Why are Canada’s top Liberal ministers suddenly walking away? Just weeks after a federal election, major cabinet names like Chrystia Freeland, Bill Blair, and Steven Guilbeault are stepping down — and the timing is raising serious questions.
In this episode, host Jim is joined by Paul Micucci, political commentator and strategist, to unpack the motives behind this wave of resignations. Is this about policy, politics, or backroom deals? With Mark Carney’s new cabinet looming and Pierre Poilievre’s opposition momentum growing, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Key topics in this episode:
• Why Chrystia Freeland and other top ministers are stepping aside
• How this reshuffle impacts Carney’s cabinet strategy
• What these exits signal about the Liberals’ future
• Concerns about transparency, democracy, and backroom appointments
• The role of upcoming by-elections in shaping Canada’s next chapter
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Carney's Cabinet shuffle, prominent Liberals resign
- (00:05:40) - Pierre Polyev on the By-election
- (00:09:43) - House of Commons Welcome Back to the House
- (00:15:29) - Sen. Paul Critic:
- (00:17:59) - Paul Krugman on the Budget Announcement
- (00:20:34) - Canada's trade policy, Foreign Minister Freeland's resignation
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