CRA scandal, Reckless Political Videos & Thousands lose jobs - This Week in Canadian Politics

This week on Inside Politics, host Kevin Klein is joined by Winnipeg Sun columnists Jeff Currier, Royce Koop, and Lawrence Pinsky, K.C. for an incisive look at a turbulent week in North American politics and its impact on Canada’s economy.

The panel dissects Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s controversial new ad campaign in the United States—voiced in the style of Ronald Reagan—and the sharp backlash it triggered from Donald Trump and the Reagan Foundation. The fallout, including new U.S. tariffs and suspended trade talks, raises urgent questions about Canada’s relationship with its largest trading partner. The discussion makes one truth unmistakably clear: The United States remains the single largest driver of jobs and wealth creation in Canada. Attacking the U.S. President, regardless of political stripe, undermines our economy and the livelihoods of Canadians.

The conversation expands to the broader implications of escalating trade tensions—how they are driving billions in investment south of the border and accelerating job losses in key manufacturing sectors. The panel also examines the political dynamics in Ottawa, from Mark Carney’s economic strategy and a possible early election to Pierre Poilievre’s handling of controversy surrounding his comments on the RCMP.

Other segments take aim at federal inefficiency and misplaced priorities. The group reacts to the Auditor General’s revelation that Canada Revenue Agency agents provide accurate information only 17% of the time, and questions whether Canada’s bloated bureaucracy can still serve taxpayers effectively. The panel also tackles renewed funding for the CBC, asking whether a state-subsidized broadcaster still reflects the country it claims to serve.

With candid analysis, sharp debate, and exclusive clips from key political players, Inside Politics goes beyond the headlines to examine what Canada’s next moves must be—before more jobs, capital, and confidence disappear across the border.

Watch this week’s episode of Inside Politics to see the debate unfold.