Hour 2 of Ottawa Now for Wed. March 19th, 2025

As the trade war with the United States continues, Canadian patriotism is also becoming more pronounced. In recent weeks, the Buy Canadian movement has gradually influenced shoppers to buy goods and services closer to home. And now, some American tour operators have an injured wallet, as booking dates have declined by as much as 85 percent. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Pierre Cléroux, a Chief Economist at the Business Development Bank of Canada. Last hour, we talked about a concerning trend with impaired driving prevention in Eastern Ontario. This hour, the OPP is sounding the alarm over expired licenses and uninsured drivers. Ottawa OPP Constable Michael Fathi pays a visit to the Hal Anthony studios. Plus, CTV’s Austin Lee explains why a Kemptville woman has an axe to grind with Costco.