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Political Traction takes you behind the scenes for an insiders look at whats really going on when it comes to the countrys biggest political stories. Each Friday, host Adam Owen sits down with an insider from politicians to journalists, diplomats to political strategists to guide listeners through the backroom machinations shaping the news cycle. Political Traction is powered by Navigator, Canadas leading high-stakes public affairs firm. Language: en-ca Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Federal Budget Business (w/ Alex Ballingall and Daniele Medlej)
Tuesday, 4 April, 2023
Faced with volatile economic circumstances, the federal government presented its 2023 budget, which Prime Minister Trudeau and Minister Freeland argue will help Canada and Canadians respond to global trends like friendshoring and the shift to green energy. Billed as a plan to build a stronger, more sustainable and more secure economy, Budget 2023 includes substantial tax credits for clean tech, new taxes on stock buybacks, and modest efforts to address affordability. Adam is joined by Alex Ballingall, a reporter for the Toronto Star's Parliament Hill Bureau, and Navigator’s own Daniele Medlej, a Liberal strategist and former communications director, to dive into what implications this budget holds for Canadians.
