Canada's trade negotiations take a strange turn when illegal firearms trafficking becomes a bargaining chip, and political commentator Rob Breckenridge unpacks why a new survey shows Canadians want it on the table.

Ontario's decision to cut off social assistance for people in the country illegally raises a bigger question: why that support existed in the first place. Rob compares it to how Canada already penalizes citizens who fall behind on taxes or child support.

The conversation also gets into Edmonton police asking residents to report offensive but legal speech online, and why Alberta's government stepped in to call the practice misaligned with what police should be prioritizing.

Topics: illegal firearms trafficking, trade negotiations, Ontario social assistance, police online hate, Canada-US border

GUEST: Rob Breckenridge | robbreckenridge.ca | @robbreckenridge

Originally aired on 2026-08-13

Canada's trade negotiations take a strange turn when illegal firearms trafficking becomes a bargaining chip, and political commentator Rob Breckenridge unpacks why a new survey shows Canadians want it on the table.
Ontario's decision to cut off social assistance for people in the country illegally raises a bigger question: why that support existed in the first place. Rob compares it to how Canada already penalizes citizens who fall behind on taxes or child support.
The conversation also gets into Edmonton police asking residents to report offensive but legal speech online, and why Alberta's government stepped in to call the practice misaligned with what police should be prioritizing.
Topics: illegal firearms trafficking, trade negotiations, Ontario social assistance, police online hate, Canada-US border
GUEST: Rob Breckenridge | robbreckenridge.ca | @robbreckenridge
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-13

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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.
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