The Carney government has pledged to balance federal operational spending to get a handle on the national debt and deficit. Carney says this can be done by 'capping' the public service. But a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives warns there could be deep service cuts coming. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with report author David MacDonald.
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The heads of Canada's big auto makers met with Prime Minister Carney on Wednesday to discuss the impacts of the trade war on the sector. Tim speaks with Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, about the meeting.
- Duane Bratt, a Political Scientist at Mount Royal University, explains how two former UCP MLAs want to revive the old Alberta PC Party.
- The Honourable Lloyd Axworthy had some strong words for Canada's Prime Minister following this month's NATO summit. He explains why he's being so critical of Carney's approach to dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump.
- The Daily Debrief Panel with Laura Stone, Robert Benzie, and Mike Le Couteur.
- Jack Jedwab, President of the Association for Canadian Studies, joins the show to discuss their latest round of polling, and how Canadians are feeling about America this July 4th.
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