#233: Mark Carney Is Not Justin Trudeau – And That Might Be a Good Thing

2025-05-06

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Send us a textAfter nine years of Justin Trudeau, Canadians finally got a change — but is it real change, or just better branding?In this solo episode, I break down the aftermath of the April 28th federal election and what I think Mark Carney actually represents. From the tone of his first press conference to his early decisions — like refusing a coalition with the NDP and allowing Pierre Poilievre to run in a by-election — Carney seems to be signalling a major pivot from Trudeau’s performative politic...

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After nine years of Justin Trudeau, Canadians finally got a change — but is it real change, or just better branding?

In this solo episode, I break down the aftermath of the April 28th federal election and what I think Mark Carney actually represents. From the tone of his first press conference to his early decisions — like refusing a coalition with the NDP and allowing Pierre Poilievre to run in a by-election — Carney seems to be signalling a major pivot from Trudeau’s performative politics.

But let’s not get too comfortable.

I also explore eyebrow-raising Liberal policies still on the table: statutory funding for the CBC, the push for a national digital ID, IVF funding directed toward specific groups, and a carbon tax on foreign goods based on other countries’ climate policy (yes, really).

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