Premier establishes advisory committee to deal with extortion crisis, More Canadians now support deal for Chinese EVs

In this episode, host Vijay Saini and co-host Vasu Kumar unpack two significant developments shaping Canada’s public policy and economic landscape. The Premier’s decision to establish an advisory committee to address the growing extortion crisis is examined, with discussion on its mandate, urgency, and potential impact on public safety and affected communities. The conversation then shifts to trade and industry, as new data shows growing public support among Canadians for a deal involving Chinese electric vehicles (EVs)—raising questions around affordability, domestic manufacturing, environmental goals, and geopolitical considerations.