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Justin Trudeau has lost another cabinet minister. Jane Philpott resigned yesterday, declaring a lack of confidence in the government following allegations of political interference in the SNC Lavalin case.

Guest: Duff Conacher, Cofounder of Democracy Watch, adjunct professor at University of Ottawa.

The deputy OPP Commissioner who expressed concerns over the hiring of Ron Taverner was fired. The Corrections Minister however says there was no political interference.

Guest: Richard Brennan, retired journalist with the Toronto Star. Covered Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill.

The OSPCA has told the Ontario government that they will no longer enforce and investigate animal cruelty laws.

Guest: Camille Labchuk, Executive Director of Animal Justice.

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Justin Trudeau has lost another cabinet minister. Jane Philpott resigned yesterday, declaring a lack of confidence in the government following allegations of political interference in the SNC-Lavalin case.

Guest: Duff Conacher, Cofounder of Democracy Watch, adjunct professor at University of Ottawa.

Photo: (REUTERS/Edgard Garrido/File Photo)

Mexico is saying that it will not ratify the new NAFTA deal if the U.S. doesn’t remove tariffs. If the tariffs aren’t removed, the country is more than willing to stay with the original agreement.

LISTEN: https://omny.fm/shows/bill-kelly-show/podcast-area-rating-basic-income-and-tariffs

Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

Last week Ancaster Councilor Lloyd Ferguson seemed to hit a nerve with his comment that if city council moves to end area rating for transit, there could be a tax revolt . Was it political hyperbole or is he on to something ?

Guest: Lloyd Ferguson. City Councillor, Ward 12, City of Hamilton.

A report from Basic Income Canada Network says that the lives of those participating in the basic income project had improved, stating less stress, fewer health problems and a greater ability to work.

Guest: Sheila Regehr, Chair of the Basic Income Canada Network.

Mexico is saying that it will not ratify the new NAFTA deal if the U.S. doesn’t remove tariffs. If the tariffs aren’t removed, the country is more than willing to stay with the original agreement.

Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.

Photo: (AP Photo/Judi Bottoni)

Mexico is saying that it will not ratify the new NAFTA deal if the U.S. doesn’t remove tariffs. If the tariffs aren’t removed, the country is more than willing to stay with the original agreement.

Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.