With harassment and violent threats way up, who would even want to go into politics anymore?

Update: 2024-12-03

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CBC's Ioanna Roumeliotis looks at what's fueling a surge in harassment and threats against politicians, especially women. Plus, the top boss at Metrolinx is out. Transit advocate Steve Munro looks at his legacy, and where the departure leaves major transit projects in the GTA.

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