The Diehard Optimist

The Diehard Optimist

Carney's Gambit

He Needs to Execute Flawlessly on Bold Priorities, or Fail

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Chris Alexander
May 14, 2025
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(Prime minister Mark Carney outside Rideau Hall with his new cabinet after their swearing-in ceremony on May 13th, 2025. Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press)

Mark Carney won a near-majority by convincing voters he could restore Canada’s economic fortunes in the face of Trump’s threats.

Does he have the team to do it?

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