I'm not a Canadian (Hi, from Asia) but Carney seems to be on a roll ever since his election. I've never seen Canada this much in the news especially in regards to trade and diplomatic matters. You guys did a good job getting him in the lead.
258
No-Anything-7291Mar 28, 2026
+53
It's been a year, and the liberals still have a large lead. But costs are still high, and the war in Iran is making everything worse. Alot of Canadians are living paycheck to paycheck. I see people eventually getting frustrated with the worsening of things and his popularity dipping. The cost of living is a global issue I feel though.
53
RatorasnikiMar 28, 2026
+168
Also Canadian. It's completely unreasonable to expect our government to "fix" what you're describing in a year, they are global issues being exacerbated by our southern neighbor having gotten addicted to meth. What he is doing, is essentially creating a middle power labour union to create bargaining power with the hegemony and create better opportunities in the future by actually building something instead of handing out a rebate, kicking the can down the road, and putting it on the credit card.
I agree that people will eventually get frustrated with the lack of real tangible immediate change, but anybody that promises it is basically a liar appealing to children. Things are too broken to bandage. It requires a real investment of time and capital. I want things better immediately for myself is the attitude that got us here, and you can't dig up.
Canadians also fail to appreciate which issues are federal, provincial and municipal to a staggering degree. Carney can't unfuck provincial or municipal red tape for housing, and nimby nonsense. The permits to build a house cost more than a house used to in my lifetime. And God forbid we raise property tax, let's just stick it to people who haven't got to the party yet to bankroll government. We can dump all our problems on the next people, f*** you I got mine. That whole mindset needs to go.
168
tranquilseafinallyMar 28, 2026
+79
\^\^\^\^\^THIS
I'm also Canadian. Most of the tangible stuff that affects our day to day is Provincial or Municipal.
79
Infamous-Mixture-605Mar 28, 2026
+25
> Most of the tangible stuff that affects our day to day is Provincial or Municipal.
Municipal governments/policies tend to have a large impact on our day-to-day lives, yet often have the lowest voter turnout of all, which is a real shame.
25
Ray-SolMar 28, 2026
+7
That and sadly, a lot of Canadians seem unaware of what level of government is actually responsible for different issues. Unfortunately a lot of provincial premiers have been able to get away with using the feds as a punching bag or a way to distract from their own failings.
It's led to a lot of instances in the last 10+ years where the feds got a disproportionate amount of blame for issues like housing, but the provinces and municipal governments are the ones primarily responsible for it and should have been doing a lot more than they have been. At the very least people should have been pushing the premiers to act as much as they have been pushing the federal government.
7
Little_MachinezMar 28, 2026
+4
Yup, people love to blame the federal government for everything here because it's the easiest thing to do. People just don't want to learn about politics enough to learn which branches of government control which aspects of our lives. It's just easier to point fingers at the PM and say it's his fault.
4
alxrenaudMar 29, 2026
+1
Thing is, it is easy to confuse them when federal gov does things that are provincial jurisdiction (dental care, school lunches, lots of infrastructure).
Also, governments at all levels are incentivized by voters and media to always build new stuff instead of repairing/maintaining which puts us at an ever growing infrastructure deficit (shitty roads, shitty hospital, always increasing public workers, no exploitation of resources). All of that with a worst deficit each year since Trudeau came into power with Billions in surplus.
Carney does a good job with international relations and such, but we need to start saving money somewhere, we can't keep this crazy inflation.
1
mrscrewupMar 28, 2026
Right now is the time to worry about geopolitics. You can’t improve the specific issues if the foundation is fragile.
0
chickpeazeMar 29, 2026
+3
I'm not Canadian, I'm Australian, but I can't imagine doing any better than Carney given the circumstances he has. he's been phenomenal
3
MixBlenderMar 28, 2026
+3
well said.
3
Diligent_Pizza9714Mar 29, 2026
+1
Thank you for saying that ugh 🙏
1
cosmic_fetusMar 29, 2026
-1
haha liar appealing to children, good way to put it.
Why does that sounds eerily familiar? #Maga =p
-1
ManMythLegacyMar 28, 2026
-18
But it hasn't been a year. The party has been in power for a decade. They caused the majority of the problems, Trump just amplified them.
I think Carney is doing a good job on the trade front though.
-18
XiahouMaoMar 28, 2026
+9
Canadian politics are functionally much more about leaders than parties. The party leader gets to dictate policy, he's only beholden to the party insofar as they don't all revolt against him to kick him out or defect to other parties. Carney's Liberals aren't the same as Trudeau's Liberals, despite a majority of the MPs being the same people.
