{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6516db58c8d4ce0011023666/6a6cafbb61ae402f6126adc5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mark Carney Lied To Canadians About The Gordie Howe Bridge - Why?","description":"<p>Michelle Ferreri joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss the Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement, Mark Carney’s credibility and Canada’s struggling relationship with the United States.</p><p><br></p><p>Ferreri argues that the newly released bridge agreement contradicts what Carney previously told Canadians about recovering construction costs and paying down the project’s debt. She says the controversy raises serious questions about political honesty, media accountability and why Canadians appear willing to overlook broken promises.</p><p><br></p><p>LeDrew and Ferreri also discuss stalled trade negotiations with Washington, Mexico’s ability to keep working with Donald Trump and the risks facing Canadian manufacturing. They argue that Canadian politicians must stop using Trump as an excuse and focus on protecting Canadian jobs, trade and economic interests.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics covered in this episode:</p><ul><li>The Gordie Howe Bridge agreement</li><li>Carney’s claims versus the released document</li><li>Political honesty and accountability</li><li>Canada’s stalled U.S. trade talks</li><li>Mexico’s approach to Trump</li><li>Manufacturing jobs leaving Canada</li><li>Media coverage of government claims</li><li>Canada’s relationship with China</li><li>Using Trump as a political distraction</li><li>Protecting Canadian jobs and trade</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Stephen LeDrew"}