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The Big Story

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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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00:21:20

As the U.S. threatens tariffs on medications, the...

The Big Story ·

2025/03/03

The Trudeau government has signed its first provincial deal to implement the first stage of its national pharmacare plan. The agreement with Manitoba comes just weeks before a possible federal election campaign, and amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to slap tariffs on pharmaceuticals. Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with federal Health Minister Mark Holland about whether or not more pharma deals can be signed before Canadians head to the polls, will the program survive after an election,

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00:18:33

Why Canada needs national licensing for doctors

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2025/02/28

Doctors in Canada can’t move between provinces to practice medicine without going through cumbersome licensing requirements and a sea of government red tape.It’s one of the many inter-provincial trade barriers in focus because of the threat of US tariffs.The Canadian Medical Association says it's time to do away with this antiquated way of licensing doctors and make it one national system that covers all provinces and territories.Host David Smith speaks with Dr. Joss Reimer, President of the

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00:21:45

Digging into the final stretch of the Liberal...

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2025/02/27

The four candidates in the Liberal leadership race are on the last leg of the campaign after going head to head in French and English debates earlier this week.The March 9th leadership date is fast approaching. It comes as the country sees a dramatic shift in voter support, with the Liberals vaulting ahead of the Conservatives for the first time in years.So did the debate move the needle of support, what are the candidates doing in these final days of the campaign, and will this surge in Liberal

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00:20:02

Here's how much Trump's tariffs could cost you

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2025/02/26

It’s less than a week to go before U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to put a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods. After that happens, the Government of Canada will respond with tariffs of our own, and everything on which those tariffs apply will get more expensive.The fears are very real. There are concerns Canada will enter a recession, that the Canadian dollar will take a hit, and that hundreds of thousands of jobs could be on the line. Host David Smith speaks with University of Calgary

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00:26:59

How B.C. got safer supply wrong

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2025/02/25

The Government of British Columbia is overhauling its safer supply drug policy so that drug users will have to take their prescription opioids under the supervision of a pharmacist or health provider.The change comes after public outcry over mounting evidence of “diversion”, the practice of selling or trading government-provided drugs on the black market.This is the latest move from the David Eby government to backtrack on its drug policies, which have come under heavy scrutiny and political attack

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00:14:48

Canada is finally getting a high speed rail line

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2025/02/24

Canada is the only G-7 nation without a high speed rail line, but that might be about to change.Our federal government has unveiled plans for an ambitious project, which would link Toronto and Quebec City.But will it happen?Host Kris McCusker speaks to Lavagnon Ika, Professor of Project Management at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, about the potential challenges and the likelihood the project gets done. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future

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00:12:09

How to find the money to make an RRSP contribution

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2025/02/23

You want to save for your retirement - but where do you find the money? Head's up - the RRSP deadline is coming up on March 3, 2025. Host Mike Eppel is talking to an expert on why it's imperative to start saving for your retirement and how to make it less stressful. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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00:27:42

Why Trump turned on Ukraine

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2025/02/21

U.S. President Donald Trump has a plan to end the war in Ukraine. It's basically, cut off support, and capitulate to Vladimir Putin.It has been three years since Russia’s illegal invasion. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have died defending their country.This week, the Trump administration cancelled future aid for Ukraine and set up peace talks with Russia that excluded Ukrainian officials. Host David Smith speaks with Russia expert Marcus Kolga about what will happen next at this critical

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00:19:28

A fear of flying goes much deeper than you think

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2025/02/20

The videos and images of recent airplane crashes are hard to shake. For some, it has ignited a fear of flying – but is it warranted?The statistics say one thing, but our minds say another. So what can we do? Host Melanie Ng speaks with Dr. Ian Shulman, Psychologist and Clinical Director at Shift Cognitive Therapy - where even her subconscious kicks in, making an error right at the beginning of the episode, contrary to her notes! You can learn more about Dr. Shulman at https://shiftct.com/. We

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00:19:33

Digging into aviation safety in the wake of Monday's...

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2025/02/19

It’s been an usually bad start to 2025 for air travel accidents. Monday’s crash at Pearson International Airport that saw a Delta airlines flight come to rest upside down has a lot of people wondering: is commercial air travel safe? Host David Smith gets answers from aviation expert John Gradek with McGill University.We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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00:30:00

The crisis facing colleges and universities that no...

