Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada · Liberal Party of Canada
Where they stand
The latest thing they said on each issue, dated. Tap an issue for their words and the source.
Economy and energy
Carbon pricing Keep carbon pricing
Said
He said the Canada-Alberta agreement creates a working carbon market that raises the effective industrial carbon price 6.5 times by 2040.
“It creates a carbon market that actually works, raising the effective carbon price 6.5 times by 2040, with binding annual benchmarks, and reinforced by 75 million tonnes of Carbon Contracts for Difference.”
Source Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Pipelines Build new pipelines
Said
He listed a new oil pipeline to the West Coast, Pacific Link, as a project of national interest.
“And I am proud to announce that the Government of Canada is officially listing the West Coast Pipeline, now known as Pacific Link, as a project of national interest.”
US tariffs Counter-tariffs on the US Earlier: Negotiate, limit retaliation, 2025
Said
He said the US auto tariffs violate CUSMA and that Canada has matched those measures.
“These include tariffs on the Canadian auto sector, in violation of CUSMA. Canada, as is its right, has merely matched those measures.”
Earlier: Negotiate, limit retaliation
Said
He announced that Canada would remove its counter-tariffs on US goods covered by CUSMA, keeping those on steel, aluminum and autos.
“In this context and consistent with Canada’s commitment to CUSMA, I am announcing today that the Canadian government will now match the United States by removing all of Canada’s tariffs on U.S. goods specifically covered under CUSMA.”
Society
Immigration Lower, controlled levels
Said
He said his government is returning immigration to sustainable levels.
“So, we are returning immigration to sustainable levels.”
Source Prime Minister Carney delivers remarks at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce
The federation
- Quebec sovereigntyNothing on record yet
Canada in the world
Defence spending Reach the NATO target
Said
He said the fiscal plan sets a path to 4% of GDP on defence by 2030 and that Canada is en route to NATO's 5%.
“We have already embedded within our fiscal framework a path to 4% of GDP in total defence spending by 2030 and are en route to 5% – consistent with the NATO schedule.”
Source Prime Minister Carney delivers remarks at the Economic Club of New York
Ukraine Keep arming Ukraine
Said
He said Canada committed more than $2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine this year.
“While we weaken Russia, we strengthen Ukraine. This year alone, Canada committed more than $2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.”
Source Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Ukrainian Independence Day
Palestinian state Recognise a Palestinian state
Said
He announced that Canada recognises the State of Palestine as part of a coordinated effort to preserve a two-state solution.
“It is in this context that Canada recognises the State of Palestine and offers our partnership in building the promise of a peaceful future for both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel.”
Source Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada’s recognition of the State of Palestine
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More of what they have said
Their other claims on korrents, newest first.
- Canada should walk away from the trade deal Washington is offering rather than accept a bad one.22 Aug 2026
- Canada's answer to a fracturing world is to build strength at home and diversify its partnerships abroad, not to wait for Washington.28 May 2026
- Canada should build a pipeline carrying at least a million barrels a day of low-emission Alberta oil to Asia, paired with large-scale carbon capture.28 May 2026
- The old Canada-US relationship, built on ever-deeper economic integration and tight security cooperation, is over.27 Mar 2025