Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath are joined by Jessica Smith Cross, editor in chief of the Trillium and Charlie Pinkerton, reporter at the Trillium, to discuss the latest update in the Greenbelt scandal.

Premier Doug Ford has received plenty of endorsements this election campaign, and mayors are now entering the game. The team discuss the new trend and why local politicians are weighing in.

Ontario Progressive Conservative candidates have been told not to participate in local debates and to instead focus on door knocking. What effect does this have on our democracy?

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/politics-doesnt-have-to-be-so-impolite-just-ask-my-lunch-dates

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-cancelling-starlink-is-easy-trump-proofing-ontarios-electricity-will-be-hard

Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath are joined by Jessica Smith Cross, editor in chief of the Trillium and Charlie Pinkerton, reporter at the Trillium, to discuss the latest update in the Greenbelt scandal.
Premier Doug Ford has received plenty of endorsements this election campaign, and mayors are now entering the game. The team discuss the new trend and why local politicians are weighing in.
Ontario Progressive Conservative candidates have been told not to participate in local debates and to instead focus on door knocking. What effect does this have on our democracy?
Steve's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/politics-doesnt-have-to-be-so-impolite-just-ask-my-lunch-dates">https://www.tvo.org/article/politics-doesnt-have-to-be-so-impolite-just-ask-my-lunch-dates</a>
JMM's column:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-cancelling-starlink-is-easy-trump-proofing-ontarios-electricity-will-be-hard">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-cancelling-starlink-is-easy-trump-proofing-ontarios-electricity-will-be-hard</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

#onpoli, a TVO podcast

The Greenbelt scandal returns and a crossover with The Trillium

It's unusual to have both the Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Ontario swear in their cabinets at the same time, so Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath compare and contrast the different approaches.

A legal challenge from cyclists in Toronto has failed and now Doug Ford will likely go ahead with the removal of bike lanes in the city. Here's what could happen next and some insight into the consequences of this fight for one Tory MPP.

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-did-the-opposition-parties-help-ford-win-another-majority

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-consumer-carbon-tax-is-dead-its-effects-will-live-on

Have a comment or question? Email: onpolitics@tvo.org

It's unusual to have both the Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Ontario swear in their cabinets at the same time, so Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath compare and contrast the different approaches.
A legal challenge from cyclists in Toronto has failed and now Doug Ford will likely go ahead with the removal of bike lanes in the city. Here's what could happen next and some insight into the consequences of this fight for one Tory MPP.
Steve's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-did-the-opposition-parties-help-ford-win-another-majority">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-did-the-opposition-parties-help-ford-win-another-majority</a>
JMM's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-consumer-carbon-tax-is-dead-its-effects-will-live-on">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-consumer-carbon-tax-is-dead-its-effects-will-live-on</a>
Have a comment or question? Email: onpolitics@tvo.org

Doug Ford and Mark Carney swear in their cabinets

Doug Ford imposed an electricity surcharge on Monday, Donald Trump responded with doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum, and then they called the whole thing off. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine a chaotic week in Canada and United States trade relations.

Doug Ford's team at Queen's Park is going to look a lot like the old team with few MPPs losing their seats during the last election. The government will also deliver a full budget, and Steve and John Michael speculate what might be in that.

The Supreme Court of Canada struck down Doug Ford's third party election spending law, which is a win for unions and civil society groups. Will the government use the notwithstanding clause to get it passed? Or will they drop this altogether?

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-is-chrystia-freelands-next-job

Steve's other column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-mark-carney-avoid-repeating-history

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-doug-ford-do-with-voting-reform-what-he-did-with-beer-and-wine

Doug Ford imposed an electricity surcharge on Monday, Donald Trump responded with doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum, and then they called the whole thing off. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine a chaotic week in Canada and United States trade relations.
Doug Ford's team at Queen's Park is going to look a lot like the old team with few MPPs losing their seats during the last election. The government will also deliver a full budget, and Steve and John Michael speculate what might be in that.
The Supreme Court of Canada struck down Doug Ford's third party election spending law, which is a win for unions and civil society groups. Will the government use the notwithstanding clause to get it passed? Or will they drop this altogether?
Steve's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-is-chrystia-freelands-next-job">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-is-chrystia-freelands-next-job</a>
Steve's other column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-mark-carney-avoid-repeating-history">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-mark-carney-avoid-repeating-history</a>
JMM's column:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-doug-ford-do-with-voting-reform-what-he-did-with-beer-and-wine">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-doug-ford-do-with-voting-reform-what-he-did-with-beer-and-wine</a>

The tariff war heats up and cools off

Sweeping tariffs have hit Canada, Mexico, and China sending markets into disarray. Canada has responded with retaliatory tariffs and Doug Ford has vowed a strong response from Ontario. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what's next in Donald Trump's war against the world.

Are members of provincial Parliament due for a raise? Doug Ford thinks so and not long after his third majority win.

What's the future for Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie? As she goes into a leadership review, Steve and John Michael wonder what lies ahead as she remains seatless.

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-whats-next-for-bonnie-crombie

JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-if-doug-fords-energy-threats-backfire

Sweeping tariffs have hit Canada, Mexico, and China sending markets into disarray. Canada has responded with retaliatory tariffs and Doug Ford has vowed a strong response from Ontario. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what's next in Donald Trump's war against the world.
Are members of provincial Parliament due for a raise? Doug Ford thinks so and not long after his third majority win.
What's the future for Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie? As she goes into a leadership review, Steve and John Michael wonder what lies ahead as she remains seatless.
Steve's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-whats-next-for-bonnie-crombie">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-whats-next-for-bonnie-crombie</a>
JMM's column: <a href="https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-if-doug-fords-energy-threats-backfire">https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-if-doug-fords-energy-threats-backfire</a>

The Greenbelt scandal returns and a crossover with The Trillium

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