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Opinion | Mark Carney is the reincarnation of the Chrétien Liberals. That’s not a bad thing

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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. 


Justin Ling is an independent investigative journalist based in Montreal and a contributing columnist for the Star. Reach him by email: hello@justinling.ca

In 1993, Liberal party leader Jean Chrétien had dinner with four top Canadian academics. Over dessert, one asked a blunt question: If you win, what do you actually want to do?

“I have three priorities,” replied Chrétien. They were toep Canada independent from the United States, keep the country together and keep the International Monetary Fund out.

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Justin Ling

Justin Ling is an independent investigative journalist based in Montreal and a contributing columnist for the Star. Reach him by email: hello@justinling.ca

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