The Current One word to describe 2025 politics? Our National Affairs Panel weighs in
Dec 29, 2025
Join political heavyweights Rosemary Barton, CBC's chief political correspondent, Ryan Tumilty of the Toronto Star, and Rob Shaw from Czech News as they dissect a groundbreaking year in Canadian politics. They discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's transformative first year and the fallout from Justin Trudeau's exit. Tune in for insights on Pierre Poilievre's leadership woes, tariff impacts, and shifting party dynamics. The panel also speculates on the implications for 2026, including the challenges Carney faces with a changing U.S. landscape and internal party tensions.
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A Year That Upended Expectations
- 2025 was a dramatic, tumultuous year that upended expectations in Canadian politics.
- Major outcomes differed from polls and forecasts, reshaping parties and leadership prospects.
Whipsaw From U.S. Volatility
- Rob Shaw called 2025 a 'whipsaw' year driven by unpredictable U.S. politics.
- That volatility repeatedly disrupted Canadian plans and negotiations.
Carney's Trump Test
- Mark Carney campaigned as a strong negotiator with Donald Trump but faces limits amid recurring U.S. pressure.
- Canadians may grant latitude given abnormal circumstances, but results will matter soon.