Michael Ignatieff: Canada's election results aren't what they seem

UnHerd • April 29, 2025
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📰 Subscribe to UnHerd today at: https://bit.ly/3Qdkd5y UnHerd's Freddie Sayers meets Michael Ignatieff. Watch it on the UnHerd website: https://unherd.com/watch-listen/canadas-election-results-arent-what-they-seem/ Listen to the podcast: https://plnk.to/unherd?to=page Freddie Sayers hosts Michael Ignatieff, former Canadian Liberal leader, to dissect the 2025 Canadian election and Mark Carney’s leadership. Ignatieff breaks down Carney’s global expertise, his strategy against Trump’s tariffs, and the possibility of a grand coalition with Canada's Conservatives. While the Liberals narrowly edged out the Right, Ignatieff argues the results reflect a complex mix of liberal resilience, populist setbacks, and converging policies — hinting at a Canada craving change. Follow UnHerd on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unherd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unherd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unherd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unherdtv // TIMECODES // 00:00 - 01:22 - Introduction 01:22 - 08:55 - Analysis of the election 08:55 - 15:28 - Where does Canada go from here? 15:28 - 19:47 - Where did Trudeau go wrong? 19:47 - 26:40 - How Trump could take over Canada 26:40 - 29:17 - Potential Geopolitical alliances for Canada 29:17 - 32:59 - The new world order - Liberal Internationalism vs Populist Nationalism 32:59 - 34:55 - Closing thoughts #UnHerd #Canada #MarkCarney