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A daily digest with everything you need to know about Ontario's Provincial Election! Hear from the top party leaders, political experts, and our knowledgeable hosts on the big issues that will impact your decision at the polls. 


 

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On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning The Morning Brief with Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime Minister Former Federal Cabinet Minister Lisa Raitt Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst Thomas Mulcair Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne Vassy Kapelos, CTV chief political correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show Former Liberal MP Adam Vaughan Former Mayor of Toronto John Tory 46:27 - The Deb Hutton Show Election Day Panel: From pivotal moments to biggest challenges Lisa Raitt -  Former Federal Cabinet Minister  Arif Virani - Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada  Tom Mulcair - Former leader of the Federal NDP The Campaign Countdown with John Tory Do you know on election day if you're going to lose, or do you remain hopeful? Best and worst strategic moments in the campaign What is the future of the NDP? 
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos shares her insights going into the final weekend of the federal election. CFRA’s Bill Carroll shares what he's seeing leading up to the election. 06:03 - The Jerry Agar Show OPEN: You're not participating in this election if you're not voting for Liberal or Conservative 16:03 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: What is your biggest motivation to head to the polls this Monday? The Campaign Countdown with John Tory 3 MORE DAYS 43:04 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: If you’re not voting Liberal or Conservative - why?  Election Panel - Final Stretch Scott Reid - political analyst and commentator for CTV News, and NEWSTALK 1010 Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs
On Today's Episode:0:00 - The Deb Hutton Show The Campaign Countdown with Nik Nanos Liberals lead by 4 points over Conservatives with gap narrowing on preferred prime minister question Radio-Canada sources that Donald Trump talked about the '51st state' during call with Mark Carney 17:23 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: Is Carney's response about the Trump phone call a big deal? Veteran Pollster John Wright on the unlikely outcome of Pierre Poilievre or Jagmeet Singh losing their seats. Election Panel Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data    Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant
On Today's Episode:0:00 - The Jerry Agar Show Darrell Bricker, Chief Executive Officer at Ipsos Public Affairs, on the election race tightening further as the campaign hits it's final stretch President of the Toronto Police Association Clayton Campbell explains why they have decided to endorse Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre 18:00 - The Deb Hutton Show Panel on the role of image in politics Amanda Galbraith -  co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays Karen Gordon - Principal of Gordon Strategy  The Campaign Countdown with Tim Powers 35:10 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: Seriously, can anyone tell me what ‘woke’ is?  Toronto Star Reporter Moira Welsh breaks down her article where she fact checked Mark Carney. Panel on Short Men in Politics Bob Richardson - NEWSTALK 1010 contributor and public affairs consultant Tim Hudak - Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives now a Partner with Counsel Public Affairs 
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - The Jerry Agar Show OPEN: New Conservative Ad Brian Lilley, Political columnist at the Toronto Sun, on the just released costed platform from the conservatives 20:10 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: Do you like this referendum on new and increased taxes plan?  CALLS: Should the degree qualifications be removed for federal civil servant jobs like Poilievre is pitching in his platform?  Michel Juneau Katsuya, former Asia-Pacific chief at CSIS, on a Toronto Conservative candidate being targeted by Beijing The Campaign Countdown with Veteran Pollster John Wright
