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Big Headlines: Canada-EU summit continues in Montreal as Carney pushes to become an 'associate member' again and businesses want to scrap Daylight Saving TimePlus: Canada is still reviewing its F-35 purchase even after receiving its first two fighter jets. Federal ministers won't say much about environment and climate change Canada aban…
The Nine: Did Danielle Smith get her mandate?Now that Question 10 has been put to rest, what about the other 9? Albertans were asked a range of questions regarding the future of the economy, immigration system, and Canada's…
Big Headlines: EU drops 'associate member' title for Canada as summit begins in Montreal and no Canada-U.S. trade deal coming with American midterms next weekPlus: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is not yet in a position to reach a trade deal with the U.S., even with the congressional midterms just days away. Industry Minister Mé…
The election that left Israel in limboIsraelis showed up in historic numbers to have their voice heard in Tuesday's National election. It's been more than a day since polls closed, and although official results remain…
Big Headlines: Most Canadians believe Carney is on the right track cozying up to Europe and Ottawa wants to hear from First Nations as it reviews the Indian ActPlus: Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty says First Nations have offered mixed reactions to Ottawa's plan to review the Indian Act, a Ukraine-based animal rescue group s…
What's Ukraine's future without the US?Since US President Trump took office, he vowed the Russian invasion into Ukraine would end within 'minutes'. Almost two years later, and ceasefire talks remain murky. Within recen…
Big Headlines: Canada and the U.S. could be working towards a new trade deal and Ottawa tables bill to ban MAID solely for mental illnessPlus: Abu Dhabi's crown prince is in Ottawa for meetings as Canada and the United Arab Emirates work to cement their trade ties, the federal government is set to introduce changes…
Why Musk is spending big on the US MidtermsElon Musk is spending big this US Midterm election cycle, just like he did during the 2024 presidential election. Although this time, he's more lowkey about it. He isn't one to jo…
Big Headlines: First Nations' leaders convene in Ottawa for historic meeting with Carney and Obama hits campaign trail ahead of U.S. midtermsPlus: former President Barack Obama took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, one of the four soldiers killed in the fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwri…
How BC Conservatives went from chaos to a majorityBritish Columbians have chosen Lorne Doerkson as their next Premier. His victory follows a snap-election call by former Premier David Eby late last month, after Kerry-Lynne Findla…
- Weekend Listen: Do institutional investors have a future in Canadian farmland?
Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show 'In This Economy?!'. Family-owned farms have been at the heart of Canada's economy for decades, and as they grapple with rising cost…
Big Headlines: Prime Minister Carney is in Istanbul exploring a new free-trade partnershipCanada's chief trade negotiator to the United States says Donald Trump will still be U.S. President after the midterm elections and will still drive trade policy. Canada's deepenin…
The death of the dinner partyWhen was the last time you host a dinner party? Not for special occasion, just for the sake of it. How about the last time you went to one? Odds are, it's been awhile. With generat…
Big Headlines: Carney says trade talks between Canada and the U.S. are still on pause and Stelco could face legal actionPlus: Carney is warning Stelco that it could face legal action if it fails to meet its employment commitments, the federal government will add $1-billion to help build a road to th…
Why is Gen Z protesting around the world?Protests have erupted across Europe, as activists seek for radical political and societal change. In France, young people are looking to improve school conditions and access to edu…
Big Headlines: Alberta's separation vote could have lasting impacts and an update on the injured soldiers from CFB WainwrightPlus: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has updated the province on the status of the Canadian Armed Forces soldiers injured during the fire at C-F-B Wainwright, Prime Minister Mark C…
Danielle Smith's post-referendum problemAlberta has decided its fate remains within a united Canada. More than 75% of voters in Monday's historic referendum struck down the idea of separating from the country, a result…
Big Headlines: Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject push for separation and investigators are on the ground at CFB WainwrightPlus: Residents of Wainwright, Alberta, are mourning the four soldiers killed and 39 injured when a wind-driven grass fire swept through a military training exercise at the Alberta…
Keith Morrison and Diana Swain on the case of Elizabeth BainElizabeth Bain was 22 years old when she went missing from Toronto on June 19, 1990. The details of her disappearance have kept Canadians wondering for years what happened to her.…
Big Headlines: Four soldiers dead after tragedy at CFB WainwrightPlus: federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offers condolences to the families of the soldiers who died at CFB Wainwright, Alberta labour leaders say the tragedy that struck…
