Admiral Beez
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Now this is the centrist government most of Canada has been wanting for over a decade.
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UtakataNoAnnex
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^Not me personally though...
...but I am pretty sure Carney's intent here is to decimate the Tories among other things.
...but I am pretty sure Carney's intent here is to decimate the Tories among other things.
Admiral Beez
Superstar
My hope is that Carney’s primary goal is to reverse the lost decade (2014-2024) where Canada’s economic growth fell far behind the rest of the OECD. For example, Canada’s GDP per capita growth from 2014 to 2024 was just 0.5%—the U.S. figure was 20.7%, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook report from October 2024. The damage done to Canada’s economy during the Trudeau era relative to other leading economies is notable.
Just how much damage did Justin Trudeau do to Canada’s economy?
The Trudeau government’s economic legacy in five charts
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Now, if Carney’s can wreck the Conservative’s far right agenda and also force a hard reset of the NDP, that’s a bonus.
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afransen
Senior Member
I think Carney has the potential to be the best PM we've ever had, if he can survive politically.My hope is that Carney’s primary goal is to reverse the lost decade (2014-2024) where Canada’s economic growth fell far behind the rest of the OECD. For example, Canada’s GDP per capita growth from 2014 to 2024 was just 0.5%—the U.S. figure was 20.7%, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook report from October 2024. The damage done to Canada’s economy during the Trudeau era relative to other leading economies is notable.
Just how much damage did Justin Trudeau do to Canada’s economy?
The Trudeau government’s economic legacy in five charts
Now, if Carney’s can wreck the Conservative’s far right agenda and also force a hard reset of the NDP, that’s a bonus.
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
...woe to those parties that try to bring him down currently though.
Lennox970
Active Member
Am I the only one feeling Tony Blair vibes?
This is absolutely Carney's key challenge. Being the anti-Trump/leader of the Western world [sic] is all fine, but the rubber hits the road if he can change course. Adept political leadership and sound management of the economy and society have been sorely lacking for a decade. Carney has a unique opportunity and the goodwill to put us back on firmer ground. Managing the difficult relationship with the US (USMCA coming down the road), growing the economy, putting defenceserious political & financial footing, keeping Canada together, and broadening the Parliamentary ~coalition by winning over red (or even 'light blue') Tories, including reigning in the crazy culture war stuff that fuelled JT so much.
Good luck!
Admiral Beez
Superstar
Blair’s biggest failures were committing British troops to Bush and Powell’s Iraq WMD lie and subsequent invasion. Canadians should forever be grateful to Chrétien for saying no. I can’t see Carney committing Canadian troops to anything beyond increased NATO deterrence and UN intervention.
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
Troops are being committed more of a deterrent from something invading as opposed to invading something themselves, I gather...
*Glares at Trump*
*Glares at Trump*
Mihairokov
Senior Member
Far too early to get into any sort of dialogue like this, but he's already shaping up to be the best PM we've had since Chretien. We'll see how the next few years shake out and if he even wants another term to swing at things, but if he's around long enough to shape things like a significant number of senate and court appointments, department restructures, and other foundational changes whilst also juggling a growing Chinese Century whilst the US immolates itself he'll be well on his way to potentially being the most important PM since maybe King or Pearson. Hindsight is 20/20 with these sorts of things, but if fills me with confidence that when we faced a pivotal moment we selected the "correct" government in the last election.
On that note, the far-right populist ONP are currently polling very well in Australia, so we'll see how that shakes out and if they're able to avoid the same bullet we did.
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thettctransitfanatic
Senior Member
Prime Minister Carney to diversify Canada’s trade, attract new investment, and secure new partnerships with visits to India, Australia, and Japan
To these ends, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to India, Australia, and Japan, from February 26 to March 7, 2026, to unlock new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses across trade, energy, technology, and defence.
In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trade abroad, and attracting massive new international investment.
To these ends, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to India, Australia, and Japan, from February 26 to March 7, 2026, to unlock new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses across trade, energy, technology, and defence. Through these visits to three of Canada’s strongest Indo-Pacific partners, the Prime Minister will deepen regional ties that are critical to our security and prosperity.
Prime Minister Carney will first visit Mumbai, then New Delhi, India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will focus on elevating and expanding the Canada-India relationship, with ambitious new partnerships in trade, energy, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), talent and culture, and defence. He will meet with business leaders to identify investment opportunities in Canada and create new partnerships between businesses in both nations.
The Prime Minister will then travel to Sydney and Canberra, Australia, to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and deepen cooperation on defence and maritime security, critical minerals, trade, and advanced technologies, including AI. He will deliver an address to both Houses of Australia’s Parliament and invited dignitaries – marking the first such address by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly 20 years. Prime Minister Carney will also meet with business leaders and investors to attract new capital into Canada and support two-way trade and investment with Australia.
In Tokyo, Japan, Prime Minister Carney will meet with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to strengthen mutual investment and partnerships in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and food security. The leaders will also discuss strengthening joint efforts on security and defence, including to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Canada has what the world wants – abundant energy, critical minerals, expertise in technology, and world-class talent. In a changing world, we are investing in our strength, diversifying our trade, and cultivating a dense web of new connections throughout the world to build Canada strong.
