Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. On today's show: Tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the U.S. now face 35% tariffs as Canada did not get a new trade deal with the U.S. ahead of today’s deadline Former US ambassador Frank McKenna joins Amanda with his analysis of the trade situation CFIB President Dan Kelly weighs in on the impact to small businesses Etalk’s Lainey Lui has the latest gossip on Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Hosts from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the five biggest stories of the week. Today's edition features Sharan Kaur, Principal at Navigator and Elias Makos, host of The Elias Makos Show on CJAD 800 in Montreal Topic 1: Canada fails to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. Topic 2: What happens next on the trade file? Topic 3: Questions about Courts, the Charter and the Notwithstanding Clause Topic 4: Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry + What’s the deal with Trump’s lock screen?
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Canada to recognize Palestinian statehood
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced Canada will recognize Palestninian statehood at the U.N. general assemply in September. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Canada's former Ambassador to Isreal, Jon Allen, about the controversial decision. On today's show: Tomorrow is the deadline for Canada to reach a new trade agreement with the U.S., or face higher tariffs Former foreign affairs minister Peter MacKay on Canada recognizing Palestinian statehood Talk Science To Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Chris Day, Steph Levitz and Rob Benzie Team Canada women's rugby player Sophie de Goede CTV's Judy Trinh with the latest on Universal Ostrich Farm's legal fight to save their flock
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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.75%
The Bank of Canada has chosen not to move on interest rates until at least September, with Governor Tiff Macklem citing ongoing uncertainty around trade with the U.S. Tim Powers speaks with Concordia University economist Moshe Lander. On today's show: Today the federal cabinet is meeting to discuss possible recognition of Palestinian statehood A group of Ontario mayors from cities and towns with connections to the auto sector are calling on the federal government to scrap its planned EV sales mandate. Dr. Ravi Menon from Western University joins Tim to answer this week's Explainer question: Can CTE cause violent acts? The Daily Debrief panel with Jeff Rutledge and Susan Smith What happens to safer supply programs now that federal funding has ended?
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Counting down to the August 1st trade deal deadline
The deadline for a trade deal with Trump is just days away, as Canada continues to chat with their U.S. counterparts. Guest host Tim Powers chats with Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development and Trade. He is in D.C. this week ahead of the August 1st final buzzer. On today's show: Did the E.U. strike a good trade deal with America? Paul Waldie, the Globe and Mail's European Correspondent, offers his two cents. Automakers have issued a stern warning to Canadian officials, as recent trade deals with Japan and the E.U. could mean bad things for Canada's car industry. David Adams, the CEO of Global Automakers Canada, pays us a visit. Tech analyst Carmi Levy puts a wrap on this week's biggest Tech stories. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Neil Brodie and Sabrina Grover. Daniel Bernhard, the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, reacts to the Canadian Premiers who've been recently pushing for more control over Canada's immigration policy. The Royal St. John's Regatta, North America's oldest sporting event, is taking place tomorrow. Tim, a Newfoundlander himself, speaks with organizer Keith White about this year's festivities.
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U.S. President Trump signs trade agreement with E.U.
U.S. President Donald Trump has inked a new trade agreement with the European Union, as Canadians continue to wait for news ahead of this week's August 1st deadline. CTV National News correspondent Colton Praill joins guest host Tim Powers with the latest. On today's show: Instant analysis on the E.U. trade deal, and what it means for Canada-USA negotiations, with CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown discusses the federal government's decision to stop funding hotel rooms for asylum seekers. Political scientist Lori Turnbull analyzes the war of words between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and The Longest Ballot Committee. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sharan Kaur and Deirdra Tindale. Andrew Siegwart, the CEO of the Ontario Tourism Industry Association, discusses the impact of the Canada-U.S. trade war on the Summer travel season.
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