The editor’s blog at CBC News was used to address the controversy surrounding a special cross-border edition of Cross Country Checkup, which sparked outrage among Canadians due to its program title and proposed question about Canada becoming the 51st state. Despite the backlash, the show aimed to facilitate a conversation between Canadians and Americans, allowing them to share their perspectives on the current state of relations between the two countries. Ultimately, the program addressed the controversy head-on and provided a platform for individuals on both sides of the border to voice their opinions on the matter.
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Auto industry says environment minister won't relent despite calls to scrap EV mandate
Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin Automakers are urging the Canadian government to reconsider its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, which requires all new vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2035, but Minister Dabrusin remains committed to it despite industry concerns over falling EV sales and trade tensions with the U.S. Provincial leaders, including Ontario's Doug Ford and Alberta's Danielle Smith, echo calls for the mandate's rollback, citing challenges in meeting targets amid economic uncertainty. Want More Context?...
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