On Today's Episode:  0:00 - Moore in the Morning Raitt’s Reasons with former federal cabinet minister Lisa RaittLiberals and NDP release costed platforms.Will Early Voting affect turnout?Pen or pencil? Elections Canada says it doesn’t matter when casting a ballot.The Morning Brief with Scott Reid, CTV Political Analyst and former advisor to a Prime MinisterOver two million Canadians have already voted.Pierre Poilievre promises to slash government consultant spending to pre-Liberal levels. 13:20 - The Jerry Agar Show OPEN: Carney platform promises $130B in new spending, deficits until 2029.CALLS: One week until election day - Did you use the long weekend to vote early? 33:10 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: Poilievre promises to scrap single-use plastics ban and bring back the plastic strawRetired Politicians Panel:Federal Debates fade without much impactBest and worst endorsementsConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre breaks down how he plans to build 2.3 Million homes in 5 years if elected.The Campaign Countdown with John Tory 1:09:33 - The Jim Richard Show Rick Mercer on if Pierre Poilievre has changed at all since he made that video about him 15 years ago.Toronto Star Columnist Justin Ling on if last week's debate had an impact on Canadians
On Today's Episode:0:00 - Moore in the Morning  Former Federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair breaks down last night's French Language Leaders' Debate what's to come tonight for the English Language Debate. Vassy Kapelos, CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of The Vassy Kapelos Show explains the Leaders' Debate Comission and why they pulled the Green Party from both federal leaders' debates.  17:34  - The Jerry Agar Show Host of the ‘Elias Makos Show’ on CJAD800 Elias Makos gives us a recap of the French Language Federal Leaders' Debate. 27:39 - The Deb Hutton Show John Tory Breaks down what to expect tonight at the Federal Leaders' Debate. John Moore gives his perspective of the upcoming Federal Election and Leaders' Debate. The Campaign Countdown with Nik Nanos - Chief Data Scientist and Founder at Nanos Research Here's what the polls are telling us going into tonight's debate. 51:20 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: What could happen tonight during the debate that could change your mind? 
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - The Jerry Agar Show Amanda Galbraith, Co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays, on what to expect with the Green Party removed from the French and English federal debates. Elias Mackos, host of the ‘Elias Mackos Show’ on CJAD800, on how the time was changed for the French debate tonight due to the Montreal Canadiens game. Former leader of the Ontario Conservatives Tim Hudak on the Green Party being dropped from the federal leaders' debates for not running enough candidates. 0:00 - The Deb Hutton Show Editor at Large at The Hub Sean Speer calls on Mark Carney to give voters a clear answer on his plans for Canada’s oil and gas sector.  The Campaign Countdown with Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data  What will unfold during the two federal debates? 0:00 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: What do you want your candidate to accomplish at the debates? Is this what we want from the debate?  Former Toronto Mayor John Tory breaks down how to prepare for a debate.
On Today's Episode:0:00 - The Jerry Agar Show OPEN: Poilievre vows to use notwithstanding clause to support consecutive murder sentences. Deputy Conservative leader invested in Brookfield while attacking Mark Carney for running the investment giant. 19:00 - The Deb Hutton Show Poilievre's vow to override Charter in crime crackdown draws fire from rivals CALLS: Should judges make the final call? Mark Carney’s Liberals unveil Canada’s most ambitious housing plan since the Second World War CALLS: Do you want the housing policy Carney is pitching?  Rudyard Griffiths - Publisher and co-founder of The Hub on This week’s leaders’ debates marking a new low for our democracy The Campaign Countdown with Veteran Pollster John Wright 13 days until Election Day. 46:13 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: What do you care about more: your political team winning this election or a Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup?
