OTTAWA — Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney ended his remarks by making a tongue-in-cheek comment to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who was sitting at the head table with him. “I know there are some stoics in the room,” said Carney, glancing at Poilievre. “So, I will close by channeling Marcus Aurelius,” added the prime minister in reference to the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher that Poilievre cited in a recent Economic Club of Canada address. Carney was seemingly giving Poilievre some recommendations of people whom he should meet with in the U.S., while Poilievre joked that he would be enjoying eating ribs in Texas. Is there a risk, however, to have Poilievre seen to be too friendly with Carney?

Source: National Post March 30, 2026 20:28 UTC