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Ep 1396 – Checking in on how Prime Minister Carney's first week is going
Prime Minister Mark Carney is almost through his first week of Prime Minister. So, how's it going?
He's already completed an international trip, had some interesting dealings with the media and is expected to call an election as soon as this weekend.
Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is rating the first week with Barry McLoughlin, President, TLC Transformational Leadership Consultants Inc.
Ep 1395 – Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat?
Is Doug Ford Canada's most unlikely diplomat?
Doug Ford travelled to Washington last week to talk tariffs, after threatening to impose tariffs on energy or even turn off power to 3 U.S. states.
Although the temperature has been dialed down, Queen's Park reporter Richard Southern talks to pollster John Wright about Ford's actions last week and how this all ties in to the upcoming federal election.
Ep 1391 – Examining Taylor Swift as an historical figure
Imagine being so famous that there are university courses studying your every move!
Taylor Swift will be the subject of course being taught at Brock University this spring – by Associate Professor of history Elizabeth Vlossak.
Host Kris McCusker examines how the course was created – what it’s all about – and why it’s more relevant than you might think.
Ep 1392 – What you need to know about buying a car in a trade war
Spring is usually the hottest time of year for car sales.
But with Trump’s tariffs affecting aluminum, steel and auto parts, this year could be different.
If tariffs on cars come into force on April 2nd as scheduled, there are fears it could upend the automotive supply chain.
Host David Smith speaks with automotive specialist Tim Dimopoulos, publisher of Automotive News Canada, about what it all means for Canadian consumers.
Ep 1394 – Weekend listen: How Canadian business operators are dealing with so much uncertainty
Trying to run a business in this economy is anything but easy. Uncertainty, unease and pressure from so many different factors are creating a very difficult situation for Canadian operators.
Host Mike Eppel speaks with Mike Tzimas, president of the Napoleon Group of Companies about the current situation, the impact on tariffs, and how difficult it is to be a Canadian business operator in this climate.
Ep 1393 – Weekend listen: Is Canada a NATO freeloader?
For a longer weekend listen, we're going back in the archives from November to talk about an issue that's back in the headlines - NATO, and the U.S. concerns that Canada is not paying its fair share.
Host David Smith talks to Richard Shimooka, a defence policy expert and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.
Ep 1387 – The power of punctuality and what it says about you
Punctuality – its definition and importance really depend on who you speak to.
A recent study out of the UK shows a generational divide when it comes to tardiness and how it could be perceived by those around us.
Host Melanie Ng speaks with peak performance coach and best-selling author, Hina Khan @coachwithhina, about a number of scenarios and why there is a sweet spot when it comes to how you show up both professionally and socially.
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken the next step in its tariff battle with the world, placing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum products from Canada and all other countries.
There was even a brief scare that the U.S. would double the tariff on Canada, before cooler heads prevailed
But what impact will these tariffs have on the industry? Are the federal government counter measures enough, and what more do the feds need to do to support businesses and workers who will be hit hard by this move?
Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association to get her thoughts.
Ep 1389 – How long will Mark Carney's PM era last as Canada gears up for a federal election
We're going to have a new Prime Minister this week, with no shortage of issues for Mark Carney to face.
After Carney won a decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race on the weekend, it's expected he will be calling a federal election shortly.
What will be the keys to success for the renewed Liberal Party as it faces off against Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives?
Host David Smith speaks with liberal strategist Nick McRoberts from Hill & Knowlton about the path ahead in this new era of Canadian politics.
Ep 1388 – Five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - what have we learned?
It was 5 years ago today the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic because of the novel coronavirus.
It marked the start of a very different way of life, disrupting almost every part of our society.
What have we learned from that fateful day 5 years ago, and what has been the impact on society and on public health?
Host Gurdeep Ahluwalia speaks with Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch about his recollections and thoughts on how we changed as a society because of Covid-19.