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In this episode, we’re joined by Ontario’s 24th Premier, Dalton McGuinty. From 2003 to 2013, he led the province with a calm, principled leadership style. We discuss his political career and his new book, "Be a Good One," about positive, purpose-drive leadership in politics. Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progre...

In this episode we’re joined by Norm Di Pasquale, a former Toronto school trustee who fought for student nutrition programs and the recognition of Prime Month at Ontario schools. Together, we discuss cuts to education and attacks on local democracy in Ontario. Where to Find Us:Social Accounts:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podca...

In this episode, we sit down with pollster and political commentator Kyla Ronellenfitsch to discuss her polling about potential leadership candidates in the lead-up to the Ontario Liberal leadership review in September. Where to Find Us: Social Accounts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

In this episode, we’re joined by the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, Bonnie Crombie. We talk about the fallout from the recent provincial election, her party's upcoming leadership review, and her vision for Ontario's future. Where to Find Us: Social Accounts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcast Facebook: https:/...

In this episode, we’re joined by the new leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island, Matt MacFarlane. We talk about what it means to lead with bold ideas in Canada’s smallest province and what it will take to finally win government. Where to Find Us: Social Media: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcast⁠⁠ Facebook:...

The deep blue riding of Battle River–Crowfoot will be up for grabs in a by-election this summer. We break down why this Conservative stronghold matters nationally, what to watch for in the campaign, and the ripple effect the campaign will have on Pierre Poilievre's leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. Where to Find Us: Social Media: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada⁠ Ins...

In this episode, we’re joined by former Deputy Premier of Alberta Thomas Lukaszuk to discuss his grassroots campaign to defend Alberta’s place in Canada against rising separatism. Where to Find Us: Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProgressCanada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progress_canada_podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/progresscanadapodcast BlueSky: https://bsky...

After a losing election campaign, the Ontario Liberal Party’s Constitution requires a leadership review to take place at the party’s upcoming convention in September. In this episode, our panel tackles key questions ahead of the vote: What does Bonnie Crombie need to do to convince members she deserves a second chance to lead the party to victory? What do those who want to turn the page on the Cro...

As Ontario's 25th Premier, Kathleen Wynne broke barriers, led Ontario through major challenges, and was a powerful voice in Canadian politics. In this episode, the former Premier joins us to reflect on the changing political landscape, the rise of polarization, and what it takes to lead with integrity in uncertain times. We also talk about the next generation of political leaders—and how we ca...

Prince Edward Island’s governing Progressive Conservativesare choosing a new leader and the next premier. Today, we sit down with leadership contender Mark Ledwell. A lawyer and public policy expert with deep Island roots, he brings decades of experience advising on complex issues related to infrastructure, energy, agri-food, and finance to his bid for the province’s top job. In this episode, Mark...

Doug Ford just won his third straight majority, the first Ontario premier to do so since 1959. But what does it mean for the future of the province? In this debut episode of The Wrap-Up: Ontario , Theresa, Darrell, and Jordan break down the results of the recent provincial election, Ford’s rush to pass seven controversial bills, and what kind of power Ontario’s premier now holds at Queen’s Park an...

Rob Cerjanec is one of the newest MPPs at Queen’s Park. He represents Ajax and serves as the Ontario Liberal Critic for Economic Development and Innovation, Tourism, Sport and Culture. In this episode, Rob shares what it took to win his seat, how he’s adjusting to life in the Legislature, and what he hopes to bring to Queen’s Park as part of a new generation of Liberals. Subscribe to Progress Cana...

In this episode, former Ontario Deputy Premier Deb Matthews joins us to talk about what it takes to build an economic floor in society.   We discuss the creation of the Ontario Child Benefit, Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, Debt-Free Tuition, and the Ontario Basic Income Pilot.   We also touch on how local progress can spark national action towards building effective income security programs...

