On the Front Lines

With the Canada-USA trade war escalating, there's a particular group of Canadians bearing the brunt of its impact, and whose livelihoods are in peril. They're the independent manufacturers, retailers and service outlets lining the main streets of communities across the country. In this episode, CUI CEO Mary Rowe chats with Dan Kelly, CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, one of this group's staunch defenders and advocates, about the policies and actions needed by government and consumers to support this critical contributor to our economy. Talk to us from your city