Unpublished Newswire
A fair warning to Canadian homeowners who are searching for a new place. Thanks to Trump's new tariffs, that price tag is going up. And to any Americans who are in the same boat, that same warning also applies to you. Kristy Cameron chats with the Vice-President of a Canadian cannery company, as they try to navigate through these pesky tariffs. Meantime, a think-tank is calling on the feds to drop their non-tariff trade barriers, estimating an increase in our country's Gross Domestic Product if we went down this path. It would also reduce the costs that consumers would pay at the grocery...
March 4, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The trade war between America and Canada is officially underway after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a series of tariffs against Canadian-made and Mexican-made goods. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, while Mr. Trump might be a smart guy, this is a very dumb thing to do. And once again, Trudeau insists that Canada will respond with swift counter-tariffs, regrettably hurting American business owners in the process. We summarize Tuesday’s war of words in Hour 1. Closer to home, the Doug Ford government is pondering the removal of a 16-year pay freeze for Ontario’s MPPs...
March 4, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The tariffs are coming. Yes, we mean it this time. They are not being withdrawn at the last minute from U.S. President Trump. This trade war is happening. What does it mean for Canada’s border-city mayors? How are they handling this complex and tense situation? Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati pays us a visit in Hour 4. Plus, we deliver the latest breaking news, right here on CFRA’s Ottawa Now.
March 3, 2025 - 18:03 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
As the country’s Head of State, the British Monarchy holds a great deal of power when it comes to Canada’s sovereignty. But as America’s President continues to take shots at Canada’s future, the King of England has been pretty silent on the matter. Should he come to Canada’s defense? Kristy Cameron sifts through the textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. And speaking of President Trump, it appears those tariffs he promised for Canada and Mexico will not be withdrawn ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. We gather instant reaction from our...
March 3, 2025 - 18:02 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
The Association of Day Care Operators in Ontario is warning federal and provincial officials about the potentially devastating impacts of Trump’s tariffs to the child-care sector. They also fear that Canada’s counterattacks could result in higher operating costs, thus fueling widespread layoffs and numerous closures. Kristy Cameron chats with Andrea Hannen, the organization’s Executive Director, in Hour 2. Here at home, the ANCHOR program has unveiled data from its first 11 weeks of operations. For those who are not familiar, the Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response...
March 3, 2025 - 18:01 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock. No, we’re not talking about the social media app. We are talking about the precious seconds that are ticking away at Parliament Hill, as Canada tries to avoid Trump’s tariffs for a second time. By the looks of it, our best efforts will fall on deaf ears, and the U.S. President will target Canada and Mexico as planned tomorrow morning. Kristy Cameron delivers the latest developments as they become available. Meantime, Prime Minister Trudeau is meeting with King Charles today. To this point, the British Monarchy hasn’t come to Canada...
March 3, 2025 - 18:00 | | CFRA - 580 - Ottawa