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning Mulcair Mondays with former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst Thomas Mulcair. Conservative and Liberal leaders to appear on ‘Tout le monde en parle’. Button Gate - Liberal operatives planted 'stop the steal' buttons at conservative conference. Pierre Poilievre’s path to victory runs through the GTA. 9:20 - The Jerry Agar Show Politics reporter Bryan Passifiume on the Liberal operatives who planted 'stop the steal' buttons at a Conservative conference. Veteran Pollster John Wright on the latest federal election polling numbers. 28:52 - The Deb Hutton Show Co-deputy leader of the Conservative Party Melissa Lantsman on her party calling on Mark Carney to answer for his genocide comments. Retired Politicians Panel - What's the best strategy for each leader? Lisa Raitt - Former Federal Cabinet Minister  Tom Mulcair - Former leader of the federal NDP  Adam Vaughn - former Liberal MP The Campaign Countdown with John Tory Two more weeks until Election Day 1:07:00 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: Doug Ford defends campaign manager who criticized Poilievre - Is Ford right here? Young People Voter Panel
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning The Morning Brief with Deb Hutton Pierre Poilievre supporters say screw the polls. Carney says he had never heard of pro-Beijing group despite photos with its leaders. CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos on Pierre Poilievre closing the leadership gap between conservatives and liberals. CFRA’s Bill Carroll on the latest from the Federal Election. NEWSTALK 1010 pollster John Wright on whether polling numbers for Poilievre are accurate. Former Toronto Mayor John Tory with "Tory's Take" on the election. 28:21 - The Jerry Agar Show OPEN: Pierre Poilievre supporters dismiss Liberal Leader Mark Carney's lead in the polls. Touchdowns and Fumbles with Bob Reid: Are the Conservatives on the right track with their choice to limit Poilievre's access to media? 47:57 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: Is this the most consequential election of your lifetime?  Matt Gurney, Co-founder of The Line, on Mark Carney's sweeping plan to crack down on gun control.  The Campaign Countdown with John Tory
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning  Toronto Lawyer Gavin Tighe on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre proposing a ‘Three Strikes, You’re Out’ law, promising to lock up three-time offenders for at least 10 years if he becomes prime minister. 5:15 - The Jerry Agar Show  Deb and Jerry discuss if the Conservatives limiting media access to Pierre Poilievre will help or hurt his election campaign. 13:56 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: Do you like when politicians get testy with reporters? The Campaign Countdown with Nik Nanos Globe and Mail Reporter Steven Chase on Liberal candidate Peter Yuen, chosen to replace Paul Chiang 32:16 - The Jim Richards Show Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data, on the latest news from the federal election  
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - The Jerry Agar Show OPEN: The polls may be saying one thing, but the large rallies for Pierre Poilievre are saying another... 10:01 - The Deb Hutton Show Toronto-based entrepreneur Mark McQueen explains if size matters in an election campaign. The Campaign Countdown with Tim Powers Trump's latest Tariff announcement. Pierre Poilievre proposes 'three-strikes' law to clamp down on repeat offenders. Here's where we’re at this point in the campaign. 28:55 - The Jim Richards Show Max Fawcett, Lead columnist for Canada's National Observer, on Western Canada worried about how a Liberal victory will impact unity. CALLS: Are you worried about national unity if the Liberals win?  CTV Political Analyst Scott Reid on the latest from the federal election.   
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning Canadian Pollster Nik Nanos on the latest polling numbers. 3:35 - The Jerry Agar Show OPEN: What is the point of the NDP at this point? Brian Lilley, Political columnist at the Toronto Sun, breaks down why China is launching an interference campaign to help the Liberals win. PSA: Canadians should be wary of election texts 32:00 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: Liberals promise to make national parks free as Canadian travel to the U.S. dries up. The Campaign Countdown with John Wright 20 days left in the federal election 49:14 - The Jim Richards Show Justin Ling, contributing columnist for the Toronto Star, on Pierre Poilievre not knowing how to handle the media. What else will he avoid confronting? CALLS: have you abandoned your support for Pierre Poilievre? 
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning CTV political analyst Thomas Mulcair on the eight ridings that could shape the 2025 federal election. 6:45 - The Jerry Agar Show Ottawa Correspondent for CTV National News Judy Trinh on if Mark Carney’s early missteps cost him crucial votes? Newstalk 1010’s veteran pollster John Wright breaks down the latest polling numbers. 26:15 - The Deb Hutton Show Retired Politician Panel: Why is the older generation voting Liberal and younger generation voting Conservative?  Lisa Raitt -  Former Federal Cabinet Minister Arif Virani - Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Tom Mulcair - Former leader of the Federal NDP  The Campaign Countdown with John Tory 21 DAYS until voters hit the polls 48:31 - The Jim Richards Show CTV Political Analyst Scott Reid on Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives narrowing the gap with Mark Carney’s Liberals after focusing on Donald Trump. The Undecided Voters Panel 
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning CFRA’s Bill Carroll on the latest federal election polling numbers and the upcoming debate. Vassy Kapelos, CTV Chief Political Correspondent and host of the Vassy Kapelos Show, gives us an update on the campaign with week two coming to a close. 10:45 - The Jerry Agar Show Pierre Poilievre has a problem with women. Mark Carney has a problem with men. Jerry Agar breaks down the polling numbers after the second week of the election. 30:00 - The Deb Hutton Show Panel: Do Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives have a gender gap problem? Amanda Galbraith - co-founder and partner at reputation management company Oyster Group and host of Free For All Fridays Karen Gordon - Principal of Gordon Strategy  Laryssa Waler - Conservative strategist with Henley Strategies The Campaign Countdown with John Tory Does Poilievre have a women problem? Carney pledges $150M boost to 'underfunded' CBC  Liberal candidate booted days after launching campaign 48:10 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: What advice would you give the party leader you support? 
