The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Video)

A multibillion-dollar megaproject linking Alberta's oil sands to refineries in Texas promises to be a huge economic boost to Canada's oil producers and the US labour force. One problem: It is enemy number one in the books of environmentalists. The Agenda debates the economic benefits and environmental concerns over the Keystone Pipeline.

The quintessential disease of modernity: cancer. How has our relationship with cancer changed over the years? Pulitzer Prize winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee sits down with Steve Paikin for a biography of cancer.

Is cancer a natural part of aging? Author Siddhartha Mukherjee joins a panel discussion on our maturing relationship with cancer, and debates whether we can ever rid ourselves of the mindset that we are at war with cancer.

To slay or to spend: What is the best approach to rescue and grow the economy? Should governments slay the deficit dragon and enter a time of fiscal prudence? Or does the economy benefit from an injection of stimulus spending?

Many of us know what we're thankful for, but how often do we actually take the time to express our gratitude? The Agenda debates giving thanks.

Not just your typical 11 year old: Sam Barringer considers himself a young political enthusiast. He joins Steve to tell him about his career aspirations, and why Steve may want to watch out for his job.

The Agenda travelled the province asking Ontarians what the important issues were in the 2011 election. The Agenda takes a look at those issues and examines whether they were addressed during this campaign.

Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak sits down with Steve Paikin to defend his party's platform.

Who won, and who lost? The Agenda gathers five political observers to analyze the Ontario Leaders' Debate.

He's known as The Education Premier, a title Dalton McGuinty wears proudly. But does Ontario have the education system it needs to prepare our students for the new economy? The Agenda examines the Ontario Liberal record on education, and sees how the other three parties stack up.

What are the pressing issues in this election campaign for First Nations across Ontario? Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse sits down with Steve Paikin.

September 21, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of an historic election that brought an end to 15 years of Liberal Party government, and the end of Wilfrid Laurier's tenure as Prime Minister. Patrice Dutil sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the historical context of that very significant vote.

The Endangered Species Act. The cancellation of the spring bear hunt. Pieces of legislation that might fly in the south, but ruffle northern feathers. The Agenda examines the north/south political divide.

The electorate thinks it can handle the truth. But can politicians really tell the truth in an age of fiscal restraint? And does the electorate need dangling carrots in order to vote?

Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his exclusion from the provincial leaders' debate and whether the Ontario Greens can capitalize on Elizabeth May's win in the last federal election.