About this episode
The episode discusses Ontario's new housing policies and the implications of the 2026 budget.
NDP and Liberal finance critics break down why Ontario's 2026 budget might not 'protect' Ontarians after all. Then, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath unpack the latest suite of housing announcements that went beyond the HST exemption: an $8.8 billion fund to get municipalities to cut development charges and a new bill that would allow for smaller lots and impact local planning matters and housing development. And of course, Steve and JMM nod to the life and career of Ontario political icon Stephen Lewis and his legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Paikin, John Michael McGrath
Topics covered
- Ontario housing policies
- 2026 budget
- development charges
- local planning
- Stephen Lewis
Keywords
- NDP
- Liberal
- finance critics
- HST exemption
- $8.8 billion fund
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Places: Ontario
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