This week's edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast - wraps up the fall session at Queen's Park with SSN's Chief Executive Producer, Dave Trafford, John Wright EVP at Maru Public Opinion and Keith Leslie, political commentator on CH television.

There's A LOT to talk about including the government's lack of strategy in healthcare, the Auditor General's report, Bonnie Crombie's leadership win, and the need to revive the Liberal Party. The hosts discuss the tactical decision-making of the government and the importance of addressing the concerns of young voters. They also emphasize the need for substantive policy discussions and consultation. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities facing Ontario's political landscape.

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Takeaways

• The government's lack of strategy in healthcare, particularly in addressing the use of agency nurses, is a major concern.
• The Auditor General's report highlighted the government's lack of consultation and strategy in decision-making.
• Bonnie Crombie's leadership win in the Liberal Party requires a focus on rebuilding the party and connecting with voters, especially in rural and non-urban areas.
• Tactical decision-making and a lack of substantive policy discussions are prevalent in Ontario politics
• But with the Tories riding high in the polls, it seems most voters aren't all that fussed by the political scandals and lack of legislative substance..

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Holiday Break
02:18 Government's Lack of Strategy in Healthcare
05:10 Paying Nurses What They're Worth
06:27 Auditor General's Report and Government's Response
08:35 Lack of Consultation and Strategy in Government Decisions
10:57 Shift in Public Perception of Accountability Officers
13:20 Bonnie Crombie's Leadership Win and Party Rebuilding
23:09 Ford Chow Deal and Tactical Decision-Making
26:54 Low Voter Turnout in Liberal Leadership Race
32:50 Reviving the Liberal Party
36:32 The Government We Deserve
39:38 Conclusion and Holiday Break

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