Chrystia Freeland resigns, Canada Post Workers to Return to Work Tuesday, BC NDP and BC Greens announce cooperation agreement.

December 16, 2024 00:42:27
Chrystia Freeland resigns, Canada Post Workers to Return to Work Tuesday, BC NDP and BC Greens announce cooperation agreement.
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Chrystia Freeland resigns, Canada Post Workers to Return to Work Tuesday, BC NDP and BC Greens announce cooperation agreement.

Dec 16 2024 | 00:42:27

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In today’s News Takeaway segment, hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar dive into three major developments shaping Canada's political and economic landscape. The sudden resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has sparked discussions about the future of Trudeau’s government. Canada Post workers prepare to return to work on Tuesday, bringing relief to businesses and consumers after weeks of delays. Meanwhile, in British Columbia, the BC NDP and BC Greens formalize their cooperation agreement, potentially reshaping provincial politics

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[00:00:01] Speaker A: And now News Takeaway Connect FM 91.5 News Takeaway segment. [00:00:26] Speaker B: Vijayji Good morning Connect Nal Connect Good morning. [00:00:46] Speaker A: We just intrude the team Finance Minister onane economics Fall economic statements Trump the tariffs deal Currently Canadian Sarkar the key Sean Fraser Kende Ko Aglai Election Fall economic statement Sanji Kitijandi Christia Freeland Social media Take a bombshell letter Member of Parliament Cabinet Fall economic statement Nobody knows. [00:01:38] Speaker B: As of right now even Cabinet meeting who will step up but who will Especially after this letter which fall economic statement Christia Finland Finance Minister so fiscal statement no Is fall economic statement no Finance Minister Costly political gimmicks America will not tariff war. [00:03:28] Speaker A: Canada the Finance Minister Banirama to see Manu Cabinet shuffle Christia Freeland she is the eighth cabinet member. [00:04:31] Speaker B: Replace Karna Pana Mary Claude Bibone Dan Vandal Art positions especially Finance Minister the Housing Minister charge. [00:05:15] Speaker A: And especially Finance Minister so Jadu Ace economic situation Finance Minister Exactly. [00:06:22] Speaker B: Finance Minister and clearly clearly we have been at odds about the best path forward for Canada which costly political gimmicks. [00:08:26] Speaker A: Member of Parliament election yes during this summer season just introduce within the caucus with Royal Christia Freeland the Deputy Prime Minister the Finance Minister. [00:10:15] Speaker B: The timing of this the timing of this Fall economic statement anticipated Fall economic statement fiscal guardrails 40.1 billion anticipation statement Reporters know experts this is the budget this is the statement House of Commons reporters lock up they had already been invited indefinitely postponement meeting so they're trying to figure out right now I have worked very, very closely I've been working very, very closely with Christia Freeland Honestly, it hit me really hard it hit me really hard. [00:12:27] Speaker A: She could. [00:12:28] Speaker B: Be one of the leadership Leadership. [00:13:12] Speaker A: Member the Awaz Number 10 Number 2 Economic Statement. [00:13:32] Speaker B: And when this dust settles. [00:14:16] Speaker A: Statement. [00:15:38] Speaker B: Finance Minister. [00:16:02] Speaker A: Finance Department by the way a Canadian federation of independent business Late on Friday. [00:17:09] Speaker B: They were on the fence so CFIB late Friday afternoon this is not any law this will apply at all levels of supply chain so manufacturer, wholesaler, gst HST so supply chain rules legally enforce. [00:18:41] Speaker A: Everything seems to be in an unknown territory Fall economic statement Finance Minister. [00:18:59] Speaker B: Yeah, exactly Figure out economic statement Chances are not if not then who. [00:20:12] Speaker A: Will read that statement Unknown face Fall economic statement tomorrow 8am local time Federal Labor Minister Stephen McKinnon It's a state. [00:21:36] Speaker B: Of flux right now. [00:21:42] Speaker A: Last week Minister Stephen McKinnon Canada industrial relations they'll be starting work Tomorrow morning at 8:00 local time. [00:22:46] Speaker B: They've reached an impasse Existing contractor Industrial Inquiry Commission the Gatan Khadiyang in the meantime, retroactively. [00:24:32] Speaker A: Holiday season shopping online retailers. So Jedi impact multiple levels there one month means. One month is about 8% of the entire year for over more than a month now. [00:26:45] Speaker B: So binding arbitration Open letter to the Prime Minister. It's addressed to the Prime Minister. The open letter. Yeah. Hopefully this promotional mail card then he is well capable to take care of himself. [00:29:03] Speaker A: And millions hypothetical amount. [00:29:10] Speaker B: Exactly. Now it's. You know. [00:29:35] Speaker A: It's taking hold. [00:29:42] Speaker B: For pension. I will keep giving everybody tension. [00:29:48] Speaker A: There is no other reason. Pharmacare Pharmacare property. [00:31:25] Speaker B: Stands exposed by this open letter by Free Land. [00:31:38] Speaker A: Given this situation both. [00:31:55] Speaker B: Yeah. So today Financial portfolios Female candidate Treasury Board the president Name. Will she be the new Finance minister to Christia Freeland Strong woman leader to be a proud feminist. [00:33:14] Speaker A: As an independent. It's going to be an interesting day. Legislative Assembly Majority availability to vote on some crucial matters Green Party health care Affordable housing the livable communities. [00:34:35] Speaker B: Yeah. So is agreement BC Green Party election platform. So BC NDP targets at Karangay we saw Pachita Community Health Centers Psychologists visits. We cover Kitiya Jangi Public health coverage Clean BC review Karangay BC Forest review Karangay Fair electoral reform was the all party legislative committee which Proportional representation Performance analysis Urgent and primary care centers Family practices name Performance analysis. Imagine BC Green Party the Sabka leader BC Conservative Party. [00:36:24] Speaker A: Diametrically opposite. [00:36:25] Speaker B: Yeah, so? So I think that day you lost the right to criticize. [00:36:31] Speaker A: To criticize the Green Party election campaign. [00:37:27] Speaker B: That did not end very well. [00:37:29] Speaker A: Yes. [00:37:30] Speaker B: Early election call Community health centers performance analysis. It's only limited to confidence in supply bills. [00:39:38] Speaker A: Yes. Breathing room. [00:39:40] Speaker B: Breathing room Agreement. [00:41:07] Speaker A: Sir. That is. That shows.

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