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National Citizens Coalition Slams Carney Government’s Disastrous Start -- May 15, 2025

The National Citizens Coalition (NCC) is sounding the alarm on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government, which has stumbled out of the gate with a series of missteps that threaten Canada’s prosperity and unity. From housing, to justice, to energy policy, the Carney cabinet’s early remarks signal a continuation of failed Trudeau-era policies, compounded by a refusal to provide fiscal transparency. We urge Canadians to voice their outrage and to hold these failing status-quo profiteers to account -- before it's too late.

Gregor Robertson’s Immediate Housing Fumble: A Crisis Ignored

One of the early architects of Canada's generational housing crises, controversial former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has already dashed hopes for meaningful reform. During his tenure in Vancouver, which was marred by corruption and scandal, housing prices more than doubled, and municipal taxes on new homes soared by over 140%. Now, just days into his federal role, Robertson has declared that home prices don't need to come down, dismissing the struggles of millions of Canadians priced out of the market. This tone-deaf stance, his apparent refusal to understand basic principles of supply and demand, coupled with his track record of overseeing Vancouver’s affordability crisis, suggests the Liberals have no plan to deliver on their promise to allow Canadian under-50s back into the housing market.

Canadians deserve a housing minister who understands the urgency of the crisis, and who won't just commit to building Brookfield-backed dog-crate leaseholds. Young working Canadians are understandably worried, and this is as bad a start as feared for all those who have been denied the Canadian Dream.

Sean Fraser’s Justice Appointment: Failing Families Amid Rising Crime

The decision to appoint Sean Fraser as Minister of Justice is equally troubling. Fraser, who previously oversaw historically unsustainable immigration levels as Immigration Minister and delivered no measurable results as Housing Minister, now takes on a justice portfolio at a time when random violent attacks are leaving families shaken across Canada. Reports of stabbings, assaults, and public safety breakdowns dominate headlines, yet Fraser’s early comments suggest he may prioritize working from home over tackling the crime wave head-on. Canadians need a justice minister focused on restoring safety and locking up criminals, not one “failing upward” into a role he’s unprepared to handle. This status-quo quite literally kills.

Steven Guilbeault Executes a Unity Crisis

Steven Guilbeault, now Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, has wasted no time inflaming tensions with Western Canada. On May 13, 2025, Guilbeault questioned the need for new pipelines, pointing to excess capacity in the Trans Mountain pipeline and predicting a global peak in oil demand. This anti-energy rhetoric, from a former environment minister known for his activist opposition to resource development, risks alienating Alberta and other resource-dependent regions. At a time when Canada needs a united front, Guilbeault’s comments threaten to deepen divisions and undermine economic growth. The NCC condemns this reckless approach, which prioritizes ideology over jobs and national unity.

Like Gregor Robertson, Guilbeault must be removed from his file at once.

Carney’s Budget Refusal: Hiding from Accountability -- Just Like Justin

Perhaps most alarming is Carney’s announcement that his government will not table a federal budget in 2025, opting instead for a vague “fall economic statement.” This decision leaves Canadians in the dark about the government’s fiscal plans at a time of economic uncertainty, including U.S. tariff disruptions and rising deficits. Former parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page has warned that campaign platforms are outdated, and Parliament will be asked to approve spending without a clear framework. By dodging a budget, Carney is evading accountability and undermining trust in his government’s ability to manage Canada’s finances responsibly.

A Call to Action for Canadians

The NCC stands with the millions of Canadians who demand better, and the growing working-class coalition of common-sense conservatives. Carney’s cabinet appointments and early policy signals reveal a government out of touch with the priorities of hardworking families, energy workers, and taxpayers. We call on supporters to join us in pressing for real change: policies that make housing more affordable, that bring immigration back in line with sustainable norms, that make streets safe, and that make energy development more robust and life more affordable.

And this government will not be allowed to get away with the lack of economic transparency of the last ten years.

This has been as bad a start as it gets. More won't just be expected of Carney. It will be demanded.

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Founded in 1967, the National Citizens Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for smaller government, lower taxes, and greater individual freedom. We amplify the voices of Canadians who believe in accountability, prosperity, and unity.

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