Carney’s Climate Contradictions

Carney’s Climate Contradictions with Mitchell Beer, Sept 24, 2026

Mark Carney rose to power as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister in the midst of both external and internal threats to Canadian sovereignty. Prior to becoming PM, Carney garnered a reputation as a champion of aggressive public and private climate action in support of a managed transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Since attaining power, however, Carney’s actions have led many to conclude that he has abandoned his previous climate commitments. Well has he or hasn’t he? Or, as some argue, is it more complicated than that? This PH episode features a conversation about Mark Carney’s Climate Contractions with Mitchell Beer, the editor of The Energy Mix, a go-to source of information on all things happening on the energy and climate fronts.