One hundred days into Donald Trump’s second term, his influence is already being felt beyond U.S. borders—most notably, in Canada’s recent federal election. With Prime Minister Mark Carney securing a victory at the polls, attention now turns to how he plans to navigate a relationship with the once-again powerful Trump White House.
In this episode, host Anne McElvoy examines the changing dynamics with insights from Ralph Goodale, Canada’s current High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. A veteran of Canadian politics, Goodale has held key cabinet positions under three Liberal prime ministers—Jean Chrétien, Paul Martin, and Justin Trudeau—between 1993 and 2019, including a tenure as finance minister.
Also joining the conversation is Nick Taylor-Vaisey, POLITICO’s Ottawa bureau chief and author of the Playbook newsletter. Taylor-Vaisey brings perspective on what has been one of the most closely-watched and consequential election campaigns in recent Canadian memory.
Senior Producer: Peter Snowdon













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