Ontario releases its Fall Economic Statement | #onpoli

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Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath take a look at Ontario's fall economic statement, which paints a picture of the province's financial health. Mark Carney has tabled his first budget as prime minister. Some have called it unprecedented, others say it lacks ambition. Steve and John Michael pick apart the federal government's document and break down its chances of actually passing. Quebec is squaring up for a fight with its doctors, and Doug Ford is trying to poach physicians looking to leave the province. Steve and JMM discuss the strong reaction to Ford's appeal from Quebecers who think he should keep those thoughts to himself. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/bless-you-boys-for-being-a-team-anyone-could-fall-in-love-with  JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-if-conservative-premiers-want-change-they-can-do-more-than-talk 00:00 – Intro 00:07 – Budget Extravaganza: Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement & Federal Budget 00:26 – Quebec Doctors Dispute & Doug Ford’s Invitation 00:33 – Supreme Court Decisions & Conservative Premiers’ Response 00:38 – Toronto Blue Jays: A Season to Remember 00:51 – Setting the Stage: November 7, 2025 01:04 – Mourning Game 7: Jays Reflections & Social Media Storm 04:04 – Issue 1: Ontario’s Fiscal Update – Deficit, Growth & Projections 07:51 – Budget Details: Healthcare, Education & Justice Spending 10:13 – Policy Nuggets: Ride Share, LCBO Framework & Alcohol Sales 13:06 – Beneficial Ownership Registry Explained 15:23 – Wildland Firefighting Funding & Budget Flexibility 17:47 – Issue 2: Federal Budget Highlights – Deficit & Spending Priorities 20:03 – Shift to Capital Investments & Long-Term Projects 22:29 – Ontario’s Reaction & Infrastructure Disappointments 24:31 – Housing Policy: Rebates & Criticism 30:04 – Budget Politics: Minority Government & Floor Crossing Drama 33:29 – Issue 3: Quebec’s Physician Law & Ford’s Poaching Comments 39:01 – Your Column, My Column: Supreme Court & Mandatory Minimums 41:44 – Jays Column: Why This Team Captured Canada’s Heart 49:36 – Closing: Podcast Wrap-Up & TVO Support Message