Canadians will go to the polls on Monday to determine the next government. It comes during a time of major economic concern.
Host of RealAg Radio Shaun Haney spoke with RFD-TV’s Jennifer Vickery Smith about what the polls are saying, how it will impact the relationship with the U.S., and what Canadian producers are hoping for.
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