Best Steve Isnt Here This Week Podcasts (2025)

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“Build it and they will come” is the biggest lie in the coaching world 34:01

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“Build it and they will come” is the biggest lie in the coaching worldYou’ve probably heard the advice — build the program, make a logo, write the posts… And eventually, clients will magically appear.It’s nonsense.This week, we’re joined by Katrena Friel, an experienced speaker, author, and creator of Becoming the Expert, who shares exactly why tha…

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Why Farmers Are Nervous About Canada’s Next Trade Move 19:13

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Farmers on both sides of the border are watching closely as Canada and the U.S. continue trade talks. With Canada backing off its digital services tax, some are asking: is supply management next? That’s the system that controls how much milk, eggs and poultry Canadian farmers can produce and guarantees a set price for what they sell. We hear from a…

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Why isn’t ‘enough’ spelled ‘enuf’? The absurdity of English spelling 24:32

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Everyone has certain words they struggle to spell, whether it’s stumbling on silent letters in words like “doubt,” or words like “fuchsia,” that just look very different from how they sound. In his new book Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell, Gabe Henry looks at how spelling reformers have long tried — and failed — …

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It’s complicated for Canadian-US dual citizens right now 19:18

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It’s the Fourth of July, but for some people with ties to both Canada and the U.S., the day feels more conflicted than celebratory. As relations between the two countries sour, dual citizens and cross-border families are finding it harder to navigate their identities. We speak to three people who share what it’s like to live between two countries t…

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52 countries in 52 weeks? What one man saw on a whirlwind trip 24:13

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In the depths of the pandemic, CBC reporter Justin McElroy hatched a plan to see as much of the world as possible. He ended up visiting 52 countries in 52 weeks, and now he’s back to share some of the amazing things he saw — and ate! — and what he learned by stepping out of his comfort zone.

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Inside the Mind of Hall of Famer Tom Glavine 45:48

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Tom Glavine on 300 Wins, the Atlanta Braves, and the Future of MLB Pitching Hall of Famer Tom Glavine breaks down the future of MLB pitching, why the 300-win milestone may never happen again, and what’s really going on with the 2025 Atlanta Braves. In this Fans First exclusive, Glavine shares insights on the evolution of Major League Baseball, how …

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Squad up! Is interprovincial trade happening ? 19:03

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Ottawa says it’s done its part in removing federal exceptions to make interprovincial trade easier. But with most of the barriers still in provincial hands, we speak to Ryan Mallough from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, about the federal government’s actions and whether they’re enough and Ryan Manucha, a research fellow at the CD H…

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Summer’s here and the time is right for… “kidrotting”? 24:26

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This summer, some parents are opting out of the packed schedules, the summer camps, and little leagues and instead are saying yes to slower days at home. Amil Niazi, a columnist for The Cut, shares how she’s embracing an unscheduled, unstructured summer — sometimes called “kidrotting.” And child psychologist Janine Hubbard explains why letting kids…

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What's a divorce registry and why are more people using them? 23:50

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Divorce is costly — legally, emotionally, and financially. That’s why more people are using divorce registries – a list of things your friends and families can buy to help you start your post-divorce life. We talk to a woman who turned to friends and family to furnish a new life after splitting with her partner, and hear from the co-founder of a di…

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Why Gen Z's jobless rate should matter to everyone 19:27

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More young Canadians are out of work than at any point in decades–excluding during the COVID-19 pandemic. The youth unemployment rate is now more than 14 per cent and for students returning to school this fall the anxiety of the world to come after school is daunting. We hear from two Gen Z job seekers about the emotional toll of a stagnant job mar…

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Too Much Self-Promotion? Here’s Why Your Coaching Content Isn’t Working 17:36

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🎙️ Too Much Self-Promotion? Here’s Why Your Coaching Content Isn’t Working Don’t fall into the coach trap. You're posting every day. Reels. Stories. Wins. But no clients. Why? Because no one cares how great you are — they care how you can help them. In this episode of The Coach Trap Podcast, Greg Styan and Dan “Yoda” Williams rip apart the myth tha…

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Cattle Sold, Crops Failing: Inside Saskatchewan’s Drought Crisis 19:35

