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David Peterson Reacts to Premier Doug Ford's Election Call

2025/1/29
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Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

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THE MEDICAL RECORD:  REACTION TO RFK JR.'S CONFIRMATION HEARING TODAY 

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto.

Our panel reacts to the Ford government's announcement this week in which they discussed $1.4 billion in new funding towards primary care as part of the goal of connecting every Ontario resident with a family doctor or primary care team within 4 years. So, does the money provided go far enough to address the problems? Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation hearing for health secretary with the Trump administration begins today. Our panel reacts to the latest.

DAVID PETERSON REACTS TO PREMIER DOUG FORD'S ELECTION CALL

Libby Znaimer is joined by David Peterson, a former Ontario Liberal Premier.

Mr. Peterson reacts to Premier Doug Ford's election call and reflects back to 1990 when he called an early election and ended up losing to Bob Rae and the NDP. 

MARIT STILES TALKS ABOUT HER ELECTION CAMPAIGN 

Libby Znaimer is joined by Marit Stiles, leader of the Ontario NDP.

This morning, Marit Stiles announced her election campaign. She discusses whether her party is ready to challenge the Ford government's majority government.