Hub Podcasts Our new PM is—and always has been—a political player
May 27, 2025
Howard Anglin, a Doctoral student at Oxford and former Deputy Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, sheds light on the complex political persona of Canada's new Prime Minister. He argues that the PM, despite an outsider image, is deeply embedded in the political establishment, raising questions about genuine reform. Anglin also discusses the new Energy Minister's pragmatic approach to leadership, focusing on regulatory reforms and infrastructure development while navigating political challenges. It's a revealing dive into the current political climate!
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Barriers to Political Change
- Bold political plans often clash with bureaucracy and political constraints.
- True change would require Carney to confront entrenched liberal systems, which is unlikely.
Shared Worldview with Trudeau
- Carney shares a worldview and networks with Trudeau; their policies and advisors are similar.
- Despite different styles, their liberal establishment background aligns their political agendas.
Unelected Political Mastery
- Political skill is not limited to elected roles; Carney's career shows how unelected political maneuvering works.
- His rapid rise illustrates his mastery of political environments beyond elections.