Queen's Park This Week

Queen's Park This Week is a half-hour summary of the issues debated in Question Period at the Ontario Legislature. When the house is in session, the program highlights the primary issues and discussions that have occupied the provincial legislature over the course of the week providing Ontarians with an "executive summary" of the proceedings.


Queen's Park This Week is a part of TVO's Civics 101: Ontario's Political Process Explained

 

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  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of May 7-10, 2012

    May 13, 2012

    This week: Emergency response at Ornge air ambulance, development of the Ring of Fire, calls for a public sector wage freeze, special needs assessments, junk food in schools.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of April 30-May 3, 2012

    May 6, 2012

    This week: Increasing hydro rates, Elizabeth Witmer's appointment to the WSIB, oversight at Ornge, allegations of political favourtism and job creation.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of April 23-26, 2012

    April 29, 2012

    This week: Ontario's credit rating, the Liberal/NDP budget accord, proposed changes to Ontario's environmental laws, Ontario Northland rail service and the Ring of Fire in Ontario's North.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of April 16-19, 2012

    April 22, 2012

    This week: Accusations of electioneering, the NDP's proposed tax hike on the wealthy, PC opposition to the Ontario budget.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of April 2-5, 2012

    April 8, 2012

    This week: The NDP budget proposals, Ornge air ambulance, job creation, Northern Ontario, calls for a public sector wage freeze.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of March 26-29, 2012

    April 1, 2012

    The 2012 Ontario budget: Highlights from the speech and opposition reaction.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of March 19, 2012

    March 25, 2012

    This Week: The Auditor General's report on Ornge air ambulance, the closure of slot machines at three Ontario racetracks, higher Driver and Licence fees and more.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of March 5, 2012

    March 11, 2012

    Topics include: The Toronto transit debate, corporate incentives, the Feed-in-Tariff Program and more.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of February 27, 2012

    March 4, 2012

    This week: Ornge air ambulance, corporate tax rates, child care centre closures and Ontario's Home Warranty Plan.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of February 21, 2012

    February 26, 2012

    This Week: Ornge air ambulance service, the Drummond Report, calls to cancel corporate tax cuts, job losses at Caterpillar and Addiction Services in Native Communities.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of Dec. 5, 2011

    December 11, 2011

    This Week: The Auditor General's annual report, Continued calls for a public sector wage freeze, Preserving mining jobs in Ontario's north.

  • Queen's Park This Week: Week of Nov. 28, 2011

    December 4, 2011

    This Week: Calls for a public sector wage freeze, Living conditions in the First Nations community of Attawapiskat, Training for the trades, Anti-bullying initiatives.

  • Week of November 21, 2011

    November 27, 2011

    On Queen's Park This Week; Highlights from the Economic Statement and the Throne Speech. Also, the election of the new Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

  • 2011/06/05 Queen's Park This Week

    June 5, 2011

    This week questions about Changebook, Income Splitting, the FIT Program, and Corporate Taxes.

  • 2011/05/22 Queen's Park This Week

    May 22, 2011

    This week questions about EHealth, Political Contributions, the HST, and Wage Theft.

  • 2011/05/15 Queen's Park This Week

    May 15, 2011

    This week questions about Taxes, Freedom of Information, Student Achievement, Job Creation, and Gas Prices.

  • 2011/05/08 Queen's Park This Week

    May 8, 2011

    This week questions about Hydro Rates, a National Health Accord, Public-Sector Wages, and a Mega-Quarry.

  • QPTW April 18-21/2011
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    April 24, 2011

    This week questions about Executive Costs, Child Care, Hospital Records, Hydro Rates, and Long-Term Care.

  • 2011/04/17 Queen's Park This Week

    April 17, 2011

    This week questions about Ministers' Expenses, Radiation Levels, Victims of Crime, For-Profit Child Care.

  • 2011/04/10 Queen's Park This Week

    April 10, 2011

    This week questions about Executive Compensation, the Drummond Commission, Retirement Homes, Wind Farms, and Affordable Housing.

  • 2011/04/03 Queen's Park This Week

    April 3, 2011

    This week questions about the 2011 Ontario Budget, Budget Reaction, Eco Fees, and School Fees.

  • 2011/03/27 Queen's Park This Week

    March 27, 2011

    This week questions about Nuclear Safety, Government Agencies, Gay-Straight Alliances, Victim Compensation, and Food Banks.

  • 2011/03/13 Queen's Park This Week

    March 13, 2011

    This week questions about Hydro One, Smart Meters, Full-Day Kindergarten, Breast Cancer Treatment, and the 407 Extension.

  • 2011/03/06 Queen's Park This Week

    March 6, 2011

    This week questions about Wind Farms, the HST, the Debt Retirement Charge, Nuclear Power, and Liquor Laws.

  • 2011/02/27 Queen's Park This Week

    February 27, 2011

    This week questions about the Ontario Energy Board, Long-Term Care, Wind Farms, and Agent Orange.

  • 2010/12/12 Queen's Park This Week

    December 12, 2010

    This week questions about the G20 Summit, the Auditor's Report, and The Niagara Parks Commission.

  • 2010/12/05 Queen's Park This Week

    December 5, 2010

    This week questions about Energy Policy, Energy Conservation, Identity Theft, Jobs, and Grow Ops.

  • 2010/11/28 Queen's Park This Week

    November 28, 2010

    This week questions about the Long-Term Energy Plan, Public Service Employees, the Drug Benefit Program, Child Poverty, and Immigrant Services.

  • 2010/11/21 Queen's Park This Week

    November 21, 2010

    This week questions about Smart Meters, the Debt Retirement Charge, Waste Diversion, Employment Practices, and Anti-Bullying Awareness.

  • 2010/11/07 Queen's Park This Week

    November 7, 2010

    This week questions about a Natural Gas Tax, Lobbying, Equalization Payments, School Fundraising, and Adoption Awareness.

  • 2010/10/31 Queen's Park This Week

    October 31, 2010

    This week questions about Ministerial Conduct, the Auditor General's Report, Anti-Lobbying Legislation, a First Nations' Emergency, and Clean Water Technologies.

  • 2010/10/24 Queen's Park This Week
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    October 24, 2010

    This week questions about the Oakville Power Plant, Eco Fees, Transit Cards, and the Auditor General's Report.

  • 2010/10/10 Queen's Park This Week

    October 10, 2010

    This week questions about Lobbying, Retirement Homes, EHealth, and Wind Farms.

  • 2010/10/03 Queen's Park This Week
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    October 3, 2010

    This week questions about Fees and Taxes, the HST and Hydro, Smart Meters, Bedbugs, and Water Quality.

  • 2010/09/26 Queen's Park This Week

    September 26, 2010

    This week questions about Ontario's Energy Plan, Food Safety, Pensions and Prisoners, Hydro Rates, and the G20.

  • 2010/09/19 Queen's Park This Week

    September 19, 2010

    This week questions about the Government's Record, Smart Meters, Northern Development, and Cell Phones in Classrooms.

  • 2010/06/06 Queen's Park This Week

    June 6, 2010

    This week questions about the HST, an Oakville Power Plant, the Ombudsman, Employment Standards, and Full-Day Kindergarten.

  • 2010/05/23 Queen's Park This Week

    May 23, 2010

    This week questions about the Ombudsman, Water Quality, Children's Aid Societies, Poverty, and the HST.

  • 2010/05/16 Queen's Park This Week

    May 16, 2010

    This week questions about Fees and Taxes, E-Waste, Julian Fantino, the HST, and the OSPCA.

  • 2010/05/09 Queen's Park This Week

    May 9, 2010

    This week questions about the HST, Smart Meters, Nurse Practitioner Clinics, the Eramosa Karst, and Full-Day Kindergarten.

  • 2010/05/02 Queen's Park This Week

    May 2, 2010

    This week questions about Sex Education, Wind Power, Nurses, Independent Pharmacies, and the HST.

  • 2010/04/25 Queen's Park This Week

    April 25, 2010

    This week questions about the Ontario Power Authority, the Lakeport Brewery, Pension Reform, and Sex Education.

  • 2010/04/18 Queen's Park This Week

    April 18, 2010

    This week questions about Government Accountability, Long-Term Care, the Pharmaceutical Industry, Highway Service Centres, and TVO.

  • 2010/04/04 Queen's Park This Week

    April 4, 2010

    This week questions about the Review of Local Health Integration Networks, Transit Funding, Hydro Rates, and the Special Diet Allowance.

  • 2010/03/28 Queen's Park This Week

    March 28, 2010

    This week questions about Energy Conservation, Job Losses at Siemens, Severance Packages, and the Budget.

  • 2010/03/14 Queen's Park This Week

    March 14, 2010

    This week questions about Ontario's Debt and Deficit, a Review of Assets, and the Ring of Fire.

  • 2010/03/07 Queen's Park This Week

    March 7, 2010

    This week questions about the Cross-Border Health Care, Ontario's Pathology System, Grant Forest Products, Oakville Power Plant, and Ottawa Hospitals.

  • February 22-25 2010

    February 28, 2010

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • February 16-18 2010

    February 21, 2010

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • December 7-10 2009
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    December 13, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Nov 30-Dec. 3, 2009
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    December 6, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Nov. 23-26, 2009
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    November 29, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Nov. 16-19, 2009
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    November 22, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Nov. 2-5, 2009
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    November 8, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Oct. 26-29, 2009
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    November 1, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Oct 19-22, 2009
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    October 25, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Oct 5-8, 2009
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    October 11, 2009

    Health Minister David Caplan, auditing Cancer Care

  • Sept 28-Oct 1, 2009
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    October 4, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Sept 23-24, 2009
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    September 27, 2009

    Queen's Park This Week, airing Sundays at 4:30, is a half hour summary of Question Period that is assembled using clips from the Queen's Park legislative assembly proceedings. The program will summarise the primary issues and discussions that have oc

  • Sept 14-17, 2009
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    September 20, 2009

    Question Period highlights from Sept 14-17/09

  • Episode 18
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    A look at the issues and discussions that have occupied the Ontario Legislature over the past week.

  • Episode 19
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    A look at the issues and discussions that have occupied the Ontario Legislature over the past week.

  • Episode 20
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    A look at the issues and discussions that have occupied the Ontario Legislature over the past week.