Prime Minister Mark Carney rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on June 3, 2026. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s economic track record in the House of Commons as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pressed for an answer on whether Canada is in a real or “technical” recession.
In his response, Carney argued his government is laying the groundwork for an economy that will be “stronger, more resilient, more independent.” He pointed to rising business investment and wage growth despite U.S. tariffs and ongoing global economic uncertainty.
