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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 3 MIN

Peter Shurman: Mark Carney Is “One Lousy Leader”

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Is Mark Carney connecting with ordinary Canadians — or talking down to them?In this preview of a larger Members-Only Interview, Stephen LeDrew sits down with former MPP, broadcaster, and writer Peter Shurman to discuss affordability, immigration, emigration, and the growing disconnect between Ottawa and everyday life in Canada.Shurman argues that while Carney may be highly educated and respected internationally, many Canadians are more concerned about paying mortgages, buying groceries, and finding opportunities for their families than hearing about “new international orders” and global economic restructuring.The conversation explores:Why Canadians continue supporting Mark CarneyRising costs of living and affordability pressuresImmigration and Canada’s housing crisisThe growing “brain drain” of skilled workers leaving CanadaWhy doctors, engineers, and professionals are moving awayAnd whether Ottawa truly understands what Canadians are facingSubscribe to Peter Shurman’s Substack:https://substack.com/@shurmanator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Mark Carney connecting with ordinary Canadians — or talking down to them?In this preview of a larger Members-Only Interview, Stephen LeDrew sits down with former MPP, broadcaster, and writer Peter Shurman to discuss affordability, immigration, emigration, and the growing disconnect between Ottawa and everyday life in Canada.Shurman argues that while Carney may be highly educated and respected internationally, many Canadians are more concerned about paying mortgages, buying groceries, and finding opportunities for their families than hearing about “new international orders” and global economic restructuring.The conversation explores:Why Canadians continue supporting Mark CarneyRising costs of living and affordability pressuresImmigration and Canada’s housing crisisThe growing “brain drain” of skilled workers leaving CanadaWhy doctors, engineers, and professionals are moving awayAnd whether Ottawa truly understands what Canadians are facingSubscribe to Peter Shurman’s Substack:https://substack.com/@shurmanator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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