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2022 Provincial Election – The NDP Platform

Roland Tanner — Tue, 03 May 2022 11:08:00 +0000

Following our interviews with the leaders of the Greens and Ontario Liberals in the last two weeks, we take a look today at the NDP's platform for the election which gets properly underway on Thursday. The NDP are first out of the gate with their full platform, and we choose the things we think are good and not so good from the NDP's program for government.

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Election 2021: Adam van Koeverden on the Liberal Party‘s Record in Government and Platform for the 905

Roland Tanner — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Adam van Koeverden is seeking re-election in Milton for the Liberal Party. He joins us to discuss the Liberal platform and track record in government. Don‘t miss this episode as we challenge him on the government‘s record on climate change, electoral reform, First Nations reconciliation, the COVID recovery plan and much more in a wide-ranging conversation.

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Keith Brooks of Environmental Defence – Climate Change & the 2021 Election

Roland Tanner — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:14:17 +0000

Keith is Programs Director at Environmental Defence where he seeks to advocate for a cleaner environment and a greener economy. We do a deep dive into the current election, what the platforms need to say, and whether they‘re saying it, as Canadians pick a government that must set our path for 2030.

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Fed up with politics? Volunteer.

Roland Tanner — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:05:21 +0000

There is no party like a victory party that actually happens after a victory. Especially if the previous one was in the 1940s. But hardly any Canadians take an active role in local party politics beyond voting. Doing so leaves parties exposed to special interest groups, wealthy donors and the small number of unrepresentative people who come forward to pick leaders and choose party direction. Is it any wonder we don't feel they reflect our priorities?

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Election 2021: How not to suck at politics

Roland Tanner — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Joel and Roland give their free advice on what they think the parties should be doing to inject some life into this election. Are they right, or are they talking a lot of nonsense? Decide for yourself by listening and then let us know! The best comments may get shared and discussed on air in future episodes.

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