Canada and the U.S. try to land a trade deal
Summary
Host Katie Simpson discusses intensified Canada-US trade talks aimed at averting 50% tariffs, featuring analysis from Eric Miller on potential concessions like ending alcohol bans. The episode also covers BC’s wildfire crisis with Minister Kelly Green and raises sovereignty concerns over the US acquisition of payment processor Moneris with Senator Colin Deacon.
Topics discussed
Intro: Canada's shifting immigration consensus
Canada-US trade talks and tariff threats with Eric Miller
BC wildfires: Evacuations and emergency response with Kelly Green
Senator warns of US ownership of Canadian payment systems
Panel: Trade negotiations, booze bans, and political strategy
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