Episode description

It’s an election abroad — with serious impacts for Canada. Millions of Americans will be casting their ballots on Tuesday, sending either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris to the White House. Is one candidate better for Canada than the other? The House talks to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s former top aide to get his insights on what a Trump or Harris presidency will mean for our country. Then, a couple from Pennsylvania who are voting for Trump and Harris share how they get along despite their political differences.

Plus, a former immigration minister discusses why he thinks Trump’s promise of mass deportation of migrants should be taken ‘very, very seriously’ and how such a move could affect the Canadian border.

And finally, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged to cut the GST on new homes sold for under $1 million dollars — a promise that he says he’ll keep by cutting other key housing programs. Two housing experts join The House and weigh in on whether this is the right way to tackle Canada’s ongoing housing crisis.

This episode features the voices of: 

• Gerald Butts, former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau
• Melissa Muhly, a Harris voter
• Conrad Muhly, a Trump voter
• Jason Kenney, former Conservative immigration minister
• Carolyn Whitzman, professor at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities
• Andy Yan, director of The City Program at Simon Fraser University