The Ford government has passed a controversial housing bill that overrides some of Ontario’s municipal zoning laws. Last week, city staff members warned that these changes to development charges could cost Canada’s Capital $60 million every year, leaving taxpayers on the hook to fund future growth. We dissect the bigger picture as the show rolls on. Meantime, a new report reveals that it’s harder to escape poverty in 2022 compared to 30 years ago. Kristy Cameron tries to get some answers in Hour 2. Speaking of 2022, there are many words to describe this 12-month roller-coaster, but there can only be one Word of the Year. Merriam Webster says that word is ‘gaslighting’. And finally, the inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act has now entered its Public Policy phase, as various rights and freedoms will be studied during this process. We bring in our Political Heat panelists to evaluate what happens next.