Sue Smith

Join Montreal journalist Sue Smith and public affairs specialist Victor Enriquez as they dive into this week's hot topics. They analyze the shaky fate of the REM network after an unfortunate accident raises questions about its reliability. The duo debates the implications of Prime Minister Carney's narrow budget survival and the fairness of provinces like Manitoba poaching Quebec doctors. They also tackle the confusion around food labeling and the political fallout of Health Minister Dubé's trip to Florida, highlighting how optics can make or break a politician.

Elias Makos chats with Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media and podcast host, alongside Montreal journalist Sue Smith. They dive into Mark Carney’s cabinet, debating if it welcomes fresh faces or preserves the old guard. The conversation touches on a shocking electoral recount in Terrebonne, revealing cracks in the process. They scrutinize escalating costs in healthcare modernization projects, which have inflated dramatically, and urge for better community ties to enhance support for aging populations.

In this discussion, journalist Sue Smith and Paul Gott, lead singer of the punk band The Ripcordz, tackle Mark Carney's recent gaffes and controversial tax shelter use, raising eyebrows about his potential Prime Minister candidacy. They ponder the implications of tax evasion in Canada and examine Quebec’s budget, noting its effects on low-income residents amidst a looming deficit. The conversation also highlights a surprising surge in military enlistment linked to U.S. trade tensions, advocating for a reevaluation of Canada’s defense strategy.