Vandana Kattar

Vandana Kattar, a former advisor to Justin Trudeau and political strategist, joins Dennis Matthews, a conservative strategist and national advertising agency president, alongside Mélanie Riche, a former NDP communications director. They dive into Mark Carney's rising support in the Liberal leadership race and Chrystia Freeland's bold claims against the 'Ottawa establishment.' The discussion also touches on Doug Ford's early election call and shifting voter sentiments, exploring how these dynamics could reshape Canadian politics.

Rob Russo, Canada correspondent for The Economist, offers sharp insights on the election landscape. Lisa Raitt, a former Conservative cabinet minister, shares her views on fiscal plans and campaign strategies. Vandana Kattar, a former advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau, discusses Liberal tax proposals amid rising deficits. The conversation highlights competing tax cut plans, voter concerns about job security, and the impact of youth and union votes. Together, they dissect the evolving political dynamics and strategies shaping the current election campaign.