Premier Doug Ford has been seen in recent weeks handing out large cheques to cities who have hit their housing targets through the Building Faster Fund. Most recently, he praised Windsor mayor Drew Dilkens whose record is worse than former Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie. Steve and John Michael discuss why the Premier is willing to forgive when it comes to certain cities - a double standard?

The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party has picked their nominee in the upcoming Milton by-election. Will Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie also run in that race? Meanwhile, Durham's new federal MP Jamil Jivani has stirred up the conflict between the provincial and federal conservative parties. It's all getting a bit messy.
There's a good chance this summer will be a lot like last summer. Wildfire smoke could blanket the province, so the climate is on our minds. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath highlight some upcoming changes to two environmental acts that could have implications for the future of the province.

0:00 Intro
2:56 Issue 1 – Doug Ford’s housing metrics
9:10 Issue 2 – Ontario by-election update and Conservative party infighting
20:43 Issue 3 – Changes to Ontario’s conservation and endangered species acts
30:00 Redside dace aside
32:25 Mailbag
40:14 Outro

John Michael’s column on Halton Region and CN Rail: www.tvo.org/article/how-halton-region-both-won-and…

The Narwhal’s reporting on conservation authorities: thenarwhal.ca/ontario-conservation-authorities-cha…

How wetlands are becoming toxic time bombs: www.tvo.org/article/how-wetlands-are-becoming-poll…

Why Ontario shouldn’t pave paradise to put up a highway: www.tvo.org/article/why-ontario-shouldnt-pave-para…

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