Housing, Carney, and the Middle Finger to a Generation

Welcome to Season 2 of Gristle & Bone, recorded on May 20, 2025, in downtown Montreal. In this episode, hosts Christopher Bourne and Dónal Gill dive straight into the defining issue of this new Parliament: housing—and what they see as a major political and moral misstep by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s freshly appointed government.They unpack the controversial appointment of Gregor Robertson—former mayor of Vancouver—as Minister of Housing, replacing Nate Erskine-Smith. The hosts argue this signals a government more concerned with protecting home equity than solving affordability. They label it a "gigantic middle finger to younger generations," accusing Carney of choosing symbolism over substance.Canada’s new Parliament has begun—but is it already showing cracks? Tune in for our academically informed, opinionated, but nonpartisan take as Gristle & Bone enters a new political era.Credits for Gristle and BoneHosts: Christopher Bourne & Dónal GillProduction: João Roque & Gaëlle Poirier-MorinAudio Editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin