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

Tap The Maple · 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 abroadJust 5 days in Washington, despite the U.S. accounting for ~72% of Canada’s exportsMillions in estimated travel costsMajor announcements with limited public detailAnd the growing imbalance between…