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Ontario’s not-so-strong mayor plan

Ontario’s not-so-strong mayor plan

FromThis Matters


Ontario’s not-so-strong mayor plan

FromThis Matters

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Aug 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: David Rider, City Hall Bureau Chief Ontario has brought in new legislation to give “strong-mayor” powers to the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa. As it turns out, there are some strings attached. “Strong-mayor” powers generally are supposed to help a mayor cut through red tape and push their agenda through, but now it is clear mayoral powers will be tied to provincial priorities and it’s unknown how those will be decided. Many experts feel that while this will make the mayor stronger in council, it will make them more beholden to the province. This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar Audio sources: CP24 and Global News
Released:
Aug 18, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.