Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. January 28th, 2025

Foreign interference within Canadian politics has been a pivotal talking point for several years. Today, a long-awaited final report has been unveiled by Justice Marie-Josee Hogue. The big takeaway: There is no evidence of ‘traitors’ inside Parliament Hill. It revealed that there were a very small number of cases where foreign meddling may have influenced the outcome of nomination races or riding-level elections. However, when it comes to our sacred institutions, there is nothing fishy that stands out. Hogue’s seven-volume report also lays out 51 recommendations for the feds to act on, advising that half of them should be tackled before the next election is called. We deliver all the details. Meantime, an inquiry into the latest Canada Post strike is shedding light into the company’s complex future. The losses for Canada’s biggest courier have been mounting, and the feds have recognized this by dishing out a $1 billion repayable loan. With the company potentially on its death bed, should we sell it or privatize it? Kristy Cameron analyzes both sides of the coin.