Even as his Davos speech brought worldwide acclaim, Canadian PM struggles at home

NPR | By Sheena Rossiter

Published February 8, 2026 at 8:33 AM EST

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney garnered international acclaim for his admired Davos speech, but at home rising prices and a slim parliamentary majority are hurdles.

Sheena Rossiter

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