Progressive Conservative leader Andrew Scheer on what the Trudeau government should do about the U.S. tariffs. Dan Kelly, the CEO and President of the Canadian Federation of Independant Business, talks about how small business owners are reacting to the current NAFTA drama. Conservative MP and Immigration Critic Michelle Rempel says Toronto could change how we handle irregular border crossing. And criminal defence lawyer Jeff Manishen on the verduict of 'Not Guilty' that was delivered to his client, Peter Khill, and the accusations that this was a failing of the justice system.
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Tensions continue to build between the U.S. and Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has said that Canada will neither escalate nor back down from fighting against Donald Trump’s tariffs, and that this move is backed by a wide array of Canadians. Andrew Scheer, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, thinks that this situation should have been handled differently.
Guest: Andrew Scheer, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
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With so much uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the NAFTA talks and the tariff drama, Canada’s small businesses have to be prepared for multiple scenarios.
Guest: Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
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Is Canada prepared to handle everyone who irregularly crosses the border or claims refugee status? Toronto Mayor John Tory has called for more money to properly take care of those held in shelters in his Sanctuary City. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel has strong views on what should be done about the border, and says that Toronto might be entirely responsible for changing how the situation changes.
Guest: Michelle Rempel, CPC MP, Shadow Minister for citizenship and immigration
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Peter Khill was found not guilty of second degree murder in the death of Jon Styres, but there are accusations that the justice system failed. Some believe that the outcome of the trial was affected by Jon Styres being a First Nations man, and Khill being white. How much of a role could race play in the events of this case?
Guest: Jeff Manishen, Hamilton criminal lawyer who defended Peter Khill
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