Dealing with COVID-19 has been a challenge for every level of government. And, in a country where government jurisdictions are often clearly delineated, and defended, the pandemic response has required a certain level of federal, provincial, and municipal harmony. How have municipalities navigated these complex relationships in the midst of a global crisis? In this episode, we speak to TVO columnist John Michael McGrath, Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson, and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens to find out.

Dealing with COVID-19 has been a challenge for every level of government. And, in a country where government jurisdictions are often clearly delineated, and defended, the pandemic response has required a certain level of federal, provincial, and municipal harmony. How have municipalities navigated these complex relationships in the midst of a global crisis? In this episode, we speak to TVO columnist and digital media producer John Michael McGrath about some of the political battles he's witnessed between governments, throughout the pandemic. Stratford Mayor Dan Mathieson talks about how a city famous for its annual theatre festival has managed to stay afloat. And Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens talks about how that city dealt with outbreaks among temporary foreign workers, and a population that sometimes relies on cross-border travel for employment.

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