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- The separation of Prime Minister Trudeau and his wife, Sophie
Friday, August 4th 2023
Canada’s power couple, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau announced they’re officially separating after 18 years of marriage. This makes Justin Trudeau only the second prime minister whose marriage has ended in office, after his father Pierre. National Post political reporter Ryan Tumilty joins the show to discuss the announcement, why it has caught the attention of so many Canadians, and whether it has any political ramifications for the PM. Background reading: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has already moved out of PM's residence — how her life will change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- What's causing potentially deadly errors in Canadian hospitals
Thursday, August 3rd 2023
While the overwhelming majority of hospital visits in Canada go as expected, there are still thousands of errors every year that in some cases can have lasting, even deadly consequences for patients. And while there are estimates, the true scale of medical errors is unknown. National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey joins the show to discuss what kinds of errors we’re seeing in hospitals, why issues in the health-care system could be contributing to the problem, and what recourse patients have. Background reading: One in 17 Canadian patients harmed by mistakes that sometimes turn deadly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Why Canada is lagging in meeting its NATO commitments
Monday, July 24th 2023
With conflict raging between Ukraine and Russia, the role of NATO, and member states’ commitments have become top of mind for many. One key issue is getting countries to meet defence spending targets, and one country missing the mark is Canada. National Post politics reporter Catherine Levesque joins the show to discuss why Canada is falling short of its targets, why this is a problem that has plagued successive governments and why there’s pressure now to step up spending. Background reading: Why Canada keeps missing its NATO spending target — and why Conservatives aren't promising to meet it 'Not for lack of trying': Peter MacKay on why Conservatives couldn't meet NATO's defence-spending commitment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The crisis that saw refugees sleeping in encampments on Toronto streets
Wednesday, July 19th 2023
Canada has a reputation for being a welcoming place for people fleeing war or hardship in their home countries. But scenes out of Toronto, showing refugees sleeping in tent encampments because there’s nowhere for them, are contradicting the image the federal government would like people to have. National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux joins me to discuss why Toronto is struggling to help refugees and asylum seekers, what help is being offered to them and how the housing crisis is helping to make the problem worse. Background reading: Sabrina Maddeaux: Liberals 'resettling' asylum seekers by dumping them on the pavement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Strangers splitting the costs to get into pricey Vancouver homes
Friday, July 14th 2023
The sky-high cost of real estate in the Vancouver area has people in the Lower Mainland looking at creative solutions to be able to afford their own homes. For some, that has meant going halfers on a house with total strangers, splitting the mortgage and the space. Vancouver Sun reporter Lori Culbert joins the show to discuss why this is taking off in Vancouver, what some of the pros and cons are, and how co-homeowners are managing the arrangements. Background reading: How pricey is Vancouver real estate? Strangers are pooling money to buy houses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices