Hub Podcasts On energy, Carney is talking the talk but not walking the walk
Sep 3, 2025
David Polansky, a Toronto-based writer and research fellow known for his insights on Canada’s healthcare system, tackles pressing issues in this discussion. He critiques the current state of Canada's healthcare, shedding light on systemic failures and the expert class's reluctance to reform. Polansky contrasts elite narratives with everyday experiences, discussing how disconnection with citizens affects key policies like immigration. He also highlights the Canadian Energy Minister's ambitious energy goals, questioning the balance between ethics and investment.
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Energy Rhetoric Versus Policy Reality
- The federal government signals an energy-first foreign policy but mixes rhetoric with heavy public intervention.
- Heather Exner-Pirot argues style has changed but substance risks repeating old regulatory mistakes.
Ports Alone Won't Solve Market Access
- Justin Trudeau's government touts ports like Churchill and Contrecoeur as solutions despite clear infrastructure gaps.
- Exner-Pirot warns these promises don't address the underlying private-investment and pipeline shortages.
Risk Of Top-Down Project Picking
- The government appears set to fast-track select projects and subsidize infrastructure, effectively picking winners.
- Exner-Pirot says this top-down approach will be costlier, slower, and less productive than market-driven investment.