro Quebec. They also expand on why a doctor-turned-Liberal-MPP ...
Listen'Don't force my hand' from 2022-10-12T09:00
This week, co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath perked up at choice words from Premier Ford to teachers' unions undergoing their union negotiations. Ford also promised a new transit st...
ListenHappy Thanksgiving! from 2022-10-11T12:55:13
Check back in tomorrow for our full episode! In the meantime, co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath offer you your fix of Ontario politics in our newsletter - Check it out Listen
Pickering's nuclear plant lights another day from 2022-10-04T09:00
The life of the Pickering nuclear plant will be extended to at least 2026. Co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the politics of it. Then, they unpack the cost of repealing wag...
ListenKicking off the NDP leadership race from 2022-09-27T09:00
This week, co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the first challenger who’s stepped into the Ontario NDP leadership ring, Marit Stiles. Then, a look at how climate change was co...
ListenTwo Charter violations and 'a cover-up' from 2022-09-20T09:00
This week, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the Ford government issues around two constitutional challenges. Unions allege wage-caps for public-service workers are unconstitutional,...
ListenOntario remembers the Elizabethan Era from 2022-09-13T11:20
Co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath look at how Queen's Park commemorates the 70-year Elizabethan Era. And a look at the Ministry's back-to-school practices, "poverty tourism" and NDP...
ListenMidsummer check-in: To bee or not to bee from 2022-08-16T09:00
Co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath offer a detailed look at the government's budget as Ontario's legislature reconvenes; Ontario's Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman join...
ListenUnpacking Ford's cabinet from 2022-06-28T09:00
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine Doug Ford's new cabinet: the appointed, the disappointed, allegations of nepotism, the official opposition's reactions, and where Ontario goes...
ListenNDP's Laura Mae Lindo on the Toronto police's apology from 2022-06-21T09:00
Last week, Toronto's chief of police apologized to racialized communities after statistics revealed inequitable enforcement practices. NDP MPP Laura Mae Lindo joins co-hosts Steve Paikin and Joh...
ListenWhat we've learned about the Ontario vote from 2022-06-14T09:00
Names for both the NDP and Liberal leadership contests - permanent and interim - emerge. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath then parse through disproportionate representation and chat w...
ListenWelcome to the daily #onpoli podcast from 2022-05-03T09:00
You'll notice today's episode is a lot shorter. That's because we've got something special starting Wednesday May 4th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ListenWhy the NDP is betting big on healthcare and tax freezes from 2022-04-26T09:00
The NDP has become the first party to release their election platform. From mental health and pharmacare to tax freezes for low- and middle-income earners, there is lots to discuss. Steve Paikin an...
ListenOntario's deadly streets from 2022-04-19T09:00
It has been a deadly time on Ontario streets. In Hamilton alone, eight pedestrians have been killed in the last few weeks, including renowned conductor Boris Brott. Steve Paikin and John Michael M...
ListenThe disappearing Kieran Moore from 2022-04-12T09:00
A month after his last news conference, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Kieran Moore resurfaced to give a news conference announcing some updates to who is eligible to receive a PCR test ...
ListenMore homes, or more politics? from 2022-04-05T09:00
Last week, Minister of Municipal Affairs Steve Clark introduced the government's long-awaited housing bill. Bill 109, also known as the 'More Homes for Everyone Act,' deals with some procedural det...
ListenOntario's childcare deal from 2022-03-29T09:00
Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gathered at a YMCA to announce a historic childcare deal between the Ontario and federal governments that would see fees drop by 50 per cent by t...
ListenShould Ontario's auto sector be subsidized? from 2022-03-22T09:00
Last week, Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gathered at a Honda manufacturing plant in Alliston, Ontario to announce how their governments would invest millions to help retool th...
ListenGoodbye mask mandates from 2022-03-15T09:00
Ontario is saying so long to mask mandates. On this week's podcast, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss whether the decision is based on science or politics. Also, Rima Berns-McGow...
ListenIs there trouble in the PC caucus? from 2022-03-08T10:00
The list of MPPs who have decided not to run again now includes Christine Elliott. With her departure, the list of people who have declined to stand for re-election now stretches to nineteen, somet...
ListenWhat Ontario can do for Ukraine from 2022-03-01T10:00
Ontario is home to roughly 400,000 people of Ukrainian heritage which means there was very little surprise when the province announced several measures to support the embattled country. Also, vacc...
ListenWhy Ontario's electricity bills are getting higher from 2022-02-22T09:59
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the events in Ottawa that led to the removal of Peter Sloly, former chief of the Ottawa Police Service. Also, Peter Weltman, financial accountab...
ListenWhy Justin Trudeau is invoking the Emergencies Act from 2022-02-15T10:00
What is the Emergencies Act, and will it change the game when it comes to the Ottawa convoy? Also, the Ford government announces they are accelerating the province's re-opening plans and saying goo...
ListenThe 'Freedom Convoy' comes to Queen's Park from 2022-02-08T10:00
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the premier's controversial response as truckers arrived in Toronto. Also, will the provincial government amend the vaccine passport to include ...
