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Ahead of the Christmas holiday season, we are getting a short-term holiday on Canadian taxes. And then, in late-January, we might be getting some American tax pain. But let’s not think about that last part for at least the next 30 days. The bigger news this afternoon is that the NDP isn’t satisfied with the federal government’s plans to distribute a series of $250 cheques, and that portion of the idea is being put on the backburner. They want to know who exactly qualifies for these deposits, and also determine if an expansion for those qualifications can be made. In light of these tax...
November 28, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
To start off Hour 4, we replay Andrew Pinsent's conversation with Marvin Ryder, an Associate Professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business. And if you guessed that said conversation was about the Canada Post labour dispute, you would be correct. CTV's Matt Skube also delivers his two cents once he joins the party. Plus, we have a new development to the federal government's $250 cheques. It turns out that they won't be delivered as fast as people thought, and there is a very good reason for that.
November 27, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As both sides grow further apart in bargaining talks, should the federal government intervene in the Canada Post strike? Andrew Pinsent does a vibe check of the mighty CFRA Nation and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, the ongoing impasse at the postal service is also preventing people from getting their passports, which is very important if you are taking a job outside of Canada. In Hour 3, we meet Jocelyn Yu, who is currently stranded in Canada's Capital and without an American passport. She is hoping that a brand-new gig in Washington State will still be there once the...
November 27, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the Canadian dollar plummets, so do the hopes of Canadians wishing to travel to the United States. This is especially bad news for anyone who is desperate to avoid the fast-approaching Canadian winter season. We deliver the details in Hour 2. Meantime, Ontario has missed its target for providing hands-on care to long-term care residents. Why exactly is that? According to AdvantAge Ontario CEO Lisa Levin, a lack of staff is one of the primary reasons.
November 27, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Andrew Pinsent is filling in for Kristy Cameron today. As we head into the evening hours, the Canada Post strike has no end in sight, with mediation talks temporarily suspended. Does the government need to intervene to end the strike? And as they face massive financial losses, does Canada Post need an overhaul? Marvin Ryder, an Associate Professor at McMaster's DeGroote School of Business, explains what is causing the stalemate. But first, we bring you up to speed on today's top headlines.
November 27, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Earlier in the program, we did a vibe check on the incoming American tariffs to Canadian-made goods, which are slated for implementation once Donald Trump is sworn back into the White House. In Hour 4, we check in with a small business owner and examine some of their concerns. Plus, did somebody order a reunion of the Senators’ Pizza Line? Believe it or not, it’s happening!
November 26, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
