Episode Details

Jerry opens the show with commentary on Donald Trump’s misunderstanding of trade deficits.

Next, he turns to a new Toronto election issue: Mandatory addiction treatment. Toronto mayoral candidate Brad Bradford is calling for involuntary treatment, and Ontario mayors are urging Doug Ford’s government to consider similar measures. Jerry takes listener calls on whether mandatory treatment is the right approach.

Jerry then looks at the state of Canada–U.S. trade negotiations with the deadline looming. He speaks with Barry Appleton, international trade lawyer and interim director of the Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre, about where talks stand, what Canada wants, and what the U.S. is pushing for.

The hour wraps with Jerry's commentary on political controversy: The Nova Scotia energy minister has apologized for misogynistic song lyrics.