ListenHow Queen's Park responded to the trucker convoy from 2022-02-01T10:00
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the response from Queen's Park over the trucker convoy.Also, opposition MPPs are asking for stronger measures against MPP Randy Hillier over rac...
ListenOntario's confusing reopening from 2022-01-25T10:00
Just under one week from now, Ontario will start easing back public health measures, allowing some businesses to reopen. But the new measures have left Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath with so...
ListenThe resignation of Rod Phillips from 2022-01-18T10:00
On Friday, Long-Term Care Minister Rod Phillips announced he was resigning from cabinet and stepping down from his post as MPP for Ajax next month. It was a move that left a lot of people with a lo...
ListenShutdowns, again from 2022-01-11T10:00
Capacity limits, schools closed, limited testing. On this week's episode, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the restrictions in the province and the decision-making behind them. Also, ...
ListenPeter Bethlenfalvy reflects on a year as finance minister from 2021-12-14T10:00
It has been nearly one year since Peter Bethlenfalvy stepped into the role of minister of finance after the resignation of Rod Phillips. In our final episode of the year, Steve Paikin and John Mic...
ListenFallout from the auditor general's report from 2021-12-07T10:00
Starting Monday December 13, anyone 50 or older who is six months out from their initial Covid-19 vaccines will be eligible for a third dose. But with Omicron here in the province, why is the gover...
ListenOntario's response to Omicron from 2021-11-30T10:00
Say hello to Omicron. On this week's pod, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath detail the province's response to the newest COVID-19 variant. Also, vaccine fueled boycotts that fizzled out, and t...
ListenVaccines for kids are here from 2021-11-23T10:00
Good news this week for parents of kids ages 5 - 11. As of Tuesday morning, their children will be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. On this week's pod, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath share t...
ListenThe true cost of new highways from 2021-11-16T10:00
The Ontario government is laying the ground to build two new highways - Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass. But there are a lot of questions to be answered. Including, how much will it cost taxpa...
ListenLower deficits: yes; vaccine mandates: no from 2021-11-09T10:00
Ontario has released its fall economic statement. While the headline item was the province's deficit not being quite as bad as previously thought, there were some smaller items - like the province ...
ListenWill Ontario's long-term care strategy work? from 2021-11-02T09:00
The Ontario government has unveiled its strategy meant to reform the long-term care sector. In this week's episode, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the details and some poten...
ListenThe Ontario government lifts capacity limits from 2021-10-26T09:00
The Ontario government is allowing businesses that check vaccination status to operate at full capacity. It's a big change for businesses that were previously limited by physical distancing require...
ListenThe 411 on vaccine QR codes from 2021-10-19T09:00
Vaccine QR codes are here. In this week's episode, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how they work, the difference from the paper receipt, and whether the app stores your personal...
ListenMike Schreiner on the nursing shortage and Annamie Paul from 2021-10-12T09:00
Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario, joins the podcast to discuss Ontario's nursing shortage. He also gets into the departure of his federal counterpart, Annamie Paul, and why he h...
ListenA speech from the throne from 2021-10-05T09:00
The Government of Ontario is back this week with a speech from the throne, but was it different from the many Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath have heard before? We take a look at what was ins...
ListenAre Canadians more divided than ever? from 2021-09-28T09:00
As the dust settles from the federal election, are Canadians more divided than ever? Also, we look at what is ahead for the legislature with MPPs set to return to Queen's Park next week. See omnys...
ListenElection aftermath from 2021-09-21T13:00
Canadians have had their say. On this week's episode, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the results of the 44th general election. You can help TVO cover even more Ontario politic...
ListenElection day on the horizon from 2021-09-14T09:00
With less than one week to go until the federal election and Ontario's legislature prorogued, all eyes are on the party leaders as they make their final push. In this week's podcast, Steve Paikin a...
ListenProroguing and passports from 2021-09-07T09:00
It was a busy week at Queen's Park. Just days after announcing a vaccine passport for the province, the Ontario legislature was prorogued until Oct. 4. In this week's episode, Steve Paikin and John...
Listen'I'm worried about my kids' safety' from 2021-08-31T09:00
Sending children back to in-class learning. Plus, how ugly demonstrations may end up restricting democracy. Nam Kiwanuka’s piece: “Is Ontario on the verge of jeopardizing another school year befor...
ListenRick Nicholls turfed from the PC caucus from 2021-08-24T09:00
After a brief break, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath are back with no lack of news to discuss. They'll start with MPP Rick Nicholls being removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus ove...
ListenRemembering Bill Davis from 2021-08-10T09:00
William Grenville Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario, died on August 8, 2021 in his hometown of Brampton at the age of 92. Join Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath as they remember this prolific ...
ListenBonus - Stories you might have missed from 2021-07-06T18:05:35
In this bonus episode, the #onpoli podcast digs into two stories that flew under the radar this year. This episode was produced in collaboration with students from Western University's Master of M...
ListenEp. 118 - Did using the notwithstanding clause hurt the PCs? from 2021-06-29T09:00
Ontario is getting set to enter Step 2 of the province's reopening plan (haircuts!). In the final episode of the season, the podcast discusses how the province is faring and whether Step 3 could co...
