Carney Will Not Take up Trudeau’s Question Period Tradition

Carney Will Not Take up Trudeau’s Question Period Tradition
Prime Minister Mark Carney smiles as he rises for the first time in the House of Commons following the election of the Speaker on May 26, 2025 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Prime Minister Mark Carney will take part in his first question period on Wednesday—but will not carry on a tradition started by his predecessor.

Former prime minister Justin Trudeau made it his practice to answer all questions in the House of Commons on Wednesdays, a gesture meant to improve accountability within the chamber.