Why are advocates for children with autism comparing Ontario education minister Paul Calandra to Breaking Bad character Saul Goodman? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the implications of the comparison. Last year, Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer issued a challenge to Ontario premier Doug Ford to have the north side of the Ontario Veterans' Memorial engraved. Steve and John Michael discuss how the premier rose to the challenge and what that means for veterans. Brian Lewis, Ontario's former chief economist from 2015 to 2021, joins Steve and JMM to dig further into the province's fall economic statement and discuss the province's fiscal future. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/i-sat-down-with-ontarios-living-former-premiers-heres-what-i-learned JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-a-pro-cyclist-court-decision-could-create-headaches-for-rural-ontarioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Ontario releases its Fall Economic Statement
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath take a look at Ontario's fall economic statement, which paints a picture of the province's financial health. Mark Carney has tabled his first budget as prime minister. Some have called it unprecedented, others say it lacks ambition. Steve and John Michael pick apart the federal government's document and break down its chances of actually passing. Quebec is picking a fight with its doctors, and Doug Ford is trying to poach physicians looking to leave the province. Steve and JMM discuss the strong reaction to Ford's appeal from Quebecers who think he should keep those thoughts to himself. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/bless-you-boys-for-being-a-team-anyone-could-fall-in-love-with JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-if-conservative-premiers-want-change-they-can-do-more-than-talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Doug Ford's $75 million gambit paid off, maybe?
Last week, the province released an ad featuring former U.S. President Ronald Reagan decrying the use of tariffs. At first, Donald Trump liked the ad, saying he would have put out the same if he was in Canada's position. Then he had a hissy fit and announced retaliatory tariffs on Canada if the ad wasn't taken down immediately. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the fallout of the ad and whether this will ultimately benefit Ontario's push toward a tariff-free future. The province has backtracked on a controversial plan to effectively end rent control. Steve and John Michael dig into why the government reversed its decision and who would have benefitted from a policy like this. Doug Ford is putting a stop to fixed election dates in Ontario. It's a big change and runs contrary to fixed-election laws in most other provinces and territories in Canada. Steve and JMM discuss why the government wanted to get rid of it and whether the law was effective in the first place. Steve's column(s): https://www.tvo.org/article/i-witnessed-joe-carters-historic-home-run-in-1993-the-memories-just-came-flooding-back & https://www.tvo.org/article/saying-farewell-to-the-most-talented-mpp-youve-never-heard-of JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-want-real-political-reform-in-ontario-amend-the-constitution Publications Ontario's website: https://www.publications.gov.on.ca/asearch.html?vid=20170501121&cname=%5B*+TO+*%5D&key=official+road+map&keyword=official+road+map&iu= See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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First orders of business at Queen's Park
MPPs have returned to Queen's Park and the government is pushing through an agenda of cutting red tape; however, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss another change that has all members steaming. There are some unusual developments at the municipal level in several small Ontario towns. Steve and John Michael discuss why local politics matter. There's a doctor shortage in Ontario and the government has just made it harder for international medical graduates to find residency spots. Steve and JMM discuss why. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-want-to-solve-the-housing-crisis-try-a-marriage-counsellor JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-is-it-time-for-a-public-grocerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Stellantis leaves Ontario assembly plants in jeopardy
Stellantis, which produces Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles, among others, is making a huge investment in the United States and leaving two Ontario plants in jeopardy. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath talk about the fallout of this news and the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariffs. During a public appearance, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told a story about threatening an alleged shoplifter with a beating. Steve and John Michael discuss the reaction - and what experts are saying. The province is buying ad space in the U.S. to promote the removal of trade barriers. Will the ad, which invokes Ronald Reagan, be able to reach the current commander in chief? Steve and JMM discuss the cost of the ad - and how effective they think it will be. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-former-mpps-want-in-on-doug-fords-new-pension-plan-will-he-let-them JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontario-is-starting-to-enforce-its-rules-around-empty-beer-cans-now-whatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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