Weekly Wrap: Carney's bid to secure $$$
Summary
Host David Cochran and guests Michael Solberg, Zane Velgi, and Laurel D'Angelo discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's push for a $100 billion investment and his bid for EU associate membership, noting the surprising endorsement from former PM Stephen Harper. The panel also analyzes the political fallout from an NDP by-election win in Alberta, which signals voter backlash against Premier Danielle Smith's separation referendum. Finally, they preview the chaotic BC Conservative caucus drama and the imminent provincial election call.
Topics discussed
Intro: Gary Oldman and Scabbers union break joke
Week in review: Investment summit and EU ties
Stephen Harper's endorsement of Carney government
Panel analysis: Conservative-Liberal alignment on trade
Canada-EU relations and associate membership debate
Promo: Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy
Implications of EU associate membership for Canadians
Alberta by-election loss and separation referendum costs
Political fallout for Danielle Smith and NDP strategy
Upcoming: Conservative caucus retreat and EU debate
BC political chaos and potential early election
Sign-off and podcast credits
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