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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 18 MIN

Mark Carney Has Skipped 71% of Question Period — And Nobody Is Holding Him Accountable

from The Kelsi Sheren Perspective · host Kelsi Sheren

Mark Carney has attended Question Period just 29 times out of 96 sessions since taking office — a 29.2% attendance rate that is significantly lower than both Justin Trudeau (46%) and Stephen Harper (64%) in their first years. Even more striking: Carney has not answered a single question from an NDP member of Parliament during his entire tenure as Prime Minister.In this episode, Kelsi Sheren breaks down:— What Question Period is and why it's the cornerstone of parliamentary accountability— How Carney's attendance compares to every recent PM— The one time he answered an opposition member — and exactly why he did it— What this pattern looks like through a veteran's lens on leadership and accountability— What the next 700 sitting days look like if this continuesThe Kelsi Sheren Perspective publishes daily on Canadian political accountability, defence policy, and what leadership actually looks like in practice.00:00 — The number: 29%01:00 — Full attendance breakdown05:30 — Why Question Period matters09:00 — Addressing "he's too busy"10:30 — Veteran lens on leadership accountability14:30 — What the next 700 sessions look like17:30 — What to do about it- - - - - - - - - - -Buy me a coffee! - https://buymeacoffee.com/kelsisherenLet's connect!Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thekelsisherenperspectiveInstagram -  https://www.instagram.com/thekelsisherenperspective?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3DX: https://x.com/KelsiBurnsSubstack:  https://substack.com/@kelsisherenSUPPORT OUR PEOPLE - - - - - - - - - - - -MasterPeace - 10% off with code KELSI - https://www.MasterPeace.Health/KelsiKetone IQ- 30% off with code KELSI - https://ketone.com/KELSIGood Livin - 20% off with code KELSI - https://www.itsgoodlivin.com/?ref=KELSIBrass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY  - http://www.brassandunity.com

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