Episode Details

Today’s episode of The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns takes a hard look at what many are now calling a breaking point for Canada’s economy.With new polling showing jobs and the economy have overtaken even U.S. tariffs as the top concern for Canadians, the conversation dives into a troubling OECD report warning that Canada is set to lag behind other advanced nations for decades due to weak productivity. From soaring oil prices and rising fuel surcharges to the growing burden on families at the pump and grocery store, the financial pressure is mounting fast.Jim and Iain unpack Canada’s deepening financial ties with China, including a new working group and currency swap agreement that bypasses the U.S. dollar, raising questions about transparency and national priorities. At the same time, political tensions heat up over fuel taxes, high-speed rail spending, and reports of potential MP floor-crossings.The episode also explores the human impact, with food bank usage hitting record levels, housing affordability still out of reach for many, and growing skepticism about government solutions.Are you optimistic about Canada's economic future?Let us know in the comments.The Really Big Show: The thinking Canadian's daily briefing, independent and informed.Live every weekday at 9AM PST.We’re building independent Canadian media into a powerful voice and we can’t do it without you.Contribute here: https://thereallybigshow.caNow streaming on Rumble, Spotify, Apple and more.