9
observemediaMar 28, 2026
+7
It’s not just the Federal government though. People need to understand how much power over day to day our lower levels of government have. Especially provincial.
7
CipherWeaverMar 28, 2026
+19
People always vote out their government when they're not happy. The thing that was crazy last election is that Trudeau was past his expiry date but there was nobody else to vote for until Carney showed up. However it wasn't until Trump started talking about Canada that the pendulum really swung away from the conservatives. The opposition party had and still has the worst leader any Canadian could ask for, so he blew a 40 point lead and now the liberals probably have a majority. Yet despite this, the conservatives still won't abandon Trump-style politics.
19
Irr3l3ph4ntMar 29, 2026
+3
Carney captured the Eastern moderate conservatives. They're torn between doubling down on what they have or trying to mellow to bring them back into the fold. The eternal struggle since the CPC's inception.
3
tiradiumMar 28, 2026
+54
Well at least he is trying to do something instead of blaming others or gaslighting his own citizens. Things are hard but they could have been so much worse if he wasnt trying to soften the blow of the current global mess. Trade agreements and diplomatic actions take time show benefits just like dismantling everything in the US right now. The worse is yet to come
54
Content-Inspector993Mar 28, 2026
+11
progress takes time
11
annonyjMar 28, 2026
+19
Well nobody can undo a decade of mismanagement in one year.
19
Cosmic_SethMar 28, 2026
+17
And that's the main problem. Its really easy to break things, much harder to fix or make things.
So when the liberals/progressives don't fix/make things fast enough, the electorate votes in the other party, who then double downs on breaking things faster.
17
BatterdNutMar 28, 2026
+2
True, but I'd argue it's a lot longer than a decade.
2
MaalunarMar 28, 2026
+1
> And that's the main problem. Its really easy to break things, much harder to fix or make things.
To that, I hope people do not expect everything that Trump has done in 1 year to be fixed in 1 year if they get rid of him. It will easily take decades even with successive democrat victories, nevermind what trump will do next.
1
Infamous-Mixture-605Mar 28, 2026
+1
More like *decades* of mismanagement when it comes to many issues, like housing, from *all* levels of government.
1
sladestrifeMar 28, 2026
Agreed. Harper was the architect of changing the TFW program and responsible for increasing immigration from India all to give more money to the rich AND bring in an influx of people that trend more conservative to grow their base
0
the_wonder_llamaMar 28, 2026
Things are getting worse for everyone, what do you expect?
0
ForgingIronMar 28, 2026
+56
So am I. Can you imagine if we had PP at the helm during all this shit? We'd probably already be annexed.
56
Scottdg93Mar 28, 2026
+30
Yup, and the conservatives would all be trying to tell us how great it is.
30
UmikalooMar 28, 2026
+13
Just one more minority bro, trust me, we just need to disenfranchise one more minority, and then we'll have utopia.
13
notnotbrowsingMar 28, 2026
+5
American conservatives provide the next target after brown people: women.
5
ogredmenaceMar 28, 2026
+17
Canadian armed forces would be sent into Iran as meat shields and pp would be smiling and stroking trump for allowing Canadians to die for such a great cause.
17
Icy-ScarcityMar 28, 2026
+1
Not just armed forces, all young Canadians would get drafted and sent in that scenario. They are desperate for meat shields in their Middle East war.
1
Own-Paramedic3963Mar 28, 2026
+8
PP is an IDU member which means he would have been sucking Putin's c***
8
Icy-ScarcityMar 28, 2026
+1
Everyone should sign the petition now requiring all our party leaders to get security clearance.
1
firechaoxMar 29, 2026
+1
The only thing “negative” about this trade deal is that it will have limited impact because we compete on lots of item (I.e: there is limited synergy). But hey, that may be why it was so fast to get over the line (few sensitive topics), and it’s never bad to get a trade deal done.

May be good for potash imports to latam, sugar and beef/poultry exports to Canada, wheat imports to Latin America at the top of my head. Maybe there’s some part of the Canadian economy that I’m missing- but I expect items such as energy, financial services, and airplanes (bombardier vs Embraer) to have limited gains. Maybe things like consulting and any tech that Canada has but I’m not familiar.
1
Little_MachinezMar 28, 2026
+142
People here in Canada expect us to just completely sever ties with the USA but it's just not possible at this time simply due to geographies. But Carney is working on diversing trade away from USA dependence but it will take time to see the effects of this.
