Which Issues Will Shape Ontario Politics This Fall? | The Rundown

Ontario's legislature is back in session, with Ontario's legislature is back in session after a 21-week break, and there's no shortage of issues waiting at Queen's Park. From allegations of OSAP fraud and hospital staffing cuts to ongoing tariff tensions with the United States and looming education labour disputes, the Ford government faces a packed legislative agenda. At the same time, Ontario's opposition parties are preparing to press their own priorities and challenge the government's direction. Jeyan is joined by TVO's John Michael McGrath, Jessica Smith Cross, editor-in-chief of The Trillium; Ahmad Elbayoumi, Toronto-based political journalist and author of Policorner; and Richard Southern, Queen's Park reporter for 680 NewsRadio, to break down the key debates, political battles, and surprises that could shape the legislature's 23-day fall session. 00:00 Intro 01:09 Why Did Queen’s Park Stay Closed So Long? 02:16 Doug Ford, New Mayors and Municipal Politics 03:55 Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement Explained 05:21 What Will the Opposition Focus On? 06:27 The Key Battles of Ontario’s 23-Day Session 08:55 Ford’s Agenda: Tariffs, Trade and Affordability 11:18 Landfills, Red Tape and Regional Chair Appointments 15:34 Ontario’s Budget, Debt and Spending Challenges 18:45 OSAP, Affordability and Accountability Questions 20:09 Teacher Contracts and Strike Risk 23:22 Greenbelt Fallout and Other Political Scandals 📺 Watch The Rundown on TVO and stream on TVO Today. Full episodes -    • The Rundown (Full Episodes)   Clips -    • The Rundown   Follow on social media: Instagram –   / therundowntvo   Facebook-   / therundowntvo   X-   / therundowntvo   Bluesky- https://bsky.app/profile/therundowntv... LinkedIn -   / therundowntvo   Subscribe to TVO Today to watch more content like this:    / @tvotoday   Listen to the podcast: https://www.tvo.org/podcasts/the-rund... Check out the rest of the TVO ecosystem TVO Docs -    / @tvo   TVO Kids -    / @tvokids   TVO Learn -    / @tvolearn   Download the TVO Today App Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-tod... Available on: Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV Enjoying this content and want to make a meaningful impact? Consider donating today! https://support.tvo.org/site/Donation...