June 4, 2022

Friday, June 3:

Martin Stringer welcomes Peter Graefe, a McMaster University political science professor, to analyze yesterday’s Ontario election, the Progressive Conservative win, and what it means for conservatives across Canada.

MPs debate this week’s developments on drug decriminalization: Hedy Fry (Liberal), Michael Barrett (Conservative), and Gord Johns (NDP).

And journalists Susan Delacourt (Toronto Star) and Bob Fife (The Globe and Mail) discuss the Ontario election and the week’s other political headlines.

Tuesday, May 31:

Auditor General Karen Hogan joins Peter Van Dusen to discuss her latest reports – and her frustration with federal inaction on delays for veterans’ disability benefits and better treatment of Black and Indigenous offenders in the prison system.

MPs debate the government’s new firearms legislation (Bill C-21): Pam Damoff (Liberal), Raquel Dancho (Conservative), and Alistair MacGregor (NDP).

And journalists Joël-Denis Bellavance (La Presse), John Ivison (National Post), and Tonda MacCharles (Toronto Star) offer their analysis of the latest political headlines.