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In this episode, we are joined by Professor John Price (University of Victoria), who leads the Canada–China Focus project. We discuss how Canada–China relations are debated in ways that can intensify anti-Asian racism and Sinophobia, and how Canada–China Focus works to reframe public conversation. We use Price's submission to the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference as a stand-alone case to think through how “security” discourse can produce racialized harm, and we close by reflecting on what Prime Minister Mark Carney's January 2026 visit to Beijing signals for the next phase of Canada–China relations—and what short- and long-term work is needed to sustain anti-racist public awareness alongside serious foreign-policy debate. Resources: John Price: https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/globalstudies/people/associate-fellows/pricejohn.php Canada-China Focus: https://www.canadachinafocus.ca/ Submission to the Honourable Marie-Josée Hogue, Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.: https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/ccf/wp-content/uploads/sites/6776/2024/08/Hogue-Commission-JP.pdf Bio: John Price is an Associate Fellow at the Centre for Global Studies. He retired in 2018 after teaching history at UVic for twenty-one years. He retains an active research and writing program, however, with special focus on Canada-China relations and Indigenous-settler relations in the Pacific Northwest. With faculty members Nicholas XEMŦOLTW̱ Claxton (HSD) and Christine O'Bonsawin (History), he was recently awarded a SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant to promote Indigenous Ecological Knowledge with the environmental organization, Dogwood. His historical research spans the history of Japan, transpacific migrations, Asian Canadian histories, and Indigenous-Settler relations in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of Japan Works: Power and Paradox in Postwar Industrial Relations (Cornell, 1997), Orienting Canada: Race, Empire and the Transpacific (2011), and, with Ningping Yu, the biography A Woman in Between: Searching for Dr. Victoria Chung (2019). He is a co-author of the recent Challenging Racist “British Columbia”: 150 Years and Counting (2021) and co-editor of a special volume of BC Studies: Unsettling the Islands: Race, Indigeneity, and the Transpacific (204, Winter 2019/20). He is a founding member of Canada-China Focus and has recently published a series on Canada-China relations and another on Canada-US militarization of the Pacific. When not in the library or writing at home in Vancouver, he is looking after his three grandchildren, or on bike trips with his partner of forty-six years, Margaret McGregor.

Conservative MP and Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Michael Chong discusses his recent trip to Taiwan, which he says he took to assert Canadian sovereignty after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned MPs against visiting what they say is a renegade state. This week, the top Chinese diplomat visited Canada for the first time in a decade.Chong examines China's continuing foreign interference operations in Canada, criticizes the government's lack of transparency regarding its new strategic partnership with Beijing, and addresses concerns about forced labour products entering Canada. Chong also outlines how a Conservative government would approach Canada-China relations while diversifying trade away from the United States.The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaFollow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Elia Gross - Producer Amal Attar-Guzman - EditorHarrison Lowman - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is with great pleasure that I have invited Pascale Massot back into the Virtual Studio for this episode of the ‘Now' Series. This is Episode 2 of Season 4. With Pascale today I am particularly interested in how she sees the recent ‘Middle Power' actions of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and how the Carney government is dealing with Trump trade and foreign policy actions. I was also very interested in Pascale's view of China's foreign policy actions, after a visit to China. I was keen to explore the state of US-China relations as the Trump-Xi Summit approaches. Pascale is an Associate Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, a non-resident Honorary Fellow, Political Economy at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis in New York, and a Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada in Vancouver. Pascale is the author of China's Vulnerability Paradox: How the World's Largest Consumer Transformed Global Commodity Markets, Oxford University Press, 2024. Her research interests include the global political economy of China's rise, China's impact on global extractive commodity markets—including debates around de-risking, critical minerals and economic security, Canada-China relations, and the advent of Indo-Pacific strategies around the world.

In this rapid-fire update episode of The Negotiation, our host, Todd Embley, sits down with Jacob Cooke, CEO and Co-Founder of WPIC Marketing + Technologies, for a fast-paced conversation covering the biggest developments in China's e-commerce and AI landscape.Jake unpacks Alibaba's recent earnings—why he's encouraged despite weak earnings—and breaks down the significance of their new AI business unit, Token Hub, and the Wukong platform. The conversation explores the OpenClaw phenomenon sweeping China and what it means for enterprise AI adoption.The episode also dives into WPIC's latest annual data report, revealing strong growth across China's e-commerce market and the dramatic platform shift toward Douyin. Jake shares fascinating insights on the pet category—including the explosive growth of live dog and cat sales on social commerce platforms—and highlights other standout trends in nutraceuticals, fashion, and sports.Jake also provides his read on Canada-China relations following Prime Minister Mark Carney's historic visit, discusses the excitement around Canadian journalists being back on the ground in Beijing, and shares what the diplomatic reset means for Canadian brands like Lululemon, Arc'teryx, and Canada Goose.This is a must-listen for anyone tracking China's consumer market, AI developments, or Canada-China business opportunities. Enjoy!Discussion Points·      Alibaba's latest earnings: why Jake is encouraged despite net income down 66%·      Token Hub and Wukong: How Alibaba is restructuring to monetize AI through tokens instead of subscriptions·      The OpenClaw phenomenon: Why it's exploding in China and how cheap, capable models fuel adoption·      WPIC's annual data report: Top-level takeaways on China's e-commerce market (2023-2025)·      Pet market deep-dive: 20.4% growth and the rise of live pet sales on Douyin·      Nutraceuticals surge: 27.3% growth and Douyin overtaking Tmall for the first time·      Canada-China relations: What PM Carney's visit means for business and why CBC journalists being back matters·      Canadian brand performance: How Lululemon, Arc'teryx, and Canada Goose are doing on the ground·      Increased business confidence: Western leaders' visits to China and rising brand interest·      Key message for international brands entering or expanding in China in 2026

He made headlines for what he didn't say. And now, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is saying he will retire. Rousseau has been under increasing pressure to leave since he posted a video last week about the Jazz crash at LaGuardia Airport that contained just two words in French.Also: Prime Minister Mark Carney defends his government's handling of Canada-China relations. A Liberal MP last week was accused of downplaying human rights abuses by Beijing.And: Cubans face a daily struggle under the U.S. oil blockade. But the CBC's Jorge Barrera spoke to some who are hoping that after the pain, there will be some gain.Plus: Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructure, the connection between brain and heart health, meat thefts, and more.

