Cross Country Checkup

This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's topic on a new law in Quebec that would ban the purchase of energy drinks for kids under 16 years of age. We'll hear what Canadians think about the law. And we'll hear from both sides of the debate -- a registered dietitian who helped push the law forward, and a representative from the Canadian Beverage Association will weigh in.

This summer, Quebec became the first jurisdiction in North America to ban energy drinks for kids under 16 years of age. Hear both sides of the debate, from registered dietician and researcher who helped push for the ban, and a representative from the Canadian Beverage Association. And, of course, we hear your views and stories about energy drinks and caffeine.

The US-Canada trade war is on... and the war of words is getting heated. Canadians weigh-in on what is becoming a nasty dispute with the United States. Content creator Tod Maffin has advice on how to up your "buy Canadian" game. And the Alberta premier's chief of staff will explain why they're not interested in putting an export tax on oil heading to the US.

This is an abbreviated version of Checkup's topic on the breakdown in trade talks between Canada and the U.S. Without an agreement, agreement, a new round of 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods are now in place, and Prime Minister Carney is vowing to fight back with retaliatory tariffs to come. We hear from business owners and experts on both sides of the border about what happens next, and Canadians share how this never-ending trade dispute is affecting them.

Trade talks collapsed on Friday night and the U.S. imposed massive new tariffs on some Canadians goods. We hear how Canadians are processing the news -- and how ready they are for a renewed trade war. Is Canada still 'elbows up'? From economics to politics... our experts break down what this means and where this relationship is headed.