Episode 33: Poilievre’s Big Housing Gamble—Genius or Pipe Dream?

In this episode, Alex Pang and Alex Shanks return to unpack one of the most critical moments in Canada’s political landscape as the 2025 election looms large. From Pierre Poilievre’s bold promises to Mark Carney’s controversial financial past, Episode 33 dives deep into the campaign trail chaos, early voting buzz, and the policies that could reshape Canada’s future. Whether you’re a first-time voter or a longtime political watcher, this is an unfiltered, no-spin conversation about what’s really going on behind the headlines. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why over 2 million Canadians showed up to vote early—and what that might mean for the final result
• The truth behind pencil ballots and the legal right to bring your own pen
• Why Pierre Poilievre’s name might be hard to find on his own riding’s ballot
• What’s actually in Pierre’s housing plan—and whether 2.3 million homes in 5 years is even possible
• Mark Carney’s offshore business links and how they connect to his green platform
• Why cutting federal and provincial taxes on Canadian-made cars could change the auto industry
• The risks of municipalities losing revenue if development fees are cut—and what that means for housing supply
• Whether Carney’s prefab housing plan helps Canadians—or his own bottom line
• Why business leaders are backing Conservatives—and what the agri-food industry’s silence might suggest
• What a 25% cut to bureaucracy would look like under a Conservative government
• How social media outrage, misinformation, and partisan anger are shaping voter behaviour
• Why some retired police officers are calling for Liberal expulsions over national security concerns
• What $130 billion in proposed new spending would really do to Canada’s national debt
• And the controversial "home equity tax" Carney is eyeing—and who it could hit the hardest

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