Ontario Party Leaders Talk Affordability in Provincial Election Debate

David Common, centre, Host of CBC's Metro Morning talks with Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford (L-R), Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles before the start of the Ontario Leaders' debate at CBC's Broadcast Centre, in Toronto, on Feb. 17, 2025. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

The leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are sparring on the provincial debate stage tonight, trying to position themselves as the best person to tackle affordability in the province.

Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner put Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford on the spot, directly addressing him and asking if he thinks it’s OK for people with disabilities to live in legislated poverty.