Canada con Carney: A first look at the new Canadian political menu

In Episode 10 of Gristle & Bone, Christopher Bourne and Dónal Gill break down the results of the 45th Canadian federal election, which returned the Liberal Party under Mark Carney to power with a minority government—the party’s fourth consecutive term since 2015.The episode covers:Pierre Poilievre’s paradox: A strong national showing (144 seats, 41.3%) but a lost seat of his own in Carlton. Internal tensions loom as he vows to stay on as leader.Jagmeet Singh’s collapse: Just 7 seats, no Ontario presence, and his own defeat. The NDP faces an identity crisis.Bloc Québécois positioning: With 22 seats, Blanchet holds ground and eyes leverage with the Liberals.Green Party stagnation: 1 seat for Elizabeth May, and little to celebrate.With turnout steady at 68% and a third straight minority parliament, Gristle & Bone asks: What does this mean for Canada’s electoral system—and what happens next in a fractured political landscape?A thoughtful, gritty, nonpartisan debrief from your favorite Canadian politics duo.Credits for Gristle and BoneHosts: Dónal Gill & Christopher BourneProduction: João Roque & Gaëlle Poirier-MorinAudio Editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin