This Week’s Highlights
Welcome to another edition of Trillium Talk, the essential briefing from Village Media’s dedicated team at the Ontario Legislature. Every Sunday, host Scott Sexsmith engages with The Trillium’s journalists to dissect the week’s political developments and anticipate the events of the coming days.
Spotlight on Brighton’s Lobbying Efforts
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Charlie Pinkerton, a distinguished reporter from The Trillium, recently recognized for their investigative work on the influence of land developers in Ontario politics. Pinkerton shares insights from a tumultuous week in Brighton, where council members openly discussed their decision to hire a well-connected lobbying firm. Their goal was to navigate the complexities of the Ford government to secure vital infrastructure funding. However, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Paul Calandra responded to these revelations by advising that Ontario cities and towns would be wasting their money on such lobbying efforts.
Ongoing Arbitration with Ontario Physicians
The conversation also turns to the ongoing arbitration between Ontario physicians and the provincial government. The crux of the matter, as presented by the health ministry, is a contentious one: there is no actual shortage of doctors in the province; rather, the issue lies in their reduced work hours. This assertion has sparked a significant debate about the state of healthcare and the expectations placed on medical professionals in Ontario.
About Trillium Talk
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