THE WRAP-UP | Journalism and Accountability Under Doug Ford
As Global News reporters Colin D’Mello and Isaac Callan reveal, a 14-week break in legislative sittings hasn't stopped the flow of troubling revelations about the Ford Government.
The episode premieres at 7:00PM ET on YouTube and will be available wherever you get your podcasts beginning at 6:00 AM ET on Monday, March 23.
In this episode of the Progress Canada Podcast, we dive into their latest investigative reporting on a government that appears to be increasingly moving its business into the shadows.
D’Mello and Callan break down their recent scoop on the Ford government’s use of unsecured Google Docs for sensitive cabinet deliberations and the broader pattern of avoiding public record-keeping. We discuss the implications of the ongoing RCMP investigation into the Greenbelt land swap and the growing evidence of creeping privatization within Ontario’s healthcare sector.
As the Legislature prepares to return on March 23, what should Ontarians be watching for from a government that seems determined to continually curb transparency and accountability?
Note: This episode was recorded four days before Premier Doug Ford announced changes to information and privacy legislation and related rules about government record-keeping in the province.
Topics include:
Ontario Politics • Queen’s Park • Investigative Journalism • Doug Ford • Greenbelt Scandal • RCMP Investigation • Healthcare Privatization • Education Funding • Government Accountability • Freedom of Information • Public Resources • Land-Use Planning • Global News
The Progress Canada Podcast delves into the political, social, and policy transformations shaping the future of our country. Each episode brings thought-provoking discussions with policymakers, activists, and experts who are driving change across Canada. We explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to be done next to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future.