Dear Prime Minister Carney,
On behalf of the Ontario Centrist Party (CPO), I offer my congratulations on your appointment as Canada’s new Prime Minister. You are taking on this role at a time when Canada faces profound economic and geopolitical challenges, and your leadership will determine the course of this country for generations to come.
Your expertise in global finance, your crisis management skills, and your understanding of markets give you an advantage few leaders ever possess. You have the intelligence, the experience, and the influence to make Canada not just stable, but a global power in the 21st century. But to do that, your leadership must reflect balance, pragmatism, and a commitment to the prosperity of all Canadians—particularly Ontario, the economic engine of this country.
Ontario’s Role in Canada’s Success
Ontario is the backbone of Canada’s economy. We are home to key industries—manufacturing, automotive, finance, technology, agriculture, and energy—that drive national growth. Our success is not just Ontario’s success; it is Canada’s.
As Prime Minister, we urge you to govern with a clear recognition of Ontario’s central role in national prosperity. The policies you introduce must not stifle our industries with excessive regulations or damage our economic position through reactionary global policies. We need thoughtful leadership that strengthens Ontario’s ability to compete, innovate, and create wealth.
Four Key Areas Where Ontario Needs Strong Leadership
- Trade Policy That Protects Ontario’s Economic Future
- The U.S. is Canada’s largest trading partner, and Ontario is at the center of that relationship. The recent 25% U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum are a wake-up call.
- We need smart, strategic trade negotiations—not reactive measures that escalate tensions and hurt Ontario’s economy.
- Canada must diversify trade agreements to reduce our vulnerability while strengthening key partnerships with the U.S. to protect our industries.
- A Realistic Approach to Net-Zero That Supports Ontario’s Economy
- Ontario supports sustainability, but green policies cannot come at the cost of economic collapse.
- The push for net-zero must be a transition—not a sudden, forced overhaul that risks jobs and energy security.
- Instead of punitive policies that punish traditional industries, we need investment in technology, innovation, and clean energy projects that allow Ontario to lead the world in green industry—without gutting our economy.
- Strengthening Canadian and Ontario-Based Industries
- If defense spending increases, Ontario should see direct benefits through contracts and investment in our industries.
- Foreign procurement contracts should not come at the expense of Canadian businesses.
- Ontario has the workforce and industrial capability to produce what Canada needs. Let’s invest in our own capabilities rather than outsourcing our security.
- Ensuring Economic Stability Through Balanced Fiscal Policy
- Your tenure in the UK showed both strengths and challenges. Low-interest rates helped stabilize markets, but they also led to housing inflation and financial bubbles.
- Canada cannot afford a repeat of this mistake. Housing affordability is already a crisis, and Ontario families are struggling with rising costs.
- We need a responsible fiscal policy that stabilizes the economy while ensuring affordability for everyday Ontarians.
This Is Your Moment to Lead
Prime Minister, we know you are a leader of great intelligence and experience. But intelligence alone is not enough. Now is the time to demonstrate what true leadership looks like—to show Canadians, and the world, what a great Prime Minister can be.
You have the power to shape Canada’s future. Will you be a Prime Minister who safeguards this nation for generations to come? Will you be the leader who makes Canada not just stable, but respected and powerful on the world stage?
We hope that you will rise to this challenge.
Ontario stands ready to work with you to build a stronger Canada. But we also stand ready to hold you accountable if policies emerge that weaken our province’s economy, industries, and future.
We welcome your leadership. Now it’s time to see what a true son of Canada can do.
Sincerely,
Mansoor Qureshi
Leader, Ontario Centrist Party