There’s $115 billion for infrastructure—but just $680 million for agri-food. In this candid breakdown, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois scrutinizes Canada’s 2025 federal budget through an economist’s lens, revealing who benefits, who’s left out, and what voters should watch for next.

Learn why automatic tax filing could ease food insecurity, how changes to the temporary foreign worker program affect food service, and why interprovincial trade barriers still plague progress. Plus, a bold call to scrap GST on food entirely.

Get clarity on a dense 500-page document that forgot retail, ignored affordability, and may be a prelude to majority politics.

GUEST:
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
@‌foodprofessor

Originally aired on 2025-11-06

There&rsquo;s $115 billion for infrastructure&mdash;but just $680 million for agri-food. In this candid breakdown, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois scrutinizes Canada&rsquo;s 2025 federal budget through an economist&rsquo;s lens, revealing who benefits, who&rsquo;s left out, and what voters should watch for next.
Learn why automatic tax filing could ease food insecurity, how changes to the temporary foreign worker program affect food service, and why interprovincial trade barriers still plague progress. Plus, a bold call to scrap GST on food entirely.
Get clarity on a dense 500-page document that forgot retail, ignored affordability, and may be a prelude to majority politics.
GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois @&zwnj;foodprofessor
Originally aired on&nbsp;2025-11-06

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.

Advertisement