Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!
In this episode, Stefano sits down with Ned Kuruc, Conservative Member of Parliament for Hamilton East–Stoney Creek, entrepreneur, and longtime community advocate.
Ned shares his journey from growing up in Stoney Creek, building multiple businesses, and working in combat sports before making the transition into federal politics. He explains what motivated him to enter public service, why he believes authenticity matters in politics, and what it’s like representing the community he was raised in.
The conversation explores Canada’s economy, crime, affordability, Parliament, and the future of the Conservative movement. Stefano and Ned discuss what they believe are the biggest challenges facing Canadians today, while offering an inside look at how Parliament operates and the battles taking place in Ottawa.
Throughout the episode, Stefano and Ned discuss:
* Ned’s journey from entrepreneur to Member of Parliament
* Growing up in Hamilton East–Stoney Creek and representing his hometown
* Pierre Poilievre’s leadership campaign and behind-the-scenes stories
* The 2025 federal election and what happened to the Conservative vote
* Mark Carney, Justin Trudeau, and the direction of the Liberal government
* Canada’s economy, affordability, inflation, and the technical recession
* Trump’s tariffs and Canada’s response
* Why Conservatives believe Parliament lacks accountability
* Crime, bail reform, and repeat violent offenders
* Bill C-5, Bill C-75, Bill C-16, and the debate over mandatory minimum sentences
* Home invasions, organized crime, and public safety
* Paul Bernardo, maximum-security prisons, and victims’ rights
* Why Ned believes freedom, fiscal responsibility, and opportunity are core Canadian values
* What Conservatives need to do to earn the trust of more Canadians
Ned also shares his perspective on why he believes Canada needs stronger leadership, greater accountability in government, and reforms to restore public confidence in the justice system, while Stefano discusses the importance of open dialogue, political engagement, and hearing directly from elected officials.
This is an in-depth conversation about Canadian politics, crime, the economy, Parliament, and the future of Canada.
Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it.
Host: Stefano (stefo)
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Guest: Ned Kuruc
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Growing Up in Stoney Creek
02:30 Why Politicians Feel Robotic
05:56 The Importance of Open Dialogue
07:04 From Entrepreneur to Politician
10:45 Why Ned Entered Politics
12:00 Meeting Pierre Poilievre
14:11 The Story Behind Pierre's First Rally
16:10 Growing Up Outside Politics
18:33 Why Politics Matters
19:06 What It Means to Be Conservative
21:59 Lessons From the 2025 Election
27:20 Mark Carney vs Justin Trudeau
29:00 Canada's Technical Recession
35:49 Are Trump's Tariffs to Blame?
38:28 Is Canada Really More Affordable?
40:02 Why Canadians Need to Pay Attention
42:30 Bail Reform & Rising Crime
43:43 Bill C-5 & Mandatory Minimum Sentences
45:12 Why Conservatives' Crime Bills Failed
48:31 The Paul Bernardo Debate
52:30 Bill C-16 Explained
57:15 The Crime Crisis in Canada
01:03:40 The Future of the Conservative Party
01:09:45 Final Thoughts & Message to Canadians
01:11:00 Outro
