A Canadian Abroad

Mark Lavery
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No academic jargon. No pretension. Just thought-provoking discussion on how politics and culture shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Brought to you by a Canadian ...Living abroad.

Episodes

  1. 04/27/2025

    Before the Story is Written - Canada's Election and the Hindsight Trap

    The day before Canadians head to the polls, the narrative is already being written. In this special episode of A Canadian Abroad, we dive into the hidden bias shaping how we see the 2025 election before a single vote is even cast. Hindsight bias is not just a psychological trick. It is a political weapon. And if we are not careful, it will steal our agency before the real choice is made. Today, we unpack what is at stake between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre, challenge the myths already creeping into the conversation, and call for a different kind of clarity. The kind that remembers this moment for what it is - uncertain, unfinished, and still ours to define. Because tomorrow, the stories will already be starting to harden. And because history is not written by inevitability. It’s written by the choices we make before the ending is decided.

    Before the Story is Written - Canada's Election and the Hindsight Trap

  2. 04/09/2025

    Special Edition: Liberation Day - The Real Cost of Trump’s Global Tariffs

    On April 2nd, 2025, Donald Trump declared ‘Liberation Day’, sweeping 10% tariffs on all imports, from every country. No apologies. But behind the patriotic branding lies something far more dangerous - global economic rupture already hitting Canada, the UK, and the very Americans it claims to help. In this special edition of A Canadian Abroad, we cut through the noise to unpack what Trump’s global tariffs really mean for trade, for sovereignty, and for the future of Western alliances. We follow the fallout in real time as pressure builds on Ottawa, Downing Street faces shrinking room to manoeuvre, and economic pain is repackaged as patriotism. Because this isn’t just about trade. It’s about power. …And who gets to wield it when the rules no longer apply.

    Special Edition: Liberation Day - The Real Cost of Trump’s Global Tariffs

  3. 03/25/2025

    The Special Relationship is Breaking - Can Canada & UK Reignite Their Old Alliance?

    Canada's alliance with the U.S. is cracking. As America tightens its grip on our trade, defence, even our identity, Canada is running out of room to manoeuvre. But what if the answer doesn’t lie in resisting the U.S. or surrendering to it? What if it lies across the Atlantic? With the U.S. behaving less like an ally and more like a regional power broker, and Britain searching for global relevance, we explore the question: Could a new UK-Canada alliance be our strategic future?

    The Special Relationship is Breaking - Can Canada & UK Reignite Their Old Alliance?

  4. 03/12/2025

    51st State: Inside Trump's Plan for Canada

    What is Trump’s true intention for Canada? In this episode of A Canadian Abroad, we explore the controversial idea of Canada as the ‘51st state’ - a notion echoed by U.S. politicians and firmly rejected by Canadian leaders. From Trump’s bold rhetoric to Canada’s stance on sovereignty, we unpack the history, political tensions, and economic realities fuelling this debate. What does it truly mean to be an independent nation on America’s doorstep?

    51st State: Inside Trump's Plan for Canada
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No academic jargon. No pretension. Just thought-provoking discussion on how politics and culture shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Brought to you by a Canadian ...Living abroad.

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  • Creator
    Mark Lavery
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Lavery
  • Show Website
    A Canadian Abroad