Ep. 49 - For Whom the Greenbelt Tolls
Listen now
Description
Doug Ford loves calling things “corrupt.” But just how often must his party’s friends and donors reap rewards from their policies before the word can be liberally flung back? On this month’s show, Allison and Jonathan look at who benefits from dismantling the Greenbelt and then trade fave findings from the latest Auditor General’s report. Hosts: Allison Smith, Jonathan Goldsbie Credits: Kattie Laur (Producer), André Proulx (Managing Editor), Nathan Burley (Music) You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music - included with Prime. If you value this podcast, Support us! You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody.  Socials: Jonathan Goldsbie on Twitter: @goldsbie  Allison Smith on Twitter: @queensparktoday  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More Episodes
The next provincial election is two years away, but to turn on your TVs, you’d think we were in the midst of one. Flush with cash, Doug Ford’s party is taking out ads attempting to cast the premier as cuddly and contrite. Meanwhile, the Ontario NDP is going all in on the weird side of TikTok,...
Published 04/17/24
Published 04/17/24
Judicial independence is a foundational principle of Canadian democracy. Doug Ford sees it as an obstacle to be overcome. Because if he can’t appoint “like-minded” judges to mercilessly punish criminals, then is it really justice? Why should judges have discretion to… judge? This month, Allison...
Published 03/20/24