Examining the Landlord and Tenant Board's state of disarray

When landlords and tenants can't get along, the Landlord and Tenant Board steps in to provide speedy justice; however, that hasn't been the case since Doug Ford took over as premier. The board is in a state of disarray and the ombudsman of Ontario, Paul Dubé is calling for major changes.

The Auditor General of Ontario has lost a court case against Laurentian University after the institution refused to release some documents related to their troubled finances.

Hamilton Centre MPP Sarah Jama has found herself in hot water again over her social media usage. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how the spotlight on her Twitter usage may be taking away from her other priorities.

Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/what-is-queens-park-doing-with-the-financial-accountability-office

John Michael's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/why-is-the-landlord-and-tenant-board-in-chaos-ask-doug-ford

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