The Evan Bray Show - Open Phones - January 16th, 2025

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A study out of the Fraser Institute is noting there has been faster growth in the size of government than the population when compared. Is that growth because of wastefulness and bureaucracy? Or are these positions needed to make a difference?

We also cover the recent developments between Israel and Hamas. Who gets the credit for the ceasefire, Biden or Trump?
16 Jan 2025 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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