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-talk

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: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/bless-you-boys-for-being-a-team-anyone-could-fall-in-love-with">https://www.tvo.org/article/bless-you-boys-for-being-a-team-anyone-could-fall-in-love-with</a>
JMM's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-if-conservative-premiers-want-change-they-can-do-more-than-talk">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-if-conservative-premiers-want-change-they-can-do-more-than-talk</a>

#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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Ontario releases its Fall Economic Statement

Shelley Spence, Ontario's auditor general, published a narrowly tailored report on health-care spending in the province. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why OHIP overbilling, COVID personal protective equipment, and primary care connections are highlighted. 

Ontario has introduced a number of proposed legislative changes aimed at justice and crime. Steve and John Michael discuss how change to the bail system might be unconstitutional, and how dogs and cats fit into story.

Education minister Paul Calandra has finally released the province's EQAO scores, and he's not happy with the results. He's creating a two-person team to investigate the test. Steve and JMM discuss how much that will cost to do and how there might be some pitfalls in store for the minister.

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/the-many-ways-to-honour-ken-dryden

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-does-the-new-empties-scheme-sell-out-northern-ontario

IJB story: https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/ontario-unveils-legislation-to-restrict-invasive-medical-research-on-dogs-and-cats/

Shelley Spence, Ontario's auditor general, published a narrowly tailored report on health-care spending in the province. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why OHIP overbilling, COVID personal protective equipment, and primary care connections are highlighted.&nbsp;
Ontario has introduced a number of proposed legislative changes aimed at justice and crime. Steve and John Michael discuss how change to the bail system might be unconstitutional, and how dogs and cats fit into story.
Education minister Paul Calandra has finally released the province's EQAO scores, and he's not happy with the results. He's creating a two-person team to investigate the test. Steve and JMM discuss how much that will cost to do and how there might be some pitfalls in store for the minister.
Steve's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/the-many-ways-to-honour-ken-dryden">https://www.tvo.org/article/the-many-ways-to-honour-ken-dryden</a>
JMM's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-does-the-new-empties-scheme-sell-out-northern-ontario">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-does-the-new-empties-scheme-sell-out-northern-ontario</a>
IJB story: <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fijb.utoronto.ca%2Fnews%2Fontario-unveils-legislation-to-restrict-invasive-medical-research-on-dogs-and-cats%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmomara%40tvo.org%7Cbfc00e4c17f94f3cbb0208de34179b5c%7C2eadfde0e18641eb8f621e033d56dcbe%7C0%7C0%7C639005473174290540%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZqbLgoJfo3iikVBJw6dyfTzqsi5%2B90%2FXXpUorhs4ks0%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-ogsc="" data-outlook-id="8283d8f0-198a-416d-b4b6-24bcedf57f52">https://ijb.utoronto.ca/news/ontario-unveils-legislation-to-restrict-invasive-medical-research-on-dogs-and-cats/</a>

Ontario's auditor general takes aim at health-care spending

Ontario New Democratic Party leader Marit Stiles has called on the Integrity Commissioner to investigate Labour Minister David Piccini as the skills development fund controversy deepens. But will it amount to anything?

John Michael McGrath and Jessica Smith Cross discuss the importance of the information that will come out as a result. Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act passed its third reading at the legislature, and some are sounding the alarm around water safety in the province. John Michael and Jessica discuss what effect the legislation will have on water infrastructure in Peel Region.

If Ontario Place wasn't enough, now we need to ask if the Ford government is eyeing Exhibition Place as well. JMM and Jess discuss the text of Bill 68 and how a confluence of confusing legislation and distrust in government lead to a controversy.

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ford-threatened-to-audit-his-critics-can-he-do-that

How a political disaster brewed in Brighton: https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/how-a-political-disaster-brewed-in-brighton-9095416

Ontario New Democratic Party leader Marit Stiles has called on the Integrity Commissioner to investigate Labour Minister David Piccini as the skills development fund controversy deepens. But will it amount to anything?
John Michael McGrath and Jessica Smith Cross discuss the importance of the information that will come out as a result. Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act passed its third reading at the legislature, and some are sounding the alarm around water safety in the province. John Michael and Jessica discuss what effect the legislation will have on water infrastructure in Peel Region.
If Ontario Place wasn't enough, now we need to ask if the Ford government is eyeing Exhibition Place as well. JMM and Jess discuss the text of Bill 68 and how a confluence of confusing legislation and distrust in government lead to a controversy.
JMM's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ford-threatened-to-audit-his-critics-can-he-do-that">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ford-threatened-to-audit-his-critics-can-he-do-that</a>
How a political disaster brewed in Brighton: <a href="https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/how-a-political-disaster-brewed-in-brighton-9095416">https://www.thetrillium.ca/news/politics/how-a-political-disaster-brewed-in-brighton-9095416</a>

Ontario's Skill Trades Fund investigation

Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini is at the centre of a growing hubbub over the Ontario's Skills Development Fund. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the latest developments, and why Ontario New Democratic party leader Marit Stiles got herself thrown out of Queen's Park over the controversy.

Doug Ford and Peter Bethlenfalvy are usually in agreement on financial matters, at least until a proposed cut to the harmonized sales tax for first-time home buyers. Ford believes the criteria is too narrow, Bethlenfalvy says he and the premier work together on these matters.

Steve and John Michael discuss where this conflict will go and what's happened in the past when a premier and minister of finance disagreed over policy. Bills 33 and 60 are making their way into law this week, and, as you might expect, there was major disagreement over the lack of committee time to debate these bills. Steve and JMM discuss how a short legislative calendar and procedural moves pushed these through.

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-will-anyone-miss-fixed-election-dates

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-one-small-trick-to-build-new-affordable-housing

Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development David Piccini is at the centre of a growing hubbub over the Ontario's Skills Development Fund. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the latest developments, and why Ontario New Democratic party leader Marit Stiles got herself thrown out of Queen's Park over the controversy.
Doug Ford and Peter Bethlenfalvy are usually in agreement on financial matters, at least until a proposed cut to the harmonized sales tax for first-time home buyers. Ford believes the criteria is too narrow, Bethlenfalvy says he and the premier work together on these matters.
Steve and John Michael discuss where this conflict will go and what's happened in the past when a premier and minister of finance disagreed over policy. Bills 33 and 60 are making their way into law this week, and, as you might expect, there was major disagreement over the lack of committee time to debate these bills. Steve and JMM discuss how a short legislative calendar and procedural moves pushed these through.
Steve's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-will-anyone-miss-fixed-election-dates">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-will-anyone-miss-fixed-election-dates</a>
JMM's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-one-small-trick-to-build-new-affordable-housing">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-one-small-trick-to-build-new-affordable-housing</a>

Ontario releases its Fall Economic Statement

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