Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story shaping our world, in conversation with reporters, experts, and the people at the centre of the news.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Beyond separation: the 9 other Alberta referendum questions
Alberta’s October 19 referendum includes far more than the headline-grabbing question about staying in Canada. Matthew Scace walks through the nine other proposals on the ballot and why their outcomes could matter for Premier Danielle Smith’s government.
How a steel town on the U.S. border is absorbing the trade war
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., sits at the center of the Canada-U.S. trade fight as Trump’s 50 per cent steel tariffs hit its core industry. This episode looks at how layoffs, cross-border proximity and years of economic strain are shaping life in The Soo.
Why Canada’s 3,000-page tax code keeps getting bigger
Canada’s Income Tax Act has grown into a 3,000-page maze that can cost people and businesses time and money. Chris Wilson-Smith explains how the law became so complex, and why politicians keep adding to it instead of making it simpler.
Inside the push by Alberta separatists to win allies in the U.S.
Alberta separatists’ outreach to Republican strategists is at the center of this episode, including reported discussions about water access and oil royalties. Reporters Carrie Tait and Grant Robertson explain what their investigation uncovered and why it matters.
Why Quebec’s election is so fragmented — and how under 30% could still win big
Quebec heads into election day with no party polling above 30 per cent and several big issues shaping the race. This episode looks at why voters seem uninspired, what’s driving the fractured field, and how a party with relatively low support could still secure a majority government.
