At Issue What Carney’s Liberal accomplished this sitting
Dec 12, 2025
Chantal Hébert, a prominent political columnist, Andrew Coyne, an influential opinion journalist, and Althia Raj, a keen political reporter, join forces to discuss the impact of Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government this sitting. They delve into the effectiveness of recent bills and the challenges of minority governance, including the role of alliances and the absence of the NDP. The resignation of ambassador Kirsten Hillman raises concerns over U.S. trade talks, while new broad ministerial powers prompt debates on accountability in Parliament.
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Government Struggles To Pass Laws
- Mark Carney's Liberals have struggled to pass legislation this sitting despite some wins like the Building Canada Act.
- The government fails to build alliances in committees and hasn't effectively worked across party lines.
A Minority That Governs In Limbo
- The current minority is peculiar: the government can't get legislation through but also can't be defeated.
- That creates a limbo where governing continues without much legislative progress.
MOU Vote Was Political Theatre
- The Conservative MOU motion showcased splits in both Liberal and Conservative ranks and was executed poorly.
- Tactical missteps turned a political test into theatrics rather than a decisive challenge.