A Socialist Response to Pierre Poilievre Part 4: The Federal Election Debrief ft. Pam Frache

When we began this mini-series, Pierre Poilievre and the conservatives were looking like they could win big if an election were to be held. However, the Liberal Party’s political fortunes changed in early 2025, as the threat of tariffs consumed Canadian political conversation, an unpopular Trudeau resigned, and Mark Carney became the new leader of the party. 

With polls looking good for the Liberals and the race thrown open, Carney called a quick election and pulled off yet another win at the ballot box, leading the Liberals to a fourth term in office and a minority government.  

The success of the Liberals has been hailed as a miraculous political resurrection, whilst, in a shock result, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lost the seat he had held since 2004, even as his party performed better than expected. 

To discuss the election results, their implications for the Canadian working class, and what the future holds for organizing and Canadian politics, Spring member Josh Frame sat down with Pam Frache, coordinator of the Justice for Workers Campaign and organiser at the Workers Action Centre. Full transcript of this episode will be available shortly.

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