Carney beats Conservatives—with their own agenda

Update: 2025-05-01

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Mark Carney has defeated Pierre Poilievre, but Conservatives did a lot better than expected.

Martin Lukacs and Desmond Cole reflect on the gains and setbacks for the various parties, and explore how progressive forces can rally amidst a rightward-moving political consensus.

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Carney beats Conservatives—with their own agenda

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Carney beats Conservatives—with their own agenda

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Carney beats Conservatives—with their own agenda