David Warner went through many wins and losses in his time in politics. He was also the first to be elected as speaker of the provincial legislature. He talks about all of this and more in his new book, "Against the Odds: The Life and Times of an Accidental Politician." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Since Donald Trump launched his tariff attack, towns and cities along the border between Canada and the United States have faced enormous economic and political challenges. Just how are the leaders of those communities dealing with the pressure of being on the frontlines of a trade war? Matthew Shoemaker, mayor of Sault Ste. Marie; Drew Dilkens, ma…

With the erratic threats of Trump's tariffs, many Canadians are switching to "Made in Canada" products. But in today's market, what does "Made in Canada" mean? How much of anything we buy is made right here in our country? Despite the highly integrated economy that Canada and the U.S. share, can we become more self-reliant by shifting all productio…

Donald Trump has not yet imposed widespread tariffs on Canada yet, but already municipal leaders are waving the Maple Leaf and promising to investigate Made-in-Canada substitutes for goods and services sourced from the U.S. But with deeply integrated, cross-border supply chains, the job of procurement professionals just got harder. So, how practica…

For all his threats, U.S. president Donald Trump still has not imposed tariffs on Canadian goods covered by the Canada-US-Mexico trade deal, with the exception of steel and aluminum tariffs imposed today. In fact, he has delayed the start date of tariffs on Canada and Mexico twice. The economy is already being battered by uncertainty around tariffs…

Until the trade war began, one of the most pressing issues in the country was the housing crisis. Ontario alone identified the need to build upwards of 1.5 million new homes by 2031. The federal government put billions on the table in several previous budgets, as have the provinces. But, affordability and homelessness so far haven't shown much impr…

Mark Carney becomes Canada's Prime Minister during a time of crisis. With reports that he plans to call an election soon, what will the coming weeks look like in Ottawa? Joining us to discuss are Ashley Csanady of McMillan Vantage, Amanda Galbraith of Oyster Group, Zain Velji of Northweather, and Tonda MacCharles of the Toronto Star. See omnystudio…

From an America that is turning its back on longtime allies and towards Russia to a Europe that is quickly rearming, it's impossible not to get the sense that we are at a turning point in how the world is ordered. As German chancellor-in-waiting Freidrich Merz said: "My absolute priority will be to strengthen Europe as quickly as possible so that .…

You might think all this talk of the United States taking over Canada is unique to the era of Trump. However, the fact is, someone wrote about this very scenario more than half a century ago in two bestselling books. The first was called Ultimatum and the second Exxoneration, and they told the story of a voracious America trying to take over resour…

Who are the people behind the cases that paved the way for women's rights in Canada today? Karin Wells shares their stories in her new book, "Women Who Woke Up the Law: Inside the Cases that Changed Women's Rights in Canada." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh TVO | Steve Paikin

Archeologist and anthropologist, Dr. Alice Roberts talks to host Steve Paikin about how her work is trying to answer some of humanity's biggest questions through the lens of archeology and genetics. She's the author of "Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond," and the host of "Digging for Britain." She's in Canada to promote a…

The person who replaces Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and thus, prime minister, will have an in-box to sink a ship: from the cost-of-living crisis to our fractured relationship with the United States, to the question of whether the Liberals have a shot to win the next election. Is Karina Gould the one to meet the moment? Karina Gould is th…

How did it come to pass that the president of the United States is repeating Kremlin talking points, suggesting that Ukraine started the war, when we all know it was Russian tanks that invaded three years ago? Erin Kelly, C.E.O. and co-founder of Advanced Symbolics Inc. shares some insights on information flows around the Russia-Ukraine war. See om…

Most people don't even want to think about the prospect of another pandemic. But experts are warning that it's important to track and contain H5N1, more commonly known as bird flu, which has been detected in Ontario. Recently, it's forced poultry farms into quarantine and turned up in Canada geese. Last November, it caused the hospitalization of a …

Since being sworn into office for a second time, President Donald Trump has slashed or suspended billions of dollars of funding for research and international aid, and cut thousands of jobs, plunging federal agencies and universities into chaos. This has some researchers considering a career change - and others contemplating leaving the U.S. Could …

Many questions abound about the role artificial intelligence will play in humanity's future. Philosopher and author Christopher DiCarlo, one of the world's leading voices on the ethics of AI, looks at our complicated relationship with this technology and how we might prepare ourselves for its place in our world. It's all in his new book "Building a…

Pope Francis papacy is considered the most progressive to date. But as he fights an extended illness, the process for electing a new pope has likely already begun. What mark has the current pope made on the more than one billion Catholics around the world, what's involved in choosing his successor, and in what direction might a new pope lead the Ca…

Jason Dunkerley was born with a condition that has rendered him blind his entire life. And yet, somehow, he has managed to represent Canada at five Paralympic Games and numerous other international events as a runner. How he does that, not to mention negotiating the obstacles in the rest of his life, is the subject of his new memoir. It's called "V…

Premier Doug Ford has been re-elected in Ontario's 44th provincial election. With voter turnout at 45% and lost seats for the Progressive Conservative party, what does this mean for Ontario's democracy? Joining The Agenda to discuss is Martin Regg Cohn, Political Columnist for the Toronto Star; Karim Bardeesy, Executive Director of the Dais at Toro…

The Agenda's week in review looked at the state of Ontario's K-12 and post-secondary education systems, how the PC government has handled both, and whether voters were paying attention to either when casting their ballots in the 44th general election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

The live broadcast of Ontario's 44th general election includes context in the first hour where host, Steve Paikin, and co-host John Michael McGrath will discuss what makes this election special. Jeyan Jeganathan spoke with people across Ontario to hear what issues matter the most to them, and Nam Kiwanuka is joined by people who work in our communi…

With just one day to go before election day, we're joined by two journalists who spend a lot of time talking to voters in two of Ontario's largest cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh TVO | Steve Paikin

A provincial tuition freeze and a federal cap on foreign student visas are squeezing the funding available for Ontario's post-secondary institutions, particularly colleges. Layoffs and program cuts have become common as a result, meaning less choice for students. So if higher education is in crisis, why is it not a bigger campaign issue for Ontario…

Repair backlogs. Classroom sizes. Staff shortages. Attendance issues. A pandemic that disrupted learning across the province. Ontario's education system faces a lot pressures this election. How has it fared under the PC government? What do the other parties have on offer? And are we paying enough attention to a system that accounts for almost a 1/5…

Premier Doug Ford's snap election is underway. Only a few days away from Ontario's 2025 election day, The Agenda invites Amanda Munday, Executive Director of New Majority to tell us why everyone in this province needs to get out and vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh TVO | Steve Paikin

It's almost time to vote and Ontarians consistently rank housing as a top issue. Which party has the best housing platform? We're joined by three candidates who acted as housing critics in the last legislature: Jessica Bell (NDP), Dr. Adil Shamji (Liberal), and Aislinn Clancy Green). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…