Scott Fox After 9

It's Listener DM's Friday on Scott Fox After 9! In between listener comments and questions, you will hear Prime Minister Mark Carney speak to reporters in Saudi Arabia about Canada's trade negotiations with the United States, why Canada doesn't publicly call out some country's human rights record, and how he believes Canada is viewed on the world stage. Today's Listener DM's cover a wide range of...

Rogers has announced it is shutting down six local radio stations across Canada, including community news stations that thousands of Canadians relied on every day. Scott explains why this decision is about far more than declining advertising revenue. What does the loss of local journalism mean for public safety, accountability, and the communities left behind? And should Canada's largest media com...

On today's episode of Scott Fox After 9 , Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada will spend $100 billion on a new fleet of German-built submarines, one of the largest military procurement decisions in Canadian history. Scott breaks down what the purchase means, why the government says it's necessary, and the questions Canadians should be asking about the price tag, priorities, and long-term s...

Today's episode of Scott Fox After 9 begins with some well-deserved praise for Summer McIntosh , who made history by breaking another world record in the pool, and for Canada's Men's National Soccer Team after an impressive run at the FIFA World Cup. The main focus is Canada's proposed new pipeline agreement between Alberta and Ottawa. Hear from Dan McTeague of Canadians for Affordable Energy, who...

Breaking news: Canada has taken another step toward building a new pipeline, but there are still major hurdles ahead. Scott breaks down yesterday's announcements from British Columbia and Alberta, including new agreements that keep tanker bans in place while creating a national framework for carbon credit trading. What do these deals actually mean for Canada's energy future, and are we any closer...

Summer is here, and so is the Scott Fox After 9 Summer Series. That means shorter, straight-to-the-point episodes designed to keep you informed without taking up too much of your day. On today's episode, Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada will be part of the Eurovision Song Contest. You will also hear Carney and Dominic LeBlanc respond after the United States says it will not renew the CU...

Ontario's Education Minister is under fire after suggesting parents should think twice before pulling their children out of school for sports tournaments. Students who miss class for athletics could see it reflected on their report cards. Scott plays the Minister's comments in full and explains why so many parents, coaches and student athletes are pushing back against the idea. Also on today's epi...

On today's episode of Scott Fox After 9 , Scott breaks down Pierre Poilievre's year-end news conference from Ottawa following the conclusion of the House of Commons' Spring sitting. Hear the Conservative leader answer wide-ranging questions from the national media on some of the biggest issues facing the country, including the controversial Carney condo bailout, Alberta separation, the economy, CU...

It's Listener DM's Friday on Scott Fox After 9 ! Scott responds to your messages on everything from Mark Carney's controversial Vancouver condo bailout, rising mortgage delinquencies, insurance headaches after changing your last name, whether Formula 1 has won him over, and why so many Canadians seem unwilling to give Pierre Poilievre a fair chance. Plus, listeners weigh in with their own frustrat...

On today's episode of Scott Fox After 9 , hear Prime Minister Mark Carney's full year-end news conference following the conclusion of the House of Commons' Spring sitting. Hear the Prime Minister answer questions on the state of the CUSMA trade negotiations , Canada's relationship with the United States, defence spending, gun control, the conflict in the Middle East, Alberta's referendum movement,...

Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap his plan to bail out Metro Vancouver condo developers, arguing taxpayers shouldn't be footing the bill for unsold real estate projects. You'll also hear Poilievre's ideas for lowering grocery prices and his thoughts on why so many women say they no longer feel safe in Canada. Meanwhile, Carney is facing criticism after being caught...

A busy weekend produced no shortage of headlines. On today's episode, Scott catches up on several major stories from the past 48 hours, including union protesters disrupting Ford Fest , the stunning resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer , and new allegations from U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard regarding the 2016 U.S. election and COVID-era decision-making.  The main...

