Unpublished Newswire
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
Canada’s Liberals have a new leader and our country has a designated Prime Minister. His name is Mark Carney, and he will begin a swift transition into Canada’s biggest seat. In the time that has passed since Justin Trudeau’s resignation, U.S. President Trump has started a trade war with our country, and the tough times are expected to continue in the coming months. Did Sunday’s leadership results change anything about the governing Liberals? Do you trust them as we head into the deepest stage of a challenging year? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and...
March 10, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has put a 25 percent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity in response to the Trump tariffs. He warned several American states that he would be doing this, and says he will not relent until the U.S. President removes all Canadian-targeted tariffs. This decision impacts roughly 1.5 million homes and businesses across Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. It will cost $400,000 per day to those three states. Marguerite Wells is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, which is an advocacy group. She joins Kristy Cameron in Hour 2. And as this...
March 10, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
It was a statement win for Mark Carney on Sunday, who needed only a single round of voting to claim the Liberal leadership race. At the time of this podcast, he is Canada’s designated Prime Minister. Well, at least for now, as an election will happen at some point in 2025. Either he will call one in short order, or one of the opposing parties will use a non-confidence vote to force one. We also have a third option, which is a scheduled date in October. CTV’s Rachel Aiello fills in the blanks. Meantime, Canada’s oldest retailer is in financial trouble, as Hudson’s...
March 10, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
