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Canada is seeing fewer immigrants make it their home due to federal policies designed to address the housing crisis. But could these changes negatively affect provinces like Manitoba that rely on newcomers? CBC’s Ian Froese investigates the impact of this policy shift on Manitoba and what it means for the province's future.
The inauguration of President Donald Trump has many Manitobans worried about his tariff threat. If he makes good on his threat of a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports to the U.S., the local hog industry could face significant challenges. Rick Prejet, a longtime hog producer and chair of the Manitoba Pork Council, explains how this tariff could affect Manitoba's hog production, even if it only impacts a small part of his own farm.
Also on the podcast today: Terry Shaw is the regional vice-president for Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.
He's worried Trump's threat is already affecting Manitoba's economy.
And he says the impact from the proposed tariffs could go beyond industries like manufacturing.
He spoke to the CBC's Alanna Cole.
Host Marcy Markusa also speaks with Viet Vu for his take on all of this.
He is the manager of economic research at the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University.
