Carney’s first year defined by ‘polished’ appeal, but ‘new-government shine’ won’t last forever, say pollsters

Liberals say there's been a '180-degree' shift in discipline, tone, and policy led by the prime minister, but there are warnings against overconfidence as affordability concerns persist.

Prime Minster Mark Carney was sworn into office on March 14, 2025, and has since brought a fundamental shift to Canadian and Liberal politics, say party members and observers.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY STUART BENSON

March 18, 2026

Over the past year, Canada’s 24th prime minister has fundamentally upended federal and international politics, partisan coalitions, the Liberal Party, and even the mood and atmosphere on Parliament Hill, particularly amongst the parliamentarians and staffers who...

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