Canadians are placing great trust in Carney, but keeping that trust has to be earned

Mark Carney needs to better communicate with Canadians if he is retain support for change for some time to come.
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the Liberal party caucus at a caucus retreat in West Block on Sept. 18, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the Liberal caucus at a caucus retreat in West Block on Sept. 18, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion
BY DAVID CRANE
September 28, 2026

TORONTO—The Carney government’s Bill C-39, Build Canada Strong legislation, will help advance high-profile mega-projects. But the real test of where the government is headed will only come later, wit...

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