• Team Canada gets ready for Team Trump

  • Nov 16 2024
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

Team Canada gets ready for Team Trump

  • Summary

  • President-elect Donald Trump is assembling his inner circle and making some cabinet nominations that are sending shockwaves around the world. As officials here prepare for tough talks on trade and border security – what could those picks mean for Canada? Two journalists in Washington and Ottawa to weigh in. Then, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew joins the program to talk U.S. trade, tariffs and the border.


    Plus, Palestinian Canadians who are trying to bring family members from Gaza into Canada explain why they’re frustrated – and losing hope – over a special visa program. An immigration and refugee lawyer also details what she sees as the program’s main problems.


    Finally, former B.C. premier John Horgan died this week at the age of 65. A former colleague shares memories of his leadership and kindness.


    This episode features the voices of:


    • Alex Panetta, CBC Washington
    • Rob Russo, Canadian correspondent for The Economist
    • Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba
    • Omar Omar, Palestinian Canadian
    • Ahmed Badah, Palestinian Canadian
    • Debbie Rachlis, immigration and refugee lawyer
    • Ravi Kahlon, B.C. Minister of Housing
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