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Farmers' livelihoods are at stake in Saskatchewan in the middle of a historic drought. It’s been a while since Saskatchewan saw steady rainfall – and conditions are pushing some farmers to the edge. Ranchers are facing choices about whether to sell off cattle or take on more debt. We hear from two prairie farmers about the impact drought is having …

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Bob McDonald: Science, Survival, and Self-Doubt 24:14

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Quirks and Quarks host Bob McDonald says people are often surprised to learn he’s a university dropout — a fact that’s contributed to the impostor syndrome he’s felt for a large part of his life. In his memoir Just Say Yes, Bob McDonald charts his path from an unhappy and sometimes abusive home to Canada's foremost explainer of all things scientifi…

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How Police Busted a Lululemon Theft Ring 16:29

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Yoga pants and stolen goods. Court documents obtained by CBC reveal a suspected organized crime ring behind a wave of high-value thefts from Lululemon stores across British Columbia. CBC journalist Jason Proctor breaks down how police tracked down the suspects.

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Venetians protest Bezos’ billionaire wedding 19:19

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Jeff Bezos is getting married in Venice, but not everyone is celebrating. As A-list guests gather, activists and locals are protesting what they see as a city being rented out to the ultra-wealthy. We hear from a protester with “No Space for Bezos,” and from a former luxury wedding planner who now writes about class and culture.…

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Fluoride set to flow again in Calgary Water 7:44

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Fluoride is returning to Calgary’s drinking water. The city removed it more than a decade ago, but after a public vote and years of planning, it's back. A city councilor who once voted against fluoride explains why he’s changed his mind.

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The hippie trail trip that changed Rick Steve’s life 24:09

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Rick Steves had his first puff of a joint in Afghanistan while he was travelling the Hippie Trail in 1978, the overland route from Istanbul to Kathmandu. The travel writer and entrepreneur talks to Matt Galloway about how that trip made him think about the world differently — and why he says others should seek out mind-expanding travel, too.…

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Where does Iran’s nuclear program stand now? 19:13

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A fragile ceasefire is in place between Israel and Iran — but where does this leave Iran’s nuclear program? U.S. President Donald Trump is confident the program is destroyed but some intelligence reports suggest only setbacks. We speak with nuclear policy expert James Acton about what happens now.

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Boosting Canada’s military will take 'sustained and stable' preparation: Defence chief 18:51

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Defending Canada will require new strategies, investments in new equipment, and more recruits, according to Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces. The country’s top soldier tells guest host Susan Ormiston about her priorities for the military, and what a new five per cent NATO defence spending target would me…

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How to protect yourself against tick-borne illnesses 16:46

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As the climate warms, ticks are finding more places to call home within Canada — and spreading more diseases to people wherever they go. A doctor talks about why Lyme disease isn’t the only infection you can catch from ticks, and how to protect yourself against the bugs.

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Delayed ferry leaves store shelves empty in Labrador 8:13

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The Kamutik W ferry, which delivers critical items like food and toilet paper to remote communities in Labrador, has finally set sail after being delayed for more than a week. The delay has left people in those communities running low on supplies, and some advocates calling for a better solution.

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From MLB to the French Open: Brian Anderson on Tennis’ Greatest Match & the Art of Play-by-Play 40:47

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The most versatile and skilled play-by-play announcer in sports, Brian Anderson, joins Jim Powell on Episode 18 of Fans First, a sports podcast. Together, they unpack what could go down as the greatest tennis match of all time: the epic five-set Alcaraz vs. Sinner showdown at the 2025 French Open. Brian Anderson takes us behind the scenes of his tr…

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Is the Digital Nomad Life Just a Coaching Cliché? 28:26

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Is the Digital Nomad Life Just a Coaching Cliché? | The Coach Trap Podcast Hosted by Greg Styan & Dan William This episode is a straight-up conversation about why we’re leaving the UK to build our coaching business abroad. We’re not talking fantasy-land travel. We’re talking real decisions, real logistics, and why becoming a digital nomad might be …

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What’s on the agenda at the NATO summit? 19:05

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NATO leaders are meeting for a historic summit. The gathering comes as conflicts continue in Ukraine and Gaza, and as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel remains fragile. We talk to former Canadian ambassador Kerry Buck, and former U.S. ambassador to NATO, Douglas Lute, about what’s on the agenda – and what’s at stake. And what Prime Minister Mark …

