At Issue Cracks in Canada’s united front on tariffs?
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Oct 17, 2025 
Chantal Hébert, a seasoned political commentator, Andrew Coyne, a prominent columnist, and Althia Raj, a political reporter, dive into Canada's tariff turmoil. They explore how provincial interests clash and the federal government's need for better communication. Coyne warns against trading regional interests and emphasizes long-term investment strategies. They also discuss Liberal bail reforms, with concerns about civil liberties and resource limitations. Lastly, Coyne critiques Pierre Poilievre's accusations against the RCMP, highlighting the risk to public trust in justice institutions.
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Missing National Consultative Mechanism
- Provinces are publicly clashing because Ottawa hasn't activated a national consultative council to reconcile competing regional interests.
- Chantal Hébert argues such a council previously bridged conflicts and its absence fuels public interprovincial bargaining.
China's Divide-And-Demand Strategy
- Linking tariffs on EVs to canola is a strategic pressure tactic by China that exploits regional divisions.
- Andrew Coyne warns treating unrelated sectors as bargaining chips risks repeated blackmail and long-term harm.
Bring Premiers Into The Confidence
- Share negotiation information with premiers to keep them aligned and reduce public conflict.
- Andrew Coyne advises involving provinces in confidence-building to secure their cooperation as team players.