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2025/02/18

There is a crisis facing Canada’s post-secondary education sector that no one is talking about.Now that the federal government has slashed the number of international student permits available in Canada, colleges and universities from coast to coast are facing huge budget shortfalls. Several of Canada’s best schools are cutting programs and laying off staff just to stay afloat. These institutions have no choice but to take drastic measures, or risk going bankrupt.Host David Smith speaks with

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00:26:17

Tracking a Killer: the Patrick Santos case

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2025/02/17

On this special edition of the Big Story, we're shining a light on cold cases across Canada. The podcast, Tracking a Killer: the Cold Case files is hosted by Fil Martino and Madison Fitzpatrick. They recently released season 3 of the show so we're teaming up to try to help families find not only justice, but peace. 21-year-old Patrick Santos’ body was found in the backyard of his father’s Scarborough, Ontario home on September 17, 2006. His hands and feet were bound and tape was wrapped around

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00:11:52

How far are you willing to go to buy Canadian?

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2025/02/16

The "buy Canada" movement remains strong in the wake of tariffs levied against Canada, with more being tariffs reportedly on the way. So how far would you go to buy Canadian? Host Mike Eppel speaks to retail analyst Bruce Winder about economic show of patriotism and whether or not it's sustainable in this economy. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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00:25:28

Explaining supply management and why Trump is holding...

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2025/02/14

It sounds duller than watching paint dry, but an issue called "supply management" is one of the key factors in Donald Trump's tariff decision. Trump has criticized Canada’s protected agriculture industries for years, and now he’s been pointing to supply management in the dairy sector as one of the reasons for his tariff threats. What is the decades-old policy that manages how much dairy product is produced in Canada? And why does Trump care about it?Host David Smith gets a lesson in agriculture

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00:18:20

The communities that will be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs

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2025/02/13

President Trump's threats of massive tariffs on Canadian goods has sparked a lot of fear about what a trade war would mean for our country.Economists predict that the 25% tariffs on our goods would plunge the country into recession by the summer, but some communities will be hit harder than others.The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has now compiled a list of 41 cities across the country and rated just how vulnerable or cushioned they may be to tariffs from the U.S.Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with

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00:14:49

Back from the dead? Support for the federal Liberals...

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2025/02/12

A month ago, the federal Liberals were in the basement of Canadian politics, trailing the Conservatives by close to 30% in public opinion polls. But a month is a long time in politics, and the fortunes for the Liberal party have seen a stunning reversal in a short amount of time. Host Cormac Mac Sweeney speaks with Mount Royal University Political Scientist Duane Bratt, about how the Trump effect is having an impact on Canadian politics, how the Conservatives are pivoting to try and maintain their

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00:20:19

Are Canadians warming to building new oil and gas...

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2025/02/11

In the face of a possible trade war, Canadians are increasingly supportive of plans to reduce our reliance on the U.S. as a trading partner. That includes politically sensitive industries, like oil and gas and politically sensitive projects like pipelines.New national polling shows Canadians are increasingly open to reviving pipeline projects that were abandoned in the late-2010s. Yes, even in Quebec.But what about the environment and other concerns? Host David Smith speaks with Jon Roe,

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00:20:04

Did Donald Trump do us a favour?

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2025/02/10

We're seeing a rise in Canadian pride generally only seen during the Olympics. The ‘Buy Canadian’ movement continues to gather steam – brought on by the threat of U.S. tariffs.Host Kris McCusker spoke to Dr. Joanne McNeish, Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, about how the trend happened and why you need to be diligent when read when reading product labels. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at

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00:20:10

Weekend listen: How breast cancer gave Jeanne Beker a...

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2025/02/09

Jeanne Beker's name is synonymous with all things fabulous and fashionable. But the last few years have brought in a different focus. Today, the author and TV personality has a new role that's far away from her glamorous life in fashion and entertainment:breast cancer survivor and patient advocate.Host Fil Martino speaks to Jeanne Beker about her journey and her outlook on the other side of her breast cancer battle. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes

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00:16:47

Is anything making sense anymore in this economy?

The Big Story ·

2025/02/08

Is anything making sense anymore in this economy? Between the ping-ponging markets, the on and off tariffs and the latest economic data, the week's been far from boring.To make sense of it all, host Mike Eppel speaks with Pedro Antunes, Chief Economist at the Conference Board of Canada. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.caOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

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