The Mike Smyth Show

Concerns raised over possible Canada-US trade surrounding digital policy. Guest: Andrew Clement - Chair of Canadians for Digital Sovereignty, Professor Emeritus Faculty of Information at University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Canada respond to the latest Trump tariffs? Would no retaliation be the best move for Canada? What would more SRO closures could mean for Vancouver? Plus, concerns are being raised over Canada conceding on digital sovereignty in trade talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Paton has left the BC Conservatives, following Peter Milobar. How does this shape the BC Political landscape? Canada has walked away from its trade talks with the US. What is next for Canada as these new tariffs settle in? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Possible trade deal between Canada-US. What about the tariffs? Are Covid era borrowers in a big rate hike? It's the opening weekend of the PNE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US - Canada trade tentative deal depends on American booze back on provincial shelves BC Government Directory has been eliminated - with next to zero notice - and makes it impossible for anyone to find out who is who in government - for businesses, non-profits, unions, indigenous organizations and others - that is extremely problematic BC Conservatives online ad portraying Premier David Eby as a fascist/authoritarian military dictator getting major blowback as 2 polls have BC NDP ahead again Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a case for Keystone XL PIpeline? Poilievre has but one path to survival The rising costs of fighting wildfires in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do we need a tax on carbonated beverages? Guest: David Clement - North American affairs manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the repeat offender program working? Uber Canada data shows Canadians are becoming more courteous riders. Beware of bad drivers this back-to-school season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump has put a 3-day pause on the imposing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. New research finds that nearly half of Canadian citizenship applicants are Americans! Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and comms consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the BC government need to step in and help businesses affected by fires? With the Trump tariff deadline just hours away, has any progress been made in the ongoing trade talks with the US? Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is moving forward with a public‑safety plebiscite this October, asking voters to weigh in on tougher rules for open‑air drug use and a new involuntary‑care facility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a two‑hour meeting with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Minister Dominic LeBlanc said only “our job is not yet done”with 50% tariffs set to hit soon. A Canadian petition to expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has got over 200,000 signatures. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big tech is getting dragged into court for not protecting kids. What do the facts say? Vancouver voters will face a new question this October: a public safety plebiscite on banning open-air hard drug use and building more involuntary treatment beds. Finally, we discuss the rise of legalized gambling in Canada and its impact on young people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're getting down to the wire on Trump's looming tariff deadline. Have we made ANY progress? Shockwaves continue to be felt by Peter Milobar's departure from the BCCP caucus on Friday. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is proposing a plebiscite on drug use. Is this cynical politics, or a bargaining chip with BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the BC government be helping businesses affected by Broadway construction? Damage to Okanagan service industry with wildfires Update on wine industry with fires across the province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier David Eby visits fire zone in Okanagan and promises review of response to wildfire; says speed of wildfire growth could be the “new normal“ Fable Kitchen restaurant at Broadway and Main closes permanently due to Skytrain extension construction delays and loss of business with no compensation from the Province On or off?  US-Canada trade negotiations and alleged offer seems to be off again! And Canada warned the US that trade talks, may be further impeded if the tariffs go ahead Guest: Bill Tielman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does British Columbia need an “innovation fund” to fight fires? Coin collection stolen from her car - one of the only items she took from her home before evacuating Small homes, big future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does BC need an innovation fund to fight fires? Guest: Kiersten Enemark, Director BC affairs at the Council of Canadian Innovators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to wreak havoc on Summerland and other parts of BC. We'll bring you the latest on that. Canada-US trade talks continue! Conservatives say that Carney is being too easy on Trump, but is there really a correct strategy here? Illegal street racing is taking over the streets of Nanaimo. Is there enough police enforcement to tackle this issue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite numerous requests, we have been unable to get Kerry-Lynne Findlay on the show. What do the latest opinion polls say about her? There's a single man living in a massive SRO along Granville Street. How is this possible? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The government wants to buy up all the empty condos in BC and turn them into affordable housing. Where did this idea come from? "Bossware" is software that's allowing managers to SPY on their employees! Is this level of screen monitoring encroaching on our privacy rights? We're only a few days away from Trump implementing 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Is this another TACO tariff? Or does Carney need to push back harder on Trump? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to rage through parts of BC, and the mayor of Summerland is telling residents to brace themselves for significant losses. Mike and Bill unpack the latest defificit numbers. Should we be happy or concerned? