Carney hits pause on EVs but moves forward on “nation-building” projects.

With Canola farmers being hit hard by Chinese tariffs, is the solution to drop the 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs? Scott Moe and Danielle Smith think so.

Plus, a goodbye to Franklin, Babar, and The Magic Schoolbus.

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Lucie Laumonier (Associate Producer and Fact Checking) tom sayers (Audio Editor), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Jan Wong

Further reading:

• Carney recommends 5 ‘nation-building projects’ for approval, including LNG expansion | CBC News
• EV features on Chinese cars you won’t see in the U.S. – Market Place
• Ottawa considering scrapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles – CTV News
• Canada may get cheap Chinese EVs because of what’s in your cooking oil – Elektrek
• Canada confirms work underway on review of tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel and aluminum – National Post
• Carney’s $370M canola incentives are missing the mark, says industry group president | CBC News
• Carney, Zelensky to host event at UN on Russia’s abduction of children – The Globe and Mail

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