Episode Details

Today on The Really Big Show, hosts Jim Csek and Iain Burns examine the shifting Liberal rhetoric on CUSMA negotiations. With a majority government now in place, the hosts argue the Liberals have run out of excuses for the lack of tangible progress on key priorities, including trade, energy infrastructure, manufacturing competitiveness, and economic resilience.

They react to Mark Carney’s creation of a new dedicated advisory council for CUSMA talks, questioning whether it represents meaningful action or simply another layer of rebranding on top of previous efforts.

The discussion highlights warnings from the private sector that failure to reach a deal would be catastrophic for the Canadian economy. Hosts contrast Carney’s recent claims of having the “best deal” with ongoing tariff pressures and the reality that Canadian manufacturers are increasingly turning to their own consultants to lobby in Washington.

Additional stories covered include top mining CEOs meeting with the US Ambassador to strengthen North American critical minerals supply chains, the establishment of a dedicated space program which spent $200M leasing an “orbital launch pad” in Nova Scotia, and the approval of Annette Ryan as Budget Officer amid questions of potential conflict due to her past acquaintance with Carney.

Further topics include the government’s motion to secure majority control of Commons committees, the confidential RCMP partnership with Chinese police (requiring Beijing’s approval to disclose details), the $298 million cost of the largely unsuccessful PrescribeIT program, telecom providers cutting prices due to slowing population growth from reduced immigration, and Coast Appliances filing for creditor protection citing the slowdown in new home construction.

Hosts also note Carney’s low attendance at question period (only 30%) and ongoing ethics questions surrounding the Alto high-speed rail project.The segment underscores a pattern of announcements, advisory bodies, and rebranding without decisive results on core economic and trade files, while broader concerns about accountability, sovereignty, and economic resilience persist.

\\What do you think about the Liberals’ shifting rhetoric on CUSMA, the creation of yet another advisory council, and the lack of tangible progress despite securing a majority?

Let us know in the comments.

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