Hub Podcasts LIVE from Hub pub night: Vancouver
Sep 30, 2025
The conversation kicks off with insights into the challenges facing Prime Minister Mark Carney's minority government, including a staggering $100 billion deficit. The hosts delve into the tricky landscape of CUSMA renegotiations and the looming threat of an early election. Audiences share concerns about Canada Post and its impact on small communities. The discussion heats up with a breakdown of Conservative strategies and the volatile nature of voter loyalty. It’s an engaging night of political analysis, community questions, and spirited debate!
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Vancouver Pub Memories
- Sean Speer reminisced about living in Vancouver with small-apartment life and pub memories.
- He joked that a nearby bar closed after he left, wondering if his presence kept it afloat.
Revenues Drive The Deficit Story
- Federal revenue weakness may be as important as spending choices for the deficit outlook.
- Livio DeMatteo's analysis suggests revenues are about $12 billion lower than the last budget, narrowing policy options.
Carney Speaks To Bond Markets Too
- The government is signaling fiscal credibility to both voters and bond markets simultaneously.
- Mark Carney appears to be balancing domestic politics with the need to reassure international creditors.