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Is Carney's condo bailout dead?

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:04:00 GMT

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Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and BC Premier David Eby announced a joint project to buy up over 2,200 vacant, unsold condominiums and convert them into affordable housing.

The plan immediately triggered intense blowback from all fronts, with critics blasting it as a taxpayer-funded bailout that artificially protects developers’ profits.

With the optics worsening, both leaders have scrambled to distance themselves from the fallout, with Carney stressing it was the province's idea and Eby publicly blaming the feds for rushing the announcement before the details were ready.

On today’s episode of Straight Up, political commentator Dimpee Brar joins Marc Patrone to break down the fallout and whether this deeply fractured housing plan is too toxic to save.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jamil Jivani launches Task Force to End Liberal Racism

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:59:39 GMT

On today’s episode of Straight Up, Conservative MP Jamil Jivani joins Marc Patrone to discuss his newly launched parliamentary task force aimed at confronting what he calls “Liberal racism” in Canadian institutions.

The Task Force to End Liberal Racism will take stock of how diversity and inclusion policies are being applied across federal programs and p…

Trump kills possible trade deal with Canada?

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:04:10 GMT

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On today’s episode of Straight Up, Marc Patrone breaks down President Trump’s latest comments suggesting that an updated free trade agreement with Canada may not be coming.

Speaking to reporters, Trump said he’s “not looking to renew” the deal, and outlined his right to terminate the pact as a key component of the agreement.

This comes as Ontario Premier Doug Ford wraps up his two-day visit to Washington, where he met with various business leaders and government officials. While Ford touts the trip as a success, many wonder what was actually accomplished — as the premier was unable to secure any meeting with White House officials.

Manufacturing executive Jocelyn Bamford joins Marc Patrone to discuss the President’s latest comments and what it means for Canada.

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Melissa Lantsman on Mark Carney's caucus crackdown

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:57:52 GMT

Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman joins Marc Patrone to discuss growing unrest inside Prime Minister Mark Carney’s caucus, as reports emerge of tighter internal discipline and frustration among Liberal MPs behind closed doors.

Lantsman weighs in on Carney’s leadership style and whether efforts to clamp down on dissent are exposing deeper divisions within …

Canada’s recession reality

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:59:24 GMT

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On today’s episode of Straight Up, host Marc Patrone is joined by former Liberal MP and Canadians for Affordable Energy president Dan McTeague to discuss Canada officially slipping into recession and the growing affordability crisis facing Canadians.

The two examine criticism surrounding Prime Minister Mark Carney’s response to the economic downturn, including accusations that the government and media are downplaying the severity of the situation.

They also break down rising food and housing costs, immigration levels, and the impact of energy policy on the Canadian economy.

Later in the show, they discuss Canada’s strained relationship with the United States, trade concerns, and the Liberal government’s approach to China and Europe.

McTeague argues Canada’s economic struggles are the result of years of policy failures and warns the country risks further decline without major changes.

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Carney embraces “Make America Great Again”?

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:08:16 GMT

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is striking a dramatically different tone toward the United States, telling an audience in New York that “Canada Strong will help make America great again.” But is this a genuine shift in strategy, or a response to mounting economic and political pressure?

On this episode of Straight Up, host Marc Pa…

Carney Ditches U.S. Wedgetail for Swedish Surveillance Plane in Political Defence Shift

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:47:31 GMT

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Canada’s defence procurement debate is heating up after Mark Carney’s government moved to buy Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft instead of the American-made Boeing E-7 Wedgetail, a decision critics say is about politics as much as military capability.

The GlobalEye, built on a Bombardier Global 6500 platform, has b…

Ford loses cabinet minister as Mulroney announces resignation

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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A major cabinet resignation and fresh party infighting are adding to the political turbulence at Queen’s Park. Doug Ford is losing a key member of his cabinet after Caroline Mulroney announced she will step down as Treasury Board President and resign her York–Simcoe seat, triggering a byelection and handing Ford another polit…

Alberta separatists furious over Smith’s referendum question

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:57:04 GMT

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Danielle Smith has announced Alberta’s October 19 referendum will include a new question asking voters whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process toward a future binding independence vote.

