FIRST READING: Carney was elected to save the economy. It’s only gotten worse – National Post

Mar 16, 2026

Lost jobs, stagnated productivity, and Mexico now claims the title as the largest U.S. trading partner

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Instead, the Canadian economy has ended up being one of the most conspicuous weaknesses of the Carney government. While the Prime Minister’s Office can point to small victories in curbing immigration or increasing military recruitment, many of Canada’s most important economic vital signs are either stagnant, or in decline.

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