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Canada’s inspirational graduates Jun 22, 2026

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Graduates across the country are being celebrated by their friends, family and communities. Here at The Current we are doing the same, speaking with inspirational graduates.

What to do with the glut of unsold condos? Jun 22, 2026

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The condo boom in Toronto and Vancouver has gone bust and thousands are sitting on the market -- in the midst of a housing affordability crisis. So what can be done?

We hear from Michael Fedychshyn of Building Ontario Fund about its deal to bulk buy thousands of units in the Greater Toronto Area, Condo developer Pouyan Safapour, about how to stop the boom and bust cycle and build units people actually want to live in Carolyn Whitzman, author Home Truths: How to Fix Canada's Housing Crisis.

What's a boomerang kid, and do you have one? Jun 19, 2026

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Meet the boomerang kid: a young adult who's moved out for school or work, only to later move back in with mom and dad. It's becoming more common than ever - but it can sometimes come at the expense of mom and dad's wallet. We hear from a mom and a young adult about how they've adjusted to living with their kids or parents again. Then, we speak with financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons about the best way to make a boomerang situation as successful as possible for both parties.

Canada’s new bail rules: will they make us safer? Jun 19, 2026

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Ottawa passed a bill making it tougher for some to get bail. Municipal leaders like Ottawa's Tim Tierney and Winnipeg's Scott Gillingham say it will keep violent repeat offenders off the street. But Queen's University criminologist Nicole Myers says the changes won't bring down crime and might just make things worse.

How a luxury hotel in Afghanistan tells the story of a nation Jun 19, 2026

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Lyse Doucet, Canadian journalist and the BBC's Chief International Correspondent, takes us inside the Intercontinental Hotel in her new book: The Finest Hotel in Kabul, A People's History of Afghanistan. The hotel is an Afghan landmark that has seen every chapter in the country's history, and so has its staff. She explains why their stories matter, what they teach us about the country — and how she hopes these kinds of narratives can help the rest of the world care about Afghanistan, when it's faded from the news headlines.

Committee recommends no MAID expansion for mental disorder Jun 18, 2026

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A special parliamentary committee is recommending that the federal government "indefinitely exclude" people whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness from applying for medical assistance in dying (MAID). Recent polling from Angus Reid found the country is divided when it comes to expanding MAID, while some legal experts say it is a violation of people’s constitutional rights.

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston on the future of his province Jun 18, 2026

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When it comes to provincial politics these days, pipelines and separatist movements are making a lot of headlines. But for many Canadians things like healthcare and housing are still the most important. In Nova Scotia, that's certainly the case, with ongoing emergency room closures, big changes to primary care access, and one of the lowest housing vacancy rates in the country.. We talk to Premier Tim Houston about what progress has been made, and what he sees as the state of this nation, after five years in office.

When World Cup fans come together, joy follows Jun 18, 2026

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During this World Cup, fans are coming together in unexpected encounters. We hear from Boston — where the Tartan Army has invaded from Scotland, allowing Boston locals to make a bunch of new Scottish friends. From Lawrence, Kansas, where locals like artist Stan Herd have wrapped their arms around the Algerian team that's training there. And from Guadalajara, Mexico, where filmmaker Emanuel Hahn tells us about an unfolding love affair between Mexican and Korean fans.

Can trucking companies survive in this economy? Jun 17, 2026

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Canadian trucking companies are feeling the pinch sky high fuel prices, US President Donald Trump's tariffs, and the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. With one economic setback after another since the COVID-19 pandemic, these companies are forced to adapt to an unstable economy. Matt Galloway speaks with Gursaz Singh, founder and director of the 35-truck business, Tarzan Transport, about how he navigates the bumpy road ahead for his company.

Steven Guilbeault on his split with Carney Jun 17, 2026

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Former cabinet minister and longtime environmentalist Steven Guilbeault sits down with Matt Galloway to reflect on his exit from politics, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s direction on climate, and what the federal energy agreement with Alberta could mean for national unity.

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