OTTAWA – Conservative MP Ted Falk has signaled that Canada may be headed toward a general election in 2026, citing the mounting challenges faced by the current Liberal minority government in passing budgets and key legislation. Reflecting on a year of significant political upheaval, Falk noted that the transition of leadership from Justin Trudeau to Prime Minister Mark Carney has failed to stabilize the nation’s trajectory. According to Falk, the Carney administration has struggled significantly with economic management and foreign policy, leading to a climate of political uncertainty.
The Conservative MP leveled sharp criticism at the Prime Minister’s economic record, alleging that Carney is steering the country into deeper fiscal trouble with a national debt reaching $1.3 trillion and a widening deficit. Falk further argued that the government has been unable to secure favorable terms in trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump, leaving Canada’s economic interests vulnerable. While the government has scrapped the consumer carbon tax, Falk maintains that the decision to keep industrial carbon taxes in place continues to drive up the cost of living for average Canadians.
Beyond economics, Falk emphasized that public safety and immigration policy will be the defining battlegrounds in the coming year. He condemned the Liberal government’s “catch-and-release” legal framework, promising that a Conservative government would implement a strict “jail, not bail” policy for repeat offenders. Additionally, Falk blamed the current administration’s immigration targets—which allow for one million newcomers annually—for exacerbating the national housing shortage and inflation. Given these compounding crises, the Conservative opposition maintains that a fresh mandate from the voters is essential to address the country’s direction.
