At Issue Can Carney make Canada an energy superpower?
Nov 14, 2025
Chantal Hébert, a veteran political journalist, Andrew Coyne, an insightful editorial columnist, and Althia Raj, a sharp political reporter, discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney's ambitious nation-building agenda and its implications for Canada's future. They delve into the complexities of major infrastructure projects and the political dynamics facing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre amid party turmoil. The panel also critiques Quebec's overreaching healthcare reforms, highlighting the importance of respect and negotiation in dealing with medical professionals.
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Reframing From 'No' To 'Build'
- The government's Major Projects strategy shifts the narrative from blocking to building aligned projects.
- That reframes climate debates into selective approvals that match government priorities.
Money And Certainty Trump Legal Exemptions
- Listing projects gives private investors political certainty more than regulatory exemptions.
- Mark Carney pairs project referrals with funding to attract investment rather than immediate law changes.
Small Projects As Proof Of Concept
- Many early projects don't need sweeping legislative powers and are provincially local.
- The government appears to be road-testing the system and buying time for larger, harder national projects.