On The Ledge Polls, Politics & Policy: Can Ontario's Opposition Find Its Voice in a Noisy Campaign?
Feb 4, 2025
46:55
Host: Dave Trafford
Guests: Bob Richardson (Hammersmith Consulting), Anna Bailão (Former Deputy Mayor of Toronto), Sheila Regehr (Basic Income Canada Network)
In this episode:
The 30-day tariff reprieve and its impact on the Ontario election. With Premier Doug Ford’s lead solidifying in the polls, experts discuss how Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles can shift the narrative toward healthcare, affordability, and economic resilience.
The conversation also explores the need for interprovincial trade reform, the role of basic income in protecting vulnerable Canadians, and whether Ford’s “Captain Canada” persona can sustain momentum now that tariffs are no longer the central issue.
As campaign strategies evolve, the panel debates what’s next for Ontario’s political landscape and whether the upcoming leaders’ debate could change the game.
Guests: Bob Richardson (Hammersmith Consulting), Anna Bailão (Former Deputy Mayor of Toronto), Sheila Regehr (Basic Income Canada Network)
In this episode:
The 30-day tariff reprieve and its impact on the Ontario election. With Premier Doug Ford’s lead solidifying in the polls, experts discuss how Bonnie Crombie and Marit Stiles can shift the narrative toward healthcare, affordability, and economic resilience.
The conversation also explores the need for interprovincial trade reform, the role of basic income in protecting vulnerable Canadians, and whether Ford’s “Captain Canada” persona can sustain momentum now that tariffs are no longer the central issue.
As campaign strategies evolve, the panel debates what’s next for Ontario’s political landscape and whether the upcoming leaders’ debate could change the game.