Listen "Is Pierre Poilievre’s leadership in trouble?"
Episode Synopsis
The Conservative party is reeling from a pair of resignations that happened during budget week.First, Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor to the Liberals, citing disagreement with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s approach to politics.Two days later, Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux resigned from his position, citing the need for more time with his family. According to a senior Liberal source who spoke to the CBC, Jeneroux was in talks with Prime Minister Carney about defecting.Longtime federal politics reporter Stephen Maher walks us through the high stakes political drama. Maher is also the author of “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau”.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
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