The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.
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Is Canada's Military Prepared for a New Era?
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Canada routinely faces criticism that it does not meet spending commitments as a NATO ally. And recently, the Department of National Defence's own internal reporting painted an alarming picture of the state of the Canadian Armed Forces. Polling shows that Canadians increasingly worry about what this all means for the country's presence on the world…
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Nathan Keeshig of Ziibaakdakaan Maple was able to tap the sugar maples at Cape Croker park weeks earlier than usual this year. With the weather being unpredictable, what does climate change mean for Canada's favourite condiment? David Pearson of Laurentian University weighs in on where the sugar maples will likely thrive by the end of the century. …
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Ontario Budget 2024: Peter Bethelenfalvy
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Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy joins Steve Paikin to discuss the plans for government spending in the next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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Ontario Budget 2024 - Smart Spending, or Not?
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The Ontario government just released its plans for spending for the next year. But are they priorities sound? Experts weigh in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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Members of the opposition discuss the plans for government spending just announced in the spring budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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Aislinn Clancy: Ontario's Newest Green MPP
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Steve Paikin talks to Kitchener Centre MPP Aislinn Clancy about how she became the second Green Party member of the Ontario legislature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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The Art of Making an Ontario Budget
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A look at the deliberation and scrutiny that goes into creating Ontario's annual spending roadmap, with former Ontario finance ministers Ernie Eves, Janet Ecker, and Greg Sorbara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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Hope in the Age of Climate Anxiety
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In the wake of the "no" vote to mark a new epoch, Dr. Soren Brothers, the first climate curator of the ROM, and geologist Dr. Francine McCarthy on the golden spike team, defend science and address the path forward for humankind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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How does aging affect the brain, and how old is too old to hold positions of power? Then, restoring trust in fashion's sustainability claims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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How is it that society seems to hold two diametrically opposed stereotypes about aging at the same time? Old people are cognitively impaired and too frail to do much of anything. Or, conversely, they are the wise owls who've gained the insight of the ages. The former is probably more prevalent than the latter. But should it be? With us to consider …
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The Aging Brain: How Old is Too Old For Politics?
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The standard story of old age is a period of cognitive decline. 86% of Americans seem to agree with this story. They think 81 year old President Biden is too old to serve another term as. And another 62% think the same of 77 year old Donald Trump. But is this standard story of the aging brain wrong? Do some of our cognitive capacities actually impr…
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Ron Sexsmith: Reflections of a Canadian Troubadour
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With 17 albums and three Juno awards to his name, singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is a critical part of the Canadian songbook. He also just turned 60, and celebrated this milestone with a retrospective performance at Toronto's iconic Massey Hall. His latest record is called, "The Vivian Line," and he joins us to discuss his enduring career. See omny…
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Matthew R. Morris: How do Black Boys Find Identity?
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Through his personal essays in "Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity and Belonging," writer and educator Matthew R. Morris reflects on his development from youth to adulthood, from subtle racism experienced in elementary school to becoming a mentor to Black youth as a teacher. At Tecumseh Senior Public School, where he attending a…
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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Vintage
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Publisher of "The Vintage Seeker" Kristina Urquhart connects people who love shopping and selling secondhand. She tells us why prices in thrift stores have soared recently and how sometimes even shopping secondhand doesn't mean taking action for the environment. She also dives into the behind-the-scenes of the major clothes resale apps in Canada an…
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Restoring Trust in Fashion's Sustainability Claims
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As the current Competition Act stays silent on climate change, the environment and sustainability, allegations of "greenwashing" from companies, especially in the fashion industry sparked a crisis of trust from shoppers. With the buck of responsibility constantly being passed back and forth between businesses and the government, Kelly Drennan who's…
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RoboCrop: Ontario's Farming Future?
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The use of robots and automation on farms solves a number of challenges for operators, while introducing new ones. But this transition is inevitable and will be widespread, according to experts experimenting and implementing the technology. A look at the kinds of robots being used in Ontario fields and greenhouses, the ecosystem developing around t…
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What Ontario Farmers Need to Thrive This Year
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Ontario's farmers are facing a host of challenges, from rising costs to succession planning for the next generation of growers and producers. A look at how the sector in the province plans to meet those issues, and how one farmer decided to invest in a new dairy barn bristling with technology. Insights from Drew Spoelstra, president of the Ontario …
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Connecting With Nature: Debbie Nightengale
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Debbie Nightingale loves goats ... and chickens, and pigs, and alpacas. Haute Goat Farm offers a chance to engage with animals most city-dwellers don't encounter regularly, and an opportunity to slow down, breathe, and connect. With activities ranging from goat yoga to disc golf to picnicking on the farm, the options for connecting with the natural…
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Connecting with Nature: Lenore Keeshig
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In the Anishnaabe Cultural Experiences program, Lenore Keeshig leads guests on guided hikes at Neyaashiinigmiing unceded territory, a.k.a. Cape Croker Park on the Bruce Peninsula. Fostering a joyful connection with nature encourages participants to protect the environment and appreciate the beauty of the land. In this segment, she teaches us about …
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Former Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden has written a fascinating book on his high school graduating class, titled "The Class: A Memoir of a Place, a Time, and Us." Dryden checks in with the few dozen kids he went to Etobicoke Collegiate Institute with, and tells their stories of triumph, heartbreak, and tragedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Ontario's EV Plans | The Agenda's Week
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With funds infused into the initiative, is Ontario poised to become a electric vehicle superpower? Then, how can post-secondary institutions be better funded? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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Can Toronto's Mayor Get It All Done?
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Steve Paikin talks to Mayor Olivia Chow about issues she's been tackling since taking the helm, such as housing, refugees, and working with different levels of government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Af TVO | Steve Paikin
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Meet the Folks Fighting Invasive Species in Ontario
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It's been more than 30 years since the Invading Species Awareness Program began in Ontario. From invasive zebra mussels to grass carp and emerald ash borer- they are the frontline when it comes to protecting Ontario from harmful species. Field reporter Jeyan Jeganathan explains how there's a new creepy crawly threat looming in our waters - the marb…
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Why Northern Ontario Needs Family Doctors Now
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According to the Ontario Medical Association, 2.3 million people don't have a family doctor in this province. That shortage gets worse the further north you go. Dr. Dannica Switzer is a rural generalist who recently left her practice in the north. She joins us from Algoma for insight into why this is happening and what might be done about it. See o…
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Is Ontario's Health System Serving Substance Users?
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A new report led by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) at St. Michael's Hospital and Public Health Ontario has found that people who died from a substance-related overdose faced significant gaps in treatment. For insight on this we welcome one of the authors of the report, Tara Gomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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How Can Canadians Combat Online Hate
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The federal government recently introduced legislation aimed, it says, at making the online universe much more safe. Bill C-63 would tackle online abuse with serious consequences for hate crimes - including possible prison time. For insight on what's needed to make Canadians safer in the digital world, we welcome: Sabreena Delhon, CEO of the Samara…
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