The OTL gang is assembled! Sabrina Nanji from the Queen's Park Observer, Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.
In this episode:
It's not debatable but we talk to Keith from his vantage point in Nova Scotia on his preparation plans as Fione bears down on NS, PEI and NL.
The latest Angus Reid survey suggests Doug Ford’s approval rating has dipped four-percentage points settling in around 41%. John Wright says Ford Nation has nothing to worry about. Keith is surprised it isn’t lower considering the provinces new legislation to move people from acute care beds to LTC homes, even if it’s 70km away.
And labour issues are percolating in the background: teachers, nurses, school bus drivers are all calling for more money. Can the government afford public sector upheaval in the wake of pandemic shut downs and crushing pressures on frontline workers?
The cost of living and the cost of poverty continues to rise. Is anyone paying attention at Queen’s Park?


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