The Big Five Podcast Is Tim Hortons Canadian? Plus: Canada’s tumble down the happiness rankings.
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Mar 21, 2025 
Dan Delmar, co-founder of TNKR Media, and Neil Drabkin, a former federal prosecutor and political commentator, dive into the hot topics surrounding Canada's political landscape. They tackle the contentious identity of Tim Hortons amidst its foreign ownership and what it means for Canadian culture. The duo also discusses Canada's declining happiness rankings, linking economic challenges like housing affordability to the nation's well-being. Plus, hear insights on media access during election campaigns and Mark Carney's candidacy hurdles.
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Carney's Climate Challenge
- Mark Carney's climate change policies present a challenge for the Liberals.
- His perceived disconnect from reality and inexperience with national unity are weaknesses.
Oil and Hypocrisy
- Neil Drabkin argues that Canada needs to diversify its oil customers beyond the United States.
- He criticizes the emissions cap as hypocritical, given Canada's small contribution to global emissions.
Media-Politician Relationship
- Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre exhibit disdain for the media, which is concerning.
- Poilievre's refusal to allow journalists on the campaign plane raises a red flag.