Canada at a crossroads: take the road to prosperity or fail as a nation

What is Mark Carney up to?

Canada’s economy is showing more signs of strain, from rising insolvencies and mill closures in British Columbia to weak business investment and growing household debt. Jim and Ian also look at Ottawa’s latest spending decisions, the Pathways carbon capture deal, supply management, Mark Carney’s approach to foreign policy, and the growing disconnect between government priorities and the pressures facing ordinary Canadians. Conservative MP Dan Albas joins the show to discuss Canada Post’s $31 million in bonuses, taxpayer-funded bailouts, serious security gaps at Canadian ports, organized crime, cuts to enforcement resources, and the broader lack of transparency and accountability in Ottawa.

Once again, the taxpayer is on the hook

Once again, the taxpayer is on the hook

Are Canadians stuck in an abusive relationship?

Canadians are being told the economy is strong, but the numbers tell a very different story. This episode examines concerns surrounding the federal budget, rising debt, manufacturers moving production to the United States and the growing financial pressure facing Canadian households. The discussion also turns to Canada Post, where millions were reportedly paid in management bonuses despite massive losses and continued taxpayer support. At what point do Canadians stop rewarding the same institutions and politicians responsible for the country’s decline?

Alberta’s the future, BC’s stuck in the past

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Carney promises more cash to Ukraine while Canadians struggle to eat

While Canadians are using ‘buy now, pay later’ just to buy milk and bread, Prime Minister Carney is gearing up another $900 million aid package for Ukraine — military gear, air defense, energy support.”