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Do sanctions actually work? 24:03

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Sanctions have become the go-to tool in global politics — used to punish rogue states, and signal international condemnation. But are they effective? With sanctions piling up against Russia, Iran, and two Israeli cabinet ministers, we ask whether economic punishment actually shapes behavior — or just creates diplomatic noise.…

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The US bombed Iran. What happens now? 19:49

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With the US inserting itself into the Iran-Israel war, dropping bombs on three nuclear sites in Iran, the CBC's Chris Brown reports from Jerusalem on the latest diplomatic efforts and what we know about Iran's nuclear capacity. We also talk to Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder of the Bourse & Bazaar Foundation think tank, on how the war is shaping s…

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A crisis in men’s health 24:12

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Men are struggling – according to a new study on men’s health. New data from the Movember Institute of Men’s Health shows that nearly half of Canadian men will die prematurely – before the age of 75 – from largely preventable causes. Men also account for three out of every four suicides in the country. Former Health Minister Mark Holland and study …

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Go dancing and still get to bed early — the rise of daytime parties 21:29

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If staying out dancing until 3 a.m. doesn’t appeal to you like it used to, you’re not alone. Across Canada, daytime dance parties are making space for people who want to move, socialize and still be in bed before midnight. We talk to two daytime party organizers about what it means to dance in the daytime and how it's reshaping nightlife.…

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45 years later, Terry Fox’s brother is riding across Canada 16:37

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45 years ago, Terry Fox set out to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He made it more than 5,000 kilometres before cancer forced him to stop. This summer, his brother Darrell Fox is cycling coast to coast to honour that journey and raise funds through the Ride of Hope. We speak with Fred Fox, Terry's older brother, about what it …

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Canadian politics heats up for the summer! 19:42

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It’s the first day of summer and Canadian politics is already heating up. Prime Minister Mark Carney is hoping to pass Bill C-5 before the House breaks, but the legislation is drawing serious pushback from Indigenous leaders and others. Meanwhile, the G7 has wrapped — was there any progress on tariffs? Plus, a Conservative Party leadership review a…

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'Aging is not for the meek' — what we don’t say about aging 24:26

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In the conclusion of our series As We Age, we bring together a panel of guests navigating emotional and complex conversations — from how to care for their aging parents, negotiating moves into retirement homes, to what it means to grow old yourself while caring for someone else. It’s an intimate look at the realities many Canadians are quietly mana…

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Without final exams, are students really learning? 19:23

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Across Canada, final exams are disappearing from high schools. Since the pandemic, some school boards have dropped or reworked them entirely. Supporters say the shift reduces student stress and allows for more meaningful assessments. But critics worry we’re sending teens into adulthood without learning how to cope with pressure. We speak with two e…

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She was abused by her stepfather — and her mother stayed with him 26:24

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A powerful documentary about a woman breaking the silence around sexual abuse in her family. Robin Heald was abused for years by her stepfather — and her mother stayed with him - even after he pleaded guilty. In It Ends With Me, CBC producer John Chipman follows Robin’s journey back into that past — and how she’s working to stop the cycle for futur…

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We saved these Sister's 5 hours a week (and you could do the same) 29:06

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Empowering Mothers Without Burning Out | CT x Workwelle Pauline and Clara—sisters, founders, and American expats in London—join Greg Styan to share the story behind Workwelle, their audio-based course helping mothers reclaim self-care and resilience. From tackling burnout to redefining modern motherhood, they open up about the challenges of buildin…

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No one was noticing Carina and this is why... 30:29

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She was burnt out. Then She Changed Her Mind—Literally. Karina Macmillan transformed her life with mindset science. In this powerful episode, discover how she went from overwhelmed to magnetic — and how her Magnetic Power course is helping thousands do the same. 👇 TIME TO UNLOCK YOUR POWER 👇 Explore Karina’s course: https://www.audopia.co.uk Learn …

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We turned Steve's LinkedIn Likes into Client's (A case study) 29:10

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CT X AUDOPIA X STEVE 🔥 Struggling to sell your coaching course? Stop guessing and start growing. 🔥 In this must-listen episode, Coach Trap hosts' Greg Styan and Dan Williams teams up with leadership expert Steve Barrett—a corporate leader turned coach—to break down the real strategies behind his transformational program, ‘Mastering Change’. This is…

