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The Canadian Podcast

The Canadian Podcast covers Canadian politics, the economy, and Canada’s place in the world through full analysis of Gobal speeches, Question Periods, press conferences, and major interviews.Each episode breaks down what Mark Carney, senior ministers, and opposition leaders actually said — on trade with the United States, relations with the European Union, nation-building projects, affordability, defence, and sovereignty — and places those remarks in clear context.Search and subscribe for coverage

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13:20

Melanie Joly’s Hard Deadline for Cleveland Cliffs —...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/10

Layoffs have started at Stelco in Hamilton. Industry Minister Melanie Joly has given Cleveland Cliffs until the end of day Tuesday to respond to a formal federal letter.Ottawa does not accept the company’s position. Joly said the CEO has supported U.S. tariffs against Canadian steelworkers, rejected the claim that broken investment commitments are an “act of God,” and confirmed the government offered financial support that the company turned down. She framed the steel made at the Hamilton plant as

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11:45

Carney Responded to Elon Musk and Announced a $2...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/09

Mark Carney was in Sherbrooke to announce a national heat pump and home retrofit plan — and he used the same appearance to answer Elon Musk’s suggestion that Quebec, Alberta, and Saskatchewan would be better off separating.Carney said the future of Canada will be decided by Canadians and by the priorities of the people of Quebec: affordability, social justice, a strong Quebec inside a strong Canada, and the right to live according to our languages and culture — free from interference by foreign

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13:28

Carney vs Poilievre: Thanksgiving Prices, Housing,...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/08

Question Period in Thanksgiving week turned into a direct clash between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre over grocery prices, rent, and the dream of homeownership.Poilievre said the cost of a Thanksgiving meal was up about 10 percent and that Carney should be judged by prices at the store. He cited a Habitat for Humanity survey finding 56 percent of Canadians believe they will never own a home, argued rents have risen sharply over time, and said a government housing target of 500,000 homes a year

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8:54

Mélanie Joly Stands Up to Stelco’s American Owner...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/07

Industry Minister Melanie Joly took a hard line in Question Period over Stelco’s layoffs and the pausing of manufacturing capacity in Hamilton.She called the news a gut punch to workers, families, and the community. She said she had spoken directly with Lourenco Goncalves of Cleveland Cliffs, the American owner of Stelco. Federal support was offered. The company turned it down, she said, even though the government remained at the table until the last minute. Joly stated that Cleveland Cliffs and

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11:28

Carney’s Sleeping Lines about Poilievre Stuns...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/06

The House of Commons returned to a sharp clash between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre over Buy Canadian, federal procurement, LNG steel, and jobs in Hamilton.Poilievre accused the government of breaking its promise to buy and build Canadian. He cited reporting that the share of federal contract money going to American companies has risen sharply, and he attacked the use of Chinese steel on LNG Canada Phase 2 while Stelco moves ahead with layoffs in Hamilton.Carney answered with a project record

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6:45

Mark Carney Calls Canadian Astronaut Bound for ISS

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/03

Mark Carney spoke by phone with a Canadian astronaut preparing to board the International Space Station. The crew member is inside the NASA quarantine facility, waiting for final clearance before launch. Once on orbit he will help manage the station, carry out repairs, and support the science program.In the conversation Carney held up the Canadian five-dollar bill issued while he was Governor of the Bank of Canada. The note is linked to Chris Hadfield’s time on the ISS. Carney used it to highlight

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12:45

Is Canada Becoming The Next BIG Energy SUPERPOWER?

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Mark Carney has listed a new West Coast bitumen pipeline — Pacific Link — as a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act.In this episode of The Canadian Podcast, we break down what the designation means and why it matters. Over the next year the Major Projects Office will set conditions on ownership, environmental protections, benefits, and local hiring, with a target of September 1 next year before the path to construction is cleared. Canada and Alberta are to share equal

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9:02

Carney’s Approval Rating in Canada is Hitting an all...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Mark Carney’s personal approval has reached the highest level of his time as prime minister. Abacus Data finds 56 percent of Canadians hold a positive impression of him. Overall government approval sits at 60 percent. In the same snapshot, the Liberals lead the Conservatives 46 to 34.The rise is not random. Pollsters say it is driven almost entirely by how Canadians rate Carney’s handling of the Canada–United States relationship. Despite anxiety over the trade conflict, the public still sees Carney

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13:50

Carney Launches Major LNG Project while LAUGHING OFF...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Mark Carney spent the day in British Columbia confirming major energy capital and refusing to let U.S. pressure set the agenda.After President Trump suggested Canada would apologize and drop tariffs within weeks, and after Peter Navarro told Canadian advocates to leave Washington, Carney put a different record on the table. LNG Canada Phase 2 locked in more than $30 billion. The expansion is set to become the second-largest facility of its kind in the world, create thousands of jobs, and supply

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11:29

U.S. Import Ban Hits Canadian Beer at Midnight - What...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/09/29

A United States import ban on a list of Canadian products is now in force. Alcohol — especially beer — is the hardest hit. Certain dairy products, motorcycles and mopeds are also on the list.This is a pressure tactic. Washington is punishing Canada for pushing back on earlier tariffs while choosing goods American consumers can replace more easily. The overall hit to Canadian exports is limited — under half a percent in some estimates. For companies on the list, the hit is immediate and

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8:58

Why Mark Carney is NOT Rushing a BAD DEAL with United...

The Canadian Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Where does the Canada–United States trade deal actually stand, and is Mark Carney walking into Donald Trump’s pressure play?In this episode of The Canadian Podcast, we break down the current state of the border file in plain language. There is still no comprehensive new agreement. Washington has signalled it feels no urgency to restart formal talks. Canada has not publicly forced a new round. At the same time, Carney has said he continues to speak with Trump regularly. The public file looks frozen

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