Mark Carney's next challenge: minority rule
Apr 30, 2025•23 min
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Summary
The episode analyzes the implications of the Liberal's minority government win in Canada, exploring challenges and strategies moving forward. It discusses potential deals with other parties, the influence of Donald Trump, and the need to address cost of living concerns. The conversation also examines the future of the Liberal Party's coalition and potential shifts in voter sentiment.Episode description
It's official: the Liberals have a minority government.
They've got ambitious plans, and they've made big promises. But even though they got a substantial 44 per cent of the popular vote, they're now leading a country where 41 per cent of voters coalesced around their biggest opponent, the Conservatives. And they're still dealing with Donald Trump's trade war.
So how will they make it work?
Today, Paul Wells — a longtime political journalist who also publishes a Substack under his own name — joins us to talk about the Liberals' path forward.
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