The author contends that Canada made a significant error by electing Mark Carney, arguing his inability to address economic challenges, particularly those stemming from Donald Trump's trade policies, constitutes a recipe for disaster.
The election was heavily influenced by Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. The author contrasts this with Pierre Poilievre's portrayal as a Trumpist, refuting this comparison due to differing ideologies.
Despite a lack of evidence supporting his ability to mitigate Trump's trade policies, voters chose Carney to defend Canada's interests, even overlooking the Liberal government's prior economic performance.
The author concludes with a pessimistic outlook, expressing strong disapproval of the election outcome and anticipating negative consequences.