Is Mark Carney bringing 'mean' back? Full Comment podcast
Is Mark Carney bringing 'mean' back? Full Comment podcast

Carney's Leadership Under Scrutiny

As Liberal MPs anonymously complain that Prime Minister Mark Carney is a mean boss, his defenders argue it reflects high performance expectations, unlike the previous leader. The Political Hack panel reviewed the parliamentary session and questioned Carney's own performance, including damage to Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, broken promises on affordability, and a bailout for B.C. condo speculators.

Fundraiser Concerns

Carney's fundraiser for 24 Sussex risks becoming another sleazy Liberal donation grift. Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre struggles to dent Liberal popularity, and the NDP is not helping. The discussion features Brian, Stuart Thomson (parliamentary bureau chief), and Tasha Kheiriddin (national columnist), recorded June 26, 2026.

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