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The federal conservative opposition wants to see the full details of what the U.S. offered before trade talks completely broke down late Friday night. Since Canada has withdrawn from negotiations, Prime Minister Carney has explained the decision by citing the U.S. introducing measures in the final hours of negotiations which would restrict Canada’s ability to strike deals with other countries. He also suggested the protection of Francophone language and culture, along with the auto industry was at issue. Local conservative MP Jeff Kibble is joins to share his thoughts.
Plus, as the Kids Count! Mega Summer 50/50 surpasses $34,000, Christine Hewitt-Goodsir joins for an update.
After walking away from negotiations, the Prime Minister has said Canada's retaliation will take effect after Labour Day. Green Party leader Elizabeth May says she’s calling for a more strategic response, including strategic reserves for Canadian aluminum, potash and wood products. She joins to discuss.
After much speculation over if more MLAs would flee the BC Conservative caucus, we learned this week that MLA Ian Paton has decided to exit and says he wants to establish yet another party with MLA Peter Milobar – who left earlier this month. Bryan Breguet is a former BC Conservative candidate and economics professor at Langara who has been outspoken about these developments, writing on social media that “in hindsight it was probably mistake to make a deal with BC United and take some of their candidates and MLAs.” He shares his take on what's happening.
Plus, the Country Roads Festival (headlined by Doc Walker and Aaron Pritchett) is organized by Dylan Stone with Cascadia Concerts, and he’s joining us now to discuss.