Arizona exports were up last year, and a new country is the state's second-biggest trading partner. The head of the Arizona Commerce Authority on what that means for the state. Plus, what doctors can learn from improv comedians and vice versa.

In this special episode of The Negotiation, WPIC CEO Jacob Cooke steps in as host to interview Bijan Ahmadi, Executive Director & COO at the Canada China Business Council—one of the leading organizations supporting Canadian businesses in China and strengthening bilateral commercial ties.This episode offers a unique perspective: Jacob was in Beijing during Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to China—the first by a Canadian leader in years—giving him firsthand insight into the trip's significance. Together, Jacob and Bijan unpack what the visit means for Canadian business and Canada-China relations, with Bijan's deep expertise in trade policy, market access, and bilateral economic engagement complementing Jacob's on-the-ground observations.This conversation comes at a critical moment: as the U.S. administration raises questions about Canada's engagement with China, this episode cuts through the noise to focus on the facts—what was actually agreed, what it means for jobs and GDP, and why China remains a vital market for Canadian exporters and businesses.Discussion Points·       The historical context and significance of Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to China·       Whether the visit achieved a meaningful reset in Canada-China relations·       Specific outcomes and agreements from the trip—sector-by-sector wins for the Canadian economy·       CCBC's role during the visit and how members have reacted·       How Canadian businesses are reassessing their perceptions of China post-visit·       Next challenges CCBC will work to solve for Canadian business·       Clarifying misconceptions around a potential "deal" with China and U.S. political concerns·       The strategic importance of China to Canada's economy—jobs, GDP, and export opportunities

Canada's premiers are calling out Alberta separatists en masse. BC's David Eby's calling it "treason". This, as American officials are (reportedly) meeting with an unelected, unofficial, and unserious delegation led by lawyer Jeff Rath. We get into it - along with the Canada-US relationship, the Canada-China trade deal, and the contentious F-35 fighter jet order - with longtime politician, diplomat, and CEO of the Canada West Foundation Gary Mar (4:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY HANSEN DISTILLERY -- EDMONTON'S ORIGINAL DISTILLERY -- ROOTED IN PRAIRIE GRIT AND A REBELLIOUS SPIRIT. PROUDLY LOCAL, ALWAYS ORIGINAL. HANSEN DISTILLERY IS MADE RIGHT, RIGHT HERE. https://hansendistillery.com/ 45:00 | Heated Rivalry is now Crave's all-time most-watched series. Prime Minister Mark Carney just appeared with one of the show's stars - Hudson Williams - on a red carpet in Ottawa. More people than ever before are talking about LGBTQ2S+ inclusion in sport. This, as Edmonton-designed Pride Tape celebrates its ten year anniversary. Pride Tape co-founders Senator Kristopher Wells and Jeff McLean join our Real Talk Round Table to discuss.  TELL US YOUR STORY: talk@ryanjespersen.com  PRIDE TAPE: https://pridetape.com/ SILENT AUCTION LINK for SIX CLUB TICKETS to OILERS/WILD on JAN. 31: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/135812/auctions/195160/auction_items/6707590 1:47:00 | Real Talkers Glenn and Tractor Dave have hot takes on Alberta's separatist movement; Keltie, Laura, and Les are fired up over our coverage of changes to disability benefits in Alberta; and Melvin has a geography lesson for Jespo. It's The Flamethrower presented by our amazing friends at the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

On January 20, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the World Economic Forum. Coming a week after his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, his remarks made headlines globally.   In this episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, we asked Automotive News Toronto Bureau Chief David Kennedy for his perspective on where the prime minister is taking Canada's trade policy and what the bilateral accord could mean for North America. Takeaways  - Annual imports of up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles under the Canada-China accord.  - A 50% increase in Canadian exports to China by 2030.  - The increasing importance of compliance with evolving import regulations.  ​- The establishment of cross-functional market-access committees within companies. 

Aaron breaks down the whirlwind of White House moves on Minnesota's immigration enforcement flashpoint, including President Trump's dispatch of Tom Homan, communications with Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey, and the sudden withdrawal of Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino and agents. Is this strategic pressure yielding results or an unexpected retreat? Also covered: an exposed Signal chat network coordinating anti-ICE actions (now under FBI scrutiny), Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's inflammatory rhetoric, Canada's abrupt pivot away from deeper China ties after tariff threats, UK pushes for widespread live facial recognition, NATO's nod to U.S. indispensability, a jihadist stabbing in Washington State, and a retired Green Beret's chilling comparison of Minneapolis unrest to low-level insurgency tactics. The AM Update, Aaron McIntire, immigration enforcement, Minnesota protests, Tom Homan, Tim Walz, Ilhan Omar, Border Patrol, ICE agents, Signal chat investigation, Kash Patel, Canada China trade, Mark Carney, tariffs, facial recognition UK, NATO Greenland, jihad stabbing Washington, insurgency Minneapolis, Trump administration, deportation operations

Tensions rise in Minnesota with a fatal ICE encounter sparking riots and an attempted autonomous zone, while leaders face scrutiny. Trump issues stark threats over Canada-China ties. And weaponized empathy will be the death of us all.   The AM Update, Minnesota ICE shooting, Tim Walz, church disruption fallout, Canada China tariffs, empathy weaponization, conservative commentary