ListenEp. 117 - Cabinet shuffle from 2021-06-22T09:00
On Friday, the provincial government announced some major changes to its cabinet, with some long-standing names shown the door, and one very familiar name shuffled back in. On this week's podcast,...
ListenEp. 116 - Doug Ford sets a precedent from 2021-06-15T09:00
Last week, an Ontario judge ruled that an election spending law put in place by the provincial government infringed on freedom of expression. Hours later, Premier Doug Ford announced the province w...
ListenEp. 115 - Stage 1 (again) from 2021-06-08T09:00
Ontario is set to enter Stage 1 of its re-opening plan this coming Friday. What exactly is involved, and what will be allowed to re-open? Also, while COVID-19 dominated the Ontario legislature thi...
ListenEp. 114 - David Williams is out as Ontario's top doctor from 2021-06-01T09:00
The provincial government has announced that David Williams, the province's chief medical officer of health, is set to leave his post at the end of June. What are the circumstances around his depar...
ListenEp. 113 - Re-opening... again from 2021-05-25T09:00
The provincial government has revealed details of its re-opening plan. But one big question remains - will Ontario schools reopen before the end of the year? In this week's episode, hosts Steve Pa...
ListenEp. 112 - Stay-at-home... ish from 2021-05-18T09:00
The province is still technically under a stay-at-home order, which means no leaving your home unless for specific reasons. But with summer-like weather finally making an appearance and more and mo...
ListenEp. 111 - Ford vs. Trudeau from 2021-05-11T09:00
In the early days of the pandemic, the relationship between the federal Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives seemed neutral, maybe even pleasant. Fast forward to today and the Progressive Con...
ListenEp. 110 - Paid sick days and Peel Region from 2021-05-04T09:00
Ontario has revealed the details of its paid sick day program, and the reaction has been mixed. On this week's podcast, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how Ontario's sick day pl...
ListenEp. 109 - Doug Ford apologizes from 2021-04-27T09:00
It's not often you hear the words "I'm sorry" from a politician, let alone the premier of Ontario. Last week, Doug Ford apologized for the restrictions he implemented two weekends ago, some of whic...
ListenIntroducing: Unascertained from 2021-04-22T09:00
On December 15, 2016, Soleiman Faqiri was found dead in his cell after an altercation with a group of correctional officers. After suffering a schizophrenic episode, the 30-year-old was awaiting a ...
ListenEp. 108 - Are vaccines languishing in freezers? from 2021-04-20T09:00
It's been one week since our last episode, and to say much has changed would be an understatement. Playgrounds closed. Then opened. New police powers granted, which were then rejected by most polic...
ListenEp. 107 - Ontario schools move online from 2021-04-13T09:00
Ontario has announced that all elementary and secondary schools will be moving online for the foreseeable future. The move comes as cases continue to surge in the province. Hosts Steve Paikin and J...
ListenEp. 106 - Everything old is new... again from 2021-04-06T09:00
Three new polls are showing that if an election were held today, the Progressive Conservative party would come out with a majority. That's despite the fact the government has faced criticism over i...
ListenEp. 105 - How would you spend $173 billion? from 2021-03-30T11:15
How would you spend $173 billion? Last week, the province government laid out their answer. On the podcast, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the headline items. Also, those budget ite...
ListenEp. 104 - Steven Del Duca on Hwy. 413 from 2021-03-23T09:00
As vaccines continue to roll out in Ontario, the government has shifted the age categories to allow more people to be vaccinated. It's a move that has sparked hope for many Ontarians. Hosts Steve P...
ListenEp. 103 - Budgets and shameful heckling from 2021-03-16T09:00
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has announced a date for the province's next budget - March 24th. And if his news conference was any clue, the budget will focus on two things: health and jobs. ...
ListenEp. 102 - 7 days that could change the pandemic from 2021-03-09T13:21
When the history of the COVID-19 pandemic is written, last week may end up being a turning point. The week brought the announcement that vaccine doses would be spaced out, allowing more people to g...
ListenEp. 101 - Ontario hits another sobering milestone from 2021-03-02T10:00
Ontario has passed 300,000 positive COVID-19 test results - another sobering milestone in this pandemic, but some of the most vulnerable workers are still need help. On the podcast, #onpoli speaks ...
ListenEp. 100 - Ontario's post-pandemic finances from 2021-02-23T10:00
Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is set to introduce a budget next month that will likely see the province's deficit grow because of COVID-19. But what happens when the pandemic is over? To cele...
ListenEp. 99 - Return to Queen's Park from 2021-02-16T10:00
MPPs are back at Queen's Park this week with their hands already full of issues to deal with. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what the coming weeks will look like. See omnystudio.com...
ListenEp. 98 - Re-opening, take 2 from 2021-02-09T10:00
The Ontario government has announced it will slowly start to lift COVID-19 restrictions in the province. On the podcast, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath look at what that means, and how the p...
ListenEp. 97 - Predicting the future in a pandemic world from 2021-02-02T10:00
While some Ontario students are back in the classroom, many remain learning at home. And if parents were hoping for some clarity, they aren't getting it so far from the provincial government. Howev...
