Karina Gould

Karina Gould, a dynamic Liberal leadership candidate and MP for Burlington, made history as the youngest woman appointed to cabinet. She discusses her vision for affordable childcare, emphasizing its role in boosting women’s workforce participation. Gould stresses the need for new leadership to restore trust in politics, citing a pivotal meeting with a former prime minister. She also proposes pausing the carbon tax and advocates for improved social safety nets to support young Canadians in the post-pandemic landscape.

Karina Gould, the youngest and most progressive voice in the Liberal leadership race, tackles critical conversations around maintaining a strong Liberal identity. She warns against becoming Conservative-lite, fearing a repeat of the Democrats' mistakes in the U.S. The discussion dives into pressing topics like trade tensions with the U.S., electoral reform challenges, and the need for a robust approach to online safety and human rights. Gould's vision emphasizes progressive policies and inspires hope for a brighter political future.

Journalist Mark Scott, Minister Karina Gould, and ACLU representative Ben Wizner discuss the influence of the internet on democracy, including Facebook's EU election war room and Canada's new law on online political ads. The podcast also explores Ukraine's battle against fake news, highlights the importance of offline conversations, and addresses the risks of targeted political ads.