Front Burner Politics! Carney meets Trump again, Smith pitches a pipeline
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Oct 6, 2025 Aaron Wherry, a senior writer at CBC's Parliamentary Bureau, dives deep into Canadian politics. He discusses Mark Carney’s pivotal Washington trip and its implications for trade with the U.S. Wherry also explores Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's controversial proposal for a new bitumen pipeline to British Columbia, examining the strong opposition from Indigenous communities and the provincial government. The conversation wraps up with insights on Canada's fiscal sustainability and the potential impact of these political maneuvers on the upcoming budget.
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Diplomacy Hasn't Prevented Tariff Hits
- Justin Trudeau's visits to Washington haven't yet produced durable tariff relief for Canada.
- Aaron Wherry highlights that meetings alone haven't stopped tariffs from rising in multiple markets.
Alberta Will Act As Proponent To Force Decisions
- Danielle Smith aims to force federal action by making Alberta the pipeline proponent.
- Aaron Wherry says Alberta's move shifts the burden to Ottawa to decide whether to prioritize the project.
Pipeline As A Test Of National Cohesion
- Smith frames pipeline approval as a test of whether Canada functions as a country.
- Wherry counters that the real test may be whether projects are built responsibly and with Indigenous consent.