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On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast

On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast

著者： Dave Trafford and iContact Productions
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概要

 The Ledge, n: slang for the legislature. Mostly used by members of the legislative press gallery.
On the Ledge posts weekly when the Ontario Legislature is sitting. But there have been times when we've had to "recall" the Ledge for an emergency session to address pressing matters of Ontario politics when Queen's Park isn't sitting!

Our OTL team includes former Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne, former Progressive Conservative Leader, (and Wynne's erstwhile parliamentary sparring partner), Tim Hudak, Queen's Park broadcast commentator Keith Leslie, John Wright, our veteran pollster and co-founding host, and Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network.Copyright D. Trafford 政治・政府 政治学
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  • "Ontario’s Healthcare System Is Unsustainable" - Bethlenfalvy

    "Ontario’s Healthcare System Is Unsustainable" - Bethlenfalvy
    2026/02/20
    This WEEK: On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast It's Healthcare vs. Education: Inside Ontario’s Budget Fight Over Spending and Student Loans.

    Ontario is staring down a hard truth: healthcare spending has surged past $90 billion — and the finance minister says it’s “unsustainable.” But what does that actually mean for the upcoming provincial budget?

    In this episode of On the Ledge, we unpack the warning shot fired in a Mississauga speech that took a month to gain traction. Is this about fiscal discipline? Demographic reality? Or political positioning ahead of tough choices?

    Kathleen Wynne, Tim Hudak, Keith Leslie and John Wright debate the real pressures: aging demographics, federal transfer gaps, private delivery vs. public funding, and whether Ontario has the political courage to reset the system.

    Then we pivot to OSAP changes and tuition policy. Are cuts to student assistance fiscally necessary — or economically shortsighted? And what does this mean for lower-income students, STEM priorities, and Ontario’s long-term workforce?

    Plus: Premier Ford’s retail remarks after Family Day — strategic instinct or message drift?

    Healthcare. Education. Sustainability. Political capital.

    This isn’t just a budget conversation — it’s a crossroads moment.

    Subscribe for weekly analysis of Ontario politics.

    Chapters
    00:00 – Introduction & Panel Setup
    02:00 – Healthcare Spending “Unsustainable”: What Does It Mean?
    16:40 – Revenue, Federal Transfers & Private Delivery Debate
    36:05 – Premier Ford’s Retail Comments & Political Messaging
    39:00 – OSAP Cuts, Tuition Increases & Economic Consequences

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    55 分
  • Tumbler Ridge School Shooting - Media, RCMP Failures & Canada’s Response

    Tumbler Ridge School Shooting - Media, RCMP Failures & Canada’s Response
    2026/02/13
    This week's edition of On The Ledge – Your Ontario Politics Podcast, Dave Trafford is joined by John Wright (CEO, Canada Pulse Insights), Keith Leslie (Political Analyst, CHCH), Tim Hudak (Partner, Counsel Public Affairs; former Ontario PC Leader), and Kathleen Wynne (Former Premier of Ontario) for a wide-ranging and deeply serious discussion.

    We begin with the tragic mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. What happens to a small community when nine lives are lost? The panel examines trauma, media responsibility, RCMP communication failures, misinformation online, and the difficult but necessary conversations around mental health and guns.

    From there, we turn to Ontario. Allegations of police corruption in Toronto and Peel have triggered oversight questions across the province. Is a broader review justified — or overreach?

    We also unpack Donald Trump’s comments about the Gordie Howe International Bridge and what they signal about Canada–U.S. relations.

    And finally: does Ontario need a public inquiry into the Eglinton Crosstown LRT delays and billions in cost overruns?

    Subscribe for weekly, in-depth Ontario political analysis — thoughtful, direct, and unfiltered.

    Chapters
    00:00 – Introduction
    Opening remarks and setting the agenda.
    00:48 – Tumbler Ridge Tragedy
    Community trauma, media coverage, RCMP communication gaps, and mental health & gun policy questions.
    25:20 – Police Corruption & Oversight in Ontario
    Toronto and Peel allegations; debate over a province-wide Inspector General review.
    34:50 – Trump, Trade & the Gordie Howe Bridge
    Canada–U.S. tensions and the politics of cross-border infrastructure.
    47:20 – Crosstown LRT: Inquiry or Overreach?
    Cost overruns, P3 procurement, Metrolinx accountability, and whether a public inquiry is warranted.




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    57 分
  • FEED DROP: From Davos to Deepfakes. How Politics and Communication Are Shifting

    FEED DROP: From Davos to Deepfakes. How Politics and Communication Are Shifting
    2026/02/08
    HERE'S AN ADDED BONUS FOR ALL YOU ON THE LEDGE LISTENERS!
    I'm adding this week's edition of NOW&NEXT to the OTL feed
    BTW: We have nearly 400 episodes of NOW&NEXT and you can find them all here.

    Enjoy!

    This episode of *Now and Next* brings the C.A.S.T. (Comms And Strategy Team) back together for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, political tone, and credibility in a rapidly shifting media environment.

    The conversation opens with an in-depth analysis of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech and why it continues to resonate weeks later. Panelists explore how the speech marked a clear pivot in Canada’s global posture and aligned closely with current public attitudes, as reflected in recent polling.

    From there, the discussion turns to how Carney’s approach reshaped expectations for opposition leaders—particularly Pierre Poilievre—and how his Calgary speech signaled a tonal adjustment toward optimism and hope. The panel examines the emerging contrast between “global leadership” and “kitchen-table politics,” debating whether Carney can translate high-level strategy into tangible, day-to-day outcomes for Canadians.

    The episode closes with a sobering look at misinformation and deepfakes, sparked by a viral but fake video attributed to Warren Buffett. The panel considers the implications for political communications, public trust, and the growing difficulty of distinguishing authenticity from manipulation in what some are calling a “post-news” era.


    You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!)

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    For more information go to Dave's website.
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    39 分
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