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Trump trolls the climate people, temps are going down and there incredible amount of snow. China pushes forward with Silk road. Canada/China try to go around Trump’s tariff system and he warns Carney to stop. The people have been dependent on the government and its because of the [CB]. The [CB]/China are trying to stop Trump’s tariffs. Countries want their gold back. The [DS] is taking the information war and now moving to a physical war. The war is between the American people and the criminal syndicate. The [DS] want Trump to use the insurrection act during the midterms, this way they can use the narrative that he is going to stop the elections. Hold the line, the people are waking up. Trump’s counterinsurgency is getting bigger. Trump will not act until he has the leverage, buckle up its going to get bumpy.   Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2015283109235732576?s=20 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");   https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/2014838127677030845?s=20  work, I lose my food stamps, I lose my health insurance and we’re only getting $100 back on taxes. Huh? This is why people don’t want to work because why am I working my butt off and losing all that stuff and still living paycheck to paycheck when I was living paycheck to paycheck before, but I at least had food stamps and health insurance and got $7,000 back. Yeah, how’s that math mathing?”  Repatriate The Gold’: German Economists Urge Withdrawal From US Vaults Shift in relations and unpredictability of Donald Trump make it ‘risky to store so much gold in the US', say experts  Germany is facing calls to withdraw its billions of euros' worth of gold from US vaults, spurred on by the shift in transatlantic relations and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. Germany holds the world's second biggest national gold reserves after the US, of which approximately €164bn (£122bn) worth – 1,236 tonnes – is stored in New York. Emanuel Mönch, a leading economist and former head of research at Germany's federal bank, the Bundesbank, called for the gold to be brought home, saying it was too “risky” for it to be kept in the US under the current administration.  “In the interest of greater strategic independence from the US, the Bundesbank would therefore be well advised to consider repatriating the gold.” Source: zerohedge.com Trump Suggests He Can Send $2,000 Tariff Rebate Checks Without Congress  Bessent has also suggested the $2,000 benefit might not take the form of direct cash disbursements.  the Treasury secretary said while he had not yet finalized details with Trump, the “dividend could come in lots of forms,” such as through tax reductions already under consideration—including exemptions for tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits, among other deductions. Source: zerohedge.com Political/Rights Anti-ICE Singer Bad Bunny Reportedly Planning to Wear a Dress at Super Bowl Halftime Show to ‘Honor Queer Icons'  Bad Bunny, the anti-Trump, anti-ICE, Puerto Rican rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is reportedly planning to wear a dress to “honor queer icons” during his Super Bowl halftime performance. The artist has a history of wearing skirts, dresses, and other bizarre costumes. According to a Radar Online report, Ocasio will wear the dress at the NFL's biggest game of the year to “honor Puerto Rican queer icons and generations of drag, resistance and cultural rebellion.” The report states: Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/2014745821682483678?s=20 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2014735703490334753?s=20 DOGE  dramatic, final, and beautiful conclusion. I would also like to thank President Xi, of China, for working with us and, ultimately, approving the Deal. He could have gone the other way, but didn't, and is appreciated for his decision. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP Geopolitical https://twitter.com/KurtSchlichter/status/2015086947782525422?s=20    War/Peace   DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Medical/False Flags https://twitter.com/TheChiefNerd/status/2014517087830491440?s=20 [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/gatewaypundit/status/2015410989953433956?s=20    BREAKING: Magistrate Judge Orders Release of Minnesota Church Protestor William Kelly All three Minnesota church protestors have now been released from federal custody. Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen, and William Kelly, A federal magistrate judge on Friday ordered the release of William Kelly, the far-left agitator who stormed a St. Paul church and harassed parishioners on Sunday. William Kelly was arrested and charged with conspiracy to deprive rights, a federal crime, and violating the FACE Act 18 USC 248 for his involvement in the St. Paul church riots. Kelly was wearing his signature “F*ck Trump” beanie when he was taken into custody. On Friday, Magistrate Shannon Elkins said there was no basis for pretrial detention.   Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/2015140496344314364?s=20  https://twitter.com/StephenM/status/2014479574847967639?s=20    https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/2015219042441699797?s=20 https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2015263298669707666?s=20   to protect people of color. Renee Good was shot dead two weeks earlier after accelerating her SUV toward a federal agent. https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2015259764800770348?s=20   were merely carrying for self-protection he wouldn’t have had that many rounds on him – it is clear he was prepared to kill as many officers as possible. He didn’t bring his permit or ID (it is illegal to carry in MN without both).   https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/2015275183591010331?s=20 https://twitter.com/joeybeastmarket/status/2015154134849028324?s=20  his gun. Leftists cannot comprehend agency and therefore believe instead that he literally spawned on the sidewalk and through a series of fascist coincidences he was executed for exercising his constitutional right to do whatever he wants without consequences   1. Pretti engaged in obstructive behavior. 2. Pretti committed a felony assault against a federal officer while armed. 3. Pretti resisted arrest while armed. 4. The fact that Pretti had a gun was revealed to all Officers there. So a person for whom there was PC he had committed a violent felony, was resisting arrest, and was armed with a firearm were among the totality of circumstances known to the Officer at the time he used deadly force. Use of deadly force policy does not require the Officers to wait until they are attacked. https://twitter.com/prayingmedic/status/2015144823909728529?s=20 and assumes the suspect is going to begin shooting, so the cop kills him.   Great State of Minnesota? We are there because of massive Monetary Fraud, with Billions of Dollars missing, and Illegal Criminals that were allowed to infiltrate the State through the Democrats' Open Border Policy. We want the money back, and we want it back, NOW. Those Fraudsters who stole the money are going to jail, where they belong! This is no different than a really big Bank Robbery. Much of what you're witnessing is a COVER UP for this Theft and Fraud. The Mayor and the Governor are inciting Insurrection, with their pompous, dangerous, and arrogant rhetoric! Instead, these sanctimonious political fools should be looking for the Billions of Dollars that has been stolen from the people of Minnesota, and the United States of America. LET OUR ICE PATRIOTS DO THEIR JOB! 12,000 Illegal Alien Criminals, many of them violent, have been arrested and taken out of Minnesota. If they were still there, you would see something far worse than you are witnessing today https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2015288336189952066?s=20     https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/2015273624174023098?s=20   was found in possession of a bag containing several similar devices. The subject was arrested. https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2015293685336846546?s=20   https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2015217649442013493?s=20   , which has become popular for the far-left in organizing violence due to its reach with mainstream liberals. Wagner has branded himself on the neck with the gang tattoo of the Antifa “Iron Front” logo, similar to how neo-Nazis brand themselves with fascist symbols. https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/2015223657593716965?s=20 https://twitter.com/GoldenAgeTimes2/status/2015181318053581196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2015181318053581196%7Ctwgr%5Ec578672a0fd7f78278c6fea2c4ab03241a2a7051%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Ftexas-democrat-senate-frontrunner-jasmine-crockett-says-ice%2F   blanche ability to do so.”  or several signals. Let's start with a screen recording of all members of the south side group to start.  to distract the public. Same Deep State playbook. https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2015365238862786572?s=20   https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/2015245963648962850?s=20     https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2015259080470802833?s=20 Neon vests for all feds immediately.

