Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. February 25th, 2026

During a lengthy State Of The Union Address last night, U.S. President Donald Trump said he will remain committed to realigning global trade through tariffs. It comes days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his levy powers. We pick apart Trump’s words with Richard Painter, a former Chief Ethics Lawyer at the White House for President George W. Bush. In provincial news, the Ford government is examining legislation that would allow special constables to arrest and ticket drug users. Today, Ottawa City Council has voted 17-7 to endorse Ontario’s approach. Rideau-Vanier councillor Stéphanie Plante, who forwarded the motion to City Hall, pays us a visit in Hour 2. Plus, the game of cricket is booming in Canada’s Capital, and the municipality is setting its sights on a new full-sized outdoor regulation pitch. However, a crowd of Barrhaven residents aren’t too thrilled with the idea. Longtime resident Debbie Prescott outlines her disapproval on Ottawa Now.