Parliament is back, and so are the fights that matter most to taxpayers. On today’s episode of The Candice Malcolm Show, guest host Kris Sims breaks down what to expect now that MPs have returned to Ottawa. Prime Minister Mark Carney is already warning Canadians to brace for a worse-than-expected deficit, despite taxpayers losing $1 billion every week to interest payments on the debt. At the same time, Ottawa has paused its ban on gas and diesel vehicles, but the issue is far from over and will remain a flashpoint in the weeks ahead as Canadians push back against costly and impractical mandates. Kris is joined by Canadian Taxpayers Federation federal director Franco Terrazzano to expose how Carney’s deficit plans, Ottawa’s bloated bureaucracy, and years of wasteful spending are hurting Canadians, while MPs continue to reward themselves with pay raises. Kris and Franco also warn that Ottawa’s promise to “build big things” is the wrong solution — what Canada really needs is less red tape, fewer taxes, and a government that gets out of the way so private investors can finally move projects forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices