Byelections, pipelines and a trade war: Summer 2026 wrapped
Summary
This special holiday edition of Power & Politics features a panel analyzing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to walk away from US trade negotiations and the resulting diplomatic tensions. The guests discuss how Carney’s strong communication strategy has united Canadians and boosted Liberal by-election results, while the Conservative Party struggles to find a viable opposition message amid the trade war. The conversation also covers the political implications of the new West Coast pipeline project and the rising separatist movements in Quebec and Alberta, noting how the external pressur…
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