Wait?! Was John Turner right about free trade?

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      79
  • Published
      Mar 14, 2025
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Episode
79 of 92
Duration
28min
Language
English
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Economy & Business

Back when North American free trade was still just an idea, Liberal leader John Turner opposed it. He warned that handing over the "economic levers" could lead to a loss of Canada's political independence. Brian Mulroney won the election and free trade brought Canada all kinds of prosperity. But now? Well, we explore why Turner's ideas are having an "I told you so" moment.


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