We're learning more about the victims of the fatal plane crash in Iran that left 176 people dead. The victims included 138 destined for Canada and 63 confirmed Canadians, including academics, a bride and groom returning from their wedding, and families with children. While this crash is the deadliest for Canada since the Air India bombing in 1985, there are still many unanswered questions about the cause of the deadly crash and how it might impact the tense standoff in the region between Iran and the USA. To tell us what we know so far, and what other details might soon come to light, John is joined by Chris Purdy, news editor for The Canadian Press.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is raising issues with the quality of information and service that small business owners get from the Canada Revenue Agency. A new report shows that the quality has dropped and the CFIB issued a grade of "D" to CRA's business inquiry line. According to CFIB, the line is often clogged up with long wait times to have questions resolved, frontline agents have limits on what questions they're allowed to answer, and the information given was often incorrect. Marilyn Braun-Pollon, Vice-President for Western Canada with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, joins Gormley to discuss the issues with calling CRA and why it's a big deal to small businesses.

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It’s time for Saskatchewan’s Smartest Radio Listener! Powered by Urban Cellars. Your chance for fame, acclaim and to prove just how smart you are. Not only do you get bragging rights, you’ll win a $50 gift card for Urban Cellars.

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US President Donald Trump speaks live on Iranian airstrikes

US President Donald Trump speaks live on Iranian airstrikes

Open Session

The tensions between the US and Iran are escalating quickly. Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at US forces in Iraq yesterday, but no US casualties were reported. The middle-eastern nation warned the US not to retaliate after the attack, which was done in retaliation for the US killing of Iranian General Quasem Soleimani earlier this week. Although no US casualties have been reported, 63 Canadians and 113 others died when their plane crashed due to a suspected mechanical issue just minutes after taking off from the Iranian capital following the missile strikes. To help analyze the situation, and what Canada should be doing in response, John is joined by Colin Robertson with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show kicks off today in Las Vegas, with a lot of hot new technology on display. Tina Anthony is Director of Digital Marketing for the Consumer Technology Association, which produces CES, and she joins John to talk about what's new and hot on the show floor for 2020.

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