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Political Tone | Alberta-Ontario Pipeline | Best Before Dates | Toronto Mayoral Race Polling
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Jerry opens the show with a morning rant about the criticism surrounding Pierre Poilievre’s tone. Jerry argues that voters should be focused more on substance and policy than on how politicians deliver their message.
Doug Ford and Danielle Smith are proposing a new oil pipeline connecting Alberta to Ontario. Jerry speaks with Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, about the project.
California is moving to ban certain “sell-by” food labels in an effort to reduce food waste. Jerry asks whether Canada should rethink its approach to packaging labels and whether “best before” dates create unnecessary waste and confusion for consumers.
Recent polling suggests Toronto’s mayoral race is tightening. Jerry speaks with John Wright, veteran pollster and CEO of Canada Pulse Insights, about what it means when a candidate gains momentum in the polls and how public opinion can shift during a campaign.