Canada is on a dangerous financial path — and few are sounding the alarm like Franco Terzano. With exploding debt, massive deficits, and rising taxes, what does the future hold for Canadian taxpayers?

In this episode, host Paul Micucci sits down with Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, to dissect the Parliamentary Budget Officer's (PBO) warning, the looming $60+ billion deficit, and the deeper issues beneath Canada’s fiscal policy.

Key topics covered:

• Why the PBO’s “stupifying” warning matters

• How interest payments are swallowing Canada's budget

• The truth behind carbon taxes and stealth taxation

• What we can learn from the 1990s deficit crisis

• A realistic path to balancing the budget again

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Where did $521 billion of Canadian taxpayer money go in 2024? In this eye-opening Part 2 of our Federal Fiscal Report breakdown, we unpack where every dollar was spent—from senior benefits and child care to provincial transfers and employment insurance.

Paul Micucci, economic analyst and political commentator

In this episode, we cover:

• The largest spending categories in the 2024 federal budget

• Why expenses are now outpacing revenues, and what that means

• Which sectors and demographics are receiving more funding

• The implications of rising deficits for future generations

• How these trends may shape future policy and elections

Watch Part 1 (Revenue Breakdown) → https://youtu.be/fnb3QOVYWkU

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Canada’s healthcare system is hitting a crisis point. With healthcare costs soaring and strain on both public and private systems, it's time to unpack the numbers no one’s talking about. This episode dives deep into the true cost of "free" healthcare and what’s driving the unsustainable spending.

Hosted by: Paul Micucci

Guest: Mike Wixson — media host and commentator, known for thought-provoking takes on public policy and economics.

In this episode, we cover:

• The real cost of Canadian healthcare: $372 billion and counting

• The myth of “free healthcare” and who’s actually paying

• How immigration and an aging population are impacting the system

• Why per-person healthcare costs may exceed $10,000+ for working Canadians

• What skyrocketing costs mean for Canada's future GDP and national debt

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Canada’s defense conversation just changed—fast. Why the jump toward 5% of GDP, what it really includes, and how it reshapes our role with NATO, NORAD, and the Arctic. Clear, no-spin breakdown with real-world implications for budgets, industry, and recruitment.

Hosted by Paul and Mike with guest Charlotte Duval Lantoine, VP, Ottawa Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and author of The Ones We Let Down.

What you’ll learn:

• NATO’s 5%: What counts as 3.5% “core defense” vs. 1.5% “defense-related” (roads, ports, dual-use infra).

• NORAD modernization: Why aging radar and Arctic coverage matter—and how binational command actually works.

• Strategic autonomy vs. U.S. pressure: Tariffs, Trump, and the case for stronger Canadian/European capabilities.

• Culture & recruitment: Why money isn’t a silver bullet without structural and leadership reforms.

• Peacekeeping perception vs. reality: How Canada’s military posture has evolved since the 1990s.

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$10.5 million vanished—and Ontario’s real estate industry is in crisis. In this must-watch episode, real estate lawyer Mark Morris (LegalClosing.ca) joins host Paul Micucci to break down the iPro/RECO financial meltdown and why it may be the biggest test of self-regulation the industry has faced in years.

From trust account failures and forensic audits to the looming fallout over unpaid pre-construction commissions, we go beyond the headlines to understand how this happened, who’s at risk, and what real accountability could look like.

In this episode:

• What happened to the $10.5M in missing iPro trust & commission funds

• The legal implications of the RECO investigation and insurance caps

• How deferred commissions on new builds may trigger future disputes

• What agents, buyers, and sellers need to know right now

• Why systemic reform may be the only way forward

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Canada's solar story is more complicated—and promising—than you think. In this episode, we explore the political roller coaster of renewable energy and why solar is making a major comeback.

Hosted by Paul Micucci, this conversation features Eric Coverdale, a solar energy expert from Gorkan Industries, as we unpack the past, present, and future of Canada’s clean energy landscape.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why Ontario canceled then revived solar energy programs

• Alberta's surprising lead in renewable energy

• How politics shape Canada’s energy policy

• The future of net metering and virtual solar

• Global lessons from China, the U.S., and beyond

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Is Canada really in a trade war with the US—or is it all political theater? In this eye-opening episode, we break down surprising insights from the US ambassador’s recent statements that challenge the mainstream narrative. Hosted by Jim Lang, this episode features deep commentary from Paul Shofelt, a respected policy analyst and economic commentator. Together, they unpack the real numbers behind tariffs, Canada's defense gaps, and the long-standing myths about our economic vulnerability to the US.

Key Takeaways:

• Why Canada’s effective tariff rate is only 5%

• The truth behind US-Canada trade tensions and softwood lumber

• Canada's military and Arctic defense weaknesses exposed

• How political narratives distort public understanding

• A bold challenge: stop yelling “tariff” and start building a plan

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Canada’s federal finances are facing a staggering reality: $521 billion in spending, a $61 billion deficit, and a national debt soaring to $1.2 trillion. In this eye-opening episode, host Paul Micucci sits down with Mike Wixson to break down what these numbers really mean for Canadians—and why there’s so little public alarm.

Key takeaways:

• The truth behind Canada’s massive government spending
• Why billion-dollar deficits have become the new normal
• The consequences of mounting national debt on taxpayers
• Political silence and public awareness around fiscal responsibility
• What this means for Canada’s economic future

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Canada’s GDP just took a surprising dip—what’s really behind the numbers? In this episode, Mike Wixson breaks down the recent GDP drop, the chatter about a looming recession, and whether the timing of this announcement is more political than economic.

We unpack how tariffs, immigration, and productivity impact the economy and question how reliable GDP figures really are in today’s complex global landscape. Is Canada on the edge of a recession, or is the media spinning a story?

Key takeaways:

• The truth behind Canada’s recent GDP decline
• How tariffs and immigration shape economic trends
• The role of productivity in economic growth
• Political timing and media influence on recession talk
• What Canadians should watch next

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