On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast Carney's AUTO CORRECT strategy: Will it boost Ontario's auto manufacturing?
Feb 6, 2026
59:19
Host: Dave Trafford
Guests: Kathleen Wynne (Former Premier of Ontario), Keith Leslie (Political Analyst), John Wright (CEO, Canada Pulse Insights)
This episode of On the Ledge focuses on the future of Ontario’s auto sector amid shifting federal policy, global trade uncertainty, and evolving consumer demand.
The panel examines Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to move away from rigid EV mandates while incentivizing hybrids and electric vehicles, debating whether the strategy goes far enough to protect Ontario manufacturing jobs.
The discussion highlights infrastructure gaps, affordability challenges, and the vulnerability of Canada’s auto supply chain as U.S. policy under Donald Trump disrupts long-standing trade assumptions.
The conversation broadens to Canada’s political moment, with strong public support for Carney’s leadership contrasted against instability in the federal and provincial NDP, Liberal Party leadership dynamics in Ontario, and Doug Ford’s continued electoral strength.
The episode closes with reflections on political legacy, symbolism, and leadership amid a rapidly changing global order.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and political context
01:25 – EV mandates, hybrids, and Ontario’s auto sector reality
08:30 – Trade disruption, USMCA uncertainty, and global market shifts
21:15 – Mark Carney, national unity, and public opinion polling
33:10 – NDP turmoil, Liberal leadership questions, and Ontario politics
56:05 – Political legacy, leadership, and Kathleen Wynne’s portrait reflections
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Guests: Kathleen Wynne (Former Premier of Ontario), Keith Leslie (Political Analyst), John Wright (CEO, Canada Pulse Insights)
This episode of On the Ledge focuses on the future of Ontario’s auto sector amid shifting federal policy, global trade uncertainty, and evolving consumer demand.
The panel examines Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to move away from rigid EV mandates while incentivizing hybrids and electric vehicles, debating whether the strategy goes far enough to protect Ontario manufacturing jobs.
The discussion highlights infrastructure gaps, affordability challenges, and the vulnerability of Canada’s auto supply chain as U.S. policy under Donald Trump disrupts long-standing trade assumptions.
The conversation broadens to Canada’s political moment, with strong public support for Carney’s leadership contrasted against instability in the federal and provincial NDP, Liberal Party leadership dynamics in Ontario, and Doug Ford’s continued electoral strength.
The episode closes with reflections on political legacy, symbolism, and leadership amid a rapidly changing global order.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and political context
01:25 – EV mandates, hybrids, and Ontario’s auto sector reality
08:30 – Trade disruption, USMCA uncertainty, and global market shifts
21:15 – Mark Carney, national unity, and public opinion polling
33:10 – NDP turmoil, Liberal leadership questions, and Ontario politics
56:05 – Political legacy, leadership, and Kathleen Wynne’s portrait reflections
You can watch OR listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel (Be sure to subscribe!)
Follow Dave on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X
And you can leave us a voice comment here!
For more information go to Dave's website.