In this episode of Tank Talks, Matt Cohen and John Ruffolo unpack Prime Minister Mark Carney's China agreement and his Davos speech, calling out the collapse of the rules-based international order and pushing “middle powers” to coordinate against coercion. John and Matt agree the speech was sharp, but they hammer the real issue: Canada has to build leverage at home (resources, infrastructure, internal trade, and actual execution) or “diversifying” becomes a vibes-only strategy.The conversation then pivots to Trump's Greenland framework, rare earth realities, and why the real choke point is processing, not just “owning minerals.” Finally, they switch lanes into markets, covering the biggest anticipated IPOs of 2026 (SpaceX, OpenAI, Databricks, Stripe, Revolut, Canva), why liquidity could snap back for LPs, and why SPACs are creeping back as a funding path for deep tech, including General Fusion's SPAC and the emergence of the Canadian Rocket Company as Canada tries to repatriate space talent.Canada–China trade reset and what it actually means (02:13)Matt tees up the January 16 China agreement and the idea of trade diversification under U.S. tariff uncertainty. John frames it as a fix for specific trade pain (not a full political pivot) and warns against treating China as a “safe alternative.”Davos speech: “truth bombs” vs real-world action (04:11)They break down Carney's Davos message on coercion, great power tactics, and middle-power coalitions. John calls it “spectacular,” but both stress the gap between rhetoric and measurable outcomes.Canada's leverage problem: “build Canada first” (06:39)John argues Canada can't diversify trade if it has nothing competitive and scalable to trade. The conversation turns into a blunt call for domestic execution: resources, pipelines, and the hard stuff that moves GDP.Matt's frustration: Why no national address to Canadians? (08:06)Matt goes off on the lack of direct, plainspoken communication to Canadians about what has to change, what's coming, and what tradeoffs might be required.Trump and Greenland: Bond markets, politics, and power (12:32)John calls Trump's posture performative and points to constraints that actually matter, including internal GOP pressure and market reactions (he highlights the bond market as the real “adult in the room”).Top anticipated IPOs of 2026: the mega list (19:12)They run through what's being floated as the monster class of potential offerings: SpaceX, OpenAI, Databricks, Stripe, Revolut, Canva (and more speculation). The bigger point: it's not number of IPOs, it's dollar value and liquidity unlock.Canada's space bets: Canadian Rocket Company emerges (21:15)Matt shares CRC's emergence from stealth with $6.2M funding (all Canadian investors including BDC and Garage). Focus: repatriating SpaceX/Blue Origin talent and pushing Canada deeper into the space industrial base.Connect with John Ruffolo on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/joruffoloConnect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Host: Cindy Allen Published: Friday, January 23, 2026 Segment: Simply Trade – Cindy's Version (song: “The Moment I Knew”) In this episode of Simply Trade – Cindy's Version, Cindy Allen uses Taylor Swift's “The Moment I Knew” to frame a sobering realization: the rest of the world is increasingly moving on with trade—without the United States at the center. She opens with concrete developments, including Canada and China finalizing a trade agreement as China becomes Canada's number one trade partner, and a large EU delegation touring Asia (China, Vietnam, and others) to explore a broad EU–Asia trade bloc arrangement.​ On the policy front, Cindy notes the administration has walked back its threat to impose tariffs on NATO countries that opposed a U.S. move to “buy” Greenland, easing immediate sovereignty‑driven tension. But legislative activity is heating up: Senator Cassidy's customs bill, a proposed import licensing regime (including possible restrictions on non‑resident importers) that could morph from “trusted trader” incentives into a broad tariff scheme, and a new proposal to apply a 20% flat rate on express courier imports, mirroring the postal model and positioned as a de minimis replacement. She explains how the elimination of de minimis has already hit express integrators hard—FedEx alone reported a one‑billion‑dollar “headwind,” with average de minimis values around 25 dollars now requiring full entries on vast volumes of low‑value packages.​ Cindy also touches on potential one‑year extensions of AGOA and the Haiti Help Act, still being tracked through budget legislation, and confirms the IEPA Supreme Court decision did not appear before the Court went out of session, pushing any announcement into mid‑to‑late February at the earliest. She warns that the longer the delay, the more likely a significantly drawn‑out process for any eventual tariff relief, even if importers prevail. Meanwhile, CBP continues ramping up 28s and enforcement on steel and aluminum 232s, with early, non‑binding indications from the Base Metals Center that raise new questions about how to back out raw material costs and properly calculate dutiable value—prompting AAEI to form a working group to engage CBP.​ The emotional core of the episode comes from Davos, where Cindy sees “the moment” the global system recognized a fundamental break: the U.S. arrived with a strong America‑First message that was audibly booed by attendees, while other leaders—especially Canada's prime minister—signaled a deep sense of betrayal and a hard pivot toward building trade agreements around, rather than through, Washington. For Cindy, this is the moment the world “knew” the old gravitational pull of U.S. trade leadership may not return even after this administration or the next election cycle: global trade volumes and cooperation remain strong, but the center of gravity is shifting as partners organize new paths forward.​ What You'll Learn in This Episode Key new developments: Canada–China agreement, EU–Asia trade bloc talks, and the rollback of threatened NATO tariffs over Greenland.​ How proposed U.S. import licensing, non‑resident importer limits, and a 20% courier flat rate could reshape tariff burdens and de minimis workarounds.​ Why express couriers have been hit so hard by de minimis elimination, and what a flat‑rate model might change.​ The latest on IEPA Supreme Court timing, 232 steel/aluminum enforcement, and AAEI's efforts to clarify valuation expectations.​ Why Davos 2026 may mark the “moment the world knew” U.S. trade leadership has fundamentally changed—and what that means for future agreements.​ Key Takeaways Traditional allies are actively deepening trade with China and Asia, signaling a more multipolar trade system.​ U.S. legislative proposals could push more cost and complexity onto importers and express carriers, even as they seek new facilitation models.​ IEPA relief, if it comes, will likely be slow and process‑heavy; companies should not bank on quick cash refunds.​ Global forums like Davos are now openly questioning U.S. reliability as a trade partner, accelerating moves to diversify away from U.S. gravity. ---------------------------------------- Presented by: Global Training Center​ Listen & Subscribe Simply Trade main page: https://simplytrade.podbean.com​ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-trade/id1640329690​ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09m199JO6fuNumbcrHTkGq​ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8de7d7fa-38e0-41b2-bad3-b8a3c5dc4cda/simply-trade​ Connect with Simply Trade Podcast page: https://www.globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast​ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyTradePod​ Join the Trade Geeks Community Trade Geeks (by Global Training Center): https://globaltrainingcenter.com/trade-geeks/​  

