Canadian leaders are facing a cold, harsh reality

<p>Canadian leaders are facing a cold, harsh reality on trade, jobs and the economy. Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine Pete Hoekstra&#39;s warning about Canadian involvement in U.S. politics, Mark Carney&#39;s approach to Europe and the growing pressure on Canada&#39;s steel industry.In this full episode of The Really Big Show, the hosts discuss immigration and wages, Chrystia Freeland&#39;s memoir, Mélanie Joly&#39;s response to Stelco, Doug Ford&#39;s trade outlook, reports involving TD and BMO, AI data centres and electricity demand, and federal housing promises. They also review highlights from the B.C. leaders&#39; debate, including childcare and taxation, before closing with international politics and this day in history.Watch our full interview with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LncaizMKE7YCHAPTERS00:00 Countdown and opening montage02:47 Welcome, weather and viewer comments07:05 Hoekstra&#39;s warning and Canadian media coverage18:06 Trump&#39;s comments on Canada and tariffs19:20 Carney, Europe and the middle-power proposal23:25 Europe and U.S. economic power27:14 Immigration, population growth and wages34:00 Freeland&#39;s memoir and trade negotiations40:50 Stelco, Joly and calls for nationalization52:23 Doug Ford and the outlook for U.S. tariffs1:03:38 Canadian banks and U.S. debanking reports1:14:46 AI data centres and electricity demand1:19:18 Canada&#39;s digital competitiveness1:20:13 Investment announcements and auto exports1:24:53 Major projects and consultation1:31:25 Housing targets and Build Canada Homes1:39:20 Questions about prosecution independence1:41:26 Rideau Hall procurement report1:45:53 Airline passenger protections1:47:34 B.C. leaders&#39; debate: childcare, taxes and performance1:58:14 Alice Weidel on Germany and Ukraine2:01:20 This day in history and closing conversation2:13:22 OutroWhich issue should Canadian leaders address first? Share your thoughts in the comments.Support The Really Big Show:https://thereallybigshow.ca/support/More interviews and stories:https://thereallybigshow.ca/Subscribe for more interviews, Canadian news and political commentary with Jim Csek and Iain Burns.#CanadianPolitics #CanadaUSRelations #TheReallyBigShow</p>