We’re in the first few days of the provincial election and the debate over whether it should’ve been called is still underway. While the leaders didn’t present much at their speeches at UBCM, they were faced to confront the Coroner’s report of 147 people who died in August from toxic drug supply. But we also have some polling.

Federally, Trudeau is daring the opposition to bring down his government with a new Speech from the Throne and a bill to transition workers on the CERB to a suite of new benefits, including something branded as “paid sick leave.”

And in our quick take we look at the scandal that reminded everyone the federal Greens are in the midst of a leadership race.

Listen to Scott & Ian on Ontario Loud this Tuesday.

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Segment 1: And they’re off

Segment 2: Much Trudeau about nothing

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