Canadian leaders are facing a cold, harsh reality

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