# Mark Carney praised abroad while consolidating power at home, analysis says

The Guardian published a column by Shiri Pasternak arguing that Mark Carney is winning international acclaim while tightening his authority within Canada. It frames the contrast as a warning that global praise can obscure domestic power concentration. The piece matters for understanding Carney’s political trajectory and checks on executive power in Canada.

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- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/28/mark-carney-trump-davos) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:04 GMT