Carney can only rely on so many environmental bargaining chips

Carney earned the electorate’s trust, but if he can’t work with the House and prove that his plans are sound enough to make it through the parliamentary gauntlet, then no one should be expecting much of a second chance.
Prime Minister Mark Carney secured the support of the Green Party to pass his budget, but he may have to compromise more widely in the future.

Ottawa bubble occupants and political watchers across the country held their collective breath as MPs cast votes either in support of or in opposition to the Liberals’ budget motion on Nov. 17.

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