Mornings with Simi

Canada has axed the Digital Services Tax. How will this affect trade talks with Trump moving forward?

Canada is facing a significant teacher shortage, with many provinces experiencing a decrease in the number of teachers available to meet the growing demand.

The B.C. government has amended regulations to allow municipalities to borrow up to 10% of their annual revenue without holding a public vote. Previously, borrowing over 5% required public approval.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has faced several waves of flight delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.

Safety concerns are mounting around MLA constituencies after last week's explosion outside Bowinn Ma's office.

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The B.C. government has amended regulations to allow municipalities to borrow up to 10% of their annual revenue without holding a public vote. Previously, borrowing over 5% required public approval.

Guest: Ravi Kahlon - Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs

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On June 27, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the immediate termination of trade negotiations with Canada, citing the country’s new Digital Services Tax as the primary reason.

The Digital Services Tax, set to take effect on June 30, imposes a 3% levy on digital services revenue earned from Canadian users by companies with global revenues exceeding €750 million and Canadian revenues over $20 million.

Guest: Jim Stanford - Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work

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Canada is facing a significant teacher shortage, with many provinces experiencing a decrease in the number of teachers available to meet the growing demand.

Guest: Anne Whitmore - Acting President of the Surrey District Parent Advisory Committee

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An explosive device went off outside Bowinn Ma’s constituency office in North Vancouver early Friday morning, June 27.

The explosion happened around 4:15 a.m. and caused visible damage to the building’s front entrance.

Guest: Sonia Furstenau - Former Leader of the Green Party of British Columbia

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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has faced several waves of flight delays due to a shortage of air traffic controllers.

In mid-April, a temporary Traffic Management Initiative was put in place by Nav Canada after unplanned staff absences affected operations.

Between May 21 and 23, more delays occurred as controller shortages continued, and passengers were advised to check directly with airlines for updates.

An Air Canada pilot blamed a nearly one-hour delay on a YVR-to-Montreal flight on staffing shortages at the control tower and urged passengers to contact their Members of Parliament.

Guest: Stephen Smart - Head of Communications at YVR

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Should the Board of Metro Vancouver member’s pay be capped?

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor

Could it be a record breaking ugly potato day?

Guest: Divyansh Ohja, Founder & CEO of Oddbunch

Weekly Cecchini Check-In

Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News

Metro Vancouver’s most liveable ‘hidden gem’ neighbourhoods revealed

Guest: Faith Wilson, President, Faith Wilson Realty Group

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Should the Board of Metro Vancouver member’s pay be capped?

Guest: Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor

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Could it be a record breaking ugly potato day?

Guest: Divyansh Ohja, Founder & CEO of Oddbunch

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Where are the best neighbourhoods in Vancouver?

Guest: Faith Wilson, President, Faith Wilson Realty Group

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