Smith says she would vote to stay in Canada, but argues Albertans, not the courts, should decide the province’…

Carney's private meeting with Obama and Alex Soros raises serious questions

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:01:08 GMT

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s private Toronto meeting with Barack Obama and Alex Soros is raising major questions, including why such a high-profile gathering took place behind closed doors and why so little has been publicly disclosed about what was discussed.

Independent journalist Dan Dicks joins Marc Patrone to unpack what’…

Liberal-appointed judge blocks Alberta independence vote

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Thu, 14 May 2026 22:04:00 GMT

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A Liberal-appointed judge has quashed a citizen-led petition to trigger an Alberta independence referendum, ruling organizers failed to properly consult First Nations communities whose treaty rights could be affected by separation.

Premier Danielle Smith says her government will appeal the decision, calling the ruling incorrec…

CBC caught LYING in attempt to smear Sir John A. Macdonald defenders

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:33:00 GMT

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The CBC is being accused of deliberately misleading conservative participants into taking part in what they believed was a legitimate documentary about Sir John A. Macdonald.

Participants say they were approached under false pretences and agreed to be interviewed for what they understood to be a serious historical project. Ins…

Carney-backed candidate cries foul after losing Ontario Liberal nomination

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Mon, 11 May 2026 22:33:00 GMT

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A bitter nomination battle in Scarborough Southwest is exposing deep dysfunction inside the Ontario Liberal Party after leadership hopeful Nate Erskine-Smith lost by just 19 votes—and then publicly suggested the process may have been unfair.

But longtime Liberal insider Stephen LeDrew isn’t buying the vague accusations. He say…

College student calls out land acknowledgements on campus

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Fri, 08 May 2026 22:56:00 GMT

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A recent college graduate is speaking out against the growing use of land acknowledgements in Canadian institutions, arguing they’ve shifted from voluntary recognition into something closer to compelled speech.

George Ramsay, grand-prize winner of the Patricia Trottier and Gwyn Morgan Student Essay Contest, joins Marc Patrone …

Carney DOUBLES Trudeau’s projected budget deficit

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:25:00 GMT

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The Carney government has tabled an economic update projecting a $65 billion deficit—roughly double the previous forecast under Justin Trudeau.

With total federal debt climbing toward $1.4 trillion, Canadians are being hit with more spending, more borrowing and more pressure on household costs, from groceries to housing.

The up…

Conservative MP reveals Liberal tactics to recruit floor-crossers

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:06:00 GMT

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A Conservative MP is speaking out about the Liberal Party’s effort to recruit her across the floor, describing a pitch that “started with fear,” moved to flattery, and included suggestions it “would be good for your riding.”

Kitchener Centre MP Kelly DeRidder says she rejected the approach and is now going public. She joins Ma…

Carney’s "Canada Strong Fund" blasted as debt-fuelled slush fund

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:14:00 GMT

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Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a $25 billion “Canada Strong Fund,” calling it the country’s first national sovereign wealth fund, but critics say it doesn’t meet the definition.

Opponents argue the plan is built on borrowed money, not surplus revenue, and risks turning taxpayer dollars into corporate subsidies. Canadi…

Keith Wilson: “The only viable path forward is independence”

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:07:00 GMT

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Premier Danielle Smith is making her stance on Alberta separatism clear, as the province moves closer to a potential independence referendum.

On Thursday, Smith told reporters that her position remains in favour of Alberta staying within Canada, and that any independence question would not be government-sponsored.

Constitutiona…

Carney taps former Conservative leader for U.S. advisory council

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:29:00 GMT

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Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole is among several prominent names joining Mark Carney’s new Canada–U.S. advisory council. But will it actually move the needle on stalled trade talks?

The council brings together voices from across politics and industry, including Harper-era cabinet minister Lisa Raitt, in what Carney cal…

Carney calls Canada's ties with U.S. "weaknesses we must correct"

Straight Up with Marc Patrone — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:51 GMT

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that Canada must rethink its relationship with the United States, arguing that long-standing economic ties have become “weaknesses we must correct.”

In a video released on Sunday, Carney said Canada’s dependence on the U.S. leaves the country exposed, adding that “the U.S. has changed, an…