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - Moore in the Morning Amanda Lang, host of Taking Stock with Amanda Lang on BNN Bloomberg on the Conservatives dropping another candidate. 6:12 - The Jerry Agar Show Brian Lilley, Political Columnist at the Toronto Sun, breaks down his column on how no new tariffs for Canada from Donald Trump is a hit to Mark Carney's campaign. Robert Benzie, Queen's Park Bureau Chief at the Toronto Star, on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's plan to deal with Trump and help Canada against his tariffs. 25:39 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: Poilievre vows to cut sales tax on cars made in Canada in response to tariffs - Is this a good strategy? The Campaign Countdown with Nik Nanos - Chief Data Scientist and Founder at Nanos Research 43:39 - The Jim Richards Show CALLS: What is the number one issue for you this election: affordability or Trump? 
On Today's Episode:0:00 - The Jerry Agar Show Deputy Conservative leader Melissa Lantsman on Mark Carney's proposed housing crisis solutions. 9:40 - The Deb Hutton Show The Conservatives are still behind Liberals, but many voters say they could still change their minns. CALLS: How do you feel about ‘vote bribing’? The Campaign Countdown with Tim Powers - Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data 
On Today's Episode: 0:00 - The Jerry Agar Show Host of Free For All Fridays Amanda Galbraith shares her thoughts on Pierre Poilievre receiving backlash for his 'biological clock' comment 8:40 - The Deb Hutton Show CALLS: Pierre Poilievre's 'biological clock' comment prompts backlash online Deb breaks down two cases of candidate vetting and what her experience has been in situations like this behind the scenes  The Campaign Countdown with John Wright Is there Liberal momentum? Is the Conservatives gender gap worse under Poilievre? The Trump factor
0:00 - Moore in the Morning Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest agrees that the relationship between Canada and the US is over, but hopes some sort of free trade survives.  Former NDP Leader and CTV political analyst Thomas Mulcair breaks down where each candidate stands after the first week of the election comes to an end. Media and tech analyst Mohit Rajhans on experts warning Canadians about misinformation on social media amid this election campaign. Nathan Radke, Cultural Theory professor at Humber College and host of The Uncover Up Conspiracy Podcast, on conspiracy theories surrounding Mark Carney.  20:50 - The Jerry Agar Show Cheuk Kwan, co-chair of the Toronto Association for Democracy in China, breaks down why people are calling for Mark Carney to drop a Liberal candidate in Markham who said Conservative should be turned in to earn Chinese bounty 35:15 - The Deb Hutton Show Retired Politicians Panel: There is a war-room battle underway that feels particularly nasty this time. Is it having any impact either publicly or behind the scenes?  Lisa Raitt -  Former Federal Conservative Cabinet Minister  Arif Virani - Former liberal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada  Tom Mulcair - Former leader of the federal NDP  The Campaign Countdown with John Tory Reflections after the first week in. What would you suggest if you were advising Pierre Poilievre? What’s your take on Mark Carney continuing to defend his candidate in Markham? 1:01:00 - The Jim Richards Show Jim asks the Undecided Voters Panel if anything from the first week of the election moved the needle for them.   
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