Congratulations to Carney on securing a majority, now please, please, pick a fighter jet, already

It's time for Canada to pick a jet—or a mix of jets—and get it done. Our pilots deserve it, and given the state of the world, the country may need it. Carney has a majority now. He can essentially do what he wants. I hope this is near the top of his list.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured on the Hill on April 15, 2026. Canada has committed to its initial purchase of 16 F-35s and has begun payments on the next 14. That's a total of 30 either confirmed or semi-confirmed, out of a planned total purchase of 88 replacement jets.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MATT GURNEY

April 20, 2026

TORONTO—Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals on securing their majority.

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