Show Notes
Ontario and Diageo have cut a deal to keep Crown Royal on LCBO shelves, but how much of the money is actually going to those affected by the liquor maker's decision to close its plant? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why everyone else seems to be benefiting at Amherstburg's expense. Big changes are coming to how Ontario funds post-secondary education, including major changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Steve and John Michael discuss why students are in an uproar, and how a comment from the premier about baskets isn't helping. The fate of Ontario's school trustees looks grim, and a letter from the Waterloo Region District School Board is unlikely to move the needle. Steve and JMM discuss how legislating this elected position out of existence could come with huge consequences. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-do-canadians-still-want-civility-in-their-politics JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontario-should-ban-sports-betting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ontario premier Doug Ford says the province has to plan for Donald Trump's tariffs to stay - whether or not the Republican party retains control after the midterms. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath take a look into Ontario's economic future and what the NDP is saying about the recent layoffs at Stelco. Municipal Election Watch returns with a look at Haldimand county and a recap of the Toronto mayor's debate hosted by TVO. Steve and John Michael McGrath dig into how Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford performed at the event. Within biking distance of TVO's studio are the graves of seven former premiers of Ontario. Steve and JMM provide historical context about each premier as they take listeners on a gravesite tour through Mount Pleasant and St. James cemeteries. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/in-torontos-finance-district-a-piece-of-history-disappears JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-people-are-angry-about-stelco-what-can-canadian-governments-do-about-it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The province is pausing OSAP payments to all career college students in the wake of reporting from the Canadian Press that some schools may be misusing funds. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath take a deep dive into how private career colleges are driving up spending - and how that affects the broader post-secondary education system. Municipal Election Watch continues, with Steve and John Michael discussing how things got heated during a debate in Mississauga, why Doug Ford is running for mayor in Kawartha Lakes, and how two mayoral candidates in Milton are vowing a clean race. In 2023, Ontario's Integrity Commissioner found that PC MPP Steve Clark had breached the Members' Integrity Act - and the commissioner recommended Clark be reprimanded for his conduct. Steve and JMM discuss why that never happened and why Ontario Liberal MPP Dr. Adil Shamji is talking about it. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/beaches-east-york-hosts-one-of-the-most-intriguing-campaigns-in-the-province-again JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-are-torontos-conservatives-doing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stelco is laying off workers in Hamilton and every level of government is livid. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine the impact tariffs have had on steel production in Canada, and what an American CEO has to do with this move. Municipal Election Watch returns with Steve and John Michael taking a look at the races in Windsor and Halton Hills. Former Ontario MPP Gary Malkowski and filmmaker Alvin Witcher join the podcast to discuss a new documentary, "Gary Malkowski: A Deaf Legacy in Ontario." Steve and the guests discuss Malkowski's journey from Deaf community advocate to elected official. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/queens-park-needs-a-facelift-ontario-should-give-pei-a-call JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-the-province-rip-up-torontos-zoning-rules Transcript file coming soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Contract talks between Stellantis and UNIFOR have taken a turn for the worse, and the automaker has said it plans to sell its idled plant to a defence contractor. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into what's caused this road block, why the union is saying the current plan is unacceptable, and what pressure tactics the Canadian government could apply to the company. In just over a month, municipal elections will be held across the province. In a new podcast segment, Steve and John Michael look at some of the hottest races -and discuss what happens if no one throws their hats in the ring. The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario released its spending reports this week. Steve and JMM take a deep dive into the numbers and what they say about Ontario's economy. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/william-howard-hearst-had-many-big-accomplishments-so-why-was-he-a-one-article-premier JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-the-ttc-increase-fares-during-rush-hour-one-mayoral-candidate-thinks-so See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trade tensions between Canada and the United States reached a whole new level this summer. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what's changed and where we go from here. The #onpoli podcast might have been on hiatus, but the news wasn't. Steve and John Michael look at some highlights - and lowlights - from the past few months. September saw three provincial byelections. Steve and JMM look at what the results say about the Ontario Liberals. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/meet-the-group-that-wants-you-to-read-your-way-across-canada JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-could-the-prime-ministers-pivot-to-europe-break-team-canada See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.