When the US president imposed tariffs and began suggesting that Canada should consider becoming America’s 51st state, the center-left roared back to life.
For months, Canadian media and polls painted an inevitable picture: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was headed for a sweeping victory in the April 28 federal election. The Liberal brand had eroded so badly under Justin Trudeau that by March, he stepped down, ceding power to the largely unknown Mark Carney. At that point, polls gave Poilievre a towering 25-point lead over the Liberals.
And then Trump stepped in. When the US president imposed tariffs and began suggesting that Canada should consider becoming America’s 51st state, the center-left roared back to life. The result: a political upset that saw the Liberals retain control in a stunning reversal of expectations.
Mishpacha spoke with Anthony Koch, managing principal at Quebec-based AK Strategies and former national campaign spokesperson for Poilievre. He tells us what to watch in the aftermath of Canada’s election.
A Hard Left Turn. “Mr. Carney was a senior economic advisor to Justin Trudeau. He’s a major environmentalist — he doesn’t really like natural gas. You’re going to see a lot more of the 2030 agenda. The broader center-left progressive vision is one he subscribes to, and he will absolutely continue to push it forward.”
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