Welcome to The Politicana Podcast — a decade-long political conversation delivering clarity, comedy, and sharp analysis on politics, culture, and the news.In this episode, we break down:00:00 - Trump Accepts Nobel Peace Prize21:00 - Tariffs For Allies Who Condemn US Interest In Greenland / The Danish Perspective35:15 - Canada Strikes A New Strategic Partnership With China53:10 - Trump Says we are, “The Hottest Country with the Highest Morals”59:00 - The DOJ vs The Federal Reserve: Battle of the Titans We challenge narratives, debate uncomfortable ideas, and cut through political theater — Stay informed while being entertained!

SEGMENT 5: CANADA-CHINA TRADE RELATIONS Guest: Charles Burton Burton examines Canada's complex trade relationship with China amid growing geopolitical tensions. Discussion covers economic dependencies, security concerns over Chinese investment, and how Ottawa balances commercial interests against pressure from Washington to reduce reliance on Beijing for critical goods and strategic resources.1884 OTTAWA RIVER

As Trump's threats of taking Greenland intensify, world leaders are in Davos for the World Economic Forum. It's been a busy week for Mark Carney, following up diplomatic visits to China and Qatar with a landmark speech at the WEF that lays bare the unravelling of the global order. Plus, allegations of “crying rooms” at the CBC and the one year anniversary of DOGE.Host: San GrewalCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate producer and Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Max FawcettAdditional music by Audio Network Further reading: PM Mark Carney speaks at World Economic Forum in Davos – January 20, 2026 - CPAC [YouTube] 'The old order is not coming back,' Carney says in provocative speech at Davos | CBC News Mark Carney just shook up the world | Canada's National ObserverCarney weighs sending soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO allies: sources | CBC NewsEurope condemns Trump's ‘new colonialism' as Greenland crisis grows | European Union | The GuardianHere's what you need to know about the Canada-China deal on EVs and canola | CBC NewsCarney cautious about Trump's ‘Board of Peace' invitation as Champagne rules out $1-billion payment - The Globe and MailHow Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little? - The New York TimesCBC News further expands local journalism, bureaus - CBC Former CBC human resources employee sues over workplace so toxic staff were given a 'crying room' - National Post Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month. If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SUBSCRIBE AND JOIN US LIVE EVERY MONDAY NIGHTBitcoin's biggest week yet. We break down everything: BIP-110's soft fork controversy (can 45% hashrate really win?), Eric Adams' NYC memecoin rug pull ($1.3M gone in 30 minutes), solo miners earning $300K blocks, and the Strive-Semler Bitcoin acquisition creating the #11 corporate holder globally.But it's not just crypto news. This week's also about decentralization actually working: X killed InfoFi with one API ban (validating why decentralized social networks matter), Uganda shut down the internet and 400K citizens downloaded Jack Dorsey's offline BitChat app instead, and Iran's $7.8B crypto economy proves Bitcoin's hardest use case is real—escaping financial repression.We also cover Canadian policy: the Federal Court ruled the Emergencies Act unconstitutional, Canada just pivoted to China with a major trade deal, and Ontario's homelessness hit 85,000 (government spent $4B and the problem got worse).⁠Discord:   / discord   A part of the CBP Media Network: ⁠www.twitter.com/CBPMediaNetworkThis show is sponsored by: easyDNS - https://easydns.com EasyDNS is the best spot for Anycast DNS, domain name registrations, web and email services. They are fast, reliable and privacy focused. With DomainSure and EasyMail, you'll sleep soundly knowing your domain, email and information are private and protected. You can even pay for your services with Bitcoin! Apply coupon code 'CBPMEDIA' for 50% off initial purchase Bull Bitcoin - ⁠⁠https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/cbp⁠⁠ The CBP recommends Bull Bitcoin for all your BTC needs. There's never been a quicker, simpler, way to acquire Bitcoin. Use the link above for 25% off fees FOR LIFE, and start stacking today.256Heat -⁠ https://256heat.com/ ⁠ GET PAID TO HEAT YOUR HOUSE with 256 Heat. Whether you're heating your home, garage, office or rental, use a 256Heat unit and get paid MORE BITCOIN than it costs to run the unit. Book a call with a hashrate heating consultant today.RESEARCH LINKS:BIP-110: https://stacker.news/items/1413227Eric Adams: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/ny...Solo mining: https://bitbo.io/news/solo-miner-rare...Strive-Semler: https://cryptobriefing.com/strive-add...21Shares: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-re...X/InfoFi: https://blog.mexc.com/news/x-kills-in...Self-custody: https://x.com/BitcoinNews/status/2012...Iran: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/iran...Emergencies Act: https://www.fca-caf.ca/en/pages/decis...Canada-China: https://www.international.gc.ca/news-...Ontario: https://www.amo.on.ca/events-training...Uganda: https://www.reuters.com/business/medi...

