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Front Burner Election! Foreign meddling, Poilievre's premier problems
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Mar 27, 2025 Catherine Cullen, host of CBC's politics podcast House Party, and political commentator Jason Markusoff delve into the tumultuous Canadian election landscape. They discuss allegations of foreign interference affecting both major parties and Pierre Poilievre's controversial refusal to obtain security clearance. The duo also scrutinizes Liberal leader Mark Carney's past corporate ties and examines how Alberta's Danielle Smith and Ontario's Doug Ford may complicate Poilievre's campaign strategy, raising questions about their impact on his electoral success.
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Carney's Unexpected Rise
- Mark Carney, with no prior campaign experience, faces unique challenges.
- Despite this, he's seen a surprising turnaround, with a 65% chance of a Liberal majority, according to CBC's poll tracker.
Carney's Campaign Stumbles
- Carney faced scrutiny for misspeaking about the Polytechnique massacre and opting out of a French-language debate.
- He's also fielding questions about his private sector work, particularly his assets and time at Brookfield.
Scrutiny on Carney's Private Sector Past
- Carney's political opponents target his private sector experience, particularly his role at Brookfield.
- They raise concerns about the firm's move to New York, housing investments, dealings with China, and climate funds in Bermuda.