ListenEp. 3 - The ripple effect of Toronto's housing market from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's not news that Toronto is an expensive place to live. But as housing prices continue to skyrocket, there is a growing exodus of people from the city, flooding into other parts of the province i...
ListenEp. 2 - Ontario's troubled history with Indigenous blockades from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Twenty-five years ago, Ontario Provincial Police shot and fatally wounded a man named Dudley George when they moved in to break up a group of First Nations people who had occupied Ipperwash Provinc...
ListenEp. 1 - How to win hearts and minds when teachers strike from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
What started as rolling strikes from school board to school board has escalated to Ontario's first province-wide teachers' strike in more than two decades. This week on the podcast, hosts Steve Pai...
ListenWelcome to season 4 of TVO's #onpoli podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
#Onpoli is back for Season 4. Each Tuesday, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will discuss Queen's Park's biggest stories. Through conversations and interviews, this podcast will provide ...
ListenThe election is over, now what? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From Quebec separation to western Canadian alienation, and pipelines to the carbon tax, the federal election dusted up a lot of divisiveness across the country. In this episode of #onpoli, co-hosts...
ListenCould Scheer win the most seats, but Trudeau still be PM? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Attorney General Jagmeet Singh? Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism Yves-François Blanchet? Steve and John Michael break down possible scenarios in a hung parliament -- including how...
ListenIs it racist to want less immigration? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Since the 2015 election, according to the AI polling firm Advanced Symbolics, negative views on immigration have jumped from 25 per cent to 42 per cent in the Canadian population. How should we und...
ListenThe Dark Art of Dividing Canadians from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In an era of increasing division, how do campaigns purposely divide Canadians by using polarizing wedge issues? In a live recording at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers cinema in Toronto, co-hosts Steve Paik...
ListenAn Inside Look at the Leaders' Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's two hours that can make or break a campaign. But what happens before the federal leaders step out onto the stage to debate in front of millions of Canadians? Elly Alboim breaks down how he has...
ListenCan populism save the world? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Donald Trump's brand of populism seems to have brought out the worst in many people. But does it have to be that way? Reform Party founder Preston Manning thinks the right can channel populism for ...
ListenGenocide and the Future of Reconciliation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
She is a third generation Chief. She has had to learn to heal from the intergenerational trauma she has experienced. For Ontario Regional Chief Roseanne Archibald, the personal is truly political. ...
ListenThe Long, Strange Journey of Carbon Pricing in Canada from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
One of the biggest issues in this election is whether the current federal carbon tax will survive after the votes are counted. How did Canadian conservatives turn against carbon pricing? Why is Ont...
ListenWhat Do the Meme Wars Mean for the Election? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Political memes on social media are edgy, partisan and some would say offensive and misleading. Nonetheless, these memes are wildly successful online. Welcome to a new wave of third-party advocacy ...
ListenWelcome to Season 3 of the #onpoli podcast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From populism to the carbon tax and disinformation, Season 3 of the #onpoli podcast focuses on the upcoming federal election. Co-hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dissect the major issues...
ListenAsk Us Anything: The #onpoli Mailbag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
You asked. We answered. From beer sales and student loans to question period and why there aren't political parties in city politics, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into our mailbag and ...
ListenEp. 96 - Roman Baber on leaving the PC caucus from 2021-01-26T08:00
After he was removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus because of his views on the province's lockdown, MPP Roman Baber says it's imperative we have what he calls an "open conversation" abou...
ListenEp. 95 - The exodus of Roman Baber from 2021-01-19T10:00
Roman Baber, MPP for York Centre, has become the 5th MPP to either leave or be turfed from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath explain why losing 5 MPPs is so...
ListenEp. 94 - Ontario's new COVID-19 modelling from 2021-01-12T10:00
The Ontario government is set to release new COVID-19 modelling today after receiving updated numbers last week. If you are looking for good news, you won't find it here. On this week's podcast epi...
ListenEp. 93 - Rod Phillips's unforgettable holiday from 2021-01-05T10:00
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the costly mistake former Ontario finance minister Rod Phillips made when he decided to go on vacation in the Caribbean this past holiday season. It's ...
ListenEp. 92 - Good riddance, 2020 from 2020-12-15T10:00
In our final episode of the season, Steve Paikin and guest host Katie O'Connor look back at the year that was (or wasn't). They also answer questions from listeners, such as: can governments block ...
ListenEp. 91 - David vs. Doug from 2020-12-08T16:15
Seven members of the Greenbelt Council resigned en masse, including former mayor of Toronto David Crombie, who was the council's chair. They say a new provincial law would gut environmental protect...
ListenEp. 90 - When a premier gets angry from 2020-12-01T10:00
Last week, Premier Doug Ford publicly called out Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk for her report on the provincial government's COVID-19 pandemic response, telling her to "stick with the numbers." Stev...
ListenEp. 89 - Lockdown part two from 2020-11-24T10:00
On Monday, Toronto and Peel Region went back into lockdown. The new shutdown means no indoor or outdoor service in bars and restaurants; reduced gathering sizes; and no gym or recreational faciliti...
