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Canada's 'complicated dance' with China, and surviving Trump 2.0
FromThe House
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Jan 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Canada’s relationship with China has been tense for years. Can it be salvaged? And while diplomats are hard at work on that question, another major challenge looms: a potential second Trump term. The House tackles both those issues this week.
Then, freezing cold temperatures have sparked a renewed conversation on how Canada will keep the lights on in the future. We take an in-depth look at what role nuclear energy might play.
Plus — Canada’s political conversation is squarely focused on immigration and housing. Two journalists break down the political implications of this week’s developments.
This episode features:
- Jennifer May, Canada’s ambassador to China
- Rob Goodman, political science professor and author
- Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition
- The CBC’s Emma Godmere
- Stephanie Levitz, Toronto Star
- Laura Osman, The Canadian Press
Then, freezing cold temperatures have sparked a renewed conversation on how Canada will keep the lights on in the future. We take an in-depth look at what role nuclear energy might play.
Plus — Canada’s political conversation is squarely focused on immigration and housing. Two journalists break down the political implications of this week’s developments.
This episode features:
- Jennifer May, Canada’s ambassador to China
- Rob Goodman, political science professor and author
- Laura Dawson, Executive Director, Future Borders Coalition
- The CBC’s Emma Godmere
- Stephanie Levitz, Toronto Star
- Laura Osman, The Canadian Press
Released:
Jan 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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