Show Segments

8:30 – Former Finance Minister Joe Oliver says Canadians need to brace themselves for massive tax hikes, and it’s not just rich Canadians who should be nervous. According to Oliver, a death/estate tax, an increase to the GST, or an increased income tax on the middle class are both real possibilities as the federal government works to reduce the debt piling up during COVID-19. He joins Gormley to discuss how COVID-19 will change our tax bills in the coming year.

LIVE: Joe Oliver, columnist, former minister of finance.

9:00 – WTF

Mike Couros, insurance and benefits broker.

Katey Duncan, Regina-area farmer.

11:00 – Earlier this month, former US Vice-President Joe Biden said “there are probably anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of the people out there that are just not very good people.” Do you agree with his assessment? How do you tell if someone is “good” or “bad” anyway? Call 1-877-332-8255 and let us know what percentage of the population you think are “not very good people.”

12:00 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says it’s going to take significant changes to the CERB and emergency wage subsidy programs to get Canadians back to work. CFIB recently presented its recommendations to the federal government, noting 82% of small firms believe CERB recipients should be required to be available and looking for work. Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB’s Vice-President for Western Canada and agribusiness, joins Gormley to discuss the changes she’d like to see.
LIVE: Marilyn Braun-Pollon, CFIB VP, Western Canada and agribusiness.