Blissful Ignorance 96 - Cory Deville

Toronto mayoral candidate Corey Deville gets real about rent, homelessness, mental health, and the K-shaped economy. In this episode, we break down why “people-focused policy” matters, how Toronto can actually change, and why voting like it counts is the move. #TorontoPolitics #CostOfLiving Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Corey Deville's campaign and media reception 00:41 - Differences between TikTok and Instagram audiences in political messaging 01:26 - The importance of empathetic communication in politics 02:36 - Municipal language simplification and transparency 03:36 - The inflection point where status quo fails to serve the city 04:26 - Why the radical reality of youth and millennial struggles matters 05:00 - The trap of classism and the role of the working class in societal change 06:56 - Understanding economic disparities through K-shape recovery models 07:58 - Addressing diverse city interests through a shared foundation of safety, health, and happiness 09:26 - The intertwined nature of business success and societal wellbeing 10:34 - City infrastructure potential for affordable housing development 11:35 - Challenges facing local businesses and strategies for city-wide support 13:14 - The importance of integrated policy across city, provincial, and federal levels 14:00 - Moving beyond hope to pragmatic solutions for homelessness 15:39 - Building a partnership with Ontario for economic growth 16:28 - The dangers of predatory economic practices and the role of government regulation 18:05 - Accountability and transparency in political leadership 20:20 - The necessity of bold action over career politics 21:13 - Balancing homelessness solutions with community safety and empathy 22:05 - Homelessness linked to mental health and substance abuse crisis intervention 24:16 - The importance of community environment in preventing homelessness recidivism 28:57 - Building societal empathy and cultural shifts in Toronto 31:53 - The impact of civic engagement and voting on city future 34:00 - The importance of city-owned real estate for solving affordability issues 36:06 - Leadership urgency and policy boldness needed for city growth 39:38 - Encouraging civic participation beyond voting, fostering a political culture of action 43:08 - Final call: Vote for policy with people at its core on October 26Resources & Links: