Trump has faced legal setbacks on tariffs. Forced labour as a justification for new trade measures has never appeared before in Canada-US negotiations. Andrew Caddell says it is a backdoor: a way to keep pressure on Canada and limit trade with China while bypassing the courts that have blocked previous moves.

The CUSMA review is approaching and Canada's strategy is to protect as much of the agreement as possible to contain the damage. Caddell notes that during the 1988 free trade debate he warned that an American administration could change the rules overnight. It turned out not to be Congress that did it.

Canada's deficit also doubled last year according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Military spending and infrastructure commitments will add more. The question is whether this government will actually spend what it has budgeted, or repeat the pattern of the last decade.

Topics: Canada US trade, Trump forced labour tariffs, CUSMA, Canada deficit, Canadian sovereignty

GUEST: Andrew Caddell

Originally aired on 2026-06-05

Trump has faced legal setbacks on tariffs. Forced labour as a justification for new trade measures has never appeared before in Canada-US negotiations. Andrew Caddell says it is a backdoor: a way to keep pressure on Canada and limit trade with China while bypassing the courts that have blocked previous moves.
The CUSMA review is approaching and Canada's strategy is to protect as much of the agreement as possible to contain the damage. Caddell notes that during the 1988 free trade debate he warned that an American administration could change the rules overnight. It turned out not to be Congress that did it.
Canada's deficit also doubled last year according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Military spending and infrastructure commitments will add more. The question is whether this government will actually spend what it has budgeted, or repeat the pattern of the last decade.
Topics: Canada US trade, Trump forced labour tariffs, CUSMA, Canada deficit, Canadian sovereignty
GUEST: Andrew Caddell
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-05

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

ICYMI - Trump Keeps Losing in Court. The Forced Labour Tariff Is the Workaround

The middleman is gone. The manager who mentored the new hire, the salesperson with the Rolodex, the person who connected the question to the right answer. That role has been cut from business, from retail, and now from the conversation about AI.

The problem is not that AI gives wrong answers. The problem is that the answer is only as good as the question, and nobody is teaching people how to ask. At work, managers are telling staff to figure it out. At home, parents are expected to guide kids through tools the parents have never been trained on. The government is spending heavily on AI adoption with no policing infrastructure and no teaching layer behind it.

Shadow AI is already happening in workplaces. People using it when they are not supposed to, because the gap exists and humans fill gaps. That is what happens when oversight is absent and nobody is minding the answer.

Topics: AI middleman, AI workplace, shadow AI, Canada AI spending, AI parenting

Originally aired on 2026-06-05

The middleman is gone. The manager who mentored the new hire, the salesperson with the Rolodex, the person who connected the question to the right answer. That role has been cut from business, from retail, and now from the conversation about AI.
The problem is not that AI gives wrong answers. The problem is that the answer is only as good as the question, and nobody is teaching people how to ask. At work, managers are telling staff to figure it out. At home, parents are expected to guide kids through tools the parents have never been trained on. The government is spending heavily on AI adoption with no policing infrastructure and no teaching layer behind it.
Shadow AI is already happening in workplaces. People using it when they are not supposed to, because the gap exists and humans fill gaps. That is what happens when oversight is absent and nobody is minding the answer.
Topics: AI middleman, AI workplace, shadow AI, Canada AI spending, AI parenting
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-05

NEW: AI Will Answer Anything. Nobody Is Teaching You What to Ask

AI can draft a resume. It can help translate one career into the language of another. What it cannot do, according to career development leader Candy Ho, is connect the dots of a life and help someone talk about themselves effectively in a room with another human being.

The more overlooked problem is on the employer side. A rejected candidate who impressed the hiring team represents an open door most companies never walk through. Candy Ho says internal career centres within organizations are an emerging answer, and CERIC has recently published research on exactly that.

The hidden job market is still real. Candy Ho's last three clients did not apply online. They conducted information interviews, showed up at networking events, updated their LinkedIn profiles, and were top of mind when positions opened. The long game is still the game.

Topics: AI career coaching, hidden job market, career development, employer candidate relations, networking

GUEST: Candy Ho

Originally aired on 2026-06-05

AI can draft a resume. It can help translate one career into the language of another. What it cannot do, according to career development leader Candy Ho, is connect the dots of a life and help someone talk about themselves effectively in a room with another human being.
The more overlooked problem is on the employer side. A rejected candidate who impressed the hiring team represents an open door most companies never walk through. Candy Ho says internal career centres within organizations are an emerging answer, and CERIC has recently published research on exactly that.
The hidden job market is still real. Candy Ho's last three clients did not apply online. They conducted information interviews, showed up at networking events, updated their LinkedIn profiles, and were top of mind when positions opened. The long game is still the game.
Topics: AI career coaching, hidden job market, career development, employer candidate relations, networking
GUEST: Candy Ho
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-05

Most Jobs Are Filled Before They're Posted. Here's What to Do About It

Six things are competing for your weekend. Three in theatres. Three on streaming. Steve Stebbing has seen all of them and has a clear order of priority.

The Wayans Brothers, He-Man, and a Paul Rudd Music Drama Walk Into a Theatre

Scary Movie 6 marks the first time the Wayans brothers have touched the franchise since part two. Masters of the Universe arrives with the weight of an eighties toy aisle behind it and a director who knows how to fill a screen. Power Ballad puts Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a room to write music, then pulls them apart. Three films, three very different cases for your Friday night.

Javier Bardem Takes On a Role Robert De Niro Already Owned

Cape Fear lands on Apple TV Plus with Bardem stepping into Max Cady, a character that has now belonged to Robert Mitchum and Robert De Niro. Netflix has Office Romance with Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez. Mindy Kaling's latest arrives on Disney Plus. Steve Stebbing has a verdict on all three and a reason behind every position.

Topics: what to watch weekend, Scary Movie 6, Masters of the Universe, Cape Fear Apple TV Plus, streaming June 2026

GUEST: Steve Stebbing | stevestebbing.ca

Originally aired on 2026-06-05

Six things are competing for your weekend. Three in theatres. Three on streaming. Steve Stebbing has seen all of them and has a clear order of priority.
The Wayans Brothers, He-Man, and a Paul Rudd Music Drama Walk Into a Theatre
Scary Movie 6 marks the first time the Wayans brothers have touched the franchise since part two. Masters of the Universe arrives with the weight of an eighties toy aisle behind it and a director who knows how to fill a screen. Power Ballad puts Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a room to write music, then pulls them apart. Three films, three very different cases for your Friday night.
Javier Bardem Takes On a Role Robert De Niro Already Owned
Cape Fear lands on Apple TV Plus with Bardem stepping into Max Cady, a character that has now belonged to Robert Mitchum and Robert De Niro. Netflix has Office Romance with Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez. Mindy Kaling's latest arrives on Disney Plus. Steve Stebbing has a verdict on all three and a reason behind every position.
Topics: what to watch weekend, Scary Movie 6, Masters of the Universe, Cape Fear Apple TV Plus, streaming June 2026
GUEST: Steve Stebbing | stevestebbing.ca
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-06-05

ICYMI - Trump Keeps Losing in Court. The Forced Labour Tariff Is the Workaround

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