In this clip, former Ontario NDP MPP and current federal candidate for Ottawa Centre, Joel Harden, shares his thoughts on the political landscape following Mark Carney’s election as Prime Minister. Speaking candidly, Harden outlines the challenges Carney faces after winning the Liberal leadership—both within his party and across a shifting Canadian political landscape. He also addresses the urgent need for electoral reform and emphasizes how the NDP must rise to meet this moment, offering a clear alternative to the status quo.

This is a clip from rabble’s most recent live politics panel: Off the Hill: Post-election plans and possibilities. Guests this month included former Green Party Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre Mike Morrice; former NDP Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre Joel Harden; activist and poet El Jones; and rabble’s parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg from Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Co-hosted by Libby Davies and Robin Browne.

Off the Hill is a fast-paced live panel on current issues of national significance, hosted by Robin Browne and Libby Davies. This series focuses on the impact politics and policy have on people and on ways to mobilize to bring about progressive change in national politics — on and off the hill. To support Off the Hill, visit rabble.ca/donate.