Connecting the dots in Mark Carney’s network

For those who closely follow the political scene in Ottawa, what has been most striking with the Liberals’ changing of the guard is how little things have actually changed. With his international roles, Mark Carney introduces new circles of influence to the position of Prime Minister, but he is being supported by the same core group of individuals who played central roles through the Trudeau years. Though Carney’s leadership has been portrayed as a fresh start and a new direction for the governing Liberals, his network essentially reinforces the entrenched Liberal establishment. Let’s connect the dots.

Prior to his Liberal coronation as Leader and PM, Mark Carney’s most recent roles and responsibilities have focused his energy on advancing global objectives involving climate change policy and transitioning from oil and gas energy use. In 2020, when he stepped away from his position as Bank of England Governor, Carney became United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance. Wi…