On The Ledge

By: Story Studio Network Dave Trafford and iContact Productions
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  • Summary

  • The Ledge, n: slang for the legislature. Mostly used by members of the legislative press gallery.
    On the Ledge posts weekly when the Ontario Legislature is sitting. But there have been times when we've had to "recall" the Ledge for an emergency session to address pressing matters of Ontario politics when Queen's Park isn't sitting!
    John Wright, EVP at Maru Public Opinion, Keith Leslie, veteran Queen's Park broadcast journalist, and Dave Trafford, Executive Producer of iContact Productions and co-founder of Story Studio Network host the show with support and insights from Sabrina Nanji, founder and Editor of the Queen's Park Observer.
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Episodes
  • Cheers to the end of the first LCBO Strike in history. But was it the LAST strike ever?

    Cheers to the end of the first LCBO Strike in history. But was it the LAST strike ever?
    Jul 27 2024
    In this episode of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast:

    John Wright says the Ford government may have won the battle but the union got a better deal than they demanded in the first place, despite a disastrous communications strategy

    Or...was the contract package already baked into the government's plans even before the workers walked off the job on July 5th?

    It was a long term win for Doug Ford. But he and his team keep laying rakes down and stepping on them when it comes to the Ontario Place rebuild plans.Seems the premier is shocked to learn that underground parking on the Lakeshore is not only expensive, it's likely to FLOOD when we get the epic rain events we saw in July.

    We also touched on Deputy Premier "What's her name?" announcing plans to allow expand pharmacists role in treating ailments. Minister Jones REFUSED to say how much the program will cost.

    And, as we watch crews sift thru the charred remains of Jasper, where are governments, at all levels, in all regions with their commitment to investing in smart forest management?
    The wildfires across Canada are only intensifying and all were left with are a "thoughts and prayers" response from first ministers and ministers responsible for climate change and the environment.

    The Carbon Tax isn't a solution. Neither are heat pumps and EVs

    Read Jamie Stephen's LinkedIn post if you want to understand how government should be responding and investing.
    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jamesstephen_jasper-faces-significant-loss-of-buildings-activity-7222187533596540929-fO0H?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios


    AND..BTW...
    OTL is going on hiatus for the month of August. John, Keith and Dave will be back in your podcast feed after Labour Day!
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    48 mins
  • Who's complaining about the LCBO strike? And Joe Biden drives Dems to drink.

    Who's complaining about the LCBO strike? And Joe Biden drives Dems to drink.
    Jul 12 2024
    In this week's edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast:

    Keith Leslie, John Wright and Dave Trafford lay bets on when the LCBO strike will end. The loser buys!

    Another report, another reason to "decommission" the Ontario Science Centre. It's become demolition by neglect.

    And we just can't avert our stateside gaze, rubbernecking the slow motion train wreck that is likely to end with a second Trump term in the White House!
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    46 mins
  • The LCBO strike contingency plans are enough to drive you to drink! And we couldn't help but rubber neck Joe Biden's disastrous performance

    The LCBO strike contingency plans are enough to drive you to drink! And we couldn't help but rubber neck Joe Biden's disastrous performance
    Jun 28 2024
    In this edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast:

    Keith Leslie and Dave Trafford dissect the fallout from Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

    Also, how does the outcome of the federal by-election in Toronto-St. Paul's affect the Ontario Liberal party? Does leader Bonnie Crombie barely see the PM or does she work closely with Justin Trudeau?

    A week after the surprise announcement, he Science Centre closure is a done deal and what's going on at the LCBO as it faces a possible strike?
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    31 mins
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