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Prime Minister Mark Carney faces reporters' questions about Canada's growing deficit and his government's immigration plans, including granting permanent residency to 200,000 people already in Canada and welcoming another 380,000 annually. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre responds, arguing that the targets are unsustainable. Also hear from president Trump, who also talked about immigration this weekend, on 60 Minutes.  Also today: Dave Chappelle tells a joke over the weekend that sparks controversy, Bryan Adams discusses his song about Canada becoming America's 51st state, and CTV's interview with Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner gets heated. After 9 breaks it all down, with plenty of audio, commentary, and more on today's episode.

The federal budget is out, and it is loaded with spending. Today, After 9 breaks down the numbers. How big is the deficit? How much more is Ottawa spending and borrowing? And what does this budget actually do to make life more affordable for middle-class Canadians? Plus, Statistics Canada's October employment numbers are in, and unemployment is rising.  Then it's Listener DM's Friday! Your messages tackle Canada's relationship with the European Union, demands for a referendum, frustration over the cost of living, the OSAP scandal, Pierre Poilievre's personal phone call to Scott, Doug Ford's leadership, the possibility of another federal election, and much more.

As Canadians await the new federal budget, Scott continues breaking down the fallout from the U.S. midterms. Hear from President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who argues Republicans squandered two years of controlling Congress and failed to deliver. Back in Canada, Ontario Premier Doug Ford weighs in on the American elections but seems less interested in answering questions about the OSAP scandal. Plus, Pierre Poilievre holds a news conference criticizing Mark Carney's record on immigration and the economy, while Avi Lewis outlines the federal NDP's budget priorities. Tomorrow is Listener DM's Friday and Scott has a full wrap on the federal budget.

It was a bad night for Republicans in the U.S. midterm elections, and Scott Fox argues they have nobody to blame but themselves. They forgot the most important rule in politics: "It's the economy, stupid!" Scott breaks down the results and shares audio from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis explaining what Republicans got right, what went wrong, and why voters turned against them. In the second half, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces questions from reporters in the Caribbean about banning Russian hockey players from competing in Canada, his connections to Telesat's owner and potential conflicts of interest, and the latest on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. Plus, Pierre Poilievre and Dominic LeBlanc clash over trade in the House of Commons, Conservative MP Ned Kuruc fights for Canadian steelworkers, and MP Vincent Ho questions Public Health Agency of Canada officials about whether men can get pregnant.

Scott got an unexpected phone call last night from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who reached out after hearing Scott had lost his radio job. Scott shares the story of their conversation and what the gesture meant to him. Also today: President Donald Trump makes his final pitch to voters ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. There's an update on the deadly private jet crash in Florida, and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation takes aim at Premier Doug Ford over Ontario's growing debt. Scott breaks down just how much taxpayers are spending on interest. Plus, exchanges in the House of Commons over castle laws, MAID and affordability, and a closer look at proposals to regulate Canada's internet using European rules.

While Canadians were distracted by Halloween weekend, an important discussion about Canada's future relationship with the European Union received very little attention. In this special edition of Scott Fox After 9, hear extensive audio from Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussing the possibility of Canada becoming an associate member of the EU. Both leaders are pitching closer ties as a win for Canadians. Scott breaks down their comments and asks two simple questions: What's in it for the average middle-class Canadian? And why does protecting Canadian sovereignty from the United States mean we should surrender any of it to the European Union? This is a conversation every Canadian should hear. Listen to what was said, consider the implications, and decide for yourself.

Is America preparing for a military strike against Iran? Tucker Carlson raised alarming questions on social media last night, while Joe Rogan is talking about stocking up on emergency supplies. But what evidence is there, and should we be taking these warnings seriously? Scott examines the claims, questions the sourcing, and asks what's really going on? Also today: A horrific crash near Cambridge claims the lives of four teenagers and injures two others. Hear audio from the OPP's news conference. Plus, cockpit audio and discussion surrounding a deadly private jet crash in Florida, and Pierre Poilievre takes questions from reporters in Ottawa about upcoming byelections, Canada's growing debt, the federal budget, and affordability for middle-class Canadians. A second episode of Scott Fox After 9, focusing entirely on Canada's potential relationship with the European Union, is coming later today.

Could Canada become an associate member of the European Union? Scott breaks down what happened at the EU summit in Montreal, featuring audio from Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. What's being proposed, and what could it mean for Canada's future? Plus, it's Listener DM's Friday! Your messages on rising interest rates, the cost of living, immigration, Canadian politics, Doug Ford, Scott's departure from radio, and the future of After 9.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem takes centre stage as Scott breaks down yesterday's interest rate announcement and what it means for Canadians. Plus, heated debate in the House of Commons over rising household debt, government borrowing, and Canada's growing debt burden. Also today: Alberta announces an end to DEI hiring practices, and Donald Trump and Barack Obama trade shots over Obama's comparison of the new White House ballroom to a Cheesecake Factory. Hit Subscribe for daily Canadian news, politics, and commentary on Scott Fox After 9.

Why are governments telling people to stock up on emergency supplies and prepare for the unexpected? Is there something we should know?  Also on today's Scott Fox After 9: Why the Bank of Canada raises interest rates to fight inflation. A proposed change to Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) laws that would allow advance requests. Federal Conservatives question where Canada's new immigrants will live as housing starts decline. Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to the OSAP scandal. Hit Subscribe to Scott Fox After 9 for news, politics and commentary from a Canadian perspective.