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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 51 MIN

Another week. Same question. WHAT ARE YOU HIDING, DOUG?

from On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast · host Dave Trafford and iContact Productions

Doug Ford’s government is facing mounting pressure — and this week on On the Ledge, the panel breaks down why the controversy around the “gravy plane,” freedom-of-information changes, and Highway 413 transparency questions just won’t go away.Host Dave Trafford is joined by former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, veteran pollster John Wright, and longtime Queen’s Park journalist Keith Leslie for a wide-ranging discussion about political tone, accountability, affordability, and the future of Ontario politics.The conversation examines Ford’s increasingly testy exchanges with reporters, the government’s effort to move the agenda back toward trade and economic issues, and whether voters are paying more attention to affordability concerns than political scandals. The panel also digs into the Ontario government’s handling of Greenbelt-related information requests and why critics keep asking one central question: “What are you hiding?”Plus:The escalating tone at Queen’s ParkMarit Stiles vs. Doug FordWhy teacher negotiations could define the fall political seasonHonda’s pause on Ontario EV investmentsWhether Ontario missed its chance to build EV infrastructure properlyNate Erskine-Smith and the Scarborough Southwest Liberal nomination battleWhat Ontario Liberals still need before they can seriously challenge FordThe episode also includes a preview of an upcoming conversation about the future of education and innovative student-led learning models at Pickering College.Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Ford’s difficult return to the spotlight06:45 – Transparency fights: FOI battles, Greenbelt questions, and the “what are you hiding?” problem17:05 – Schools, labour unrest, and why the fall political season could become explosive27:40 – Political tone, civility, and escalating rhetoric at Queen’s Park36:45 – Honda pauses EV investment and Ontario’s uncertain automotive future45:25 – Scarborough Southwest nomination battle and Ontario Liberal leadership speculationYou can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!)Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and XAnd you can leave us a voice comment here!For more information go to Dave's website.

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