Suicide is one of Canada’s quietest crises and one of the deadliest. About 4,500 people die by suicide every year here. That’s roughly 12 people a day.

In this podcast, we break down what’s really going on: who’s most at risk (men, youth, Indigenous communities, 2SLGBTQI+ folks, and veterans), why long wait times and red tape still block care, and why simple, direct conversations can literally save lives.

We also talk about Canada’s 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline, launched in 2023, what it does well, where gaps remain, and why experts say suicide is preventable when communities show up early and without judgment.

No jargon. No lectures. Just the facts, the human cost, and what actually helps.

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Here’s the low-down from CSIS boss Dan Rogers, who just gave his first big public speech, and the security vibes in Canada are getting pretty wild. We’re talking foreign meddling from China, Russia, Iran, and even India; spies snooping around the Arctic; shady recruitment attempts; and even foreign governments threatening people right here at home.

On top of that, violent extremism is still a major problem and the scariest part? More Canadian teens are getting pulled into extremist stuff online. Nearly one in ten CSIS terror cases now involves a minor.

Rogers also flagged how our data’s getting scooped up by foreign companies and states, giving them new ways to mess with us. Also, it’s not just government targets anymore; businesses, universities, and even local governments are getting hit. Basically, if you’ve got valuable tech or info, someone out there wants it.

Big picture: Canada’s threat landscape is getting more complicated, and CSIS says foreign states are way more aggressive than they used to be.

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Welcome back! Today, we’re talking about Canada’s 2025 federal budget, called “Canada Strong”. The government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is planning a large deficit to kickstart long-term growth and attract over a trillion dollars in public and private investment.

The plan includes big tax breaks for businesses, new funding for technology and clean energy, and record spending on defence and infrastructure. However, it also means major cuts about 40,000 federal jobs could disappear over the next few years.

Business leaders like the direction, saying it finally supports investment and innovation. Nonetheless, unions are warning that the cuts will hurt workers and public services. Also, the budget might not even pass without help from other parties, which could trigger an election.

We’ll break it all down: the big promises, the risks, and what this could mean for Canada’s economy and workers.

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