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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 43 MIN

Canada hits back with massive counter-tariffs. Plus: Auditor General slams Montreal's emergency preparedness

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Akil Alleyne is joined by Andrew Caddell, columnist for the Hill Times and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the Ripcordz and journalism professor at Concordia. Ottawa announced twenty-seven billion dollars in retaliatory tariffs and a seven billion dollar business support package. A scathing Auditor General report revealed major gaps in Montreal's emergency shelters and waste management. High-profile figures, including Pauline Marois, published a letter calling for a national summit on homelessness. Retiring and defeated Quebec MNAs stand to receive massive payouts following a recent forty-four percent salary hike. The panel debates the twenty-year legacy of Facebook and its overall societal impact.

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