142
mmoore327Mar 28, 2026
+33
Exactly - even before free trade agreement there was a ton of trade between our two countries and that will continue, but since we can no longer trust Americans we need to make sure we aren't as reliant on a single customer.
33
cosmic_fetusMar 29, 2026
-8
hate to see this kind of generalization about hundreds of millions of people...
Its understandable considering the absolute psychopaths flailing at the helm, but at its core we all know it isn't correct.
All 'x' are not 'y'.
I'd humbly suggest being a bit more precise with language, to not further the othering that is taking place.
Equivalent would be someone saying 'all Russians love Putin & the war'.
It feels good to say and you get a little endorphin hit even, but that doesn't make it correct.
The truth is always more complicated.
Be well.
-8
mmoore327Mar 29, 2026
+7
Sorry - but my wording is intentional. All Americans are responsible for this. The government represents the people and about a 1/3 of you voted for him and another 1/3 couldn’t be bothered to vote.
7
SuzyCreamcheeziesMar 28, 2026
+13
Agreed.. severing ties is not in the best interest of either country, but remind me why we (Canada) are giving America a sweetheart deal on ~~oil~~ energy and resources, when they are actively hostile towards us and "don't need us"?
Diversifying trade and relying less on America is the best thing we can do.
13
lubeskystalkerMar 28, 2026
+6
Because we don't have enough pipeline capacity to tidewater and can't refine it ourselves so they are literally the only possible customer.
6
LinkSeekeroftheNoraMar 28, 2026
+1
Because it’s one party, not both of them?
1
cosmic_fetusMar 29, 2026
-2
Again... its not 'they', its essentially a coup. (Remeber Jan 6?)
Diversify away its a good strategy, but please don't generalize.
-2
After-Interest-9796Mar 28, 2026
+5
Right wing morons would say Carney isn’t spending time at home solving issues that matter to Canadians😂 but their small narrowed minded brains don’t understand the broad concept of how this will benefit us
5
Little_MachinezMar 28, 2026
+7
Imo, the far-right nutjobs in Canada can be even more stupid than American maga. They don't know how good they have it here, yet they b****, moan and complain about the government while they consume attack politics all day.
7
KaygeMar 28, 2026
+1
Fellow hoser checking in, and this is absolutely the feeling. Trump I was *wow, is this guy out there*, but Trump II feels like a *so this is who you actually* ***are.***
Realistically our geography and economic similarities will tie us together, but if we can sell more LNG to Europe and get our grapefruit from Brazil that's where we should be looking.
1
Content-Inspector993Mar 28, 2026
we would *like* to sever ties completely, but people know it is not realistic for there to be no relationship at all. we just don't want to regress to our old relationship
0
WardedDruidMar 28, 2026
+18
Good on you, Canada! Get those trade partners you all need to prosper and grow!
18
MRBVIIIMar 28, 2026
+44
That will make the dementia riddled orangutan very angry. A very positive step which will further help the world move on from the USA dominated world order. The USA has proved in the last decade that they absolutely cannot be trusted whilst they can elect such corrupt representatives to positions of power.
44
TheAstraeusMar 28, 2026
+14
I wish we had a leader like Carney, ours sits in his own shit and makes dementia posts while holding nuclear codes.
14
Mysterious-LickMar 28, 2026
+20
Meanwhile Pierre hops on Rogan….
20
Individual-Praline20Mar 28, 2026
+11
We were so lucky to have that clown out, imagine the damage he could have done as PM in these insane times
11
GenghisConnieChungMar 28, 2026
+4
Sooooooo cheaper coffee? Please?
4
vonGlickMar 28, 2026
+27
You know, Canada, if you would join EU you could get those South American deals as the welcome in package.
27
BetterLivingThruMar 28, 2026
+19
We should intensify our partnership with the EU, but actually joining as a full member might not be the right solution for us. That said, countries like Norway and Switzerland and even the UK aren't members but have close integration in many ways. We would benefit from stronger integration I think.
19
SledgexHammerMar 28, 2026
+27
No point for us to join the EU just because we're allies, we can establish our own agreements without being beholden to rules from another continent
27
thedrivingfrogMar 28, 2026
+21
Yeah people don't seem to get this. We can strengthen our trade agreements with Europe without the need to join their union. Also since when EU dictates south American trade deals.
21
eriversideMar 28, 2026
+5
The point would be to further remove friction to trade and free movement between countries.
