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David Suzuki Says Mark Carney Is Driving Canada ‘Into a Ditch’ with Shift on Climate
Suzuki said Carney is prioritizing economics over climate action after Canada scrapped key emissions measures and backed a new pipeline.
David Suzuki told The Canadian Press he feels "wilfully blind" regarding Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate record, arguing the leader prioritizes economic value over environmental survival.
Since taking office in March 2025, Carney has repealed climate policies including the consumer carbon tax and electric vehicle mandates, citing economic prosperity amid rising living costs.
Suzuki argued Carney advocates for climate action as a banker with a conflicting agenda. "I don't see that there's going to be any deviation from the driving of our country into the ditch," Suzuki said.
Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week, Carney sought to deepen trade ties, a move Suzuki labeled a "catch-22" because Canada's resource offers prioritize extraction over environmental protection.
To realign climate action, Suzuki urged the government to declare a state of emergency and set hard targets. "When you declare a state of emergency, all these economic and political arguments disappear," he said.