The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Video)

Do people become happier as they age? The answer may surprise you. Then, what's behind so many politicians saying no to making a run for the federal Conservative leadership? Does Ontario have enough skilled-trade workers? And, how to turn failure into a success story.

The Novel Coronavirus is a major outbreak in China, and at least two cases have been confirmed in Ontario. Tonight, we look at how it's spreading, Ontario's preparedness and what the province has learned from SARS in 2003 and applied to this new virus, the progress on a vaccine, and how Ontario is managing information so as not to alarm the public. Our guests are: Dr. Eileen de Villa, the City of Toronto's Medical Officer of Health; and Dr. Michael Gardam, Humber River Hospital's chief of staff and infectious disease specialist.

What's most notable about the federal Conservative leadership race is the number of potentially good candidates who have passed on running. Former interim leader Rona Ambrose, former Quebec premier Jean Charest, and current Ontario MP Pierre Poilievre all had plenty of money and backing to mount a competitive bid. But all declined. Does this say something more profound about the state of our politics in Canada today?

This Saturday, TVO presents the world broadcast premiere of "There Are No Fakes." The TVO Original documentary dives into the shadowy world of art fraud in Canada and brings into question the legacy of Anishinaabe artist and Canadian icon Norval Morrisseau. Filmmaker Jamie Kastner discusses what went into bringing this documentary to life.

If you're middle-aged and miserable, just wait. As the years go by, you'll become happier. At least that's what the data says in countries spanning the globe - from Switzerland and Ecuador to Romania and China. Why do people feel happier as they age? And what can younger cohorts learn from this?

Why do some people seem to age better than others? And what happens in the brain as people get older? Daniel Levitin explores these questions in his book, "Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives," discovering along the way that old age, like infancy or adolescence, is its own unique period of development with its own distinct advantages.

We've all made bad decisions. And while not everyone's mistakes end up on the front page of the newspaper, sending major policy initiatives offside, or derailing their futures, nobody likes to pick the wrong course of action. We explore what goes into making bad decisions and what can help avoid them?

When you're in the throes of it, failure never feels like something you want to embrace. But could sailing too quickly passed failure be a missed opportunity for a very good life lesson? Ashley Good, founder and CEO of the world's first failure consultancy, Fail Forward, explains why falling down is sometimes necessary for moving forward.

McGill University economist Chris Ragan, chair of Canada's Ecofiscal Commission explains the group's final report exploring this country's options for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

The Ontario government is pushing for more young people to enter the skilled trades. The announcement comes as major infrastructure projects such as transit and housing will put pressure on the industry to get projects completed on time and on budget. We look at how to get more people into skilled trades and whether or not Ontario has the labour power to get its planned work done.

Farmers in northern Ontario are asking for mental-health support due to help them cope with uncertainties with their crops. Northwestern Ontario Hubs reporter Jon Thompson tells us more.

Three years ago, federal Conservatives gathered in Toronto and chose Saskatchewan's Andrew Scheer to be their leader, in a 13-ballot, 15-candidate marathon. We know how that story turned out. There's every indication when Conservatives pick a new leader in June, there will be many fewer ballots and candidates. What's the state of the race today?

How do Ontario's cities make up for a shortfall in their budgets? Then, what will it take to reinvigorate the horse-racing industry in Ontario? We look at a new plan for policing animal cruelty. And, how is Canada dealing with the Iran plane crash tragedy.

After 100 years, the enforcement of Ontario's animal cruelty laws will be handed from the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) to a dedicated government team. That means new inspectors, stronger fines, jail terms, and an abuse hotline. We find out about the revamped system, the first of its kind in Canada.

In the last five years, the struggling Ontario horse-racing industry has received $500 million from Queen's Park so that it could stay afloat. However, the industry also employs thousands of Ontarians. What are the challenges facing the world's oldest spectator sport, what value does it provides to rural communities, and why is its relationship with the provincial government so fraught?