Real Talk Ryan Jespersen Canada/China Deal // Trump's Eyes on Canada // Freedom Convoy Court Decision
Jan 19, 2026
Supriya Dwivedi, a former senior advisor to the Prime Minister and political commentator, dives deep into Canada's relationship with China over the controversial 'Canola for EVs' deal. She discusses the impact on Ontario auto workers and the complexities of rolling back tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The conversation also touches on Trump's Board of Peace proposal, Steve Bannon's alarming rhetoric about Canada, and the Federal Court's ruling on the Emergencies Act regarding the Freedom Convoy. It's a lively discourse on trade, politics, and national security.
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Parking Ticket Welcome Home
- Ryan returned from Calgary to find two vehicles ticketed under a snow parking ban and owed $500.
- He used the story to humanize the opening of the interview and lighten the show before heavier topics.
Affordable EVs And Investment Opportunities
- Allowing Chinese EVs back into Canada can lower prices and expand affordable EV access under $35,000.
- The deal also begins talks on Chinese investment and local production partnerships in Canada.
Privacy Risks Aren't Unique To China
- Privacy and cybersecurity concerns around Chinese EVs echo wider worries about connected cars and devices.
- Supriya Dwivedi urges consistent scrutiny across all manufacturers rather than singling out one country.