The Big Story A look back at Mark Carney's first 100 days as Prime Minister
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Aug 6, 2025 Rob Snow, host of Now You Know with Rob Snow, dives into the defining moments of Mark Carney's first 100 days as Prime Minister. They discuss the triumphant rise of the Liberal Party under Carney’s leadership, the trade war challenges with the U.S., and key policy shifts like increased defense spending. Snow highlights the unexpected alliance with Stephen Harper and the setbacks faced in trade relations, particularly in agriculture. Together, they reflect on what these early days mean for the future of Canadian governance.
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Carney Revives Liberal Party
- Mark Carney rescued the Liberal Party from a long rebuild and secured a stable minority government.
- He united premiers around free trade reforms and has momentum on key national projects.
Carney's Surprises and Pragmatism
- Carney surprised many with rapid plans to hit NATO defense spending targets and foreign policy shifts like recognizing Palestine.
- He openly seeks advice even from former rival Stephen Harper, signaling a pragmatic approach.
Trade Challenges Under Carney
- The biggest disappointment for Carney is no US trade deal and rising tariffs despite making trade a central issue.
- Dropping the digital services tax raises questions about future concessions on supply management in agriculture.