Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault discusses the recent Liberal caucus retreat, the upcoming session of parliament and more.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Michael Higgins: Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney took center stage at this week’s Liberal caucus retreat in Nanaimo. He was introduced to MPs as the party’s new economic advisor, a development that comes as questions over leadership linger, and the possibility of an early election looms.
Edmonton MP and Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault joins us now. Let’s start on the individual Pierre Poilievre has taken to calling the “Phantom Finance Minister”.
Where do you see Mark Carney making an impact, and maybe pushing your government in a new direction?
Randy Boissonnault: Well, I’m not so sure that it’s a new direction.
Look, I listen to Mark. He’s a fellow Edmontonian, and he’s a smart guy, right? He was the governor of the Bank …