Plenty to cover on this episode 16 of the Rob Breakenridge Show.
Up first, the latest on how the federal government is responding to the new tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump - and how the government is responding to allegations that their whole “elbows up” rhetoric was all for show.
Speaking of trade and tariffs, we’ll have a conversation with David Clement from the Consumer Choice Centre about how all of this is bad news for consumers. Specifically, we’ll discuss Canada’s supply management system, which Trump has singled out for criticism. It wouldn’t be the first time that supply management has harmed Canada’s trade agenda, and Canada would arguably be better off without it, anyway.
Meanwhile, speaking of Canada-US relations, a new report from the Macdonald-Laurier Institute makes the case for looking beyond a mere trade agreement with our American neighbour. In arguing for “A Grand Bargain,” suggests tying together issues around trade, energy, border security, and defence - creating a potential path to “prosperity, security, and strength.” We’ll hear from Institute senior fellow Richard Shimooka, one of the authors of the report.
Plus, we’ll discuss protests in Canada and the need for protesters and police to understand rights and understand when and how the law comes into play. From the convoy protests to the university encampment protests, Canada has seen its fair share of large, unruly, and controversial protests. But it’s also crucial to uphold freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. To that end, the Canadian Constitution Foundation has released a new guide to safe and legal protest in Canada. We’ll speak with CCF counsel Josh Dehaas.
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