Whether the Liberal leader misled people about his conversation with Trump speaks to his character. But more pertinent to the election he quickly turned it to his advantage

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COQUITLAM, B.C. – Mark Carney has led a charmed life since entering politics.

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Even the latest mini-scandal that broke on Thursday works in his favour, given it concerns a subject he is desperate to talk about.

Radio-Canada reported that in Carney’s call with Donald Trump on March 28, the president brought up the issue of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. At the time, Carney said Trump had respected Canada sovereignty and had parked his expansionist language.

Carney admitted on Thursday that Trump did raise the 51st state issue. “I said he did,” he said — which he didn’t. “I was clear with everyone.”

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