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Quick facts
- India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and a powerhouse in global commerce and technology. In 2024, India was Canada’s seventh-largest goods and services trading partner, with two-way trade coming to $30.8 billion.
- At last year’s G20 Leaders’ Summit, Canada and India agreed to formally launch negotiations for an ambitious Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that will support Canada’s goal to more than double two-way trade to $70 billion by 2030.
- Canada and Australia have a robust trade relationship, with bilateral merchandise trade totalling $6.1 billion in 2024 and Canadian direct investment in Australia amounting to $58.8 billion that same year.
- Last fall, on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Canada, India, and Australia entered into a new trilateral technology and innovation partnership to deepen strategic collaboration on critical and emerging technologies and drive further diversification of supply chains toward a secure, sustainable, and resilient future.
- Japan is the world’s fourth-largest national economy and a critical commercial partner for Canada, with bilateral trade between our countries worth $36.4 billion annually.
Admiral Beez
Superstar
I don't know about trade, but just about every phone scammer is seemingly from India. I guess they have a large population of tech-savvy, yet desperate people to pull it off.
afransen
Senior Member
A lot of the scamming is actually quite concentrated in clusters in certain cities. I think the local police get paid off and there are spin-off operations. They operate like call centres in business parks...
UtakataNoAnnex
Superstar
I don't think this mission will be looking to trade phone scammers as a commodity either here...or least I hope not.
Lennox970
Active Member
And don't forget Australia has a comparatively healthy defence force and defence industrial sector that may be worth partnering with.Prime Minister Carney to diversify Canada’s trade, attract new investment, and secure new partnerships with visits to India, Australia, and Japan
To these ends, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to India, Australia, and Japan, from February 26 to March 7, 2026, to unlock new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses across trade, energy, technology, and defence.www.pm.gc.ca
In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trade abroad, and attracting massive new international investment.
To these ends, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to India, Australia, and Japan, from February 26 to March 7, 2026, to unlock new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses across trade, energy, technology, and defence. Through these visits to three of Canada’s strongest Indo-Pacific partners, the Prime Minister will deepen regional ties that are critical to our security and prosperity.
Prime Minister Carney will first visit Mumbai, then New Delhi, India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders will focus on elevating and expanding the Canada-India relationship, with ambitious new partnerships in trade, energy, technology and artificial intelligence (AI), talent and culture, and defence. He will meet with business leaders to identify investment opportunities in Canada and create new partnerships between businesses in both nations.
The Prime Minister will then travel to Sydney and Canberra, Australia, to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and deepen cooperation on defence and maritime security, critical minerals, trade, and advanced technologies, including AI. He will deliver an address to both Houses of Australia’s Parliament and invited dignitaries – marking the first such address by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly 20 years. Prime Minister Carney will also meet with business leaders and investors to attract new capital into Canada and support two-way trade and investment with Australia.
In Tokyo, Japan, Prime Minister Carney will meet with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae to strengthen mutual investment and partnerships in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, and food security. The leaders will also discuss strengthening joint efforts on security and defence, including to support a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Canada has what the world wants – abundant energy, critical minerals, expertise in technology, and world-class talent. In a changing world, we are investing in our strength, diversifying our trade, and cultivating a dense web of new connections throughout the world to build Canada strong.
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Quick facts
- India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy and a powerhouse in global commerce and technology. In 2024, India was Canada’s seventh-largest goods and services trading partner, with two-way trade coming to $30.8 billion.
- At last year’s G20 Leaders’ Summit, Canada and India agreed to formally launch negotiations for an ambitious Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that will support Canada’s goal to more than double two-way trade to $70 billion by 2030.
- Canada and Australia have a robust trade relationship, with bilateral merchandise trade totalling $6.1 billion in 2024 and Canadian direct investment in Australia amounting to $58.8 billion that same year.
- Last fall, on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Canada, India, and Australia entered into a new trilateral technology and innovation partnership to deepen strategic collaboration on critical and emerging technologies and drive further diversification of supply chains toward a secure, sustainable, and resilient future.
- Japan is the world’s fourth-largest national economy and a critical commercial partner for Canada, with bilateral trade between our countries worth $36.4 billion annually.
India is certainly a growing financial and economic nation (never mind the dodgy Russian trade links). The recent India-EU Free Trade Agreement included a provision for an easing of work visas for Indians to move to Europe. The broadly same provision in last year's UK-India Free Trade Agreement.
Dealing with Indian demands for worker mobility (as well as dealing with Indian work visa overstayers) will be a thorny issue for Carney to navigate if he wishes to deepen trade links.
jje1000
Senior Member
I mean policy shouldn't be partisan- is it not a bad thing that Carney at least recognizes how much of a colossal mess-up immigration was in the Trudeau era?
Indian demands for worker mobility are a red flag for me as the Modi government is clear on its use of immigration as a treaty agreement requirement (access to Indian markets in exchange for mobility provisions- which are almost always one-sided), as a means of increasing geopolitical influence within host countries via the diaspora and reducing domestic issues (remittances + reducing employment pressure in India).
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