Cross Country Checkup

Monday is election day and Canadians are seizing on this critical moment. Already, more than 7 million Canadians cast their ballots in advanced polls, breaking records for early voting turnout. As each party tries to hone their messaging to shore up the seats they need, we've heard from you throughout this election about how the cost of living, tensions with the U.S. and housing are factoring into your vote. And for some, their par...

Our world is cluttered with ads, not just on tv and radio, but billboards, hockey rinks, and online. But every once in a while, one of them breaks through the noise.  Some of the jingles or slogans stick with us, and become part of our language. Former ad-man Terry O'Reilly's show is celebrating 20 years on CBC, and he's here to share stories about his and your favorite ads.

Our question: Which ads, jingles or taglines shou...

With every move Trump makes on tariffs, the stock market reacts. His so-called “Liberation Day” on April 2nd ushered in a wave of volatility and deep losses in global financial markets. Trump then announced a 90 day pause on retaliatory tariffs for most countries which lead to a mid-week surge then another drop. On Friday, General Motors announced a summer-long halt to production in Ingersoll, Ontario, adding to worries about the l...

According to a survey published this month by Abacus Data, 65 per cent of Canadians believe the next federal government should increase defence spending. Abacus also found that more than a third of Canadians want party leaders to be talking about national defence and security in this election. This comes as the government says the Armed Forces are well below its target for what it describes as "training, readiness and operatio...

According to Statistics Canada, nearly 45 per cent of Canadians are concerned about housing affordability because of the rising cost of renting or buying. For many people it's the biggest payment they have to make every month. The cost of housing can affect the decisions you make for your family, like the community you live in and schools your kids attend.

Our question: Whether you're buying or renting, what do you need to find ...

In the wake of Canada’s strained relationship with the US, travelling for some Canadians has become increasingly difficult. Stories of Canadian travellers being stopped or even detained at the border have become more common, and are causing stress among vacationers. The Canadian government has also issued a travel advisory reminding Canadians that US border agents can act with “significant discretion” which includes searching your ...

The trade war has left thousands of Canadian workers in a precarious position. Trump says on Wednesday, April 2nd a 25 per cent tariff on vehicles made outside the U.S. will come into effect. Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested the tariff may not apply to all vehicles coming from Canada, but there's no predicting what Trump will do, and so the uncertainty and anxiety continues for autoworkers, their employers, and suppliers too.

Before Elon Musk joined forces with Donald Trump, Tesla dominated the US electric vehicle market with some of the best-selling EVs in North America. But starting this year, Tesla became the target of protest and vandalism across the US, not long after Musk was accused of a Nazi salute, and began firing thousands of federal workers in Washington, DC. Here in Canada there have been protests in several cities, and just this past week ...

Canada's 45th General Election is officially underway. For the next four weeks, the political parties will be doing what they can to get your vote. And whoever you support, no matter what the latest opinion polls suggest, your vote matters. Even in ridings where it may seem like a foregone conclusion, every vote is a reminder that even in those regions, there is a diversity of political views.

Our question: What’s exciting you a...

The trade war with Donald Trump has left many Canadians angry and worried. In response to Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imported goods worth $29.8 billion. But Trump is not backing down, and is still continuing with his “51st state” taunts. So, how should Canada respond? What options do we have? Carlo Dade is the director of international policy in the school of public policy...

Donald Trump's unpredictable, unrelenting tariff announcements and his threats to our sovereignty have turned things upside down. Some Canadians have responded by taking action: boycotting US products or cancelling trips south of the border. But the uncertainty is weighing heavily on lots of Canadians.

Our question: What impact is all the Trump turbulence having on your mental health?

In the last half hour: tariff retaliation...

It was just over two months ago that Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Prime Minister, kicking off the search for the next leader of the Liberal party.  All of this is happening against the backdrop of a seemingly continuous stream of Trump tariff-threats designed to upend the Canadian economy. So as the Liberal party prepares to enter a new chapter, Canadians across the political spectrum are left wondering whi...

The U.S. and Canada have been long-time allies and neighbours. But when US President Donald Trump began musing and then doubling and tripling down on Canada as the "51st state" tensions pushed us to the brink of a trade war. Then, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a group of business leaders on a "hot mic" that Donald Trump's 51st state comments are not a joke but in fact “a real thing”. And after meeting Canadian premier...

Right now, more than 77 per cent of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. But with the threat of Trump’s tariffs just weeks away, Canada is also looking to stretngthen trading relationships with other countries. So how feasible is it for Canada to expand its footprint in other markets? Our AMA brought in a panel of experts to explore that question. Moshe Lander is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University. And Laur...