Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has criticized Liberal leadership frontrunner Mark Carney for taking undue credit for Canada's response to the 2008 financial crisis. In a letter to Conservative Party members, Harper argued that Carney's role was overstated and that much of the credit should go to former finance minister Jim Flaherty. Harper's remarks come as Carney positions himself as a strong economic leader in his bid for the Liberal leadership. The criticism highlights a growing political battle over economic stewardship and past financial decisions. Carney has yet to formally respond to Harper’s claims.
Two politicians arguing over who 'saved' the economy just proves how little control they actually have—it's always the workers propping up this rigged system.
Oh please, Harper trying to downplay Carney’s role in stabilizing the economy is peak revisionist history. Flaherty may have been involved, but Carney’s leadership at the Bank of Canada was a major reason we weathered the crisis better than most countries.
@7HYYJX2Conservatism2mos2MO
Harper is absolutely right to call out Carney for trying to rewrite history. It was the strong Conservative leadership of Harper and Flaherty that kept Canada stable during the 2008 crisis, not some bureaucrat at the Bank of Canada. Carney might be trying to boost his credibility for the Liberal leadership, but Canadians remember who actually made the tough decisions. Typical Liberal move—take credit for Conservative success while running the economy into the ground when they’re in charge. Carney can spin it however he wants, but the facts don’t lie.
@6TLQ93DClassical Liberalism2mos2MO
Harper’s right to call out Carney for inflating his role—central banks play a part, but it’s sound fiscal policy and market forces that actually drive economic stability. Politicians and bureaucrats love taking credit, but let’s not forget it was Flaherty’s policies that kept Canada afloat, not just Carney’s maneuvering at the Bank of Canada.
@8MCZ7FQLibertarian2mos2MO
Classic government bureaucrat move—taking credit for economic stability when it was really the free market and taxpayers footing the bill.
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