The notwithstanding clause is in the news in both Alberta and Ontario. So, what does it mean when a province uses this clause in a piece of legislation? Unravelled explains how it works, and what it means for Canadians.
Canada, the U.S., and Elbows Up Globalization: New York Times columnist @thomaslfriedman.bsky.social joins @spaikin.bsky.social for a TVO Today Live event on Canada-U.S. trade relations.
Wednesday, May 28 at the Isabel Bader Theatre. Get your free tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/tvo-today-...
"The government was at great pains to emphasize that all they can do is try to forecast around the whims of U.S. president Donald Trump" @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social breaks down Ontario's 2025 budget
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In response to @snolke.bsky.social’s clear and important point I should clarify that I meant the question of whether a country is being annexed can sometime be murky. Not whether annexing itself is.
I’ll edit my wording!
Could the US actually annex Canada? Good question. The answer is muddy.
Former ambassador @snolke.bsky.social (@westernu.bsky.social) and Jane Boulden (Queen’s University Royal Military College of Canada) explain on Unravelled. #cdnpoli
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Special economic zones can fast-track infrastructure projects — but most of Ontario will be left out www.tvo.org/article/anal...
Watch the English leaders debate, moderated by @spaikin.bsky.social, tonight at 7pm on TVO and streaming on YouTube #cdnpoli
"... absolutely nothing is changing in Ontario except that other provinces or firms will now theoretically be able to challenge Ontario’s discriminatory policies under the CFTA’s dispute resolution mechanism." @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social on Ontario's free trade announcement
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Our latest TVO Today podcast raises serious questions about Ontario’s medical regulator: Can it be trusted to protect patients, and how does it handle potential cases of so-called “conversion therapy”? Hope you can take a listen to The Oath
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"Trump didn’t create Canada’s economic vulnerability to tariffs, but he has certainly revealed it — and there’s no guarantee that future U.S. administrations are going to forget it." @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social
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Thanks Thea. That’s a quote from the article, not my words, but I totally take your point!
"In Carney and Poilievre, the differences in character, ideology, and experience are stark. A political dilettante versus a career politician."
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Recession and the current trade wars. Here’s an explainer on how we know when we are in one and what it means for you and governments. In under 4 minutes.
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Recession and the current trade wars. Here’s an explainer on how we know when we are in one and what it means for you and governments. In under 4 minutes.
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"Flack will need to figure out something that the premier’s office is willing to support that can move the needle on housing prices relatively quickly." @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social
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"If transit is not consistent and reliable... then tolls are only viewed as a punishment." — Teresa Di Felice (CAA South Central Ontario). Is Toronto ready for congestion pricing? At 8/11pm with @jenniferkeesmaat.bsky.social, Matti Siemiatycki (@iiutoronto.bsky.social) & @spaikin.bsky.social #topoli
"We hear for 30 straight days during the campaign about how unfit Ford is to govern, and yet the opposition parties’ actions seem to ensure that Ford remains in the premier’s office." @spaikin.bsky.social
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Lots of questions about whether and how Canada should make trade deals with different countries. Here’s a quick explainer
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
🎙️On the #onpoli podcast @spaikin.bsky.social, @jm-mcgrath.bsky.social, @emgpelletier.bsky.social & @sabrinananji.bsky.social discuss:
• The final days of the election
• The French leader's debate
• Candidate controversies
🎧 On The Agenda, YouTube & podcast feeds
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Early voting has begun in Ontario. You can find early voting locations in your riding with your postal code here: voterinformationservice.elections.on.ca/en/election/...
Lots of questions about rising and unaffordable rent in tonight’s #onpoli leaders’ debate. Here’s a great explainer on the state of rent in Ontario:
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Milnes: In light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats and his arrogant insults directed our way, Canada’s past prime ministers have sprung into action. And it’s a wonderful thing.
Ontario Leader's Debate February 17 6:30 PM Watch live on TVO
The leaders of Ontario's major political parties face off in debate on Monday, February 17 at 6:30pm on TVO #onpoli
For more election coverage, go to: tvo.org/current-affairs/tag/ontario-election
In 1987 critics of the newly minted US / Canada free trade agreement feared Prime Minister Brian Mulroney had sold Canada out to the Americans and left our future as an independent nation in question. tvo.org/article/noth...
INBOX: PC leader Doug Ford confirms the LCBO, Ontario's alcohol monopoly and one of the world's largest purchasers of beer, wine and spirits, will pull US products from its shelves and catalog
Grocery and corner stores will be unable to restock US booze
