The Big Five Podcast Does Mark Carney have enough votes to pass his budget? Plus: Celebrating the REM’s success.
Nov 17, 2025
In this discussion, Dan Delmar, a political commentator and co-founder of TNKR Media, joins former Montreal advisor Jimmy Zubris to dive deep into current political events. They analyze the potential fallout of Mark Carney's upcoming budget vote and predict a nail-biting outcome. The pair also unpack the Parti Québécois's intriguing proposal for a provincial currency, exploring its implications for Quebec's economy. To lighten things up, they celebrate the successful launch of the new REM transit line, highlighting its positive impact on Montreal.
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Razor-Thin Budget Vote Looms
- The federal budget vote looked razor-thin and the Liberals were scrambling for opposition support to avoid an election.
- Dan Delmar and Jimmy Zubris both predicted the budget would likely pass narrowly due to opposition reluctance for an election.
Liberals Less Willing To Court Other Parties
- The Liberals may accept an election as plan B and are less willing to repeatedly appease other parties in budgets.
- Dan suggests the government is sticking to its platform rather than bending to court NDP or Bloc demands.
Watch For Backroom Deals
- Expect backroom deals and last-minute absences to swing tight confidence votes.
- Watch for minor concessions or targeted funding to flip specific MPs when margins are tiny.