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How do Canadians feel about the United States right now? Spoiler alert: Not great, Bob. That’s according to a recent poll by the Metropolis Institute – a non-profit, non-partisan think-tank. Just over 1,500 respondents took part in the two-day survey, and the findings could point to an historical realignment of who Canadians view as their allies. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Jack Jedwab, the President and CEO of Canadian Studies at the Metropolis Institute. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.
March 12, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the trade war between Canada and the United States continues, fewer Canadians appear to be taking trips south of the border, specifically by car. CTV’s Matt Skube delivers his two cents on that headline. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news headlines, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 11, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Canada employs thousands of jobs at smelters, mills, and fabricators across the country, with 90 percent of our country’s steel and aluminum going straight to American hands. So if a 50 percent tariff on steel and aluminum products went through, that would be really bad news. It’s the main reason why Ontario’s Premier decided to suspend his energy tariffs on a trio of U.S. states. Was it the right call? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Sticking with the topic of tariffs, experts are fearing that this trade war...
March 11, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Yeah, so remember those energy tariffs that Ontario's Premier launched on a trio of U.S. states? Well, Doug Ford is now withdrawing them. It's all part of a compromise with America's biggest voice, who planned to slap Canada with 50 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum if they weren't dialed back. In a small victory for Ontario's leader, he is now scheduled for a meeting in Washington on Thursday. But if America starts to get dirty, Ford says he's saving those energy tariffs for later. Do you think he made the right call by dropping his weapons? CTV political analyst Tom Mulcair...
March 11, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Premier Doug Ford sent a clear message to America’s top officials on Monday. If you tax us, we’ll tax you just as hard. Ontario proved they weren’t lying by delivering a 25 percent electricity surcharge to three U.S. states. And it appears that U.S. President Donald Trump received that message because he is not happy. In fact, starting tomorrow, he is promising to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. Those tariffs, within 24 hours, would elevate from 25 percent to a whopping 50 percent. We examine the potentially catastrophic impacts with Keanin...
March 11, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
After 50+ days of skating, a lot more than what we’ve received over the past 2 years, the Rideau Canal has been shut down until next Winter. CTV’s Matt Skube recaps the highlights of a bounce-back skating season for Ottawa’s biggest outdoor rink. Plus, the hockey fun has only just begun in Kanata, as the Ottawa Senators are starting to heat up at the right time.
March 10, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
