Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. April 1st, 2026

The Liberal MPP for Orleans is expressing continued frustration that Highway 174 has not been uploaded to provincial jurisdiction. Stephen Blais, a former Ottawa city councillor, pays us a visit in Hour 3. Meantime, cocoa prices have fallen back from a recent price spike, much to the relief of chocolatiers across Canada. But if you think that means you’re getting a sweet price, maybe think twice. We dig deeper with Tim Webb, a Partner of Supply Chain and Procurement at KPMG Canada. But first, it’s time to tackle today’s Question of the Day! Will you be watching the Artemis II launch in a few hours? Text into the show and let us know.