Your World Tonight Tariff relief plan, Alberta’s book ban plan, kids and gambling warning, and more
Sep 8, 2025
The podcast dives into Prime Minister Mark Carney's plans to support Canadian businesses in the face of tariff wars. It discusses Alberta's controversial measures on explicit books in school libraries and rising concerns about youth gambling addiction fueled by sports betting ads. The chilling news of a deadly attack in Jerusalem and protests in Nepal over censorship highlight global unrest. Calls for stricter gambling regulations emerge, emphasizing the dangerous impact on youth, alongside a look into immigration policy changes in the U.S.
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Tariff Relief Framed As Investment
- Mark Carney framed tariff relief as long-term 'investment' rather than short-term aid.
- That signals Ottawa expects prolonged trade disruptions and fiscal trade-offs ahead.
Apply For Adaptation Funding Now
- The government is directing funds to help small and medium firms adapt and find new markets.
- Businesses should apply for adaptation funding and plan market diversification now.
Spending Reclassified To Protect Programs
- Carney separates federal spending into 'investment' and 'operational' buckets to justify big program spending.
- That approach likely increases the near-term deficit while allowing targeted investments to proceed.