CANADALAND CANADALAND

Are e-Scooters a Public Menace or the Future of Transportation?

Aug 21, 2026 · 34m

Summary

Host Julian Abraham and guest Arno Kopetsky discuss a tentative Canada-US trade deal, highlighting potential tariff reductions and the revival of the Keystone XL pipeline. The episode primarily examines the rise of e-scooters, debating their safety risks, regulatory gaps, and role in sustainable urban mobility. They also cover the cancellation of Hockey Night in Canada’s Punjabi edition and highlight Canada’s untapped geothermal energy potential.

Topics discussed

Intro and sponsor reads Canada-US trade deal and tariff updates E-scooter safety, injuries, and regulation Sponsors and transition to next topic Justin Trudeau Jr. e-scooter ad and global trends Canada's regressive transportation policies Live show announcement Geothermal energy potential in Canada Cancellation of Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi Outro and support Canada Land
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