Welcome back to another episode of the Couple Casuals Podcast!
In this episode, Stefano sits down with former Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri for an unfiltered conversation about Toronto, Canadian politics, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Donald Trump and the future of Canada.
Michelle shares her perspective on Toronto’s direction, Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford and why voter turnout matters. Drawing from her time as an MP, she also opens up about what she witnessed inside the House of Commons, the Freedom Convoy and why Canadians have lost trust in political institutions.
The conversation dives into:
• Toronto, Olivia Chow & Brad Bradford
• crime, homelessness, addiction & public safety
• voter apathy & political accountability
• education & financial literacy
• the Freedom Convoy & Emergencies Act
• Mark Carney & Canada’s direction
• Alberta, energy, pipelines & national unity
• Donald Trump & Canada–U.S. trade
• Canada’s economic dependence on the U.S.
• Pierre Poilievre & the Conservatives
• Canadian identity & national pride
Michelle explains why rebuilding trust requires truth and accountability, what she hopes to see from Pierre Poilievre moving forward and why she remains proud to be Canadian.
Grab a casual, lock in, and let’s get into it.
Host: Stefano
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Guest: Michelle Ferreri
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro & Canada First
0:29 Michelle Ferreri Joins the Podcast
1:42 Toronto & the Mayoral Election
2:17 Addiction, Public Safety & Affordability
3:19 The Generational Political Divide
5:22 Michelle’s Message to Toronto Voters
7:10 Why Every Vote Matters
8:30 Olivia Chow & Toronto
10:42 The Reality of Toronto’s Streets
11:47 Homelessness & Addiction
12:06 School Food Programs & Independence
13:28 Financial Literacy & Education
16:44 Can Brad Bradford Fix Toronto?
17:59 Michelle on Rob Ford
19:07 Why Toronto City Council Matters
20:28 Steven Del Duca & Vaughan
23:00 Does Michelle Miss Being an MP?
23:21 Inside the House of Commons
24:22 The Freedom Convoy
25:01 Trudeau & the Emergencies Act
26:45 Why Canadians Have Lost Trust
29:06 Political Accountability
30:19 Canadians Are Moving From Anger to Apathy
31:20 Truth, Trust & Rebuilding Canada
33:04 Affordability, Mental Health & Human Trafficking
34:13 Why People Don’t Want to Hear the Truth
36:56 Michelle’s Assessment of Mark Carney
38:30 Danielle Smith, Energy & the Pacific Link
39:58 Alberta, Separatism & National Unity
41:19 Canada’s Energy Sector
42:09 Mark Carney vs. Donald Trump
42:20 Canada–U.S. Trade Negotiations
44:18 Why Canada Still Doesn’t Have a U.S. Deal
45:14 “Buy Canadian” & Canada’s Economic Reality
46:54 Is Standing Up to Trump Helping Canada?
49:59 Canada & the European Union
51:20 Why the U.S. Relationship Matters
53:18 Canada’s Dependence on U.S. Trade
53:59 What Should Pierre Poilievre Do Next?
54:20 Michelle Defends Pierre Poilievre
56:28 Poilievre’s Path to Victory
57:13 Michelle’s Message to Canadians
57:56 Are You Proud to Be Canadian?
58:11 Why Michelle Is Still Proud of Canada
59:26 Rebuilding Canadian Identity
1:00:56 Mental Health, Strength & Gratitude
1:02:21 Helping Canadians With Addiction
1:03:29 Outro