ListenEp. 88 - Ontario's grim pandemic forecast from 2020-11-16T10:00
Ontario's updated COVID-19 modelling was a warning for the province's decision makers: the relatively light summer months are far behind us. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the ...
ListenEp. 87 - Budgeting during a pandemic from 2020-11-10T10:00
Last week, Minister of Finance Rod Phillips revealed the long-awaited document, featuring the province's biggest budget ever - $187 billion. Hosts Steve and John Michael discuss the numbers that st...
ListenEp. 86 - Courting Charles McVety from 2020-11-03T10:00
It's been a long week for the provincial government - and its only Tuesday. Premier Ford is facing questions about his ties to Charles McVety, whose evangelical Christian College of Canada has appl...
ListenEp. 85 - Kathleen Wynne Says Goodbye from 2020-10-27T09:00
As the government looks to tighten health restrictions in more parts of the province, will businesses start to push back? Then, Ontario's former premier, Kathleen Wynne, joins the podcast to discus...
ListenEp. 84 - How the NDP wants to revamp long-term care from 2020-10-20T09:00
NDP leader Andrea Horwath joins the podcast to discuss why her party has already come out with a long-term care election strategy. Then, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the prov...
ListenEp. 83 - Stage 2 is back (sort of) from 2020-10-13T09:00
On Friday, Premier Doug Ford announced new health measures for Toronto, Peel Region, and Ottawa — including the suspension of indoor service at bars and restaurants; the closure of indoor gyms, mov...
ListenEp. 82 - Who would make the call on the next shutdown? from 2020-10-06T10:00
Toronto's medical officer of health Eileen de Villa asked the province for new health measures, such as closing indoor dining. So far, the premier has refused - but some argue de Villa could do it ...
ListenEp. 81 - Ontario's second wave is here from 2020-09-29T10:00
Ontario reported 700 new COVID-19 cases yesterday - the highest one-day total to date. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what that means for the province and put the numbers in co...
ListenEp. 80 - How to fight Ontario's climbing case numbers from 2020-09-21T21:35
Ontario is reporting higher COVID-19 case numbers and longer line-ups at some testing centres. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the province's plans to turn things around. Plus, ...
ListenEp. 79 - Is Ontario entering a COVID-19 second wave? from 2020-09-14T22:00
Yesterday, Ontario reported more than 300 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since June-and the hot spots are the province's major centres. Will the province reintroduce restrictions in those ar...
ListenEp. 78 - We're back (and so are schools) from 2020-09-08T10:00
It's that time of year, when traditional first-day-of-school photos flood social media. As students start to trickle back into classrooms, MPPs are set to return to Queen's Park. Podcast hosts Stev...
ListenEp 77 - The opposition on Ontario's school-reopening plan from 2020-08-18T20:00
Students and teachers are set to return to school in September, but will it be safe? NDP MPP and education critic Marit Stiles joins host Steve Paikin to discuss the government's plan - and why she...
ListenEp 76 - Ontario's frightening bottom line from 2020-08-14T11:00
Ontario's deficit will reach $38.5 billion - the largest in the province's history - but Queen's Park is still rolling out billions of dollars to support health care and businesses. Hosts Steve Pai...
ListenEp 75 - Are we ready for a new school year? from 2020-08-06T19:00
Ontario is preparing to send kids back to school. Are we ready? Hosts John Michael McGrath and Steve Paikin examine the province's school-reopening strategy. Then, they discuss updates from health ...
ListenEp. 74 - Ontario unveils its back-to-school plan from 2020-07-30T21:30
Back-to-school will look very different for Ontario students and teachers alike in September. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the government's announcement about personal protective ...
ListenEp. 73 - Why a Tory MPP was kicked out of caucus from 2020-07-22T22:00
The Progressive Conservative government got an unpleasant shock this week when one of its members voted against its bill extending COVID-19 emergency measures. Belinda Karahalios of Cambridge, who ...
ListenEp. 72 - Is it too soon for Stage 3? from 2020-07-15T02:22
Much of Ontario will enter Stage 3 of Phase 2 of the COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday, which means bars, restaurants, and gyms are set to welcome customers - but are we moving too quickly? Hosts S...
ListenEp. 71 - Opening up the #onpoli mailbag from 2020-06-25T20:30
Do you have #onpoli questions? Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath have answers. On this special episode of the podcast, they respond to listener queries that run the gamut from why media o...
ListenEp. 70 - Toronto cautiously enters Stage 2 of reopening from 2020-06-23T10:00
Ontario's capital city is entering Stage 2 of reopening but what does that mean? Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath look at the logistics and the caution surrounding the move. While Toront...
ListenEp. 69 - Classrooms just got a lot more complicated from 2020-06-19T21:35
After months of Ontario's students doing their best to learn at home, Education Minister Stephen Lecce gave a glimpse into what classrooms might look like in September. Hosts Steve Paikin and John ...
ListenEp. 68 - Contact tracing coming to a phone near you from 2020-06-18T21:30
A made-in-Ontario app called COVID Alert will launch in July to help with contact tracing and stopping the spread of coronavirus. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine how it will wor...
