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Today on The Really Big Show with Jim Csek and Iain Burns, we break down a growing concern in Canada: is mainstream media holding the opposition to a higher standard than the government in power, and is taxpayer funding influencing that dynamic?

As calls grow for transparency around federal media subsidies, we examine whether Canadians are getting independent reporting or narratives shaped by financial dependence on government support.

At the same time, the Liberals are moving quickly to consolidate power. Motion No. 9 would give the government majority control of all parliamentary committees, raising concerns that key tools of accountability, including ethics probes, spending reviews, and witness testimony, could be weakened or shut down altogether.

We also dig into the real state of the Canadian economy, where headlines and lived reality appear increasingly disconnected. With national debt hitting $3.2 trillion, mortgages exceeding $2 trillion, and nearly half of Canadians within $200 of insolvency, the pressure on households is mounting. Meanwhile, the government focuses on the gap between the headline carbon tax and the actual effective rate, pushing policies toward significantly higher costs in the years ahead.

As debate continues to grow over carbon pricing, Enbridge has received federal approval for a $4 billion pipeline expansion in British Columbia. This is set to increase natural gas flow by 300 million cubic feet per day, though questions still loom around the future of Canada’s oil and gas sector and whether it will be competitive globally.

We also examine the high-stakes relationship with the United States. With over $400 billion in Canadian exports tied to the U.S., officials warn that tensions, stalled CUSMA negotiations, and trade disputes could have serious consequences. U.S. representatives are openly questioning Canada’s economic direction, while new reports raise concerns about tariff circumvention and shifting global supply chains.

From media accountability and government power to economic pressure, energy policy, and international trade, today’s show connects the dots across the biggest stories shaping Canada right now.Canadians need to ask: If the media is financially tied to the government, and the government is moving to limit scrutiny, who is left to hold power to account?

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