It’s One Of Those Political Ironies That’s Too Rich To Ignore

By J. André Faust (March 29, 2025)

It’s one of those political ironies that’s too rich to ignore:

Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre — two men from Canada’s elite class — now cast as if they’re on opposite ends of some grand ideological spectrum.

Both are highly educated. Both are powerful insiders. Both have operated at the highest levels of government and finance. And yet… they’re telling very different stories to Canadians right now.

 Carney is the globalist technocrat, calm, calculated, and fluent in the language of markets, central banks, and international cooperation. He appeals to those who value competence, stability, and data-driven policy.

 Poilievre is the anti-elite insider — a career politician who now brands himself as the lone warrior against the system he’s always been part of. He refuses security briefings not out of negligence, but because doing so would legally restrict what he can say. It’s a strategic move — positioning himself as the only guy who’s “not in on it.”

Same tower. Different floors.

One says: “Trust the system — I helped build it.”
The other says: “The system is rigged — and I’m the only one willing to tear it down.”

This next election isn’t just about left or right — it’s a battle over the storyline.

Which narrative is winning where you live?

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