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Earlier this morning, we received reports about a concerning dilemma facing Honda Canada. They allege that the popular Japanese automaker was pondering a potential shift in production, going from markets like Canada and Mexico to the United States. By doing so, they could avoid the Trump tariffs. It appears that the temperature is cooling down at the Alliston plant, with the status quo slated to continue for the foreseeable future. However, they might not be the last automaker to ponder such a move. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and...
April 15, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
We are hearing rumblings that U.S. President Donald Trump might consider a pause on the Auto tariffs. That story is coming up in Hour 4, as CTV’s Matt Skube drops by for a visit. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news as it happens, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
April 14, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As we discussed earlier in the show, a small business owner in B.C. is pleading that Canadians think twice before boycotting American goods. How much have you bought into the ‘Buy Canadian’ mantra? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, it’s a Monday afternoon, which means it’s time to talk some politics with our Political Heat Panel. And as a crowd of Liberal staffers play some dirty tricks on the Tories, Doug Ford’s campaign manager is pulling no punches on Poilievre’s polling collapse.
April 14, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A man is facing charges in connection to a pair of weekend break-and-enters in Ottawa’s Centretown neighbourhood. Crime rates in the area are rising, putting pressure on businesses like The Red Apron and Arlington Five to bolster safety procedures. Today, several BIA’s are calling for a coordinated Downtown-focused strategy. We deliver the details in Hour 2. Shifting gears to the Canada-U.S. trade war, border city mayors are worried about the tariffs’ long-term impact on the Canadian economy, and how they could impact future investments in our country. Sarnia Mayor Mike...
April 14, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
A small business in British Columbia is asking Canadians to think twice before boycotting American products. We open the debate floor in Hour 1 with Michelle Auger, a senior policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Meantime, as Canada fights the United States in a testy trade war, the rest of the world stands to lose, with global prices likely on the rise as a result of Trump’s tariffs.
April 14, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Fewer Canadians are planning vacation trips to the United States these days, as the two countries engage in a testy trade war. Over the past month, return flights from America have gone down by 13 percent, while return trips by car have declined by 32 percent. In the midst of all the economic chaos, a town in California is showcasing their support for Canada, lining their Downtown streets with pro-Canadian banners and even placing signs of solidarity at the local airport. Ron de Harte, the Mayor of Palm Springs, explains what has fueled the town’s admiration of its Canadian...
April 11, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
