Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath debrief Doug Ford's plan to get more Ontarians tested, including mobile test centres and on-site testing in retirement homes. Also, it's "Tool Time," at least for Ontario's apprentices who are getting some help with a $10 million grant to buy new equipment, but is this press-worthy news? Steve and John Michael discuss the future of press briefings as the pandemic marches on. And, what assistance do municipalities such as Brampton, Mississauga, and Markham need in these trying times?

Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Ontario's lagging results when it comes to COVID-19 testing. Also, they discuss Ontario's $20 million investment into vaccine research. Then, they wonder what might happen if companies decide to keep their employees working from home as a policy and the many infrastructural changes that may bring.

Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Doug Ford's recommendation that Ontarians wear face masks when taking public transit or when they can't physical distance. Also, Steve and John Michael discuss what Ottawa and Queen's Park are doing to save provincial public-transit systems. Former Ford staffers are lobbying the government on behalf of Ontario's long-term care homes, we discuss the implications. Finally, we dig into the details of Ottawa's commercial-rent assistance program.

It's official, school's out for summer, well, at least until the end of exams. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the closure of Ontario's schools until September. Also, Doug Ford announced the creation of an independent commission that will examine the crisis in Ontario's long-term care homes. But should it be a public inquiry? The opposition certainly thinks so.

Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss Doug Ford's recent comments about commercial landlords as the federal government rolls out the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program. Then, they dive into the expansion of the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy to the end of August and how eligibility requirements are being loosened to include driving schools, journalism outlets, and Indigenous non-profit organizations.

Change rooms must have doors, not curtains. Pickleball is okay, but no contact sports. On Thursday Ontarians got a glimpse of what businesses, sports, and health care will look like during COVID-19. The province announced it would move to stage one of its reopening plan on May 19th. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the details.

The provincial government has announced it is using an emergency order to give itself the power to take over long-term care homes, if needed. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why the government waited to issue the order, despite calls from the opposition to do so for weeks.

Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario will be taking further steps towards re-opening. On Thursday, the province is expected to announce it is moving to the first stage of its re-opening plan which would see more businesses and outdoor space available to the public. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the details.

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has projected the province's deficit could balloon to $41 billion, the largest in Ontario's history. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what this means for the financial future of the province. Also, on Monday Doug Ford revealed two of his daughters came for a visit over the weekend, breaking public health recommendations. The podcast looks at the mixed messaging coming from the Premier's office.

The job numbers released Friday didn't come as much of a surprise for many, but they were still stunning, nonetheless. Since the COVID-19 outbreak started, Canada has lost almost 3 million jobs, a third of them in Ontario. Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what this means for the province.