Mark Carney, a frontrunner in the Liberal leadership race, has received endorsements from four more cabinet ministers, solidifying his position as a strong contender. Carney's stance on carbon pricing, a key policy issue, has drawn attention, with some suggesting it aligns with Trudeau's policies while others express concern about its potential impact.
Mark Carney , a contender for the Liberal leadership, has gained the support of four more current and former cabinet ministers. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and former housing minister Sean Fraser all publicly endorsed Carney on social media platforms.
Sean Fraser, in a video shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, praised Carney, stating, 'He's literally one of the most respected voices on the economy worldwide, and he's a fundamentally decent person who cares an awful lot about the country that we all love.' Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault also expressed his endorsement of Carney during a press conference at the Liberal cabinet retreat in Montebello, Quebec. Guilbeault highlighted their longstanding collaboration on green energy initiatives, climate change mitigation, and the financial sector's role in addressing these challenges. Carney's stance on carbon pricing, a key policy issue, has garnered attention. While he hasn't explicitly stated his intention to abolish the consumer carbon price, he has suggested a potential policy shift, emphasizing the need for a replacement that is at least as effective. His position on industrial carbon pricing remains less clear. Guilbeault, in response to inquiries about Carney's approach, indicated that tightening the existing system for large polluters could be a viable alternative if the consumer carbon price is not implemented. He contrasted Carney's stance with that of his leadership rival, Chrystia Freeland, who has indicated a willingness to abandon the consumer carbon price due to its unpopularity among Canadians. The Conservative party seized the opportunity to criticize Carney's position on carbon pricing, claiming that Guilbeault's endorsement signifies Carney's alignment with Trudeau's policies. They asserted that a Carney premiership would likely result in the continuation of the carbon tax. The race for the Liberal leadership is heating up, with Carney amassing significant endorsements. He currently enjoys the backing of at least eight current or former cabinet ministers, including Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan. Additionally, over 20 Liberal MPs have expressed their support for Carney. Freeland, on the other hand, has secured the backing of more than a dozen backbench Liberal MPs and at least seven current or former cabinet ministers. The deadline for candidates to declare their intentions and submit an initial, refundable $50,000 deposit is Thursday.
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