Statistics show youth violence is on the rise in Ontario. The Agenda looks at what's causing the spike in youth crime, the severity of the offenses, and what solutions could put young people on a brighter path.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.

<p>The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.</p>

What is Causing a Rise in Youth Violence?

How should we remember Sir John A Macdonald? At the newly resdesigned Bellevue House in Kingston, visitors can see that Macdonald had many accomplishments as Canada's first prime minister, but he also left behind a complicated legacy. 

Sir John A. Macdonald: the Good and the Bad

With many provincial youth detention centres being closed, what happens to the young offenders behind their walls? And where will the money saved from their closure go? Jessica Evans is an assistant professor of criminology at Toronto Metropolitan University, and she joins us to explain.

Who Loses When Youth Detention Centres Close?

Yale historian Timothy Snyder talks to Steve Paikin about his latest book "On Freedom" - what it is, how it's misunderstood, and why it's our only chance for survival. 

What is Causing a Rise in Youth Violence?

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