The Big Story

A big week on the budget front, for multiple reasons.

Not only did Ontario release a budget that aims to get the province through the trade war, we learned that the new Liberal government will NOT be releasing a spring document.

Host of "In This Economy" Mike Eppel digs into the consequences of all the budget news this week and has a sneak peek on what the Bank of Canada might do next.

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Today on The Big Story - we're debriefing, big time.

Hosts David Smith, Kris McCusker and Cormac Mac Sweeney get together to chat about Prime Minister Carney's choice of cabinet and the fallout from a mixed week on the job.

Join us for "The Big Debrief", a weekly examination of the news events of the week, as seen through the eyes of the people reporting on them.

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It’s been a rough few weeks at the airport in New Jersey after two radar and radio outages - but there’s a lot more to the story.

The acting administrator with the U-S Federal Aviation Administration says travel into Newark is safe.

But it’s not the only issue with air travel in the U-S this year, which might have some travelers concerned ahead of the summer travel season.

Host Kris McCusker speaks to George Ferguson - Senior Aerospace, Defense & Airline analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence – about what’s been happening, how it gets fixed and who is to blame.

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Has the White House gone completely "pay for play"?

While experts debate the ethics of U.S. President Donald Trump's latest actions including accepting a plane from Qatar, others are watching his foray into cryptocurrency closely.

While many in the space have called for more regulation of crypto, "Trump coin" is causing issues for those trying to build cryptocurrencies as a legitimate financial instrument.

Host Mike Eppel discusses this with Erica Pimental, Assistant Professor at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University.

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Tomorrow Prime Minister Mark Carney will be unveiling his first cabinet since receiving a minority mandate from voters 2 weeks ago.

The decisions will not be easy, as Carney has to navigate regional representation, a leaner inner circle, and a trade war with the U.S. that hangs over every federal decision.

So who stays and who may get promoted?

Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is speaking about the delicate art of cabinet making with Marci Surkes, Chief Strategy Officer at The Compass Rose Group, and a former Executive Director of Policy and Cabinet Affairs to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Punctuality – its definition and importance really depend on who you speak to.

A recent study out of the UK shows a generational divide when it comes to tardiness and how it could be perceived by those around us.

Host Melanie Ng speaks with peak performance coach and best-selling author, Hina Khan @coachwithhina, about a number of scenarios and why there is a sweet spot when it comes to how you show up both professionally and socially.

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“Peace be with you”.

Those were the first words spoken from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to the massive crowd below by the newly chosen pontiff, now known as Pope Leo XIV.

133 cardinals from around the world voted in a handful of rounds before the final decision was made and the white smoke billowed from the Sistene Chapel chimney.

Formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, Leo is the first pope from the United States – a choice that shocked some and has many wondering what this may signal.

Host Melanie Ng speaks with religious scholar Héctor Acero Ferrer from the Institute for Christian Studies about the new pontiff and how he will position himself on the world stage.

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