ListenEp. 67 - Why Toronto, Peel, and Windsor have to wait from 2020-06-15T20:20
More of Ontario is set to reopen this Friday but three major centres - including Toronto, Peel Region, and Windsor-Essex - didn't get the go-ahead. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath expla...
ListenEp. 66 - From family bubbles to social circles from 2020-06-12T22:10
So-called family bubbles are giving way to "social circles" of up to 10 people - but only if you stick to the rules. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the details about how membe...
ListenEp. 65 - Care facilities prepare for visitors again from 2020-06-11T20:35
Long-term-care homes that are free of COVID-19 outbreaks will be allowed to reopen their doors to visitors later this month - but there are still plenty of restrictions for those facilities and oth...
ListenEp. 64 - Priority grads get a special summer session from 2020-06-10T23:30
Post-secondary students in programs that require practical experience got good news today with the announcement that lab work and practicums will resume in a special summer session. This is a boon...
ListenEp. 63 - Daycares get green light and new rules from 2020-06-09T22:05
Much to the relief of parents across the province, child-care centres can reopen as of June 12 - provided they follow strict health protocols and acquire the necessary personal protective equipment...
ListenEp. 62 - Stage 2 for some but not for all from 2020-06-08T20:15
It's official: Ontario will reopen region by region, with Stage 2 getting underway later this week -- except in the Toronto, Hamilton, Niagara, and Windsor areas. Premier Doug Ford lashed out again...
ListenEp. 61 - Why Ontario's job numbers didn't go up from 2020-06-05T21:00
Employment figures are recovering across the country - except in Ontario, which lost 65,000 jobs in May. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath explore what might help the province's ailing nu...
ListenBonus: Who are Ontario's anti-lockdown protesters? from 2020-06-05T11:00
Premier Doug Ford called them a "bunch of yahoos." Independent MPP Randy Hillier thinks they're fighting the good fight. But who are the people flocking to Queen's Park during the COVID-19 pandemic...
ListenEp. 60 - A new voice for Ontario's youth from 2020-06-04T21:00
A new voice joined the premier's daily press conference today: Jamil Jivani, the province's first advocate for community opportunities, will chair the Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity. ...
ListenEp. 59 - Why won't landlords take this lifeline? from 2020-06-03T20:15
Only 16,000 of 400,000 eligible landlords have signed up for Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance - an abysmal start to a relief program that hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath exam...
ListenEp. 58 - Investigating the crisis in long-term care from 2020-06-03T00:00
Investigations into Ontario's long-term-care homes are beginning to take shape but are there too many cooks in the kitchen? Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the situation, as wel...
ListenEp. 57 - A flat rate, but higher, for hydro from 2020-06-02T21:50
The Ontario government says it will keep flat-rate hydro pricing in place until October 31. In March, pledging to keep electricity costs down during COVID-19, the government had replaced the previo...
ListenEp. 56 - Ontario's testing revamp, and the future of the CFL from 2020-05-29T23:00
For some, Ontario's testing strategy has been, at times, confusing. Who qualifies for a test? Do they need symptoms? Earlier this week, the province expanding that strategy and clarified who can ge...
ListenBonus: Gord Downie and Ontario's new poet laureate from 2020-05-29T22:00
It was four years ago this week that Gord Downie revealed to the world that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer. Even though he's now gone, his music and poetry continue to inspire, including P...
ListenEp. 55 - Doug Ford takes aim at OPSEU from 2020-05-28T21:30
"I stood up here for the last week taking bullets for them. Well, enough is enough." That was Doug Ford's reaction to accusations that inspectors with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union ref...
ListenEp. 54 - Fixing Ontario's long-term care sector from 2020-05-27T22:00
A day after a devastating report revealed horrifying conditions at five Ontario long-term care homes, the province has announced they are moving up an independent review of the sector. Hosts Steve ...
ListenEp. 53 - Ontario's long-term care reckoning from 2020-05-26T23:00
"Heartbreaking. Horrific." Those were the words of Premier Doug Ford as he presented a report by the Canadian Forces on the state of five long-term care homes in the province. The military had been...
ListenEp. 52 - Trouble at Trinity Bellwoods Park from 2020-05-25T20:30
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the reaction from government officials to the scene this past weekend at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto where thousands gathered despite pleas to pr...
ListenEp. 51 - Doug Ford reveals plans for more COVID-19 testing from 2020-05-22T20:20
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath debrief Doug Ford's plan to get more Ontarians tested, including mobile test centres and on-site testing in retirement homes. Also, it's "Tool Time," at least ...
ListenEp. 50 - Ontario's bid for more COVID-19 testing from 2020-05-21T20:00
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Ontario's lagging results when it comes to COVID-19 testing. Also, they discuss Ontario's $20 million investment into vaccine research. Then, the...
ListenEp. 49 - Public transit safety and sustainability from 2020-05-20T21:45
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Doug Ford's recommendation that Ontarians wear face masks when taking public transit or when they can't physical distance. Also, Steve and John M...
ListenEp. 48 - School's out for summer in Ontario from 2020-05-19T20:15
It's official, school's out for summer, well, at least until the end of exams. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the closure of Ontario's schools until September. Also, Doug Ford ...
