Poilievre Accuses Carney of Avoiding Accountability Amid Economic Downturn Claims

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of avoiding accountability for Canada's economic challenges, citing recent Statistics Canada data during a news conference in Ottawa ahead of the House of Commons sitting.

Poilievre said Canada has officially entered a recession and claimed it is the only G7 country currently facing that situation. He also criticized Carney for not being present during Question Period, arguing Canadians deserve answers about the country's economic performance.

The Conservative leader said the downturn is affecting households beyond what he described as a "technical recession," arguing that many Canadians are struggling to afford housing and everyday expenses.

Poilievre also pointed to economic pressures facing other G7 countries, including tariffs and energy-related challenges. He argued that countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Japan have faced similar conditions without entering recession.

According to Poilievre, Canada's economic difficulties are the result of Liberal government policies, taxes and public spending decisions. The prime minister's office had not responded to those claims in the information available at publication time.