Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Tues. January 28th, 2025

Mayors of border towns and cities are calling for urgent action to protect their local economies, as Canada braces for a series of American tariffs against Canadian-made goods. On Monday, Cornwall Mayor Justin Towndale revealed his two cents on the Trump taxes, while also elaborating on the creation of the Border Mayors Alliance. Who is involved in this pact? How will the alliance operate? And as we head into a potential trade war, how do these border mayors plan to tackle these uncertain times? Towndale joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. Meantime, cyberattacks against Canadian municipalities are on the rise, and it could have a direct impact on millions of Canadians. We explore further with Randy Purse, a senior cybersecurity advisor at Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst. Plus, as Ontario braces for a late-February snap election, some of the province's political parties have unveiled their campaign slogans.