The so-called dark art of political spin is nothing more than politicians proclaiming failure as success or, in the case of Mark Carney, that capitulation is rather a resounding victory.
Canada’s new deal — a “bribe” according to one economist — on the Gordie Howe Bridge has been trumpeted by the prime minister as a sign of astute negotiations with the United States when it is really caving in to the demands of Donald Trump.
