Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit Trump at White House next week
‘A number of olive branches’
Mark Carney, in his recent speech, reiterated his promises made during the election campaign. He emphasized on improving internal trade, forging partnerships with allies, Canada’s leadership on foreign affairs, and enhancing dental care, pharmacare, and child care services.
Moreover, Carney pledged to establish a new housing entity and allocate $25 billion in financing to private developers with the aim of doubling the number of homes built annually using Canadian materials like lumber.
During his speech, Carney extended several olive branches, particularly reaching out to Conservative voters, as noted by Jordan Leichnitz from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation during a panel discussion on CBC News Network.
The emphasis on affordability, crime prevention, and housing reflected Carney’s efforts to bridge the gap with Conservative supporters, according to Leichnitz, a former senior staffer for the federal NDP.
Carney adopted a more gracious tone towards Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative party, strategically addressing the internal challenges faced by the party under Poilievre’s leadership. This approach was commended by Leichnitz as a shrewd move to engage with Conservative voters effectively.
