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On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastAuthor: Dave Trafford and iContact Productions
The Ledge, n: slang for the legislature. Mostly used by members of the legislative press gallery. On the Ledge posts weekly when the Ontario Legislature is sitting. But there have been times when we've had to "recall" the Ledge for an emergency session to address pressing matters of Ontario politics when Queen's Park isn't sitting!Our OTL team includes former Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne, former Progressive Conservative Leader, (and Wynne's erstwhile parliamentary sparring partner), Tim Hudak, Queen's Park broadcast commentator Keith Leslie, John Wright, our veteran pollster and co-founding host, and Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network. Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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WE'RE BACK! Are Mark Carney and the Premiers back on Team Canada?
Thursday, 29 January, 2026
WE'RE BACK!Dave Trafford, Tim Hudak, Keith Leslie and John Wright are at the OTL table!The conversation covers a range of topics including:The premiers' meeting with the PM and it sounds like they're all playing nice.Mark Carney's leadership style is seen as a refreshing change in Canadian politics whilePierre Poilievre's leadership is under scrutiny as he faces his leadership review.Trade relations with the U.S. remain complex and influential on Canadian politics.Are the concerns about the impact of electric vehicles on Canadian manufacturing overhyped?.The electric vehicle market is evolving, but consumer choices are still limited.Innovation in the automotive sector is crucial for Canada's future.Navigating relationships with China is a delicate balance for Canadian leaders.Chapters00:00 Holiday Reflections and Personal Updates02:51 Premiers Meeting and Regional Discord05:56 The Impact of Electric Vehicles on Canadian Manufacturing09:07 Mark Carney's Leadership and International Relations11:54 The Future of Canadian Politics and Elections14:54 The Role of the Conservative Party and Pierre Poilievre17:50 Trade Relations and the Influence of the U.S.20:56 The Electric Vehicle Market and Consumer Choices23:53 The Importance of Innovation in the Auto Sector27:12 Navigating Relationships with China29:56 The Future of Canadian Defense and Manufacturing33:01 Final Thoughts on Political Dynamics and Future ElectionsYou can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!)Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and XAnd you can leave us a voice comment here!For more information go to Dave's website.
