Episode Details

Jim Csek and Iain Burns sit down with Tracy Gray, former Member of Parliament for Kelowna–Lake Country, former Conservative Shadow Minister for Export Promotion and International Trade, and founder of TG Strategy, for a wide-ranging discussion on Canada’s economic, political, and trade challenges.The conversation covers everything from the upcoming CUSMA (USMCA) review and Canada’s lack of transparency in negotiations, to the ongoing impact of interprovincial trade barriers that continue to cost the Canadian economy billions each year. Tracy shares firsthand insight into how bureaucracy, regulation, and lack of federal leadership are holding back Canadian businesses and limiting economic growth.The interview also dives into rising concerns around jobs, investment leaving Canada, and youth unemployment reaching levels not seen in decades. Tracy explains how taxation, red tape, and policy uncertainty are driving businesses to the United States, while Canada struggles with declining productivity and competitiveness.Beyond economics, the discussion explores public safety, crime, and accountability in government, including concerns about transparency, access to information, and the changing media landscape. Tracy also reflects on her work in Parliament, including policies on intimate partner violence and addiction recovery, and shares her perspective on the direction of the country under the current government.Throughout the interview, one theme remains clear: Canada has enormous potential, but unlocking it will require leadership, coordination, and a willingness to remove barriers that are holding the country back.Is Canada on the right path or are we falling behind at a time when leadership matters most?