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Your gut feeling about the trade war is probably right
Canadians are feeling the effects of the trade war. Statistics Canada numbers show that the economy stalled in July, and some industries are being hit hard. Stelco workers in Hamilton, Ont., got news that part of their steel plant is closing indefinitely. We hear from Ron Wells, one of their union leaders. Plus, Deloitte Canada's Dawn Desjardins tells us why she sees the country's growth continuing to slow.
Radio The Current September 30
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The story of Willie Blackwater
Radio The Current September 30
New Princess Diana book 'not about settling scores,' says her brother, Charles Spencer
Padraig Moran
Radio The Current September 29
Alcohol is Canada’s biggest drug problem. So why aren’t people getting help?
Liz Hoath
Radio The Current September 28
Behold the pawpaw, the tropical-tasting ‘alien banana’ that grows right here in Canada
Padraig Moran
Radio The Current September 28
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