ListenEp. 47 - Ford takes aim at Ontario's commercial landlords from 2020-05-15T21:00
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Doug Ford's recent comments about commercial landlords as the federal government rolls out the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance progra...
ListenEp. 46 - A glimpse of Ontario in a COVID-19 world from 2020-05-14T22:30
Change rooms must have doors, not curtains. Pickleball is okay, but no contact sports. On Thursday Ontarians got a glimpse of what businesses, sports, and health care will look like during COVID-19...
ListenEp. 45 - Ontario moves on long-term care homes from 2020-05-13T21:30
The provincial government has announced it is using an emergency order to give itself the power to take over long-term care homes, if needed. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why...
ListenEp. 44 - Is Ontario re-opening too fast? from 2020-05-12T21:30
Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario will be taking further steps towards re-opening. On Thursday, the province is expected to announce it is moving to the first stage of its re-opening pla...
ListenEp. 43 - Ontario's largest deficit ever from 2020-05-11T22:05
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has projected the province's deficit could balloon to $41 billion, the largest in Ontario's history. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discu...
ListenEp. 42 - Unprecedented unemployment from 2020-05-08T21:45
The job numbers released Friday didn't come as much of a surprise for many, but they were still stunning, nonetheless. Since the COVID-19 outbreak started, Canada has lost almost 3 million jobs, a ...
ListenEp. 41 - Good news for Ontario patients from 2020-05-07T21:30
The provincial government announced today hospitals would be allowed to start up surgical procedures delayed due to COVID-19. It's a welcome relief for people who have been waiting for weeks, but a...
ListenEp. 40 - Ontario (sort of) opens for business from 2020-05-06T22:10
The provincial government announced today it was expanding its list of retail stores allowed to operate. The new list includes hardware stores, garden centres and nurseries, as well as retail store...
ListenEp. 39 - Mental health during a pandemic from 2020-05-05T21:10
As physical distancing drags into its eighth week, we are starting to see the impact COVID-19 is having on the mental health of people in Ontario. Today the provincial government announced expanded...
ListenEp. 38 - Thoughts turn to cottage country from 2020-05-05T10:00
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the conflict between urbanites who own cottages and cottage-country communities that are telling them to stay away because of COVID-19. The provi...
ListenEp. 37 - Ontario takes first steps toward reopening from 2020-05-01T22:00
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Ontario's plan to start reopening certain businesses, including garden centres, car dealerships, and essential construction sites. Also, it's the...
ListenEp. 36 - Ontario reaches a grim milestone from 2020-04-30T21:30
As the provincial death toll from COVID-19 rises above 1,000, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why Ontario is still trailing behind other provinces in testing. Also, universities...
ListenEp. 35 - Ford offers hope, but no dates from 2020-04-29T21:30
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Ontario's expansion of emergency child care for more essential workers. They also get into the Canadian Football League's $150 million request fo...
ListenEp. 34 - The pandemic's deadly ripple effect from 2020-04-28T22:00
Modelling from health officials indicate that approximately 35 people in Ontario have died because their surgeries were postponed due to COVID-19. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discus...
ListenEp. 33 - What it will take to reopen Ontario from 2020-04-27T22:00
When will Ontario start lifting restrictions on workplaces, outdoor areas, and schools? The provincial government revealed today just what it will take to get the economy moving again and the plans...
ListenEp. 32 - Rent relief for Ontario businesses from 2020-04-24T22:00
Rent relief is on the way for Ontario's small businesses and landlords. The federal and provincial governments have announced a package that will provide forgivable loans to thousands of commercial...
ListenEp. 31 - Protecting the province's most vulnerable from 2020-04-23T21:05
The provincial government is focusing on a new frontline in the COVID-19 battle: long-term-care homes and other congregate settings. Host Steve Paikin speaks with Merrilee Fullerton, the minister o...
ListenEp. 30 - Calling in the military from 2020-04-22T21:55
Premier Doug Ford says the province has asked the Canadian Forces to step in to assist at Ontario's long-term-care homes. It's a new attempt to control the spread of COVID-19, which has taken the h...
ListenEp. 29 - Data in the time of COVID-19 from 2020-04-21T22:00
When will Ontario start lifting restrictions on the economy? When the data tell us it's safe to do so, officials say. Technology and contact tracing will also play a huge role in controlling future...
ListenEp. 28 - A tale of two epidemics from 2020-04-20T21:45
People across Ontario got some positive news today as the provincial government released new modelling showing the cases of COVID-19 have likely peaked. But the story is much different in Ontario's...
ListenEp. 27 - Deciding who lives and who dies from 2020-04-17T21:30
The number of ICU beds in use is thankfully far below what Ontario's modelling had predicted. However, some people worry about who might get priority for life-saving treatment should those numbers ...
ListenEp. 26 - Sending in the cavalry from 2020-04-16T22:55
The province is "sending in the cavalry" to protect Ontario's long-term-care homes, Premier Doug Ford says. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the details. Also, when Prime Ministe...
