The Ontario provincial election campaign is officially underway and election day is June 2nd. The campaign promises have been coming in thick: $1 per ride transportation from the Ontario Liberals, new highways from the Progressive Conservatives, and hiring more nurses and personal support workers from the NDP, to name a few.
Queen’s Park reporter Jeff Gray ... Show More
Mar 26
How the war in Iran exposes the limits of China’s influence
Since the U.S. and Israel first attacked Iran almost a month ago, the ripple effects of the war have been felt globally. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has affected oil prices worldwide, but energy shocks are especially felt across the rest of Asia, which is heavily dependen ... Show More
21m 36s
Sep 2019
‘It's all or nothing for her’: From environmental lawyer to Green Party leader, a profile of Elizabeth May
With the next federal election just around the corner, and environmental issues top of mind for many Canadian voters, the Green Party is riding high on a rise in support. With this momentum comes a lot of pressure on the party’s long-time leader to deliver gains at the polls. Tod ... Show More
25m 7s
Oct 2023
Why Wab Kinew’s election win in Manitoba was historic
How did Wab Kinew, leader of the Manitoba NDP, win his province’s election to become the first First Nations premier of a Canadian province? What burden does this place on him in a province struggling with reconciliation?
Ian Froese, a reporter with CBC Manitoba, breaks down the ... Show More
22m 47s
Sep 2023
Greenbelt blowback continues to slam Ford government
Doug Ford’s Greenbelt scandal continues to deepen. In the past few weeks, there have been two high-profile political resignations, revelations about a mysterious consultant known as “Mr. X”, and another provincial watchdog who panned the Greenbelt land swap as rushed and flawed.
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24m 6s