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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
Our sincerest apologies, Canada. The tariffs are coming. Well, once Donald Trump returns to office. And these planned tariffs are huge - a 25 percent tax on Canadian-made and Mexican-made goods. How worried are you about the economic fallout? Matt Skube sifts through the textboard and tackles today's Question of the Day. Meantime, according to a national report by Women’s Shelters Canada, 97 percent of surveyed shelter workers found it more difficult to support survivors of violence, especially those who are looking for housing. They say 12 months isn’t enough time to provide adequate...
November 26, 2024 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ottawa's Transit Commission met yesterday to approve the 2025 Draft Budget. Well, at least the public transit part of the plan. And while seniors will still have to a deal with a significant fare hike, it won't be as big as many people thought. Matt Skube gathers reaction from River Ward councillor Riley Brockington, who is also a member of the city's Transit Commission. Meantime, a meat and deli store is setting up shop online. Here to explain their new business model is Ian Slipacoff, the owner of Dumochel Meat and Deli.
November 26, 2024 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump is promising to inflict a 25 percent tariff on all Canadian-made and Mexican-made goods, leaving Canadian business owners in a panic. How could this impact Ottawa's economic scene? Matt Skube digs deeper with Sueling Ching, the President and CEO of the Ottawa Board of Trade. We also look at the ripple effect on Canada as a whole with Jasmin Guennette, the Vice-President of National Affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
November 26, 2024 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The sprung structure debate continues in Canada's Capital, and one city councillor is concerned that the protests in opposition to these tents are politically charged. We replay Stefan's conversation with Rideau-Vanier councillor Stephanie Plante. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA's Ottawa Now.
November 25, 2024 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
