The U.S. and Canada have been long-time allies and neighbours. But when US President Donald Trump began musing and then doubling and tripling down on Canada as the "51st state" tensions pushed us to the brink of a trade war. Then, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a group of business leaders on a "hot mic" that Donald Trump's 51st state comments are not a joke but in fact “a real thing”. And after meeting Canadian premiers, deputy White House chief of staff, James Blair cautioned them to take Donald Trump’s comments about the 51st state "at face value”. But while some see this as an attack on Canadian sovereignty, others believe the President is trolling and seeking negotiation leverage for the next round of trade talks.

Our question: What do you think of Trump's comments about Canada becoming the 51st state?

With every tariff threat Donald Trump makes and every casual reference to our country being the 51st state, Canadians have been responding. From Canadian flags on cars to flags draped over porch railings, Canadians are finding a newfound sense of patriotism. What impact has Donald Trump's tariff threats had on you? Has it made you reflect on what it means to be Canadian?

And for our AMA, we brought in a panel of guests to dig deeper into Canada's trading relationships. Moshe Lander is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University. And Laura Dawson is the Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition, an organization dedicated to better trade relations between the U.S. and Canada.

Right now, more than 77 per cent of Canada’s exports go to the U.S. But with the threat of Trump’s tariffs just weeks away, Canada is also looking to stretngthen trading relationships with other countries. So how feasible is it for Canada to expand its footprint in other markets? Our AMA brought in a panel of experts to explore that question. Moshe Lander is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Concordia University. And Laura Dawson is the Executive Director of the Future Borders Coalition, an organization dedicated to better trade relations between the U.S. and Canada.

When it comes to sports betting, one thing is beyond debate: Super Bowl Sunday, is a betting bonanza. A Leger survey of Ontario bettors suggest millions of people in that province alone will be placing wagers. For many people it adds a little excitement to the game, but for others, sports gambling opens a door that can lead to a life-changing addiction.

Our question: What impact has sports betting had on your life? How far is too far?

With the US tariff threat now on hold until March 4th, Trudeau has pledged $1.3 billion in new spending and a so-called “Fentanyl Czar” to curb illicit drugs at the border. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre wants Parliament to resume while issuing a new pledge life sentences for those convicted of trafficking fentanyl.

With a Liberal leadership race and a federal election on the horizon voters are now thinking about who’s the best leader to face Donald Trump at the negotiating table.

Our question: What grade are you giving the Trudeau government on Trump’s tariff threat? How will it affect your vote?

After days of uncertainty and disbelief, President Trump has gone ahead with his pledge of imposing 25% tariffs across the board for Canadian imports, except for energy which will be 10%. As expected, Prime Minister Trudeau announced retaliatory tariffs. Will Trump escalate the tariffs because of Canada's response?

Or will he go in another direction altogether? As this trade war escalates, what questions do you have about US tariffs and how they'll hit your pocketbook?

We often hear people refer to their pets as members of the family, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that they're willing to do almost anything they can to keep their pet healthy. But as vets have more sophisticated diagnostic tools and expensive drugs the bills can create financial hardship. What's behind the costs and can something be done to make care more affordable?

Our question: What happened when you were faced with a sky-high veterinary bill? How did you deal with it?

A lot of Canadians are angry over Donald Trump's repeated references about Canada being the 51st state, there's also anxiety over what impact 25 per cent tariffs will have on exports from this country to the states, and worry over a seismic shift in US government values.

Our question: From vacations to groceries to doing business, how is the Trump presidency changing your plans? What's your Plan B?