Scott Fox After 9

Is Canada already in a recession? Prime Minister Mark Carney still won't say the word, but Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre is laying out the hard facts about Canada's struggling economy. In this episode of Scott Fox After 9, hear Poilievre explain why he believes Canadians are already feeling the effects of an economic downturn, while Scott runs through multiple examples of the Prime Minister avoiding direct questions about recession concerns. Plus, hear what the Bank of Canada says are the biggest risks and concerns facing the economy moving forward.
Also in today's episode: newly elected Kerry-Lynne Findlay explains the differences between Canadian Conservatives and American Republicans, committee audio raises questions about government subsidies flowing to companies accused of abusing the Temporary Foreign Worker program, and Scott breaks down testimony related to how Canada calculates and reports defence spending.

Canada is now in a recession, after the economy posted back-to-back quarterly contractions. In this episode of Scott Fox After 9, Scott breaks down what a recession actually means, why it matters to everyday Canadians, and what the biggest warning signs are for jobs, wages, debt, and household spending.
Also in this episode, hear Pierre Poilievre's response as he calls for an emergency debate on the economy, plus Scott's take on how the mainstream media is working overtime to protect Prime Minister Mark Carney from an embarrassing economic situation. Also: audio from the House of Commons on temporary foreign workers and $10-a-day childcare.

Did Prime Minister Mark Carney just say "Make America Great Again"? Speaking in New York, Carney praised the deep relationship between Canada and the U.S., called for a reset in the partnership, and even used Trump's signature slogan. Scott asks: is this political pragmatism, or a betrayal of the "Elbows Up" crowd that spent months attacking anything seen as pro-America? Hear Carney in his own words and decide for yourself.
It's also Listener DM Friday! Scott responds to messages about the broken childcare system and whether quality ECE jobs are being squeezed out, the frustrating reality of Service Canada and passport renewals, why Canada still doesn't build more oil refineries, outrageous $500 parking resales at Rogers Stadium for Bruno Mars, media accountability around tough questions for politicians, concerns about Bill C-22 and government overreach, housing prices finally cooling after the pandemic boom, and one listener's emotional reaction to politics, bias, and why the podcast helps make sense of the chaos.

Today on Scott Fox After 9, Scott digs into why Pierre Poilievre says shipping LNG from B.C. to Germany makes no sense, while controversy around Bill C-22 continues to grow. Plus, hear why taxpayers are once again raising eyebrows after another eye-popping in-flight catering bill tied to a foreign trip involving Prime Minister Mark Carney. Scott also breaks down comments from former Liberal cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault about resigning from the Liberal Party.
Also on the podcast: Mitch Marner opens up about what it would mean to play for a Stanley Cup, President Donald Trump says more alien/UFO files are coming, a former Canadian Security Intelligence Service agent warns Canada to stay "eyes wide open" when dealing with China, and Scott counts down Canada's best chain restaurants for hamburgers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a major defence spending plan, including new surveillance aircraft, and Scott gives credit where it's due. But then the Prime Minister shifts gears, raising concerns about Alberta's referendum movement and foreign interference, leaving Scott with more questions than answers.
Also on today's episode: executives from Apple and Google issue a stark warning about the Liberal government's Bill C-22 and what it could mean for privacy, surveillance, and technology in Canada. New numbers from the Parliamentary Budget Officer reveal how much taxpayers are spending on premium healthcare for failed asylum seekers while many Canadians struggle to access care. Plus, Senator Rand Paul says evidence increasingly points to COVID originating from a lab leak, and NASA unveils plans to build a permanent base on the moon. It's politics, accountability, science, and controversy — all on today's fired-up edition of Scott Fox After 9.