Navigating Political Tensions: Pauliev's Internal Struggles and Carney's Challenge

<p>After a two-month race, the Liberal Party of Canada chose Mark Carney as its new leader on Sunday night. It was an overwhelming win – Carney won with 86 per cent of the vote. The Prime Minister-Designate is expected to be sworn in, in the coming days.</p><p><br></p><p>Paul Wells has written about Canadian politics for decades. He also has a substack under his own name.</p><p><br></p><p>He looks ahead to the challenges facing Carney. From figuring out the pros and cons of calling a federal election straight away, to not having a seat in Parliament, to arguably the most significant challenge of all:&nbsp;managing Canada’s response in a trade war with the U.S.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts</a></p>