Carney Ready To Gamble 25 Billion Taxpayer Dollars

Prime Minister Mark Carney sits down with CBC to talk about his recent meetings with Donald Trump, and more. The Prime Minister made a number of controversial comments that get broken down in today's After 9. Then, the main event: Carney unveils a proposed sovereign wealth fund, with an initial $25 billion taxpayer investment. Details are scarce, but the reaction isn't. Pierre Poilievre weighs in with sharp criticism of the plan and what it could mean for Canadians. Also in the episode: Jimmy Kimmel sparks backlash over controversial comments about the First Lady during his mock Correspondents' Dinner bit. A Conservative MP claims the Liberals are actively trying to recruit them to cross the floor. The latest on the PrescribeIT scandal, with $300 million in taxpayer money under scrutiny and serious questions about where it went and who benefited Politics, controversy, and government spending are front and centre today.