NEW - Smart Speakers - Hot Cheetos, Politics, and the Future of Canadian Jobs

Shane Hewitt is joined by Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead for a lively conversation that blends lighthearted stories with serious political analysis. Jamie recounts his trip to the C&E, including a cheesecake-on-a-stick coated in hot Cheetos, before the group dives into how AI is reshaping productivity and creativity in daily work. The discussion then turns to the Crown Royal bottling plant closure in Amherstburg, raising tough questions about economic decisions, Canadian jobs, and the role of government in business. From there, they tackle Pierre Poilievre’s comments on immigration and the temporary foreign worker program, weighing the risks of oversimplification against the realities of youth employment. The episode closes with debate over Mark Carney’s leadership and the economic challenges ahead, offering sharp insights on where Canada stands and what might come next.

Guest: Jamie Ellerton — conaptus.com
Guest: Lindsay Broadhead — broadheadcomms.ca

Originally aired on 2025-09-03