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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 19 MIN

A Liberal candidate's controversial comments, an upcoming election and a crisis for Carney

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Guest: Toronto Star reporter Raisa Patel  Liberal candidate Paul Chiang's remarks suggesting a political opponent could be handed over to Chinese authorities for a bounty has fuelled outrage, an RCMP probe and a political firestorm for the Liberals ahead of an election. Initially Liberal leader Mark Carney was seen as supporting him held back from dropping Chiang as a candidate Markham-Unionville. As backlash grew, and pressure mounted, it was Chiang who ultimately stepped down himself. This episode takes a look at how things unfolded and what it reveals about the Liberal leader's decision-making and judgement, just around the corner from a federal election. Audio sources: Global News Produced by Saba Eitizaz and Paulo Marques

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