Scott Fox After 9

Ontario's Education Minister is under fire after suggesting parents should think twice before pulling their children out of school for sports tournaments. Students who miss class for athletics could see it reflected on their report cards. Scott plays the Minister's comments in full and explains why so many parents, coaches and student athletes are pushing back against the idea.
Also on today's episode, why haven't gas prices fallen faster now that oil has dropped below $70 a barrel? Hear Donald Trump call on gas stations to lower prices and explain why his administration is looking into possible price manipulation. Plus, Scott asks whether Canada's run to the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup is proof the country has become a true soccer powerhouse, or if the draw against South Africa gave Canada a fortunate path forward?

On today's episode of Scott Fox After 9, Scott breaks down Pierre Poilievre's year-end news conference from Ottawa following the conclusion of the House of Commons' Spring sitting. Hear the Conservative leader answer wide-ranging questions from the national media on some of the biggest issues facing the country, including the controversial Carney condo bailout, Alberta separation, the economy, CUSMA negotiations, funding for Canadians with disabilities, the future of 24 Sussex Drive, and much more.
If you want to hear Poilievre's comments in full and without interruption, this episode features the complete news conference, along with Scott Fox's detailed analysis and commentary on what the Opposition Leader's answers could mean for Canadians.

It's Listener DM's Friday on Scott Fox After 9! Scott responds to your messages on everything from Mark Carney's controversial Vancouver condo bailout, rising mortgage delinquencies, insurance headaches after changing your last name, whether Formula 1 has won him over, and why so many Canadians seem unwilling to give Pierre Poilievre a fair chance. Plus, listeners weigh in with their own frustrations over housing, affordability, and the growing feeling that governments are creating different rules for different people.
You'll also hear vintage audio of Mark Carney insisting he doesn't believe in bailouts, Doug Ford explaining why he says political polls often miss the mark, David Eby pushing back against Carney's condo plan, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, questioning Carney's vision of uniting the world's middle powers, and Pierre Poilievre explaining why he won't be attending this year's Pride parade.

On today's episode of Scott Fox After 9, hear Prime Minister Mark Carney's full year-end news conference following the conclusion of the House of Commons' Spring sitting. Hear the Prime Minister answer questions on the state of the CUSMA trade negotiations, Canada's relationship with the United States, defence spending, gun control, the conflict in the Middle East, Alberta's referendum movement, and much more.
Carney also addresses his government's wildly controversial housing plan to bail out real estate investors by purchasing their unsold Vancouver condominiums to convert them to "affordable" housing.
If you want to hear the Prime Minister's comments in full, this episode has the complete news conference.

Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap his plan to bail out Metro Vancouver condo developers, arguing taxpayers shouldn't be footing the bill for unsold real estate projects. You'll also hear Poilievre's ideas for lowering grocery prices and his thoughts on why so many women say they no longer feel safe in Canada. Meanwhile, Carney is facing criticism after being caught on a hot mic appearing to downplay the role of his own MPs, suggesting they are primarily useful for securing votes.
Also on today's episode, Marit Stiles accuses Doug Ford of using altered photos from Ford Fest to exaggerate crowd sizes, while Industry Minister Melanie Joly discusses her trip to China and hints at the possibility of deeper economic cooperation between Canada and China in the automotive sector. Plus, in a lighter segment, Scott plays audio from a Scottish tourist visiting North America for the World Cup who says Canadian and American men have forgotten how to properly court a woman.