It's Listener DM's Friday! Scott dives into your messages on everything from Canada's affordability crisis, used vehicle taxes, political discourse online, healthcare frustrations, and the growing disconnect many Canadians feel between government messaging and everyday reality. Plus, hear from listeners who are sharing the podcast with friends, asking tough questions, and offering their own perspe...

Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up his time at the G7 Summit, but his tone on America seems to have changed. Scott breaks down Carney's comments on trade, international relations, and his reaction to the latest developments involving America and Iran. You'll also hear U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra explain why Washington is frustrated with Canada right now, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith push ba...

Why does the government tax a vehicle when it's sold new, then tax it again every time it's resold? Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says enough is enough. In this episode, hear Poilievre explain his proposal to eliminate sales taxes on used vehicles and how he plans to pay for the tax cut. Scott breaks down the arguments for and against the idea and asks whether Canadians are being taxed twic...

Scott returns today after a short hiatus, and he is catching up on some of the talked-about political moments that dominated the headlines last week. Hear the drama after a Conservative MP asked Canada's Chief Science Advisor to weigh in on what a woman is, and Liberal members immediately went into panic mode. Scott breaks down the exchange and the reaction that followed. Also on today's episode:...

EPISODE NOTE: This will be the only episode this week. New episodes return on Monday June 15, 2026. TODAY: It's your Monday primer for the week ahead. Scott takes a closer look at Canada's newest  Governor General, Louise Arbour , and breaks down the surprisingly generous salary, pension, lifetime benefits, and perks that come with the role. He also examines the staggering costs of hosting the FIF...

Scott breaks down the latest jobs numbers from Statistics Canada and takes a closer look at Prime Minister Mark Carney's newly announced AI strategy. You'll also hear reaction from the Conservative opposition as questions continue to mount about the direction of Canada's economy. It's also Listener DM's Friday. Scott reads messages from listeners across the country on everything from recession fea...

Prime Minister Mark Carney was back in the House of Commons yesterday, but once again refused to acknowledge what many economists and Canadians are increasingly concerned about: the recession. Hear  Pierre Poilievre challenge the Prime Minister on his economic record, government spending, and the direction of the Canadian economy. Plus, the federal NDP grills the government over its failure to mee...

President Trump is once again talking about Canada becoming the 51st state, and both Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre are responding. Hear what each leader had to say about Trump's latest social media post, the state of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, and where they believe the Canadian economy is headed. Also on today's episode, Scott examines a new federal NDP...

Is Canada already in a recession? Prime Minister Mark Carney still won't say the word, but Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre is laying out the hard facts about Canada's struggling economy. In this episode of  Scott Fox After 9 , hear Poilievre explain why he believes Canadians are already feeling the effects of an economic downturn, while Scott runs through multiple examples of the Prime Minister...

Canada is now in a recession , after the economy posted back-to-back quarterly contractions. In this episode of  Scott Fox After 9 , Scott breaks down what a recession actually means, why it matters to everyday Canadians , and what the biggest warning signs are for jobs, wages, debt, and household spending. Also in this episode, hear Pierre Poilievre's response as he calls for an emergency debate...

Did Prime Minister Mark Carney just say "Make America Great Again"? Speaking in New York, Carney praised the deep relationship between Canada and the U.S., called for a reset in the partnership, and even used Trump's signature slogan. Scott asks: is this political pragmatism, or a betrayal of the "Elbows Up" crowd that spent months attacking anything seen as pro-America? Hear Carney in his own wor...

Today on Scott Fox After 9 , Scott digs into why Pierre Poilievre says shipping LNG from B.C. to Germany makes no sense, while controversy around Bill C-22 continues to grow. Plus, hear why taxpayers are once again raising eyebrows after another eye-popping in-flight catering bill tied to a foreign trip involving Prime Minister Mark Carney . Scott also breaks down comments from former Liberal cabi...

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a major defence spending plan, including new surveillance aircraft, and Scott gives credit where it's due. But then the Prime Minister shifts gears, raising concerns about Alberta's referendum movement and foreign interference, leaving Scott with more questions than answers. Also on today's episode: executives from Apple and Google issue a stark warning about t...