Hub Podcasts The Throne Speech sets expectations high
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May 27, 2025 James Moore, a former cabinet minister in the Harper government and now a senior advisor at Edelman, dives into Canada’s political landscape. He analyzes the recent throne speech, discussing the balancing act between heightened expectations and legislative action needed for Canada's energy strategy. Moore highlights the themes of unity and sovereignty, emphasizing diplomacy amidst challenges. The conversation also touches on the NDP's struggles and the need for a collaborative tone in Parliament post-election, reflecting public desire for constructive governance.
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Carney's High Expectations
- Prime Minister Carney is raising expectations beyond traditional political norms by heavily over-promising in the throne speech.
- This approach could lead to challenges in delivery given Parliament's realities and shortened honeymoon period.
Energy Superpower Challenges
- Becoming an energy superpower requires reversing negative investment trends and attracting risk capital.
- Pipeline debates are moot since no companies are currently ready to build without better policies and approvals.
Unconventional Throne Speech Pageantry
- The king and prime minister mingled informally before the throne speech, breaking traditional pageantry.
- This new image promotes unity among Canadians of diverse backgrounds, emphasizing a shared national purpose.