Carney addresses Canadians: McMaster experts available to provide insights and reaction

Hamilton, ON, Oct. 22,2025 – Prime Minister Mark Carney is set address Canadians, just two weeks before the government tables its first budget under his leadership. Carney is expected to outline key priorities and plans to build a stronger Canadian economy. This comes amid growing concerns about the size of the deficit.

McMaster University experts are available to provide insight and analysis on the implications – from economic policy and trade relations to political leadership.

Andrea Lawlor, associate professor of political science and can speak to the political issues at play for the Carney government, both internally and externally, including party dynamics and opposition backlash.
andrea.lawlor@mcmaster.ca

Pau Pujolas is an associate professor of economics. He specializes in international trade, macroeconomics and productivity. He can provide insight into how Carney’s economic agenda may affect Canada’s trade relationships, long-term growth and fiscal sustainability.
pujolasp@mcmaster.ca

Colin Mang, assistant professor of economics, can discuss the implications of Carney’s proposed investments and fiscal policies on inflation, interest rates and monetary policy as well as how these measures could impact Canadian households.
colinmang@mcmaster.ca