Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.75%

The Bank of Canada has chosen not to move on interest rates until at least September, with Governor Tiff Macklem citing ongoing uncertainty around U.S. trade. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Concordia University economist Moshe Lander.

On today's show:

• The federal cabinet is meeting later today to discuss possible recognition of Palestinian statehood.
• A group of Ontario Mayors, notably from cities and towns with connections to the Auto sector, are calling on the feds to scrap a planned EV sales mandate.
• Dr. Ravi Menon from Western University tackles this week's Explainer question: Can CTE cause violent acts?
• The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jeff Rutledge and Susan Smith.
• What happens to safer supply programs now that federal funding has ended?