Ep. 32 - Anatomy of a Flip-Flop
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Doug Ford used to oppose vaccine passports. Now’s he super in favour. That he changed his mind wasn’t surprising; that he did so before Ontario hit a new crisis point was. With Allison in New York, where she’s coming to love her vaccine passport, she and Jonathan pore over clues as to why Ford reversed himself sooner rather than later. What does it take to change the premier’s mind? This episode is sponsored by Rotman's Executive Leadership Online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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