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.
The Greens, NDP and Liberals have pledged to double the rates for Ontario Disability Support Program payments, up from the current $1,368 a month, and Schreiner asked how anyone can sleep at night knowing people who depend on that benefit can't pay their bills.