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Counter-Tariffs Are Coming But Who Really Pays? | Preston Manning (opens the original)
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Is Canada losing the trade war with Trump before the real fight even begins? Preston Manning joins David Leis for a blunt conversation about Trump, tariffs, Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, and Alberta’s upcoming referendum. Manning says counter-tariffs won't solve the problem, they could leave Canadians paying the price. He argues Canada needs a better negotiating team, a smarter strategy, and a willingness to play the long game. They also discuss why Trump’s criticism gets under Canadians’ skin
Canada's Bike Lane Obsession, Is It a Waste? | Live Show (opens the original)
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Have Canadian cities gone too far with bike lanes? Few people are against cycling—but in a country with long, cold winters, does it make sense to spend millions on bike infrastructure and dedicate so much valuable road space to something many people can't use year-round? Are bike lanes improving safety, or creating new problems for traffic, deliveries, businesses, parking and emergency access? And who are they really serving? Join David Leis with Marty Gold, Cory Morgan, and economist Randal O’T
The "Trade War" Is Getting Ugly | Live Show (opens the original)
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Canada-U.S. trade talks are getting ugly. Why did Canada walk away from the deal? Has the trade war turned into a political shouting match between Donald Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford? And while politicians trade insults, who actually pays the price? Join David Leis with Sylvain Charlebois, food policy expert, and Georganne Burke, political commentator, for the latest on the trade war, what happens next, and how the escalating war of words could affect jobs, groceries, businesses, and the
Trump, Immigration & AI: What Canadians Are Really Thinking | David Colette (opens the original)
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Canadians are anxious about the economy, Trump, AI, climate change, and what the future holds. Abacus Data CEO David Coletto joins David Leis to explain how that uncertainty is shaping political opinions and how politicians respond to it. They discuss Trump, immigration, younger Canadians, regional divides, declining trust in politicians, and the growing demand for leaders with a plan. The big question: Are politicians giving Canadians what they need or what the polls tell them they want?
50% Tariffs Paused—But What Did Canada Agree To? | Live Show (opens the original)
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A last-minute tentative Canada-U.S. trade deal has paused the 50% tariffs for three days while the agreement is finalized—but what does this mean for Canadians? And there's another major development: Donald Trump says a new deal could revive Keystone XL, the Alberta-to-U.S. Gulf Coast pipeline cancelled by the Biden administration in 2021. Trump says the project “may be awoken from the grave.” And does this tentative trade deal signal a turning point in Canada's relationship with the United Stat
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