Doug Ford just won his third straight majority, the first Ontario premier to do so since 1959. But what does it mean for the future of the province?

In this debut episode of The Wrap-Up: Ontario, Theresa, Darrell, and Jordan break down the results of the recent provincial election, Ford’s rush to pass seven controversial bills, and what kind of power Ontario’s premier now holds at Queen’s Park and across the country.

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Rob Cerjanec is one of the newest MPPs at Queen’s Park. He represents Ajax and serves as the Ontario Liberal Critic for Economic Development and Innovation, Tourism, Sport and Culture.

In this episode, Rob shares what it took to win his seat, how he’s adjusting to life in the Legislature, and what he hopes to bring to Queen’s Park as part of a new generation of Liberals.

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In this episode, former Ontario Deputy Premier Deb Matthews joins us to talk about what it takes to build an economic floor in society.

We discuss the creation of the Ontario Child Benefit, Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, Debt-Free Tuition, and the Ontario Basic Income Pilot.

We also touch on how local progress can spark national action towards building effective income security programs for all Canadians.

🎧 Tune in to learn how investing in people pays off for everyone.

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What happens when campaign promises meet the reality of governing?

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of Canada’s upcoming Throne Speech with speechwriter Lloyd Rang. Lloyd has helped craft these rare and powerful addresses for Ontario premiers and recently worked on Mark Carney’s campaign.

He joins us to unpack what makes a Throne Speech different from a stump speech, how priorities are chosen and framed, and what to listen for when King Charles delivers it on May 27.

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In this kickoff episode of The Wrap-Up Alberta, we explore a political paradox: Can both the Liberals and Conservatives be gaining ground in Alberta at the same time?

We discuss what newly elected MP Eleanor Olszewski needs to do to represent the whole province—inside Cabinet and in caucus. We also dive into the upcoming Throne Speech and what the Prime Minister must do to show he's serious about extending an olive branch to the province.

And finally, how can the Prime Minister and his team cool tensions in Alberta and Saskatchewan without letting separatist talk bubble back up in Quebec?

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Ontario is facing a measles outbreak—and with it, a critical test of our public health readiness.

In this episode of Progress Canada, we’re joined by two guests on the front lines of advocacy and policymaking:
Jill Promoli, vaccine and public health parent advocate
Dr. Adil Shamji, Ontario Liberal MPP and critic for Urgent Care and Public Health

Together, we explore how vaccine disinformation is spreading, what’s at stake for Ontario families, and what needs to happen to rebuild trust in our public health institutions.

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In our latest episode, we sit down with Colin D’Mello, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for Global News, to discuss the crucial role political journalists play in keeping governments accountable, informing the public, and strengthening our democracy.

At a time when newsroom resources are shrinking and misinformation is on the rise, this conversation is a powerful reminder of why strong, independent journalism matters more than ever.

🎧 Listen now to hear Colin’s insights from inside the Queen’s Park press gallery and his passionate argument for why press freedom is critical to the future of our country.

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What does it mean to be a progressive conservative—and is there still a place for that tradition in Canada today?

In our latest episode, we take a trip back to 1942, when a group of young reform-minded Conservatives gathered in Port Hope, Ontario, to chart a new, more progressive course for their party.

The Port Hopefuls left a lasting mark on Canadian politics, shaping leaders like John Diefenbaker, Joe Clark, and Brian Mulroney. They also serve as a reminder that conservatism and progressivism were once deeply intertwined.

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