Carney, Poilievre Clash on Economy and Fuel Prices in First Joust of Liberal Majority Government

Carney, Poilievre Clash on Economy and Fuel Prices in First Joust of Liberal Majority Government
Prime Minister Mark Carney rises during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, April 15, 2026. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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Prime Minister Mark Carney attended his first question period in Parliament on April 15 after securing a majority government, and was pressed by opposition parties on the state of the economy and the status of trade negotiations with the United States.

The Carney Liberals secured a majority after winning three byelections on April 13 and gaining five opposition MPs who crossed the floor since November.

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