Major projects beget major challenges

Mark Carney has demonstrated sure-footedness and confidence in his vision of transforming Canada’s economic fundamentals. However, many of the high cards in his quest are not in his hands.

Prime Minister Mark Carney , pictured on May 25, 2025, on the Hill, is promising dramatic productivity growth and to build the fastest growing economy in the G7. These are high bars, writes Nelson Wiseman. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY NELSON WISEMAN

July 7, 2025

TORONTO—Mark Carney is in a hurry. He is directing the public service to focus on results and hurry up on his government’s priority: delivering major nation-building projects. On the heels of his personal election victory, Carney has a surplus of political capital and is...

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