Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. January 15th, 2025

The soon-to-be former Prime Minister is promising a strong response to the United States if Trump’s Canadian-targeted tariffs proceed. Earlier today, Canada’s Premiers met with Justin Trudeau to mull over ideas of potential retaliation, with Ontario’s Premier being one of the most vocal voices once again. He says we can’t just take a sledgehammer to the head and do nothing about it. He says we are under economical attack if Donald Trump pushes that tax button. How are Canada’s biggest political players handling this delicate situation? Are we ready for an economic war? Kristy Cameron does a vibe check and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, we delve into the specifics of those closed-door meetings with CFRA’s Andrew Pinsent.