As Mark Carney takes over as Prime Minister, Stuart Benson joins to consider Trudeau’s legacy and whether his trade war finale will reshape how he is remembered. Plus, Trudeau’s impact on the media might get overlooked, but it will have lasting effects on the viability of Canadian news outlets. 

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Guest: Stuart Benson

Further reading: 

• Mark Carney aims for smaller cabinet, team planning to drop over a dozen ministers: sources | CBC News 
• JOHN DeMONT: Trudeau’s last days are his finest hour – Chronicle Herald
• Opinion | Donald Trump has given Justin Trudeau the greatest gift of all 
• Canada’s Africa Strategy: A Partnership for Shared Prosperity and Security – Gov’t of Canada
• ‘From football to rap battle,’ FIFA fans react to Drake possibly performing at World Cup 2026 in Toronto – NOW Toronto  

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