Mark Carney named Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year

OTTAWA — This time last year, the average Canadian might have struggled to pick Mark Carney’s face out of a crowd.

Now he’s among the most recognizable figures in the country, and was selected The Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year for 2025 in an annual survey of newsroom editors and leaders from across the country.

The vote wasn’t even close: Carney was picked by 72 of 95 respondents.

“A year ago, we knew (Conservative Leader Pierre) Poilievre was the next prime minister and the trade war was theoretical,” said Bronwyn Beairsto, editor of Coast Reporter in Sechelt, B.C. “Mark Carney’s ascension encapsulates the swings we’ve seen across the political landscape this year.” ---More...

OF COURSE THEY ARE GOING TO GIVE HIM AN AWARD!!

He pays their # salaries.

LONG LIVE PROPAGANDA!!
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— The Buck You Will (@TheBuckYouWill)December 22, 2025