Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government in Ontario has leased the public space of OP to the Therme Spa company, which promises to bring wellness and democracy to the good citizens of Toronto, for a price.

Bruce Van Dieten and Ann-Elizabeth Samson of Ontario Place for All join Matthew to discuss the history and possible future of Toronto's cherished public space.

Bruce is "a retired busybody with nothing better to do than to lodge burrs under the saddles of politicians who see us as customers instead of citizens and treat us like obstacles."

Ann Elisabeth Samson specializes in equality, innovation, and futures thinking. She founded and ran BabyCenter Canada, and led the launch of the $300M Equality Fund. She is co-chair of Ontario Place for All and as an open water swimmer and rower - loves Lake Ontario.

Show Notes

Ontario Place for All 

“To Rid Society of Imbeciles”: The Impact of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s Stand for Eugenics

RFK Jr. Wants to Send People Addicted to Antidepressants to Government “Wellness Farms”

Ontario Place 

Quick Facts & Analysis + Fact Checker: Ford government's health care funding

Ford government spending $525-675M on Therme Spa to get up to $380-580M in value back if it is successful for 95 years: analysis

Ford says he will ‘double and triple check’ Ontario Place deal after new report

European Spa Company Therme Misrepresented Itself in an Effort to Expand Into Canada

Province grilled over Therme's credentials to build luxury spa at Ontario Place

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