The Carney government’s trade policy so far makes for good political theatre, but is it good for the economy? Is it enough?

Yes and no.

The Carney Liberals are more likely to grow Canada’s economy than the Trudeau Liberals did, but that’s a very low bar. The lowest.

Besides, the Carney government is still Liberal. They are unlikely to get beyond their Liberal-ness to help the country become an energy superpower because they will be unable to overcome their obsessions with the environment, equity, reconciliation and regional favouritism.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new pact with Germany to provide critical minerals and more energy is good for the national economy. However, it is unlikely to achieve its full potential because of Liberal deference to Quebec.

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