Hour 3 of Ottawa Now for Thurs. October 9th, 2025

There are still no signs of a trade deal between Canada and the United States. And when it comes to the Auto sector, it’s a snowball’s chance in hell, if the recent rhetoric from the U.S. Commerce Secretary holds any water. Would an American boycott deliver leverage to Canada’s side of the table, or would it make things even worse? Kristy Cameron sifts through the CFRA textboard and tackles today’s Question of the Day. Plus, gardening expert Carson Arthur is making one last curtain call before he officially heads into Winter hibernation. And when it's time to decide if a tree or plant is worth saving, it might not be as easy to spot the warning signs as you may think. Carson clears up any confusion in Hour 3, and then takes your general inquiries.