We have a free trade agreement with them, which is new and great to have. I don't mind waiting to see if that trade agreement, or an amendment to it, is entirely sufficient to fit our needs. And if further integration is beneficial, then let's consider it.
The advantage of being independent is the ability to nimbly make deals with various partners - which Carney is doing. The advantage of the Union is more beneficial terms and incentives to please the larger market.
... It would still be weird AF for Canada to be in the EU but not UK.
5
SledgexHammerMar 28, 2026
+10
I just dont see why we would need to subject ourselves to another layer of governance when we can make deals about what you've mentioned without joining them.
10
eriversideMar 28, 2026
+2
I spelled it out.
EU is much bigger so countries that make deals with the EU generally have terms that are much more in favor of EU.
The 2nd point would be complete free trade with EU and much better freedom of movement.
Those are the pros. Wether or not Canadians want it is the debate.
2
VagSmoothieMar 28, 2026
+11
Joining the EU does not benefit Canada in ways people think.
We do not need free mobility to attract labour. We already have a strong immigration program, that frankly, is letting too many people in.
We do not need to be part of the EU to sign trade deals, our economy is large enough and well funded enough where people pick up the phone when we call. Take this article were commenting on as an example.
We do not need to join the Euro and relinquish control over monetary policy. The smaller European countries need the euro because otherwise investment in the region would go to just France and Germany. (I mean it still mostly does, but I digress). The Canadian dollar is a very strong asset which investors do not feel is risky enough to dissuade investment.
Frankly, there is no reason for Canada to join the EU. People like the idea but you can accomplish most things that being part of the EU would allow with current arrangements. With a Canadian passport you can just travel there on vacation. Jobs worth working in the EU you can immigrate for and get a work permit.
11
SledgexHammerMar 28, 2026
+1
I get what youre saying but you frame it as being a lot simpler than it actually is, and as if thats the only pathway to reach those agreements.
1
Mental-MushroomMar 28, 2026
+4
We don't need freedom of movement right now. We massively inflated our immigration intake and it crippled our housing and job market, and health care
We need to build a lot more homes and improve our health care infrastructure before we can do any expanding. There needs to plan which our government doesn't seem to have.
4
unkpsbcMar 29, 2026
+1
toddlers explaining to infants how to run a country.
1
mmoore327Mar 28, 2026
+14
Many of us would love that!
14
JimmythePitbullMar 28, 2026
+6
Canada has free trade agreements with the USA, Mexico, EU, UK, Japan, South Korea, CPTPP, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama, Jordan, Israel, and others.
It might make more sense if the EU joins Canada. :)
6
MothaFcknZargonMar 28, 2026
+9
If this means more access to Jarritos cola Im all in
9
thedrivingfrogMar 28, 2026
+8
This a south American bloc not Mexico, we already have a trade agreement with Mexico.
https://www.mercosur.int/en/about-mercosur/countries
8
shadow_yuMar 28, 2026
+6
People always forget that Mexico is a north American country just like Canada or the US and that we have a free trade agreement. Mexico is a latin American country, but that just means the main language is spanish and not a geographical one.
6
blackmooseMar 28, 2026
+8
I'm in British Columbia and have no trouble finding it, but more is better. I love that stuff!
8
SportfreundeMar 28, 2026
+5
Jarritos are everywhere in the GTA. But they're Mexican not South American right.
I'm sure they have more interesting stuff.
5
lubeskystalkerMar 28, 2026
+5
Yo quiero los alfajores de Bariloche y Empanadas de Chile.
5
Viking_13vMar 28, 2026
+3
and Electrolit, way better than Gatorade/Powerade
3
theadvengerMar 28, 2026
+3
Electrolit is the bomb. It's what Gatorade powerade wish they were.
3
GmneufMar 28, 2026
+1
I was surviving on a diet of electrolit while I was suffering from food poisoning in PV
1
garanvorMar 28, 2026
+4
Yes, let’s generalize all latinos as Mexicans.
4
LinkSeekeroftheNoraMar 28, 2026
+3
I absolutely hate that Trump is ruining our alliances.
3
manniesaladoMar 29, 2026
+1
Serious people engaged in serious business.
1
erlo68Mar 28, 2026
-7
Without involving South-Canada?
Didn't you forget to ask someone very special?
-7
ThreeEquationMar 28, 2026
+5
Premier Trump is a little busy right now.
We can sign this deal while he’s taking his afternoon nap after shitting his pants.
82 Comments