The Loonie Hour Canadian Energy Sector Faces Trump Tariffs - w/ guest Heather Exner-Pirot
Nov 29, 2024
Heather Exner-Pirot, Director of Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, dives into the tumultuous landscape of Canada's energy sector. She discusses the impact of Trump tariffs and the looming emissions cap, raising questions about the country's energy future. The conversation touches on the challenges facing Indigenous rights in resource development and the need for collaboration. Exner-Pirot also reflects on the dynamic shifts in the energy market and the role of natural gas, highlighting the complexities of navigating geopolitical tensions and energy policy.
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Trivia Night Triumph
- Keith Dicker recounts a surprising turn of events at his trivia night.
- The bartender's questions on Die Hard and a quintillion propelled Keith's team to unexpected success.
Guffaw in the Gallery
- Rich Diaz shares his experience at Question Period in Ottawa, where he involuntarily laughed at Trudeau's comments on foreign direct investment.
- He describes the experience as amazing and emphasizes the importance of democracy and the ability to question leaders.
Restaurant Owner's Frustration
- Rich Diaz relays a conversation with a restaurant owner frustrated by the GST holiday.
- The owner finds the holiday disruptive to business operations and questions its effectiveness given existing peak season demand.