A Bridge Too Far – February 10, 2026

Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Cohen talks about President Trump's threat to block permitting for the Gordie Howe Bridge unless Canada gives ownership of half the bridge to the United States, Cohen also discusses the state of Canada-U.S relations amidst consistent threats from the current president. Former Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan gives his take on what President Trump is doing when he threatens to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. Former Attorney General Irwin Cotler urges Canada to put more pressure on China after Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison, which his family is calling a death sentence for the 78-year-old.