Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Mon. August 25th, 2025

Canada is rescinding retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. exports that are included in the existing CUSMA trade deal. However, counter-tariffs against the auto, steel, and aluminum sectors remain in place until further notice. What items will be cheaper to purchase, and how soon? Kristy Cameron digs deeper in Hour 2 with Mike Von Massow, a Professor in Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph. Meantime, as Artificial Intelligence evolves and becomes more widespread, the rules around its usage are also being developed. In recent days, Quebec’s government has unveiled a list of guidelines on how it can be used in both Universities and CEGEP. Tech analyst Carmi Levy chimes in with his two cents. Plus, the SIU has cleared a pair of Ottawa Police officers in a late-April shooting on Rideau Street. CFRA’s Chris Holski has the latest.