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A Toronto man was jailed for over two years on human smuggling accusations before being released on bail and finding out at his trial that his charges had been dropped. Freelance reporter Luc Rinaldi joins the show to discuss the police's focus on him, the lengthy pre-trial detention, and the impact on his life in Canada.
Background reading:The RCMP said he was a sex-trafficking kingpin. 'They destroyed my life'
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In an update to the sensational gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport, where over $20 million in gold was stolen from an Air Canada cargo facility, significant arrests have now been made across Canada and the U.S. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins the show to discuss how police made breaks in the case, ties between the heist and allegations of gun smuggling, and what happened with all that gold.
Background reading: Toronto airport gold heist loot was melted in a forge in local jewelry store's basement
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The Trudeau government introduced a new budget focused on affordability and appealing to younger Canadians, accompanied by increased spending and debt. Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joined the show to discuss its outreach to Millennials and Gen Z, its shortcomings, and criticism from traditionally Liberal supporters.
Background reading:LILLEY: Key architects of past Liberal budgets slam Trudeau's latest
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Last week, a foreign interference inquiry concluded after two weeks of testimony from MPs, intelligence officers, and even the Prime Minister, investigating potential foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections. Catherine Levesque from the National Post discussed the inquiry's findings on Chinese interference and the government's response to external threats on a recent show.
Background reading: Five big takeaways from Justin Trudeau’s testimony about foreign interference
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The federal government announced plans to significantly increase military spending, aiming to expand the Canadian Forces and invest in new equipment. David Pugliese of the Ottawa Citizen joined the show to discuss the budget details, the equipment to be purchased, and how this aligns with allies' expectations on military expenditure.
Background reading:Liberal government defence policy boosts military spending, commits to new purchases of helicopters, missiles, aircraft
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This April 8th, a total solar eclipse will captivate parts of North America, particularly Ontario and Quebec, with other regions observing a partial eclipse. Montreal Gazette's Susan Schwartz joins the show to discuss the widespread excitement and influx of visitors eager to experience this rare event. 
Background reading: Why the April 8 solar eclipse is totally a big deal
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