

What’s the key election issue: Trump’s threats, or cost of living?
5 snips Mar 17, 2025
In this discussion, Susan Smith, a Liberal commentator and co-founder of Blue Sky Strategy Group, offers insights into the critical issues at play in the upcoming elections. She emphasizes the tension between pressing domestic concerns like housing and healthcare versus external threats from Trump’s administration. The chat explores the Prime Minister's efforts to balance diplomatic relations with the U.S. while also addressing Canadian voters' needs, showcasing the complexities of political strategy in a disrupted landscape.
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Carney's Focus Abroad
- Mark Carney's focus on international relations before a Canadian election seems unusual.
- Canadians may not know him well yet, making domestic focus potentially more effective.
Optics Matter
- Chad Rogers recounts a failed welfare reform announcement in Nova Scotia.
- The optics of out-of-touch officials discussing care for the public proved disastrous.
Address Economic Anxiety
- Focus on addressing people's economic anxieties, not just larger political battles.
- Chad Rogers advises politicians to learn from Kamala Harris's campaign mistakes.