Canadian Conservative: Pierre Polievre vs. Mark Carney and the Carbon Tax Debate

In this episode of Green Tea Party Radio, hosts Zach Torpie and Katie Zakrzewski are diving headfirst into the wild world of Canadian politics, just as a snap election is about to shake things up! With Prime Minister Mark Carney ringing the election bell, our dynamic duo breaks down what this means for the environment and the future of conservatism in the Great White North. Join the fun as they pit Carney against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre—who some might say is the Canadian Trump (yikes!). From the hot-button issue of the carbon tax to the heated debates over oil and gas exports, Zach and Katie navigate the twists and turns of these political players and their green agendas. 🎉 What’s on the agenda this week? - The upcoming snap election in Canada - A closer look at Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre - The lowdown on the carbon tax and its impact on Canadians - The future of conservatism across North America - The tricky balancing act between economic growth and protecting our planet 🛠️ What can you do this week? - Share your hot takes on Canadian politics and environmental policies - Think about how these big decisions affect everyday folks like you - Jump into the convo by shooting us an email with your insights  📧 Email us: [email protected] 📲 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter (X), and TikTok 🎧 Want early access to episodes & exclusive merch? Swing by: greenteapartyradio.com 📡 Interested in bringing Green Tea Party Radio to your college station? Let us know! "Honestly, after hearing about Mark Carney's like economic positions and his environmental positions, if he like ran as a conservative, I'd probably vote for him here in the United States." -Zach "For me, being pro environment is pro life. So I don't know that you can, you know, say, oh, well, we're going to clean up the environment and improve your quality of life for when you sleep under a bridge." -Katie Disclaimer: Green Tea Party Radio is an independent project and doesn’t represent the views of the Diocese of Little Rock, Catholic Climate Covenant, NASA, or any of our employers.