Is Doug Ford going to spoil Toronto's Waterfront and Niagara's view of the Falls?

Alberta separatism, Billy Bishop Airport expansion, Metrolinx transparency, Niagara politics, and Doug Ford’s latest infrastructure ambitions — this week’s On the Ledge covers a wide stretch of Canada’s political fault lines. Dave Trafford is joined by former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak, pollster John Wright, and veteran political journalist Keith Leslie for a wide-ranging conversation on the political tensions shaping Ontario and the country. Kathleen Wynne joins from Calgary with firsthand insight into the growing conversation around Alberta separation and Western alienation. The panel debates whether a referendum vote could become Canada’s version of Brexit, the role Danielle Smith is playing inside Alberta politics, and whether Ottawa is taking the threat seriously enough. Back in Ontario, the panel breaks down the political and economic questions surrounding proposed Billy Bishop Airport expansion plans, including concerns about waterfront development, infrastructure planning, transparency, and the lack of a public business case. The discussion also explores delays tied to Metrolinx projects, Niagara’s proposed mega Ferris wheel tourism concept, and the ongoing debate over accountability and political distraction at Queen’s Park. Plus: Niagara regional chair speculation, strong mayor powers, and a championship track-and-field story from the Hudak household to close out the show. #OntarioPolitics #DougFord #Alberta #BillyBishop #DanielleSmith #Metrolinx #TorontoPolitics #OnTheLedge #CanadianPolitics #NiagaraFalls Chapters • 00:00 – Introduction and Kathleen Wynne’s Calgary observations • 02:40 – Alberta separatism, referendum fears, and Brexit comparisons • 15:18 – National unity, provincial politics, and Danielle Smith’s political balancing act • 23:01 – Billy Bishop Airport expansion and Toronto referendum debate • 36:35 – Metrolinx transparency, infrastructure delays, and the Niagara Ferris wheel • 49:43 – Niagara regional chair politics and closing moments You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (   / @davetraffordpodcasts  ) (Be sure to subscribe!) Follow Dave on Facebook (  / dave.trafford.5  ) , Instagram (  / davetrafford  ) , LinkedIn (  / dave-trafford-06584426  ) and X (https://x.com/PodcastPWR) And you can leave us a voice comment here (https://www.speakpipe.com/ontheledge) ! For more information go to Dave's website (https://davetrafford.com/index.html) .