Steve Paikin Podcasts

Why are businesses having a hard time finding workers? Then, assessing how a minority government can better work for Canadians, and political strategists debrief Election 2021. Jody Wilson-Raybould discusses her latest book, and finally, where does Canada stand foreign policy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

After a summer of wildfires raging across in northern Ontario that tested the province's emergency management capacity, First Nations, climate scientists, and emergency coordinators are saying evacuations and climate change adaptations need to be improved and included in federal climate-change plans. Northeastern Ontario Hub journalist Nick Dunne h…

Proof of vaccination for certain areas and activities began in Ontario this week. What are they, why are they needed, and what do they hope to accomplish? Will they help the province out of the fourth wave? We ask Raywat Deonandan, epidemiologist and associate professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa, and Dr. Martha F…

Does the absence of foreign affairs discussion during the federal election campaign indicate a shift of the priorities of government, and of Canadians? We ask University of Waterloo's Bessma Momani; Adam Chapnik of the Canadian Forces College; Lauren Dobson-Hughes, a gender and development consultant; and Garry Keller of Strategy Corp. See omnystud…

Columbia University professor Adam Tooze talks about how economies are being reshaped as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

The new Liberal minority government reminds us that of Canada's last seven elections, five resulted in so-called hung parliaments. But history does suggest there are different paths forward that could make the electorate's apparent preference for minority parliament that work well. To share their wisdom on that, we welcome: Hugh Segal, who was chie…

The former federal justice minister was once a star cabinet minister for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Now, she's one of the most vocal critics of his leadership and his government. Her new book lays out why. It's called, "'Indian' in the Cabinet: Speaking Truth to Power." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The Agenda discusses the results of the 2021 federal election with senior strategists from across the political spectrum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics, Inc., breaks down the results of the federal election. How accurate were the trends that the AI pollster Poly saw? And, were issues that matter to Canadians adequately addressed by the leaders and their parties? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

What does the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) say about the climate future? Two of the co-authors of the report help us break it down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

Two small-business employers who are struggling to find staff, and two economists explain why Ontario is having a labour shortage when the unemployment rate is at 7.5 per cent, much higher than pre-pandemic levels. Guests: Lindsey Osborne, marketing manager, Ridge Rock Brewing Company; Rebecca Sutherland, Hair Artisans owner; and economists Craig A…

Josie Barberi shares her experience working as a grocery clerk while balancing online classes and her continuing recovery from the COVID-19 virus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

In this roundup of our week's Election 2021 coverage, experts help us evaluate some of the most important issues to Canadians: child care, housing, Indigenous priorities, climate change, and the opioid crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics Inc., joins Nam Kiwanuka to discuss what Polly, the AI pollster has to say about the issues Canadians care most about during this election, and what will get them to the polls on Sept. 20. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

Transit systems across Ontario saw lower ridership throughout the pandemic, especially in the first two waves. As the country and province begin recovery efforts, advocates are hoping to get some answers on how systems can better accommodate users and make cities more liveable. Hamilton-Niagara Ontario Hub journalist Justin Chandler discusses what …

Ahead of the federal election, we look at the various party platforms on climate change. With guests Mark Jaccard, professor of sustainable energy and director of the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University; Charles DeLand associate director of research at the C.D. Howe Institute; Sarah Petrevan, policy director a…

Jagmeet Singh, leader of federal New Democratic Party discusses what he has on offer to Canadians during this election campaign and what sets his party apart from the other major players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

What happened to the headlines on Indigenous issues that were ever-present this past spring? Four leading voices evaluate each political party's approach during the campaign: Globe and Mail reporter Willow Fiddler; Cindy Blackstock, executive director of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada; Pam Palmater professor and the chair i…

A record 77 Indigenous candidates are seeking office in the 2021 federal election. We invite three of them to discuss their priorities. The Green Party's Lorraine Rekmans is a candidate for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes; Chippewas Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Chief Jason Henry is an NDP candidate for Lambton-Kent-Middlese…

This election has all the major parties promising to solve the housing affordability crisis. We evaluate the plans, and the ability of the federal government to solve the crisis with John Pasalis, president of Realosophy Realty; Tim Hudak, CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association; and National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux. See omnystudio.com/l…

Not all election promises are created equal when it comes to child care policies. We look at what each party has on offer and evaluate their feasibility. With Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers; and Andrea Mrozek, Senior Fellow with Cardus Family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said last week, "I've never seen this intensity of anger on the campaign trail, or in Canada." From social media and misinformation to declining trust in institutions and a growing sense of uncertainty about the world, how should Canadians understand what is driving this anger? Is this the angriest election in Canada? …

Seventeen Canadians died every day in 2020 from opioid overdoses, yet there has been relatively little discussion about it during this election. What are the plans from the parties to address it? The Agenda examines the opioid crisis and what needs to happen to end this epidemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Annamie Paul discusses her platform and policy plans in her bid to win Green Party seats in the September 20th federal election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door TVO | Steve Paikin

Award-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan's latest offering, "Muslim in America: Legacy of Fear," looks at how American attitudes towards Muslims have become increasingly intolerant. The film, making its North American premier on TVO, presents people from both sides of the divide. Khan join us to talk about her findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…

Several police departments across Ontario have reported an increase in hate crimes over the course of the last year. Ottawa reported a 56.9 per cent rise in 2020. In Halton, the increase was as high as 160 per cent. But some other jurisdictions, such as Hamilton, have reported decreases in incidences of such acts. Advocates believe this is because …