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8:30 – Parliament is back in session today amid growing U.S.–Canada tensions. Over the weekend, former President Trump threatened 100 per cent tariffs if Canada strikes a trade deal with China. Mark Carney posted a video on Twitter urging Canadians to buy Canadian, and premiers across the country are weighing in — generally supporting Carney’s message. Stephanie Taylor, National Post politics reporter, joins Evan to give the latest on what’s happening in Ottawa and how lawmakers are responding to these increasing tensions.
Listener Question: If you were in Ottawa making the call, would you still move ahead with a deal with China?
9:00 – On Saturday, Premier Scott Moe has weighed in on Trump’s Truth Social post, calling the threat of 100 per cent tariffs a further erosion of the free and fair trade system Canada has relied on for decades, and saying the country needs to protect its interests and work together on trade. He joins Evan to share his take on how Canada should respond and what this could mean for Saskatchewan.
LQ: Who should Saskatchewan try to align with Trump or Carney?
9:30 – On Saturday, President Trump took to Truth Social, threatening 100 per cent tariffs on Canada if it “makes a deal with China.” To unpack how tariff threats like this ripple through markets, investor confidence, and everyday business decisions — and what it could mean for the Prairie and Saskatchewan economy — Evan is joined by Saskatchewan business commentator and analyst Paul Martin.
LQ: How seriously should Canada take Trump’s tariff threats?
10:00 – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about Trump’s tariff threats. Call 1-877-332-8255.
10:30 – Federal agents shot and killed a 37‑year‑old man in Minneapolis on Saturday during a federal immigration enforcement operation, the second fatal shooting involving federal agents in the city this month. The incident has sparked protests and intensified local and state criticism of the federal crackdown, with officials and residents raising concerns about force and oversight. To check how things are on the ground in Minneapolis Evan is joined by Jay Kolls, KTSP TV reporter.
LQ: When it comes to protesting, what is the line between peaceful demonstration and dangerous escalation?
11:00 – Over the weekend, former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada moves ahead with a trade deal with China. This comes as Ottawa has signalled a preliminary agreement that would ease tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for China lowering duties on Canadian agricultural products — a move that could reshape Canada’s auto and EV market.
With that added uncertainty, there are new questions about what this means for vehicle pricing, availability, and consumer confidence. AutoTrader’s Vice-President of Insights and Intelligence, Baris Akyurek, helps break down what this could mean for Canadian car buyers and the market overall.
LQ: How worried are you about Canada’s auto industry?
11:30 – In a Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump warned that if Canada becomes a “drop-off port” for Chinese goods or makes a deal with China, all Canadian products could face a 100 per cent U.S. tariff. While Canada has announced a deal with China, it’s not a full free trade agreement. To break down what this really means, Evan speaks with Fen Osler Hampson, Carleton University professor of international affairs.
LQ: Should Canada pull out of the deal with China, or is this a sign to double down on trade with other partners?
12:00 – Evan goes to the phones to chat with listeners about Trump’s tariff threats. Call 1-877-332-8255.
