Carney Flubs His First Big Test

A lapse in leadership and Canada’s China conundrum. 

Liberal MP Paul Chiang’s troubling comments gave Carney an opportunity to take a strong stance on Chinese interference, but he fumbled his chance to distinguish himself from Trudeau. 

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Sam Konnert (Fact Checking), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)

Guest: Sandy Garossino

Further reading: 

• Liberal candidate Paul Chiang withdraws from race after suggesting people claim China's bounty on Conservative | CBC News 
• Mark Carney rejects boosting trade ties with China, points to Europe - The Globe and Mail 
• Carney set up a blind trust, screens to avoid conflicts of interest. Is that enough? | CBC News 
• Independent MP Han Dong won't seek re-election in suburban Toronto riding | CBC News 

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