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Federal government planning pandemic level relief for workers, businesses if Trump imposes tariffs; Foreign interference inquiry commission report today; Canada Post management and union square off at industrial inquiry.

01/28/25 • 54 min

In today’s episode of The News Takeaway with Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar, we explore the federal government’s contingency plans for pandemic-level relief aimed at protecting workers and businesses in case Trump’s tariffs are enforced. We also delve into the much-anticipated foreign interference inquiry commission report, which could have significant political implications. Lastly, we discuss the ongoing standoff between Canada Post management and the union, as tensions escalate in the industrial inquiry. Tune in for insightful analysis and the latest updates.

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In today’s News Takeaway segment, hosts Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar delve into key global and national updates. They discuss the Liberal Party's move to block Chandra Arya's leadership bid, analyze how a Chinese AI startup's rapid rise has shaken US tech stocks, and explore Donald Trump’s escalating tensions with Colombia over migration deportation policies. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion on these impactful headlines

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