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Will wildfires become Canada's defining political issue?
16 minutes Posted Jul 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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Amanda Galbraith, co-founder and president of Oyster Group, and David Coletto, founder and chair of Abacus Data, join Sean Speer to discuss whether wildfires will become a defining political issue for the Carney government, drawing parallels to how the Harper government responded to climate concerns in 2007-2008.


In the second half, they explore rising support for socialism among younger Canadians, debating whether it represents a genuine ideological shift or simply a desire for systemic change. They also address generational politics, democratic representation, and why younger voters feel disconnected from current economic and political systems.


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CREDITS:


Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor


Sean Speer - Host


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