Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Wed. July 2nd, 2025
July 2, 2025
In 1985, the first-ever cellphone hit the Canadian market. How have things changed for this genius cellular invention over the past 40 years? Eric Smith is the Senior Vice-President for the Canadian Telecommunications Association. He joins guest host Andrew Pinsent in Hour 3. But first, we do a vibe check of the CFRA textboard, as we tackle today’s Question of the Day. As the feds try to find savings within their operations department, experts fear that program cuts could be on the horizon. If you were Canada's Prime Minister, how would you find the extra cash? Text into the show and let us know.
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