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Canada’s EV industry is having a rough week, and some experts fear that this volatile situation could enter full-shutdown mode over the coming months. A few days ago, Honda Canada reportedly decided to take a 2-year break on its $15 billion Ontario investment, a gameplan that would have included multiple EV battery plants and a Made-In-Canada supply chain. And now, other business investors might be re-evaluating their dreams of a large-scale EV operation in Canada. Joining the show to discuss further is Gal Raz, an Associate Professor of Operations and Sustainability Management at...
May 15, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Within a matter of hours, the 2025 Ontario Budget will be delivered by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, as Queen’s Park ramps up operations before the Summer Break. When the Doug Ford government tabled its Fall Economic Statement last year, it projected a relatively small deficit of $1.5 billion for 2025-2026, and a small surplus of $900 million in 2026-2027. What points of discussion should be prioritized, and does that differ from what Ontarians are expecting? Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Mahmood Nanji, a former Associate Deputy Minister at Ontario’s Finance Ministry...
May 15, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Over the next 5 years, in order to turn the lights on, auto residents could be asked to fork over more cash. CTV’s Stefan Keyes has more on that story in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
May 14, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
For the second straight day, a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a vehicle in Canada’s Capital. How can we make our roadways safer for everyone? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is exploring the idea of a ‘bubble bylaw’, a piece of municipal legislation that would restrict the locations of lawful protests. If a demonstration is located near a school, a hospital, or a place of worship, organizers might be asked to pack up their belongings and move to a different location. Mayor...
May 14, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A recent string of incidents on Ottawa’s roadways has led to life-changing consequences. In some cases, those mistakes ended up being fatal. The latest tragic outcome happened yesterday in Orleans, as a vehicle reportedly jumped the curb and struck two pedestrians. One of them has sadly passed away, while the other is facing life-threatening injuries. We have a conversation about road safety with Lewis Smith, who is the Manager of National Projects at Canada Safety Council. Shifting gears to another serious topic in our city, we’re talking about public transit again, as the...
May 14, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
According to a new global study from UNICEF, today’s social struggles are making a lot of Canadian kids very unhappy. Fueled by a concoction of bullying, and a growing difficulty to make friends, the organization’s 19th Report Card displays a lot of red flags. It says 1-in-5 young people are facing frequent forms of bullying, while 1-in-5 feel lonely and 1-in-4 struggle to make friends. It’s a recipe for disaster and a powderkeg for suicide rates. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Sheryl Boswell, the Executive Director of Youth Mental Health Canada. Plus, Loblaws Ltd. is...
May 14, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
