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Front Burner

Mark Carney’s first days as PM

Mar 17, 2025
23:48

On Friday, Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister. He wasted no time in appointing a new cabinet, getting rid of the carbon tax, and heading off on a diplomatic trip to Europe.


Today, Rosemary Barton, CBC’s chief political correspondent, joins us to talk about what Carney’s first days in office indicate about his political priorities, how the Conservatives are responding, and when we might expect an election.


For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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