ListenEp. 25 - Fighting COVID-19 in long-term-care homes from 2020-04-15T23:00
The Ontario government has revealed more details about how it is working to help long-term-care homes, which have been at the centre of the province's COVID-19 outbreak. With seniors and vulnerable...
ListenEp. 24 - Long-term care gets much-needed help from 2020-04-14T22:10
A skeleton crew of MPPs convened in the legislature today to extend Ontario's state of emergency and to address the crisis in the province's long-term-care homes, which continue to be hit hard by C...
ListenEp. 23 - A light at the end of the tunnel from 2020-04-13T22:30
Premier Doug Ford says there is a "glimmer of light" at the end of the tunnel for Ontario: the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care is holding stable and remains short of the levels that ...
ListenEp. 22 - What it takes to get a COVID-19 test in Ontario from 2020-04-09T21:45
The provincial government has announced new guidelines around who should be tested for COVID-19. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss whether these changes will help solve Ontario's ...
ListenEp. 21 - Ontario the good from 2020-04-08T19:00
There is no question that COVID-19 has changed every aspect of our lives. But amidst the loss, sadness, and grief are glimmers of hope. On today's podcast, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGra...
ListenEp. 20 - Calling for backup in the COVID-19 battle from 2020-04-07T21:10
Ontario has launched a new online portal to enlist people with health-care experience in the fight against COVID-19. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss whether this initiative mean...
ListenEp. 19 - Ontario's scramble for N-95 masks from 2020-04-06T22:30
Premier Doug Ford didn't mince words today - Ontarios s'upply of personal protective equipment is quickly running low. His warning came after the U.S. stopped a shipment of nearly 4 million N-95 ma...
ListenEp. 18 - Ontario's oncoming COVID-19 toll from 2020-04-03T22:00
People in Ontario got a clearer picture of what the future could hold as provincial health officials released data predicting 3,000 to 15,000 deaths over the course of the pandemic, which could las...
ListenEp. 17 - A chance to turn a deadly tide from 2020-04-02T21:55
Ontarians deserve to see what could be in store for them if the province can't turn the tide against COVID-19, says Premier Doug Ford. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the reason...
ListenEp. 16 - What lies ahead for Ontario and COVID-19 from 2020-04-02T00:21
Premier Doug Ford says the province has signed a deal to procure 10,000 ventilators -- part of a new surge of funding to help Ontario companies join the fight against COVID-19. Hosts Steve Paikin a...
ListenEp. 15 - School's out (until May) from 2020-03-31T21:33
Ontario's public schools will remain closed until at least May 1 for teachers and May 4 for students, Premier Doug Ford announced today. The government also released details of how it intends to ke...
ListenEp. 14 - A grim warning from Doug Ford from 2020-03-30T23:40
Since the COVID-19 crisis started, Premier Doug Ford has been giving daily news conferences, assuring Ontarians that the government is working to procure more medical devices and protective equipme...
ListenEp. 13 - Protecting the economy from COVID-19 from 2020-03-27T22:51
The federal government is launching a wage subsidy for small and medium businesses that will pay up to 75 per cent of worker salaries. It's the latest attempt to lessen the economic impact of COVID...
ListenEp. 12 - Booze, rent, and the Quarantine Act from 2020-03-26T23:30
The provincial government is going to let restaurants sell beer and wine for takeout and delivery - a move meant to help eateries that are suffering major losses because of the pandemic. Hosts Stev...
ListenEp. 11 - Ontario's unprecedented mini-budget from 2020-03-25T23:30
Each spring, the Ontario government releases a budget. It's designed to provide a pathway for the government's priorities. That was the plan until two weeks ago, when COVID-19 turned everything on ...
ListenEp. 10 - Pivoting to cope with the COVID-19 crisis from 2020-03-24T23:30
Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how governments are pivoting to deal with the COVID-19 crisis. Plus, the latest measures from Queen's Park to provide financial relief to Ontarians.
ListenEp. 9 - Ontario closes for business from 2020-03-23T23:00
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the province is closing all non-essential businesses to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss ...
ListenEp. 8 - Ask us anything: COVID-19 edition from 2020-03-20T20:31
With COVID-19 headlines everywhere, and multiple daily updates from government and public health officials, the flood of information about the global pandemic can make it difficult to keep track of...
ListenEp. 7 - Ontario passes emergency COVID-19 bill from 2020-03-19T22:31
It was supposed to be a quiet week at Queen's Park, with MPPs on a scheduled break. Instead, 24 MPPs gathered at the legislature to pass emergency COVID-19 legislation. The meeting took place short...
ListenEp. 6 - The federal government's COVID-19 plan from 2020-03-18T23:30
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has revealed the federal government's $82-billion emergency response package designed to help Canadian businesses and individuals bridge the gaps created by the COVID-...
ListenEp. 5 - Ontario declares a state of emergency from 2020-03-17T20:30
Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in Ontario due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Shortly after his announcement, health officials confirmed the province's first death related to the pan...
ListenEp. 4 - Steven Del Duca takes the reins of Ontario Liberals from 2020-03-10T09:00
The Ontario Liberal Party has elected Steven Del Duca as its new leader. It's the party's first step in rebuilding itself after being decimated in the 2018 election. We traveled to the leadership c...
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