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

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

#onpoli, a TVO podcast, is all about Ontario politics. Join hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath for candid interviews and a deeper understanding of how politics touches our day-to-day lives. When it comes to #onpoli, we're here to give you the bigger picture.

#onpoli, a TVO podcast, is all about Ontario politics. Join hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath for candid interviews and a deeper understanding of how politics touches our day-to-day lives. When it comes to #onpoli, we're here to give you the big

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A byelection spending spree in Prince Edward County

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.

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: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/checking-in-with-ottawas-former-mayor">https://www.tvo.org/article/checking-in-with-ottawas-former-mayor</a>
John Michael's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/on-energy-the-government-has-some-difficult-choices-to-make">https://www.tvo.org/article/on-energy-the-government-has-some-difficult-choices-to-make</a>
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.

Smartphones, alcohol, and nuclear energy, oh my!

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

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: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/heres-how-to-beat-doug-ford-in-the-next-election">https://www.tvo.org/article/heres-how-to-beat-doug-ford-in-the-next-election</a>
JMM's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/ottawa-is-in-rough-shape-what-will-the-province-do-about-it">https://www.tvo.org/article/ottawa-is-in-rough-shape-what-will-the-province-do-about-it</a>
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

A midsummer check-in from AMO

Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath round off another season of the #onpoli podcast with a mailbag episode. They answer audience questions including one about the Ontario Science Centre closure, talk about the Toronto St. Paul's by-election, and announce the winners of the book giveaway.

 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.

Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath round off another season of the #onpoli podcast with a mailbag episode. They answer audience questions including one about the Ontario Science Centre closure, talk about the Toronto St. Paul's by-election, and announce the winners of the book giveaway. 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.

A byelection spending spree in Prince Edward County

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