Russian Cyberattacks, Cost of Second Carbon Tax, and Understanding the Rise of Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric

Is Russia increasing cyberattacks against Canada in response to our continued support for Ukraine? We discuss with Mercedes Stephenson- Global News' Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of The West Block. According to The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, the second federal carbon tax will cost Alberta families $1,157 by 2030. We discuss the July 1st ‘bump’ and the widespread impact it will have with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the CTF. What is behind the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and attacks on the trans and drag communities? We’ll discuss how to tackle the divisiveness with Dr. Kristopher Wells, Professor of Child and Youth Care at MacEwan University.