A ‘laser-focused’ Carney and ‘embattled’ Poilievre share contrasting messages in year-end interviews

When asked by the CBC about the floor-crossing Conservatives, Leader Pierre Poilievre framed the issue as 'a problem of [Mark] Carney’s leadership,' accusing the prime minister of 'trying to manipulate his way through backroom deals to get that majority.'
Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre reflect on the past year and offer a look-ahead for 2026 in their multiple year-end interviews.

Prime Minister Mark Carney projects confidence and introspection on the year-end media circuit while an embattled Pierre Poilievre offers a "fighter stance" as part of "a change in tactics" ahead of his looming Conservative leadership review, say observers.

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