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Nike taps Toronto duo for historic collaboration with Indian designers 9:23

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Nike’s latest collection is making waves — not just for the fashion, but for who’s behind it. The brand has teamed up with the Toronto-born label NorBlack NorWhite in what’s being celebrated as a landmark collaboration. For many in the South Asian community, it’s a rare moment of representation in an industry that often borrows from their culture w…

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Remembering the victims of the Air India bombing, Canada’s worst terrorism attack 19:38

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Forty years ago, a bomb tore through Air India Flight 182, killing all 329 people on board — the majority of them Canadian. Despite being the worst mass murder in this country’s history, many Canadians still don’t know the story. In a new CBC documentary, families of the victims reflect on the trauma, the justice they feel they never received, and …

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How mRNA vaccines went from scientific darlings to a political football 24:38

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mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the pandemic. But now, that science is under political attack in the United States. Funding is being pulled, approvals are being delayed, and the science questioned by politicians. Science journalist Elie Dolgin joins us to explain how a technology once hailed as revolutionary is now facing an existentia…

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A Canadian family's desperate quest to flee Iran as missiles fall 15:47

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As tensions rise between Israel and Iran, a Canadian citizen and her family trapped in Tehran are trying to find a way out — with fuel scarce and borders uncertain. We speak with one family preparing to flee, and hear what it's like on the ground in Jerusalem with CBC’s Margaret Evans.

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AI AND WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF COACHING? 26:55

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AI is reshaping the future of coaching—but are you ready to adapt or at risk of falling behind? In this episode of The Coach Trap, hosts Gregory Styan and Daniel Williams dive deep into the evolving intersection of AI, coaching, and personal development. From how AI tools can increase accessibility and efficiency in coaching, to the irreplaceable v…

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What to do about the high cost of hospital parking? 19:33

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Hospital parking is expensive. Add that to the already high cost of being sick. Cancer patients, parents and caregivers can spend thousands on parking and are calling for fees to be reduced or eliminated. But hospitals say they need the money to help pay for healthcare in a stretched system. We hear from one patient about the cost, and why when Nov…

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The greatest artist of the 20th century? AI’s answer and why it matters 15:06

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AI is exploding. It’s everywhere. And almost everyone is using it. From writing emails to generating lifelike videos, to booking appointments, artificial intelligence is moving beyond simple prompts and into what experts call “agentic AI” — systems that can act on our behalf. CBC’s Nora Young joins Matt Galloway to talk about this moment in AI. She…

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He started his degree in 1976. Last week, he graduated 10:06

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Dave Burnett started his degree in 1976. Now 49 years later, he is graduating. He talks to Matt Galloway about that moment crossing the stage nearly half a century in the making. The 68-year-old just completed his agriculture degree — and reflects on the long road to graduation — a story of addiction, recovery and achieving long-held dreams.…

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U of T’s president on what a university education is really for 24:05

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As thousands of graduates toss their caps in the air, the president of Canada’s largest university is stepping down. Meric Gertler reflects on 12 years at the helm of the University of Toronto — and the future of education and life after the classroom in the age of AI and fewer jobs.

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How this conductor is bringing Powell River, B.C. together with music 26:49

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Many small communities across the country are struggling to survive, as people age and their children chase big city life. Powell River, B.C. is trying to keep its own numbers up with the help of a conductor who’s worked with some of the world’s biggest orchestras. In her documentary War and Peace, the CBC’s Liz Hoath hears from locals who say Arth…

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Drama plagued Canada’s last G7 summit. Can Carney avoid repeating it? 19:35

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A lot is at stake at this week’s G7 summit in Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney will be looking for a deal on tariffs, and avoiding the kind of drama that roiled the meeting last time Canada hosted it. CBC journalist JP Tasker walks us through the challenges Carney faces at this meeting, while Peter MacKay and Bessma Momani assess whether world l…

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What will it take to get more people into the trades? 24:00

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As the prime minister eyes a number of “nation-building” projects, the country is in need of tens of thousands more tradespeople to make them happen. We hear from high school students planning to pursue jobs in the trades, while economists Simon Gaudreault and Jim Stanford debate whether lowering standards and encouraging greater immigration could …