Premiers head to Washington over tariffs
Jan 13, 2025•16 min•Ep. 531
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Episode description
Canadian premiers, led by Doug Ford, head to Washington in February to fight Trump’s 25% tariffs and threats of economic force.
Government jobs grew 20% since the pandemic, driving federal payroll costs to $69.5 billion and sparking taxpayer outrage.
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek’s approval hits rock bottom as councillors propose freezing their pay until 2030.
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