In a speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister Mark Carney told other nations that competing to appease the world's great powers is 'the performance of sovereignty while accepting subordination,' and asserted that the old, semi-fictional world order based on rules is 'not coming back — we should not mourn it.' Senator and former G7 sherpa Peter Boehm and former Canadian deputy permanent representative to the UN Louise Blais discuss Canada's daunting task of finding a new place in the global power structure. Plus, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe explains why the Canada-China meetings he attended in Beijing last week were 'the most positive' he's seen.

Episode 234 may go down as one of the most consequential conversations yet on China EVs & More. Tu and Lei unpack the Canada–China trade truce that effectively opens the door for Chinese EV imports into North America—and why this moment could trigger a chain reaction across the U.S., Mexico, and global auto markets.  Canada's decision to allow up to 49,000 Chinese EVs at just 6.1% tariffs isn't about volume—it's about symbolism. Once the door opens, it rarely closes. The hosts explain why this move pressures the U.S. ahead of USMCA renegotiations, accelerates conversations around Chinese manufacturing in Canada, and raises the stakes for GM, Ford, and the German luxury brands already losing ground in China.The episode also breaks down 2025 China auto and NEV sales, showing a maturing but brutally competitive market where growth now comes from stealing share, not market expansion. With BYD, Geely, Chery, Leapmotor, and Huawei-backed brands targeting aggressive 2026 volumes, the pressure on legacy OEMs—especially BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Porsche—has never been higher.Tu and Lei debate which Chinese OEMs are best positioned for Canada and eventually the U.S., why affordable EVs in the $30–40K range are the real battleground, and how price cuts of 10–25% by German brands reveal structural inefficiencies long masked by premium margins.Strategic, provocative, and deeply grounded in real data, this episode explains why North America just entered a new phase of the China EV story—and why the next 12–18 months may redefine the global auto industry.___

Did PM Mark Carney's "Canola for EVs" deal with China really split Canadians? Auto workers in Ontario may not love lifting tariffs on Chinese EVs, but that doesn't make it the wrong move, argues Supriya Dwivedi (3:00). We talk Trump's Board of Peace proposal (43:00), Steve Bannon's inflammatory comments about Canada (51:20), Iran (1:00:30), and the Federal Court of Appeal's ruling on the Emergencies Act ending the Freedom Convoy Ottawa Occupation (1:04:00) in our feature interview presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. 1:13:20 | Jespo and Johnny debrief and dip into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power.  SAVE on INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ 1:33:10 | Did you catch that remarkable moment in the Jacksonville Jags' news conference following the Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills? Real Talker Justin submits reporter Lynn Jones-Turpin's comments to coach Liam Coen for this week's Positive Reflections presented by Solar by Kuby.   SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE: https://kuby.ca/ FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: Additional reaction to the Canada-China agreement from Provincial Ag Minister David Marit and SaskPork, and more.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Globe and Mail's Stephanie Levitz and Joël-Denis Bellavance from La Presse about the politics of Canada's new trade deal with ChinaIranian-Canadian historian Arash Azizi and The Economist's Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom unpack the anti-government protests in Iran, and the deadly ensuing crackdownFormer Irish President and United Nations human rights commissioner Mary Robinson shares her vision for preserving human rights in a fractured worldCrossword constructor Natan Last explores the puzzle's history, and how culture and creators are pushing it forward

Canada-China trade panel with: Guy Saint-Jacques, Vina Nadjibulla & Gary Mar; David Cohen, Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Karl Bélanger & Rachel Aiello.

As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets an agreement for tariff relief in Beijing, he's hailing a new path forward with China — but facing concerns it's another step back with the U.S. Zain Velji, Jamie Ellerton and Laura D'Angelo break down whether dropping tariffs on tens of thousands of Chinese EVs is an affordable cost of admission for a Canada-China reset.

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Real Talkers Erin and AJ have thoughts on the Canada-China trade deal; Laura, Lisa, Natasha, and Gerald are fired up over the "defund private schools" debate; Josef is "terrified" of civil war in the USA, Travis has heard enough excuses about Edmonton's snow clearing debacle, the "thesco" has a direct question for Jespo. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park! FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU! FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

This week's Friday Free-for-all featuring Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and Shaun Haney of RealAg Radio includes discussion on farmer aid, New World screw worm, stirring the RVO pot, USDA report reaction, Canada/China relationship, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Mark Carney strikes a deal with Beijing to allow Chinese EVs into Canada, in exchange for a break on canola tariffs and other products. The agreement marks a new direction in Canada's relationship with China, that some observers worry could come at a cost — both domestically, and with the U.S.Also: The Federal Court of Appeal rules the Trudeau government overstepped by invoking the Emergencies Act to clear convoy protests that all but shut down Ottawa nearly four years ago, saying the demonstrators ‘fell well short of a threat to national security.'And: The Toronto Blue Jays lose their star shortstop, Bo Bichette, to free agency. The 28-year-old, 2-time MLB all-star reportedly signed with the New York Mets for $126 million over three years.Plus: Trump weighs in on Canada-China deal, the mood in Iran, Minneapolis unrest, and more.

