10/3: Canada Covered

December month marked one year since the slayings of billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman, who were found dead in their North Toronto Mansion on Dec. 15, 2017.

And despite a lot of interest in this case from coast to coast, it seems like there has been little movement on the investigation.

We look back at the killings, what may have stalled the investigation, and where police are at in their effort to catch those responsible.

Dave is joined by Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington.

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MPs and cyber security officials are worried Canada’s federal election, slated for next fall, could be at risk.

Like with the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, there are fears that foreign actors could try to influence our next election using social media, or that data breaches could be weaponized for political gain.

We look at what specific concerns are being raised and what’s being done in an attempt to prevent outside forces from subverting Canadian democracy.

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Despite many similarities and a shared independent streak, Quebec and Alberta have found themselves on opposite sides in a back and forth over the idea of revamping the Energy East pipeline idea.

Dave is joined by Montreal Gazette National Assembly reporter Philip Authier.

Update: Quebec sources 82 per cent of its oil from North American sources, according to National Bank of Canada. A different figure was reported within the episode. 

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Should consenting adults be allowed to strap on a pair of leather gloves, step into the ring and beat the daylights out of each other?

Is the entertainment, and payday, worth the risk of potential harm, or even death?

These are questions being raised after a Quebec-based boxing champ wound up in hospital with a life-threatening brain injury.

Dave is joined by Montreal Gazette editorial pages editor Edie Austin.

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Earlier this month, a top executive for Chinese tech giant Huawei, Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver at the request of the U.S.

Meng was wanted on fraud charges linked to violating sanctions against Iran.

We look at the fallout being felt in the wake of Meng’s arrest, whether this situation could have a chilling effect on Canada-China relations, and how tied in Huawei is with Canada’s telecoms network.

Dave is joined by National Post reporter Marie-Danielle Smith.

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In Canadian politics, the legislature Clerk, Sergeant at arms and Speaker of the house aren’t often thrust into the spotlight.

But in B.C. the men in those three roles have been embroiled in controversy since it was revealed that two of them have been suspended from their jobs now the subject of a secret RCMP investigation. 

Dave is joined is Vancouver Sun political writer Rob Shaw.

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Amid a fiscal crisis caused by the low price of oil, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley took the drastic step to cut oil production.

The move is seen as an attempt to shrink the difference between the price on Alberta oil and global benchmarks.

We look at how industry is reacting, whether it will help Alberta’s financial picture, and how federal policy has played a role.

Dave is joined by Calgary Herald business columnist Chris Varcoe.

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General Motors announced Monday it is closing its Oshawa assembly plant, leaving nearly 3,000 people out of work.

We look at what the closure means for the community and what the future holds for Canada's car manufacturing industry.

Dave is joined by Financial Post reporters Emily Jackson and Geoff Zochodne.

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Recent court cases on the Prairies have raised the issue of gun culture and rural crime across Canada. 

But for many farmers and ranchers, a firearm is not seen as a tool for self defence, but a part of the way of life out in the country.

We look at what rural residents have to say about gun culture, the rural-urban divide in attitudes when it comes to firearms, and whether there are concerns about safety on the farm.

Dave is joined by Regina Leader Post reporter Mark Melnychuk.

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The price gap on Alberta oil has hit a crisis point.

Business leaders, politicians and everyday Albertans are demanding action to fix a divide that's costing the Alberta treasury and Canadian economy billions.

We look at what's being done to mitigate the damage, what help Alberta is asking for from the feds, and what the Prime Minister has to say.

Dave is joined by Edmonton Journal provincial affairs reporter Clare Clancy.

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