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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign and has prorogued Parliament until March 24th. He will stay on as leader and Prime Minister until the Liberal Party has chosen a new leader. This sets the stage for a federal election in the  spring of this year.  

What happens next? And what will Justin Trudeau’s legacy be?

Host David Smith speaks with NewsRadio's Parliament Hill Bureau Chief Cormac MacSweeney on an historic day in Canadian politics.

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For generations, Canada and the United States have enjoyed a special relationship. Our cultural, political and economic ties run deep, but they are not immune from destructive forces. Like all relationships, it faces tests and challenges. Any disruptive changes south of the border will have major impacts on Canada and Canadians. So what’s at stake with the incoming Trump administration?

Host David Smith speaks with Matthew Lebo, professor of political science and expert on American politics at Western University, about what’s in store for 2025.

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It may have been a joke at the Mar-a-Lago dinner with PM Justin Trudeau and President-elect Donald Trump, but the question is out there: is there a risk of Canada becoming the 51st state?  

On top of that, what is the future of Canadian-U.S. relations with Trump coming back to office?  

Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is speaking with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne.  

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If a federal election were held today, nearly half of Canadians say they would vote for the Conservative Party of Canada.

Since 2022, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has grown the party’s support to record highs. But he remains a polarizing figure.

What’s behind the strategy that has the Conservatives riding high in the polls?

 Host David Smith speaks Chris Day. political communications expert and president of the public affairs firm Winston Wilmont. 

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We've heard these stories time and time again - a crime committed by someone who was out on bail.  

Multiple stories have led to a lot of finger pointing about who is responsible for fixing our bail system and renewed calls for bail reform.    

On this episode of The Big Story we talk to York Regional Police Superintendent Ryan Hogan and  Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform Graham McGregor. 

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There could be major changes coming to Canada's labour market in 2025 after a bumpy couple of years.

If you are a job seeker - where you live and which sector you work in will determine your success.

And federal immigration policy is likely to play a big role.

Host Kris McCusker speaks to Indeed's Senior Economist Brendon Bernard about his expectations going forward.

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What were Canadians drinking this year?

On this New Year's Eve, host Richard Southern is digging into what we were sipping this year and digs into Canadians' changing tastes with Alanna Bailey, Senior Spirits Director at LCBO.  

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The Big Story partners with NewsRadio to break down the biggest stories in politics in 2024. 

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The Big Story partners with NewsRadio for a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024.  

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