The prime minister’s New York visit signals a push for industrial acceleration. But too often, social policy debates collapse into a single question: how does this improve our competitiveness?
The global shift toward electricity is unmistakable. The countries that move fastest to build integrated, resilient electricity systems will shape the next generation of industrial leadership. Canada has what it takes to lead. We just need a national purpose to build.
As the prime minister often says, we must deal with the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. But when it comes to Mark Carney’s calculated capitulation on climate, it simply sounds defeatist—and irresponsible.
Changes to environmental legislation is the kind of under-the-radar political discussion that will not likely make front page news. But it is the kind of change that could alienate women who tend to focus more on environmental and health concerns.
British Columbia Premier David Eby has expressed concerns about Mark Carney’s chummy relationship with Danielle Smith. Carney appears to be treating Alberta’s demands and desires with special attention, particularly the desire for a new pipeline.
By taking concrete action on key issues for Albertans, PM Mark Carney is trying to send a message that he wants the federation to work better for Alberta, says pollster Janet Brown. Meanwhile, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he and his MPs will campaign for Alberta to remain part of Canada.
The implementation agreement marks another step towards the construction of a new oil pipeline running from Alberta to British Columbia’s coast.
A ‘shocking’ May 8 federal discussion paper proposes exempting projects from environmental impact assessments, and reads like a ‘fantasy wish list from the oil and gas industry,’ says one environmental advocate.
As affordability issues continue to dominate the minds of Canadians, now is not the time for a victory lap.
Boosting skilled trades is critical to many of the Carney government’s plans to reinvent our economy. Carney has said that, by 2033, Canada will need more than 1.4 million new trades workers ‘to build homes, expand transit and develop energy infrastructure across the country.’
Mark Carney is currently in a ‘sweet spot’ because it’s still relatively early in his government. The time when Canadians could start getting hungry to see results from the prime minister on major projects, such as oil pipelines, might not be until next year, says Nik Nanos.
Every Canadian knows that the country needs a deal with our most important trading partner. But when does negotiating with Donald Trump equal surrendering to him?
On June 8, Arbour will be sworn in as Canada’s 31st governor general. She will be one of the most serious and substantive governors general this country has had, which is fitting for the tougher challenges our country and our institutions are facing.
For the first time, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will listen to the advice of the almost entirely vacant advisory body on Senate appointments, and has committed to appointing new Senators ‘in due course.’
Most caucus members are not pressing the issue, recognizing that Canada has limited leverage and little ability to meaningfully influence the U.S. position, say some Liberal MPs.
So far, there’s been a lot more talk than action, and, for a guy who campaigned on rebuilding this country so it could confront existential threats to our sovereignty, more speed would be better. I suspect even the prime minister would agree.
It is expansive, lasting programs—like national child care, dental care, comprehensive pharmacare, and a much improved medicare—that provide most material benefit to the most people. Yet, those programs the Carney Liberals appear ready to let wither before they have even had a chance to flourish.
When there’s no threat of an election on the horizon, political fundraising is tough.
Current polling shows Prime Minister Mark Carney wins on global leadership. But support for the Conservatives remains strong on domestic issues. And at the end of the day, Canadians usually vote on pocketbook issues.
Former Trudeau-era staffers say Mark Carney’s environmental policy approach is a more ‘pragmatic one,’ shaped by the trade-war with the U.S. and succeeding a decade of experimental policies under Justin Trudeau.
The PM’s economic transformation agenda needs to deliver some visible and impactful results in the next 12 to 18 months, or another line of vulnerability will open up.
The committee includes ‘leaders from major sectors of the Canadian economy, representing extensive experience in business, investment, trade, and labour,’ and is chaired by Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc.
Former B.C. Liberal MP John Aldag wants the party to begin nominating candidates as soon as possible so they can start campaigning.
As pollster Philippe J. Fournier put it, ‘Carneymania has swept the country. Yes, even Quebec.’ Support for the federal Liberals in Quebec is hovering around 50 per cent.
The push for a independence referendum—in Alberta, Quebec, or anywhere else—cannot be ignored. It is part of a broader effort to dismantle the shared framework that holds this country together.
