The Big Take
Mark Carney's C-Suite Inner Circle Is Selling the World on Canada
Facing economic strains and tensions with the US, the prime minister is relying on a tight-knit group of allies to make trade deals and streamline government.
On the plane that shuttles Mark Carney around the world on Canadian government business, there’s no rest for his staff unless the prime minister is sleeping. Unfortunately for them, he rarely is sleeping.
Instead, he demands a relentless schedule of briefings and strategy sessions ahead of meetings with world and business leaders. Aides describe the pace with a mix of admiration and weariness. At least one cabinet member was warned before boarding: If you want any downtime for the next 10 hours, don’t sit near the prime minister.