‘PM pretends like temporary foreign worker’: Poilievre destroys Carney’s ‘newbie’ claim with sarcasm

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre took aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney in Parliament, ridiculing Carney’s “just got here” claim and sarcastically saying he pretends like a “temporary foreign worker.” The exchange highlights rising political tensions in Ottawa as Poilievre, a veteran politician, contrasts his experience with Carney’s recent entry into federal politics. Carney, who previously led major financial institutions before becoming PM, defended his record while Poilievre relentlessly attacked his credibility. This showdown underscores deep partisan battles shaping Canada’s political landscape in 2026.