Ontario's energy strategy, Niagara amalgamation, and how to run for city council | #onpoli

The province will accelerate access to the Ring of Fire, a potential hub for mining critical minerals like nickel and chromite. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the plans, and how the provinces are laying the groundwork for a national energy grid. Does Niagara Region have too many politicians? Doug Ford certainly seems to think so. Steve and John Michael discuss the pros and cons of amalgamation - and how Peel serves as a case study. You've been asking us about municipal politics, so Steve and JMM speak to Toronto City councillor Amber Morley about what it takes to run and the surprises awaiting those who make it to city council. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-to-remember-giorgio-mammoliti JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-would-a-bigger-convention-centre-just-be-a-bigger-waste-of-money 0:00 Intro 1:02 Shirt talk & pre‑COVID memories 4:37 Issue 1: Mining & energy announcements 5:12 Ring of Fire roads explained 6:21 Federal approvals & delays 8:01 National energy corridor plan 10:03 National grid & nuclear debate 12:54 Issue 2: Niagara political bloat 13:17 Why Niagara has 126 politicians 15:43 Amalgamation pros & cons 17:58 Representation vs savings 21:48 Will Niagara reform itself? 24:01 Issue 3: Running for city council 24:59 Why Amber Morley ran 26:13 Losing, learning, winning 27:32 Advice for new candidates 28:26 Fundraising realities 31:01 What surprises councillors 33:21 How young is too young? 36:39 Leading vs pleasing voters 40:33 Toronto mayoral race talk 42:23 Morley on re‑election 43:25 Your Column, My Column 43:36 Convention centres criticized 47:05 Writing a difficult obituary Check out the rest of the TVO ecosystem TVO Docs - https://www.youtube.com/@tvo TVO Kids - https://www.youtube.com/@TVOkids TVO Learn - https://www.youtube.com/@tvolearn Download the TVO Today App Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-today/id1616182112 Available on: Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TV Enjoying this content and want to make a meaningful impact? Consider donating today! https://support.tvo.org/site/Donation2?mfc_pref=T&idb=599945504&df_id=16843&16843.donation=form1&DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1661&mfc_pref=T