It may have been a joke at the Mar-a-Lago dinner with PM Justin Trudeau and President-elect Donald Trump, but the question is out there: is there a risk of Canada becoming the 51st state?

On top of that, what is the future of Canadian-U.S. relations with Trump coming back to office?

Host Cormac Mac Sweeney is speaking with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne.

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We've heard these stories time and time again - a crime committed by someone who was out on bail.

Multiple stories have led to a lot of finger pointing about who is responsible for fixing our bail system and renewed calls for bail reform.

On this episode of The Big Story we talk to York Regional Police Superintendent Ryan Hogan and Associate Minister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform Graham McGregor.

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There could be major changes coming to Canada's labour market in 2025 after a bumpy couple of years.

If you are a job seeker - where you live and which sector you work in will determine your success.

And federal immigration policy is likely to play a big role.

Host Kris McCusker speaks to Indeed's Senior Economist Brendon Bernard about his expectations going forward.

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What were Canadians drinking this year?

On this New Year's Eve, host Richard Southern is digging into what we were sipping this year and digs into Canadians' changing tastes with Alanna Bailey, Senior Spirits Director at LCBO.

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The Big Story partners with NewsRadio to break down the biggest stories in politics in 2024.

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The Big Story partners with NewsRadio for a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2024.

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If it feels like your kids are bleeding you dry, there's evidence that it's actually true.

A new story in the Walrus suggests the average amount to raise 2 kids until they're 17 is $293,000, even more if the kids attend post-secondary.

Host Kris McCusker is speaking with the writer of the piece in the Walrus, Chantal Braganza.

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