Carney Spent 68 Days Abroad… But Only 6 Days of Leaders Coming Here

Tap The Maple | Bakes On Things · Feb 25, 2026 · 15m

Mark Carney will spend 68 days abroad in his first year as Prime Minister, the most travel of any recent leader.

But here’s the question the media isn’t asking:

If Canada is signing major trade and investment deals around the world…

why have world leaders spent only about six days visiting Canada?

This episode of Tap the Maple breaks down the numbers behind Carney’s global travel strategy:

68 days abroad

Just 5 days in Washington, despite the U.S. accounting for ~72% of Canada’s exports

Millions in estimated travel costs

Major announcements with limited public detail

And the growing imbalance…