While it may seem like the Ontario election campaigning began months ago, Wednesday marked the first official day on the trail for party leaders. 

The team at CTV News Toronto's Ballot Box broke down what happened on week one, focusing on the themes of affordability and building that were presented by each major political party and, of course, addressing the fanfare that comes with an election launch.

Ballot Box is your one-stop shop for news from the campaign trail, breaking down the promises, politics and punches thrown during the week. The podcast airs every Friday.

While it may seem like the Ontario election campaigning began months ago, Wednesday marked the first official day on the trail for party leaders.&nbsp;
The team at CTV News Toronto's Ballot Box broke down what happened on week one, focusing on the themes of affordability and building that were presented by each major political party and, of course, addressing the fanfare that comes with an election launch.
Ballot Box is your one-stop shop for news from the campaign trail, breaking down the promises, politics and punches thrown during the week. The podcast airs every Friday.

The Ontario election is here. CTV News Toronto’s podcast Ballot Box is your one stop shop for news, politics and drama from the campaign trail. 

The Ontario election is here. CTV News Toronto&rsquo;s podcast Ballot Box is your one stop shop for news, politics and drama from the campaign trail.&nbsp;

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Ballot Box breaks down the digs and promises in the first week of the Ontario election campaign period.

01 - Digs and promises: What happened on week 1 of the campaign trail

Doug Ford celebrated his second mandate win in Ontario to wild applause and a new rendition of his "get it done" theme song while his opponents made a tearful goodbye on Thursday night.

It was a jam-packed evening, full of close local races and surprise moments.

This is the final episode of Ballot Box, your one-stop shop for Ontario election news.

Doug Ford celebrated his second mandate win in Ontario to wild applause and a new&nbsp;rendition of his "get it done" theme song while his opponents made a tearful goodbye on Thursday night.
It was a jam-packed evening, full of close local races and surprise moments.
This is the final episode of Ballot Box, your one-stop shop for Ontario election news.

Doug Ford celebrated his second mandate win in Ontario while his opponents made a tearful goodbye on Thursday night.

05- Cheers and tears: What happened on election night?

As provincial party leaders entered their final full week of campaigning, devastation rocked Ontario as a storm tore through the southern and eastern edges of the province. 

This natural disaster brought the environment back into the fold of election topics.

On this week's episode of Ballot Box, the team breakdowns down the highlights:
Both Horwath and Schreiner returned to the campaign trail after testing positive for COVID-19 
An estimated 60 PC candidates did not appear at local debates
Dozens of MPP investment properties amount to more than $36 million
A new poll found Ford widened his lead as the Liberals and NDP race for second
One downtown Toronto riding will have 75 per cent fewer voting polls than 2018

Ballot Box is your one-stop shop for news from the campaign trail, breaking down the promises, politics and punches thrown during the week. The podcast airs every Friday on the iHeart radio app before becoming available on other streaming platforms. 

As provincial party leaders entered their final full week of campaigning, devastation rocked Ontario as a storm tore through the southern and eastern edges of the province.&nbsp;
This natural disaster brought the environment back into the fold of election topics.
On this week's episode of Ballot Box, the team breakdowns down the highlights:
<ul>
<li>Both Horwath and Schreiner returned to the campaign trail after testing positive for COVID-19&nbsp;</li>
<li>An estimated <a href="https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/pc-candidates-skipping-out-on-local-debates-opponents-say-1.5916991">60 PC candidates</a> did not appear at local debates</li>
<li>Dozens of <a href="https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/dozens-of-mpp-investment-properties-surge-to-more-than-36-million-as-ontario-housing-affordability-worsens-1.5909531">MPP investment properties</a> amount to more than $36 million</li>
<li>A new poll found <a href="https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/doug-ford-widens-lead-in-final-stretch-of-ontario-election-campaign-poll-suggests-1.5916650">Ford widened his lead</a> as the Liberals and NDP race for second</li>
<li>One downtown Toronto riding will have <a href="https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/downtown-toronto-riding-to-see-75-cut-in-number-of-polling-stations-on-election-day-1.5919404">75 per cent fewer voting polls</a> than 2018</li>
</ul>
Ballot Box is your one-stop shop for news from the campaign trail, breaking down the promises, politics and punches thrown during the week. The podcast airs every Friday on the <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ballot-box-81657917/">iHeart radio app</a> before becoming available on other streaming platforms.&nbsp;

In episode four of Ballot Box, the team wraps up the third full week of the Ontario election campaign

04 - Last leg of the Ontario election campaign

The four major Ontario party leaders took part in their second, and final, election debate this week.

Voters were given an opportunity to see these potential premiers talk about health-care, the economy, education and leadership—but it was the one-line zingers and punchlines that showed viewers what they can expect after election day.

Ballot Box is your one-stop shop for news from the campaign trail, breaking down the promises, politics and punches thrown during the week. The podcast airs every Friday on the iHeart radio app before becoming available on other streaming platforms.

The four major Ontario party leaders took part in their second, and final, election debate this week.
Voters were given an opportunity to see these potential premiers talk about health-care, the economy, education and leadership&mdash;but it was the one-line zingers and punchlines that showed viewers what they can expect after election day.
Ballot Box is your one-stop shop for news from the campaign trail, breaking down the promises, politics and punches thrown during the week. The podcast airs every Friday on the iHeart radio app before becoming available on other streaming platforms.

The four major Ontario party leaders took part in their second, and final, election debate this week.

01 - Digs and promises: What happened on week 1 of the campaign trail

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