Scott Fox After 9

The controversy surrounding the Stellantis assembly plant in Brampton continues, with serious questions about the future of Canadian auto jobs and the taxpayer money provided to the company. Hear from Unifor President Lana Payne, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as they address the potential job losses and whether Canadians will get their money back.
Also today: Jim Hiller weighs in on the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent struggles, Alexander Ovechkin responds to Russian hockey players being unwelcome in Canada, and Connor Hellebuyck returns to Winnipeg for a news conference.
Plus, David Suzuki appears on the Can't Be Censored podcast, CBC Kids removes its controversial video about alternative Remembrance Day poppies, and plenty more.
Coming up: Listener DM's Friday arrives tomorrow.

The union representing Stellantis workers holds a news conference about the proposed sale of the Brampton Assembly Plant. Meanwhile, CBC Kids sparks controversy by suggesting children don't have to wear a red poppy for Remembrance Day because it's a symbol of war.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has some blunt words for students complaining about OSAP funding, telling them to "give their heads a shake." Plus, President Donald Trump holds a White House news conference alongside UFC President Dana White.
Also today: Minister Marc Miller defends government subsidies for journalists and media outlets, Josh Allen discusses the Buffalo Bills' latest win, Auston Matthews talks about what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to do to become competitive again, and Prince Harry raises questions about digital ID while advocating for restrictions on teenagers' internet access.
After 9 breaks it all down with plenty of audio, commentary, and more on today's episode.

Prime Minister Mark Carney faces reporters' questions about Canada's growing deficit and his government's immigration plans, including granting permanent residency to 200,000 people already in Canada and welcoming another 380,000 annually. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre responds, arguing that the targets are unsustainable. Also hear from president Trump, who also talked about immigration this weekend, on 60 Minutes. 
Also today: Dave Chappelle tells a joke over the weekend that sparks controversy, Bryan Adams discusses his song about Canada becoming America's 51st state, and CTV's interview with Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner gets heated.
After 9 breaks it all down, with plenty of audio, commentary, and more on today's episode.

The federal budget is out, and it is loaded with spending. Today, After 9 breaks down the numbers. How big is the deficit? How much more is Ottawa spending and borrowing? And what does this budget actually do to make life more affordable for middle-class Canadians?
Plus, Statistics Canada's October employment numbers are in, and unemployment is rising. 
Then it's Listener DM's Friday! Your messages tackle Canada's relationship with the European Union, demands for a referendum, frustration over the cost of living, the OSAP scandal, Pierre Poilievre's personal phone call to Scott, Doug Ford's leadership, the possibility of another federal election, and much more.

As Canadians await the new federal budget, Scott continues breaking down the fallout from the U.S. midterms. Hear from President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who argues Republicans squandered two years of controlling Congress and failed to deliver.
Back in Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on the American elections but seems less interested in answering questions about the OSAP scandal. Plus, Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference criticizing Mark Carney's record on immigration and the economy, while Avi Lewis outlines the federal NDP's budget priorities.
Tomorrow is Listener DM's Friday and Scott has a full wrap on the federal budget.