What happens when campaign promises meet the reality of governing? In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Canada’s upcoming Throne Speech with speechwriter Lloyd Rang. Lloyd has helped craft these rare and powerful addresses for Ontario premiers and recently worked on Mark Carney’s campaign. He joins us to unpack what makes a Throne Speech different from a stump speech, how priorities are cho...

In this kickoff episode of The Wrap-Up Alberta , we explore a political paradox: Can both the Liberals and Conservatives be gaining ground in Alberta at the same time? We discuss what newly elected MP Eleanor Olszewski needs to do to represent the whole province—inside Cabinet and in caucus. We also dive into the upcoming Throne Speech and what the Prime Minister must do to show he's serious a...

Ontario is facing a measles outbreak—and with it, a critical test of our public health readiness. In this episode of Progress Canada , we’re joined by two guests on the front lines of advocacy and policymaking: Jill Promoli, vaccine and public health parent advocate Dr. Adil Shamji, Ontario Liberal MPP and critic for Urgent Care and Public Health Together, we explore how vaccine disinformation is...

In our latest episode, we sit down with Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News, to discuss the crucial role political journalists play in keeping governments accountable, informing the public, and strengthening our democracy.   At a time when newsroom resources are shrinking and misinformation is on the rise, this conversation is a powerful reminder of why strong, independent jou...

What does it mean to be a progressive conservative—and is there still a place for that tradition in Canada today?   In our latest episode, we take a trip back to 1942, when a group of young reform-minded Conservatives gathered in Port Hope, Ontario, to chart a new, more progressive course for their party.   The Port Hopefuls left a lasting mark on Canadian politics, shaping leaders like John Diefe...

It’s our final episode of the election! We're tackling the final week of the campaign and covering: - The digital ad war - Party platforms and policy announcements - Hit or miss moments from the campaign trail - How the parties will get out their vote on Election Day   Sit back and enjoy as we deliver one last election wrap-up!   Subscribe to Progress Canada: RSS: https://lnkd.in/gapabtEN Spot...

Welcome to a special debate edition of "The Wrap-Up"! In this episode we highlight: - How strong moderation impacted the tone of the debate - Hit and miss moments for each leader - Who performed best on each of the policy themes - Which voters each leader was trying to reach - Who clinched their pitch to voters   Sit back and enjoy as we deliver your personal debate wrap-up!   Subscribe...

Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners ⁠Theresa Lubowitz⁠, ⁠Darrell Dean, and ⁠Alex Mather⁠ will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the third week of the campaign. We'll be covering: Crowds vs. polls Policy announcements What to look for at the leaders' deba...

Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners ⁠Theresa Lubowitz⁠, ⁠Darrell Dean, and ⁠Alex Mather⁠ will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the second week of the campaign. We'll be covering: The digital ad war Party policy announcements How candidates are selected How the parties are ha...

Welcome to our election mini-series, "The Wrap-Up". Each week, veteran campaigners ⁠Theresa Lubowitz⁠, ⁠Darrell Dean, and ⁠Alex Mather⁠ will unpack the campaign’s key narratives and how party messaging is landing with voters. This week, we're tackling the opening days of the campaign. We'll be covering: Recent polling The digital ad war Party policy announcements The ballot question How the partie...

Today, we’re joined by Jennifer Keesmaat, one of Canada’s leading urban planners and the CEO of Collecdev Markee. Jennifer is a passionate advocate for modular and prefabricated housing, and her work focuses on creating high-quality, sustainable homes in established urban neighbourhoods. In this episode, we’ll be discussing Canada's housing crisis, how modular construction can help solve it, and w...

In our first full episode, we sit down with Chris Ballard. Chris is the CEO of Passive House Canada, a national organization that champions high-performance, energy-efficient building standards for homes and buildings across the country. Before joining Passive House, Chris served as Ontario’s Minister of Housing and Ontario's Minister of Environment and Climate Change. With deep expertise in both...