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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 43 MIN

Trade talks collapse into trade war. Plus: Non-francophones rank election priorities

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Akil Alleyne is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Government Relations at Casacom, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante. Trade negotiations collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected late US demands, sparking a full-blown tariff war. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Christine Fréchette united to protect Quebec culture from Washington's trade pressures. A Leger poll revealed cost of living is the top issue for non-francophones, while many youth plan to leave Quebec. Montreal City Hall faces a heated debate over a Projet Montréal motion calling for a boycott of Israel.

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