Welcome to today’s RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg radio with your host Shaun Haney On today’s edition of RealAg Radio, Darcy Rafoss of Corteva Canada joins Haney for a spotlight interview. Joining Haney for the RealAg Issues Panel are Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP, and of course they... Read More

Welcome to today’s RealAg Issues Panel on RealAg radio with your host Shaun Haney On today’s edition of RealAg Radio, Darcy Rafoss of Corteva Canada joins Haney for a spotlight interview. Joining Haney for the RealAg Issues Panel are Lyndsey Smith and Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and Marvin Slingerland of MNP, and of course they... Read More

Audio leaked from an Alberta classroom is causing a stir, as a high school teacher parodies Conservative stereotypes including references to the oil and gas industry. Premier Danielle Smith uses her X account to amplify the 90-second clip originally shared by a right wing content creator, stating she's "deeply disappointed" by "profanity, partisan attacks, or insults toward Alberta's ethical energy workers and their families." What do you think about it? We hit the story out of the gates (3:30) and later (1:19:30) in this episode of Real Talk.  THIS EPISODE IS PRESENTED BY RapidEX FINANCIAL. THE CRYPTO WORLD MOVES FAST, BUT YOUR TRUST IN AN EXCHANGE SHOULDN'T BE A GAMBLE. RapidEX IS SECURE, FINTRAC-REGISTERED, AND NON-CUSTODIAL. SAVE 50% ON FEES ON ONLINE INTERAC E-TRANSFER TRADES WITH PROMO CODE RYAN50 AT https://rapidexfinancial.com/. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  27:30 | Are you comfortable using public transit? Transit safety is a key concern for riders, operators, and city officials across Canada. We talk solutions with experts and advocates David Cooper, Denis Agar, and Daniel Witte to our Real Talk Round Table presented by Mercedes-Benz Edmonton West.  LEADING MOBILITY: https://www.leadingmobility.com/ MOVEMENT - METRO VANCOUVER TRANSIT RIDERS: https://movementyvr.ca/ EDMONTON TRANSIT RIDERS: https://edmontontransitriders.org/ MICHAEL JANZ EVENT DETAILS: https://www.michaeljanz.ca/movementAMA "ON THE FRONT LINE" DOCUMENTARY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e63FFFZdHg 1:56:15 | Real Talkers Erin and AJ have thoughts on the Canada-China trade deal; Laura, Lisa, Natasha, and Gerald are fired up over the "defund private schools" debate; Josef is "terrified" of civil war in the USA, Travis has heard enough excuses about Edmonton's snow clearing debacle, the "thesco" has a direct question for Jespo. It's The Flamethrower presented by the DQs of Northwest Edmonton and Sherwood Park!  FIRE UP YOUR FLAMETHROWER: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WHEN YOU VISIT THE DQs IN PALISADES, NAMAO, NEWCASTLE, WESTMOUNT, or BASELINE ROAD, BE SURE TO TELL 'EM REAL TALK SENT YOU!  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The Canadian diplomat held hostage for more than 1000 days by the communist government of China gives us his take on the new Canada-China trade and “strategic” partnership. Michael Kovrig on No Nonsense. You can find his articles and interviews referenced in this episode at https://michaelkovrig.substack.com. 

Canada and China enter new strategic partnership. Plus - Bo Bichette reportedly agrees to a three-year deal with the Mets. GUEST:Cynthia Loyst Charles Burton - Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier institute, expert in Canada-China relations and Chinese politics Mike Wilner - Toronto Star columnist and host of the podcast Deep Left Field

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In this episode of The Negotiation Podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Jacob Cooke, CEO of WPIC Marketing + Technologies, to unpack the significance of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing—the first by a Canadian prime minister in eight years.Jacob provides a timely analysis of what this visit signals for Canada–China relations after nearly a decade of diplomatic and trade tensions. The discussion focuses on why the visit itself matters, particularly as Canada navigates U.S. tariffs, economic pressure at home, and shifting global trade dynamics.The conversation explores what Canadian businesses are hoping to see from the trip, including reduced friction, improved market access, and momentum on longstanding trade issues affecting sectors such as agriculture, seafood, and pet food. Turning to consumer brands, Jacob examines how Canadian companies like Lululemon and Arc'teryx continue to compete in China amid the rise of guochao and strong domestic players such as Bosideng. He explains why success in China is less about nationality and more about performance, quality, and lifestyle positioning.Finally, the episode looks ahead at whether a diplomatic reset is necessary for renewed Canadian investment in China—and how improving political ties can help restore confidence in boardrooms, even without immediate policy breakthroughs.Discussion PointsWhy Mark Carney's Beijing visit is symbolically and strategically significantWhat Canadian corporates are realistically expecting from the tripPotential outcomes that would signal a positive shift in Canada–China relationsTrade barriers affecting Canadian agriculture, food, and pet-related exportsHow Canadian consumer brands compete amid guochao and rising local championsWhether diplomatic tensions have held back Canadian business in ChinaWhy geopolitics rarely drive Chinese consumer purchasing decisionsHow a diplomatic reset could reduce risk and unlock new commercial momentum

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This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to China, marking the first time a Canadian prime minister has gone to China since 2017. Recent interactions between Canada and China have been wracked with tension and international incidents. But there is much at stake in this meeting, with Canada looking for new trade partners as the United States becomes increasingly unreliable.Steven Chase is the Globe's senior parliamentary reporter. He's here to talk about what Carney needs to balance in order to strengthen economic ties with China without upsetting the U.S., and what's next for the Canada-China relationship.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time in almost a decade, a Canadian Prime Minister has been invited to China this week. We hear why it matters to you with former Canadian diplomat Colin Robertson, as well as economist, Colin Mang.

Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer discuss Prime Minister Carney's forthcoming diplomatic visit to China to meet with President Xi. They examine whether this represents a genuine reset in Canada-China relations or merely political theatre in light of President Trump's recent Venezuela intervention. In the second half of the show, they discuss York University's student union cancelling Conservative MP Garnett Genuis on-campus event. They explore broader questions about free speech, university accountability, and the performance crisis facing Canada's publicly-funded universities. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)  https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor   Rudyard Griffiths and Sean Speer - Hosts   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Globe and Mail's Tony Keller about how Canada's desire for immigrants gave way to debate, writer Bill Bryson brings wonder to science in a refresh of his seminal work A Short History of Nearly Everything, former national security analyst and policy advisor Dennis Molinaro explores the complicated history of Canada-China relations, and comedian Charles Demers finds the funny in Canadianisms that define us – from goose poop to butter chicken.Discover more at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

Canada-China Relations and Chinese Deception Guest: Charles Burton Charles Burton, author of The Beaver and the Dragon, discussed Canada's troubled relationship with China, criticizing the new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for adopting rhetoric favoring "pragmatic and constructive relations," suggesting Canada might ally with China's geostrategic goal of undermining U.S.-backed liberal democracies, with Carney's accelerated meetings with Xi Jinping possibly being attempts to secure market access or apply pressure on the U.S., while Burton noted concerns over the non-implementation of Canada's foreign agent registry despite issues like Chinese espionage and election interference. 1904

This episode of The China Desk dives deep into one of the most urgent national-security challenges facing North America: the Chinese Communist Party's long-running campaign of espionage, foreign influence, and elite capture. Host Steve Yates sits down with Canadian intelligence expert and author Dennis Molinaro—whose new book Under Assault uncovers five decades of covert CCP operations targeting Canada, the United States, and allied democracies.Molinaro explains how China's influence networks took root, how academics, politicians, and business elites were quietly co-opted, and why many Western leaders chose to “see only what they wanted to see.” He breaks down united-front tactics, interference in diplomatic recognition, transnational repression, technology theft, and the chilling playbook the CCP perfected at home before exporting abroad. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

PREVIEW. Canada-China Trade Talks and EV Security Concerns. Charles Burton discusses Canada-China trade talks (Carney/Xi) post-APEC concerning resuming and enhancing trade. Concerns include China exporting thousands of EVs, potentially overwhelming domestic industries and acting as security threats. Canada hopes China will manufacture EVs locally to offset Canadian auto job losses, but Burton is skeptical of this strategy and considers the Canadian government ill-advised.

Welcome to today’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds! Jeff Harrison of Quinte West, Ont.; Landon Friesen of Crystal City, Man.; Mike Beckie of Davidson, Sask.; Chad Beagle of Rimbey, Alta.; Pioneer agronomist Rebecca-Jo Cellini based out of Fergus, Ont. Plus, don't miss the RealAg Radio... Read More

Welcome to today’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds! Jeff Harrison of Quinte West, Ont.; Landon Friesen of Crystal City, Man.; Mike Beckie of Davidson, Sask.; Chad Beagle of Rimbey, Alta.; Pioneer agronomist Rebecca-Jo Cellini based out of Fergus, Ont. Plus, don't miss the RealAg Radio... Read More

This week, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is visiting China as part of an effort to improve relations amid a trade war between Canada and China. It began last year, when Ottawa imposed a 100-per-cent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles. China responded by launching an anti-dumping probe into Canada's canola imports, and later issued its own 100-per-cent tariff on Canadian canola oil, meal, and peas, followed by a 78.5-per-cent tariff on Canadian canola seed.Kate Helmore is the Globe's agriculture and food policy reporter. She's on the show to explain what's going on with the trade war between Canada and China, and how tensions with the U.S. are contributing to an unstable situation for one of Canada's most important crops.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump is giving a speech tonight … a very long speech. More Jeffrey Epstein files are on the way, according to AG Pam Bondi. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the end of his country's war with Russia is "very, very far away." Arizona benefiting in a big way from Trump's economic plan. New tariffs beginning today. Palm trees in Canada?? Bill Nye laments DOGE cuts at NOAA. How our elected representatives have such a sweet gig. ICE raids continue, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is helping lawbreakers. Which U.S. institutions do you have confidence in? Stephen A. Smith … man of the people. James Carville is getting more and more ridiculous. The Academy Awards ratings continue to slide. So many unanswered questions about the assassination attempts against Trump … and now even more questions. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:19 Trump to Address a Joint Session 03:07 JD Vance Tells How Difficult Zelenskyy Was 05:20 Pam Bondi on Epstein Files Truck Load 14:05 Trump Explains what Zelenskyy Needs to do 18:42 Michael Waltz on What Should we See from Zelensky 22:14 Chris Murphy Tries to Connect Trump and Putin 25:07 Trump Announces New Investment in America 26:16 Dr. C. C. Wei Makes Investment Announcement 28:00 Tariffs Go Into Effect on Canada/China 30:13 Weather Talk 36:29 Bill Nye is Sad that NOAA Employees are Getting Fired 42:22 DOGE Finds Government Waste in Texas 50:30 Michael Moore is Scared of Deportation 54:36 Elon Musk Spills the Beans About Corruption 58:30 American People Want the Federal Government to be Cut 59:44 New Border Crossing Number Released 1:00:51 AOC Explains ICE Raids 1:05:19 Mexican Cartels are Feeling the Heat from the Trump Admin 1:08:24 Who do you Trust in Government? 1:12:21 Oscars Talk 1:18:04 Tim Walz Running for President 1:19:25 Stephen A. Smith for President? 1:22:52 James Carville says Trump has Syphilis… 1:25:39 Private Investigator Continues to Investigate Butler Assassin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices