Carney’s Government Is Killing the Middle Class

Do Canadians increasingly feel like their own government is working against them?In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with former Ontario MPP, broadcaster, and writer Peter Shurman about rising costs, government spending, affordability pressures, and growing frustration across Canada.Shurman argues that many Canadians feel trapped by rising fuel costs, taxes, housing expenses, and inflation — while governments continue expanding spending and bureaucracy. From gas prices to food bank usage, the conversation focuses on the widening gap between political priorities and the day-to-day realities facing ordinary people.The discussion explores:Rising gas prices and affordability pressuresCalls to temporarily remove federal gas taxesWhether Ottawa understands the financial strain on familiesGovernment spending priorities and foreign aid debatesConcerns about food insecurity and cost of livingWhy some Canadians feel increasingly disconnected from governmentAnd whether Prime Minister Mark Carney is addressing the right issuesLeDrew and Shurman also discuss broader concerns about economic confidence, government priorities, and the feeling among many Canadians that they are paying more while getting less in return.Subscribe to Peter Shurman’s Substack: https://substack.com/search/shurmanator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.