Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the press during an announcement while visiting an auto-parts plant in Woodbridge, Ont., February 5, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eduardo Lima

Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs

by The Canadian Press February 17, 2026

written by The Canadian Press February 17, 2026

By Craig Lord Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how much the federal government's support for tariff-stricken industries has protected jobs in Canada. Some of his figures on the number of workers being supported come close to federal records. Experts say that whil...

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