The Premier Files: Kathleen Wynne | The Premier Files

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Ontario's 25th premier, Kathleen Wynne, is the first and to date only female to lead the province. She was premier from 2013 to 2018, and is known for privatization of Hydro One, updating the province's sex-education curriculum, and raising minimum wage. In 2018, her government was defeated by the Doug Ford Progressive Conservatives. 0:00 Intro 0:51 Becoming Ontario's First Female Premier 1:10 Childhood in Richmond Hill 1:58 Family and Community Involvement 2:58 Early Influences in Education 4:10 First Political Losses 4:49 Why She Didn't Quit 6:08 Supporting Paul Davidson 6:54 Winning the Nomination 7:27 Campaigning in Don Valley West 7:38 Relationship with Dalton McGuinty 8:21 Learning the System at Queen's Park 9:37 Becoming Minister of Education 10:45 Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation 12:23 Differences with Dalton on Test Scores 13:40 Improvements in Education 15:15 Indigenous Education Initiatives 16:04 Missed Opportunities in Arts Education 17:20 Other Cabinet Portfolios 18:06 Thinking About Leadership 18:50 McGinty’s Resignation 19:31 Encouragement to Run for Leader 20:36 Unique Challenges of Her Leadership Bid 21:25 Handling Identity in Politics 22:58 Education Against Homophobia 23:33 Leadership Convention Speech 24:46 Tone and Strategy Differences 25:23 Expectations for 2014 Election 26:19 Winning a Majority 27:02 Portrait on the Wall 28:00 Gas Plant Apology Tour 29:55 Hydro One Sale Controversy 31:08 Policy vs. Politics 33:33 Political Fallout of Hydro Sale 34:13 2014 Election Strategy 35:42 Walkerton and Public Safety 36:38 Hudak’s Job Cuts Proposal 37:32 Election Night Victory 38:39 Short Honeymoon Period 39:14 Declining Popularity 40:04 Gender and Leadership Perception 41:00 Feedback from the Public 42:01 Considering Stepping Down 43:13 Decision to Stay 44:05 2018 Campaign Concession 45:51 Shielding Candidates 47:39 Election Night Losses 48:42 Winning Her Own Seat 49:59 Decision to Stay in Legislature 51:12 Reflections on Premiership 52:49 Policy Impact and Legacy 54:47 Teaching and Mentoring 55:07 Inspiring Future Leaders 56:10 Final Thoughts on Politics About The Premier Files: This series features candid conversations with former Ontario premiers, spanning four decades of the province's political history. With Steve Paikin, they discuss their lives before, during, and after their time in politics, and they revisit the policies and events that defined their leadership. Featured are David Peterson (Liberal, 1985-1990); Bob Rae (NDP, 1990-1995); Mike Harris (Progressive Conservative, 1995-2002); Ernie Eves (Progressive Conservative, 2002-2003); Dalton McGuinty (Liberal, 2003-2013); Kathleen Wynne (Liberal, 2013-2018).