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The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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 - Ontario's Public Media ...

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 - Ontario's Public Media Broadcaster.

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    Deep Pockets Across the Pacific

    Proponents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal have called it ...

    Proponents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal have called it an historic opportunity for Canada. But critics consider it secretive, dangerous, and even potentially undemocratic. The Agenda unpacks the massive trade deal and examines potential implications for the Canadian economy.Your selection for Story of the Week, voted on by viewers.

    May 23, 2015 Read more
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    Budget-Making

    Former finance minister and the 21st prime minister of Canada, ...

    Former finance minister and the 21st prime minister of Canada, Paul Martin, along with two of his chief budget advisors from the 1990s, Terrie O'Leary and Scott Clark shed some light on crafting a first budget and discuss the recent federal and provincial budgets.

    May 22, 2015 Read more
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    Ernie Eves: Budget-Making, Ontario Style

    Former Ontario finance minister and 23rd premier Ernie Eves discusses ...

    Former Ontario finance minister and 23rd premier Ernie Eves discusses the recent provincial budget, in particular the selling off of Hydro One, something his government considered doing two decades ago.

    May 22, 2015 Read more
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    Six Months of Tory

    The beginning of June will mark the six month anniversary ...

    The beginning of June will mark the six month anniversary since Toronto Mayor John Tory was officially sworn in. He's handled a number of issues, including housing, transit and how police interact with the citizens of Toronto. With the honeymoon period over, The Agenda will cast a critical eye to how Tory has taken on Toronto.

    May 21, 2015 Read more
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    John Tory: Taking on Toronto

    He's been called the 'calm after Ford,' but what is ...

    He's been called the 'calm after Ford,' but what is Toronto mayor John Tory's roadmap for the city? He talks with Steve Paikin to discuss his tenure, along with his thoughts on carding, the Gardiner expressway, and affordable housing.

    May 21, 2015 Read more
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    Nolan Conway: Photographing the People of Rural America

    Nolan Conway is a photographer whose subjects are average Americans ...

    Nolan Conway is a photographer whose subjects are average Americans in average locations, such as McDonald's and WalMart. He joins Steve Paikin to talk about why he finds these subjects interesting.

    May 20, 2015 Read more
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    McDonald's in Crisis?

    McDonald's is one of, if not the, strongest global brand. ...

    McDonald's is one of, if not the, strongest global brand. But that strength also makes it a target. In the past decade it's been fighting PR wars spurred by films such as "Supersize Me," as well as facing fierce competition from higher end burger joints and fast casual restaurants like Chipotle. As worldwide sales drop, The Agenda looks at the future of the golden arches.

    May 20, 2015 Read more
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    The Agenda's Week in Review

    From sex-ed curriculum protests and labour disputes at Ontario schools, ...

    From sex-ed curriculum protests and labour disputes at Ontario schools, to marking VE Day 19s 70th anniversary, and whither Ontario's auto industry. The Agenda brings you the Week in Review.

    May 16, 2015 Read more
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    A New Shade of Blue

    Going head-to-head with a former deputy leader who had the ...

    Going head-to-head with a former deputy leader who had the vast majority of endorsements, Patrick Brown was supposed to be facing an uphill battle. But in the end, he won the Ontario PC Party leadership with 62 per cent of the vote. In the viewer choice for Story of the Week, The Agenda asks: How did Patrick Brown win? And what will his leadership mean for the future of the Ontario PC Party?

    May 16, 2015 Read more
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    Ontario's Auto Industry: End of An Era?

    For decades the automobile industry in Ontario provided good jobs ...

    For decades the automobile industry in Ontario provided good jobs and resulted in prosperous communities. But plant closures and competitive challenges have led to speculation that the end of the road for one of the province's key economic sectors could be a mere 10 years away. The Agenda discusses what evolving changes in a now-global industry means for Ontario.

    May 15, 2015 Read more
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