Episode

Moore-Butts: Do Advisory Councils Make A Difference Or Are They Just Show?

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The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Apr 28, 2026

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2645

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Summary

Amid much fanfare the government announced last week that it has established a new advisory council on trade with emphasis on the challenging situation with the United States. Looks impressive with some big names and a non partisan flavour. But do these work or are they just a gimmick? Former Harper cabinet minister James Moore and former Trudeau PMO adviser Gerald Butts have their thoughts.