Carney’s Quiet Power Play | Winnipeg News

Prime Minister Mark Carney just pulled off a masterful political maneuver by appointing Conservative MP Richard Martel to the Senate — a move that looks bipartisan on the surface but quietly weakens the opposition. By removing Martel from the Commons, Carney shrinks the Conservative caucus, making every opposition vote count more — while forcing leader Pierre Poilievre to publicly congratulate him, turning a potential attack into a PR liability. This isn’t an accident — it’s part of Carney’s calculated, moderate strategy to build consensus while quietly strengthening his government. Expect more of these quiet, high-impact plays. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cafe7249a0c4e791