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires in Summerland have prompted a massive evacuation effort. We'll bring you the latest on that. More and more people are selling their stuff on Facebook Marketplace. Is it really all it's cracked up to be? Quebec is banning the sale of energy drinks for kids under the age of 16. Should BC do the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive wildfire in Summerland has prompted a massive evacuation operation and the declaration of a state of emergency. Donald Trump's looming tariffs. Poilievre has penned an open letter to Mark Carney over the PM's concessions to Trump. First Nations chiefs are saying they want the pipeline construction to stop. Do they have the power to do this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are energy drinks harming your kids? Guest: David Clement, North American affairs manager at the Consumer Choice Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is BC right to scrap the second road test - or do new drivers need that extra check? Plus - repeat offenders keep cycling through the justice system. How do we stop the revolving door? And Crime Stoppers launches a new business partnership campaign - how can local businesses help fight crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a mistake to drop the second road test for new drivers? The Metro Vancouver mess Report reveals how India's Bishnoi gang uses Canada's student visa program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump calls Canadians "nasty." We also bring you Mark Carney's reaction to Gianni Infantino Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why hasn't the province called a state of emergency over wildfires? Which province in Canada has the highest average wage? What about the lowest? Tips for keeping your dogs safe on trails and parks this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires are tearing through multiple BC communities. It's highlighting the importance of having a grab n' go bag. Should the province declare a state of emergency? We also bring you the latest in the ongoing Trump tariff trade war. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? West Jet has received a tentative deal putting an end to the strike. Why are so many airlines going on strike recently? Should the government scrap the sales tax on used cars? Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says yes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wildfires continue to ravage parts of BC. Should we call a state of emergency? During a video update on the wildfire situation, Lorne Doerkson was interupted by a lightning strike! Should Poilievre be replaced as leader of the Federal Conservatives? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Supreme Court has ruled that provisions allowing blanket power to administer involuntary care violates the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. WestJet has stuck a tentative deal. How long till they're up and running again? Tech advancements have allowed scammers to become incredibly sophisticated. How do we stop them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should Canada retaliate against Trump's tariff threats? Should we retaliate at all? Interfor is moving out of BC to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Bill Tieleman, Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should BC end the booze ban? NDP and LNG, And we look at political interference at the municipal level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A proposal to build 17 villages within Vancouver was shut down by city council, but some residents are now speaking out saying they think it's a good idea. Do Canadians really hate the USA? A CNN data analyst has been crunching the numbers, so we'll get into that. Finally, we'll discuss the ethics of betting on climate disasters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big staff shakeup in the BC Conservative party today. Forest company Interfor is moving its head office from Burnaby to Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Phone Is Ringing. It Could Be a Scam. Guest: Julie Matthews, Consumer protection expert and fraud prevention educator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver City council is nixing the proposed villages plan. Was this the right move to make? Nobody wants to buy the tiny condos in Vancouver. Our guest Ron Butler has been saying that for years! And finally, are Alberta drivers worse than BC drivers? (Spoiler: our resident traffic lawyer says YES) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would Premier Eby fire cabinet minister Kelley Greene over her oppoisition to an LNG project? Should American booze be put back on Canadian liquor store shelves? Premier Eby is vehemently against the idea. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Canada need to change its wildfire strategy? The true costs of supply management. Is the proposed “Villages” plan a good one or not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It looks like we're seeing some unity issues in both the NDP and Conservative caucus'. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dave Levinthal, Investigative reporter in Washington DC; Senior editor at NOTUS dot org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Dr. Bhavini Gohel, Clinical Associate professor at Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Shuv Majumdar, Conservative MP for Calgary Heritage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Patrick Johnston, Sport columnist with the Vancouver Sun and Province Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, are we wasting $5 million on Granville St? Guest host Rob Fai talks to Pete Fry, Vancouver City Councilor and mayoral candidate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Ready/Amanda Rogers mediation report for B.C. Nurses spent lots of focus on workplace safety for nurses Tilbury LNG approval has another regulatory hurdle cleared Regarding Tilbury, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene has affirmed her opposition to the project raising questions of if she should resign from this post Guest host Rob Fai talks to Keith Baldrey, Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B.C. nurses close to a deal, why does it seem there's constant job action across Canada? Guest host Rob Fai talks to Barry Eidlin, Associate sociology professor at McGill University, specializing in labour and social movements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai talks to Gary Mar, CEO of Canada West Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier Eby's approval rating is falling fast. What's causing this drop? The Broadway construction chaos continues! The latest road closures are wreaking havoc on the businesses along that stretch. People are pushing back against AI data centres being built in BC due to there massive electricity usage. Where's all this power going to come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices