This is definitely my opinion, and note I do not name a party in this post, but it’s time to make this political relationship social media official and explain why I’m supporting Mark Carney, and I thought you might want to, too. I never thought I’d fall for a former central banker, but here we are. In the vast and wild world of politics, where charisma often trumps competence and shouting gets more airtime than substance, Mark Carney feels like a unicorn: calm, credible, and—dare I say—actually kind of cool?
Okay, maybe “cool” is a stretch. He’s no TikTok star. But if solving complex economic problems, navigating global financial crises, and leading with actual integrity gets you going, then welcome to the fan club. Politics had become something to be checked in on every four years, kind of like going to the dentist. Uncomfortable, a bit painful, but necessary. Then the world got weirder, the stakes got higher, and suddenly, who leads our country felt like the most personal question of all.
I care about economic stability. I care about climate change. I care about housing, about young people being able to build a life here, about truth-telling and steady leadership. And the more I looked around, the more I kept coming back to Mark Carney. So why? Let’s start with the resumé: former Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. The guy practically wrote the manual on crisis management—and didn’t lose his moral compass while doing it. He’s been a vocal advocate for sustainable finance, helped launch the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and has made it clear that a functioning economy and a livable planet are not mutually exclusive goals. In other words: he gets that capitalism needs a conscience. And while other leaders are busy rehearsing soundbites, Carney brings something refreshingly rare—substance over spectacle. What I like most isn’t just his brain (though, let’s be honest, the man is frighteningly smart). It’s that he listens. He doesn’t talk down to people. He doesn’t treat politics like a sport. He treats it like a responsibility.
In a time when political discourse often feels like a bar fight—loud, messy, and completely detached from reality—Carney is the guy calmly explaining how the fire started, how to put it out, and how to fireproof the place next time. All without breaking a sweat. For clarity this isn’t just about being a “fan” of a politician. This is about wanting a better Canada. One that supports working people without leaving the next generation drowning in debt. One that can tackle climate change with urgency and clarity. One that can lead on the world stage without losing its soul. One that supports working people without leaving the next generation drowning in debt. Supporting Mark Carney isn’t about being starstruck—it’s about being serious. About choosing a leader who doesn’t just have the credentials, but the character to lead us through turbulent times. So…We’ve tried politics as performance. We’ve tried outrage. Maybe it’s time we tried competence, clarity, and a bit of calm. That’s why I’m supporting Mark Carney.
No drama. No gimmicks. Just leadership that looks like it actually belongs in 2025.
And hey—if we end up with a Prime Minister who can explain inflation without making your eyes glaze over and doesn’t look like he’s about to start a podcast called “Alpha Leadership Unleashed”? That’s just a bonus
Nancy's Notes 