Across Canada, the economy is slowly reopening. This week, with physical distancing measures in place, restaurants can resume dine-in services in B.C., retail shops with street entrances in Ontario can open, and in some parts of Alberta, you can get a haircut again.
But as restrictions loosen, Canadians will be asked to use their judgment to limit the sprea ... Show More
Oct 10
Portraits of childhood in Gaza
Today, if all goes well, a ceasefire will begin in Gaza.In phase one, Hamas has pledged to return all of the hostages, living and dead. For its part Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, while withdrawing troops to an agreed-upon line in Gaza and maintaining majo ... Show More
31m 3s
Oct 9
Inside the shadow war in Ukraine
Beyond the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, a shadow war between the Kremlin and Kyiv is escalating -- with covert assassinations, car bombs, civilian recruitment, and even the involvement of a terrorist group with a history in Canada. Today, national security reporter Ben Makuc ... Show More
21m 35s
Jul 2023
Canadians may need to brace for another interest rate hike
July 7, 2023 - Canada's job market once again goes on a hiring spree, defying expectations. Will that prompt the Bank of Canada to tighten the screws once again? Power and Politics asks CBC Senior Business Correspondent Peter Armstrong. Plus, we speak with Ontario Economic Develo ... Show More
45m 6s
Apr 2023
Preparing for Your First 100 Days in Canada
As a newcomer, your first few months in Canada is when you lay the groundwork for your future life here. From getting your finances set up to fast-tracking your job search, and finding a place to live to adapting to Canadian culture, your first 100 days in Canada will be crucial ... Show More
22m 23s
Jan 2024
Pre-arrival Preparation for your Move to Canada
As a newcomer, your pre-arrival journey starts when you first apply for a Canadian immigration program. But even as you wait for your application to be approved and in the months before your move, there’s a lot you can do to prepare for your future life. In this episode, we talk ... Show More
23m 25s
Apr 2021
Waiting on vaccines: How Canada and the U.S.’s rollouts shape the ‘third wave’
Canada’s vaccination program has been plagued with problems across several provinces, ranging from delayed shipments, supply chain problems, uneven distribution, communication and booking issues. While our case counts are less in comparison, many Canadians are feeling pangs of je ... Show More
22m 2s
Nov 2020
A Bubble Made Up of Millions
In Canada, the Covid-19 outbreak has affected much of the country. In Quebec, where three in five of Canada’s virus deaths have hit, rage over new lockdowns is palpable. In Ontario, ICUs are filling up. Out west, caseloads are hitting records.But four eastern Canadian provinces, ... Show More
14m 25s