NEW - Retail vs AI | Addressing Food Insecurity | Carney’s Gun Buyback Promise

Retail Analyst Bruce Winder joins Shane Hewitt to discuss the current state of retail and explores several key themes. A proposed initiative to remove taxes from secondhand goods in Canada is debated, highlighting potential benefits like boosting small businesses, promoting a circular economy, and reducing reliance on international markets. The conversation then shifts to the challenges facing retailers, including the impact of The Bay's liquidation, increased tariffs, and consumer uncertainty. Finally, the role of AI in improving the online shopping experience, particularly in addressing decision paralysis, is examined, along with the broader anxieties felt within the retail industry. Get more from Bruce Winder: https://brucewinder.com/ 

Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift continues with Kirsten Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada. The discussion centers on the increasing need for food banks in Canada and the necessity for charities to advocate for policy changes to address food insecurity. Beardsley emphasizes the autonomy of local food banks while highlighting their collective efforts in sourcing food, sharing best practices, and advocating for a 50% reduction in food insecurity by 2030. She explains the difference between food insecurity (lack of consistent access to sufficient food due to income limitations) and food security, noting that 23% of Canadians experience food insecurity. Beardsley stresses the importance of voter engagement, urging listeners to consider food insecurity a non-partisan issue requiring societal action to support a stronger Canada. She highlights the emotional toll of witnessing rising food bank needs and the crucial role of food banks in providing support and dignity to those facing hardship. You can support your local foodbank by finding them at  https://foodbankscanada.ca/ 

Shane Hewitt's Night Shift discusses the Canadian federal election campaign and focuses on Mark Carney's promise to revoke gun licenses for individuals convicted of violent offenses. Rod Giltaka, CEO of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights, argues that this policy is already in effect, highlighting the redundancy of the promise. Gilaka further points out existing laws and processes allowing for license revocation and the RCMP's existing classification system for firearms, arguing the promises are merely political maneuvering rather than substantive policy changes. The discussion also touches upon the delayed implementation of a gun buyback program. Find out more about gun rights for Canadians: https://firearmrights.ca/