John Kenney

New episode! Canada’s top management podcast—unfiltered, authentic, real. This week we unpack: • PM Carney’s “Avengers squad” on Canada–U.S. trade • U.S. meatpacking probe • More beef imports into Canada? • Ontario’s push to protect farmland • Why Nestlé isn’t making chocolate anymore • “Endless shrimp” is back at Red Lobster Plus: • Why bubble tea is still early in Canada • Scaling franchises without losing consistency • The real economics behind modern food concepts Guest: Trinh Tham. Links below ⬇️.

BREAKING - Mark Carney who is in Ottawa, gets asked by a reporter why he isn't attending Question Period today. The reporter also cites that Carney has a worse record of QP attendance than Justin Trudeau.

We are learning that the Liberal government, now holding the slimmest of majorities in the House of Commons, intends to assert control over all parliamentary committees—over votes, witness selection, points of order, agendas, and more. Committee work is among the most important responsibilities of Parliamentarians, full stop. It is where legislation is thoroughly examined to ensure that decisions made by government serve the best interests of all Canadians. While the Liberals are entitled to seek greater control, what I witnessed firsthand in Ottawa last week was troubling: a tone of arrogance, along with the mistreatment of some witnesses who expressed views not aligned with the party in power. This is what is unfolding, and Canadians should be aware. Parliament will look very different over the next three years—even with only a razor-thin majority.

We’re building the first public AI supercomputer, owned and operated in Canada, to power innovation across every sector. From healthcare to clean energy to startups scaling here at home, this is about making sure the future is built here. Applications are open. 🇨🇦 Nous construisons le premier superordinateur public dédié à l'intelligence artificielle, appartenant à et exploité par le Canada, afin de stimuler l'innovation dans tous les secteurs. Des soins de santé à l'énergie propre, en passant par les start-ups qui se développent ici même, notre objectif est de faire en sorte que l'avenir se bâtisse ici. Nous acceptons désormais les candidatures.

I promise I am not joking... This is Canada's spaceport. Last month, the federal government paid $200 million to a company called Maritime Launch Services to lease it for 10 years.