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Podcast: This Matters
Episode: What the new âstrong-mayorâ plan means for municipal politics
Description: Guest: Robert Benzie, Queenâs Park Bureau Chief The Ontario government is going to give enhanced powers to the mayors of Toronto and Ottawa. Described as being similar to U.S. style âstrong-mayorâ systems, itâs an idea that has been discussed for years as a way to quickly push the mayorâs authority and potentially expedite things like financial matters and appointments. But critics say Premier Doug Ford is once again messing with a municipal election right after it has gotten underway, just like he did in 2018 when he slashed Toronto city council from 47 to 25 seats. The âstrong...