Conflict erupts over the Strait of Hormuz, and what will the war’s long-term impacts be?
About this episode
The episode discusses the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and its long-term impacts, along with various news updates including the Bank of Canada's interest rate and air quality in Toronto.
Plus: the Bank of Canada holds the key interest rate at 2.25%, Toronto’s air quality is the worst of any major city in the world today, a “suspicious” fire damages Surrey City Hall, Nova Scotia premier John Hamm has died at the age of 88, and Lindsey Graham’s sister is sworn in to replace him in the U.S. Senate.
Topics covered
- Strait of Hormuz
- war impacts
- Bank of Canada
- Toronto air quality
- John Hamm
- Lindsey Graham
Keywords
- Strait of Hormuz
- war
- Bank of Canada
- interest rate
- Toronto air quality
- John Hamm
- Lindsey Graham
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bank of Canada
Places: Surrey City Hall, Toronto, Nova Scotia
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