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NewsRadio's national talk show host Rob Snow sits down with leader of the Official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, about the dramatic week in Canadian politics and what comes next.
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We're looking into our crystal ball here at the Big Story and looking at some of the economic trends, both positive and negative, that will dominate in Canada in 2025.
Host Kris McCusker speaks to Shannon Terrell and Clay Jarvis at NerdWallet Canada about what they’re watching going forward and how Canadians can put themselves in the best position to thrive next year.
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What a week in Canadian politics!
From a stunning resignation, to a tonne of speculation about the future of Justin Trudeau, there's a lot to talk about.
Host Mike Eppel is breaking down a historic week with Darryl Bricker, the Global CEO of Ipsos Public affairs and digging in about what comes next.
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In the weeks since United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down on the street in Manhattan, the public’s reaction has become a major part of the story.
While some condemn the killing of an innocent man, many are publicly celebrating the shooter’s act of violence.
Why are so many Americans unfazed by the targeted killing of a CEO?
Host David Smith speaks with Ali Breland, staff writer for The Atlantic, who has been writing about the public’s treatment of alleged killer Luigi Mangione.
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It was chaos in the nation’s capital on Monday as Parliament Hill was rocked by the sudden resignation of federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland.
What does this latest high profile resignation mean for the Trudeau government’s future?
Host David Smith speaks with Garry Keller, former advisor to prime minister Stephen Harper and Vice President at Strategy Corp.
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Today, the government will be unveiling its fall fiscal update - what should Canadians be expecting?
And are the Liberals trying to spend their way to re-election?
Host Cormac Mac Sweeney with Tyler Meredith, Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy.
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A new study suggests 74% of Canadian professionals are looking to change jobs.
In this economy, is now a good time? Is the grass always greener?
Host Mike Eppel speaks with Martin Fox, Managing Director at Robert Walters Canada.
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Over the past few years, homeless encampments have become a fixture in every major city across Canada. Governments of all stripes have been grappling with the best approach to dealing with them.
Is it best to clear out encampments, and push the people living there into the shelter system? Or is it better to take a hands off approach, and accommodate encampments as best as possible?
In the province of Ontario, the Ford Government has taken the drastic step of tabling legislation to give municipalities more power to evict people living on public land, and shield authorities from lawsuits afterwards.
Is that a step in the wrong direction?
Host David Smith speaks with Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, about why governments are struggling to effectively deal with chronic homelessness.
Over the past few years, homeless encampments have become a fixture in every major city across Canada. Governments of all stripes have been grappling with the best approach to dealing with them.
Is it best to clear out encampments, and push the people living there into the shelter system? Or is it better to take a hands off approach, and accommodate encampments as best as possible?
In the province of Ontario, the Ford Government has taken the drastic step of tabling legislation to give municipalities more power to evict people living on public land, and shield authorities from lawsuits afterwards.
Is that a step in the wrong direction?
Host David Smith speaks with Tim Richter, CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness, about why governments are struggling to effectively deal with chronic homelessness.
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The jumbo cut expected by the Bank of Canada actually happened - but what does it mean for you?
Host Kris McCusker speaks with Senior Economist Jules Boudreau at Mackenzie Investments about his concerns for the Canadian economy – and why he thinks interest rates will need to move lower.
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After 50 years of the oppressive Assad regime, the people of Syria will get a new government.
In just two weeks, rebel forces swept through the country and took control of the capital of Damascus.
Now, the hard work of nation building begins.
Can a new regime heal a traumatized country and usher in an era of peace and prosperity for the long-suffering Syrian people?
Host David Smith speaks with Professor Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, about what’s next for the country.
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While inflation may have cooled in Canada this year, the price of groceries is still increasing faster than before the pandemic.
According to the 2025 Canadian Food Price Report, families can expect to pay $800 more for food next year than they did this year.
But it's not all bad news - there are some savings to be had!
Host David Smith speaks with report author Sylvain Charlebois, head of the Agrifood Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, about the outlook for Canadians struggling to fill the fridge on a budget.
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Taking a flight can be expensive, and you could be facing new fees in the new year.
Air Canada has announced new charges for passengers picking their lowest fare option, so if you want to bring a carry on bag, or pick your seat, then you’ll have additional charges.
The federal government says it's disappointed by this news, but hasn’t said what action it will take.
Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with John Gradek, an aviation management lecturer at McGill University about why airlines are charging you more, what options the government has, and whether increased competition in the airline industry can bring you some airfare relief.
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Times are tough for many Canadians - and maybe spending money you don't have doesn't fit into your plans this year.
Or maybe you want the money you do spend on gifts to be put to good use.
Lisa Hannam is the Editor in Chief at MoneySense.ca.
She speaks to host Kris McCusker about how to have an awkward conversation if you don't want to buy gifts this year - and would rather focus on what's really important.
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It's not just something you put on your weekend pancakes - it's a huge industry in Canada that's been under threat in recent years.
What's the deal with Canada's maple syrup industry?
Host David Smith speaks with Randal Goodfellow, President of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers' Association.
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On December 6, 1989 a lone gunman walked into Montreal’s École Polytechnique and began shooting female students. The young man was motivated by his misogynistic hatred for women. He targeted his victims because they were women.
By the time his rampage was over, 14 young women lay dead.
It was a tragedy that shook the nation to its core. Never before had our country seen such horrific violence targeted at young women.
The Polytechnique shooting galvanized the women's movement in Canada and put a national focus specifically on violence against women.
Parliament went on to create a national action plan on combating violence against women.
Every year on December 6 we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Still, violence against women remains an epidemic in this country.
Host David Smith speaks with Ecole Polytechnique survivor Nathalie Provost about her memory of that terrible day and her work advocating for stricter gun control laws in Canada.
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There are more electric vehicles on the market than ever before. But, Canadian car shoppers are showing less interest in buying an E-V, citing a number of concerns that have always dogged the technology.
In today's edition of the Big Story, host Mike Eppel is separating myths from reality and look at whether the automotive industry needs to look at its messaging to consumers.
Today's guests: Jason Clifton, Partner, Electric Mobility Practice at E-Y Canada AND Erik Novak, Professor of Business and Sustainability at Seneca College and the editor of the Novak Report.
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It may have been a joke at the Mar-a-Lago dinner with PM Justin Trudeau and President-elect Donald Trump, but the question is out there: is there a risk of Canada becoming the 51st state?
On top of that, what is the future of Canadian-U.S. relations with Trump coming back to office?
Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is speaking with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne.
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A recent string of food recalls from cucumbers to almond milk have a lot of Canadians wondering: are the products we buy at the grocery store as safe as they used to be?
Since 2023, 12 Canadians have died from either listeria or salmonella in outbreaks linked to contaminated food.
These deaths are a tragic reminder that food safety can’t be taken for granted.
Is Canada’s food inspection system up to the task?
Host David Smith speaks with Keith Warrnier is a food safety expert, professor in the Department of Food Sciences at the University of Guelph, and a past president of the Ontario Food Protection Association.
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After some consumer optimism earlier this fall, new research now shows positive views on the economy are on the decline after the U.S. election.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is describing it as a "vibecession".
Host Mike Eppel is digging into this with Nik Nanos, the chief data scientist at Nanos Research.
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If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true.
A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary.
Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza.
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