Throughout the volatile trade negotiations of 2026 and the establishment of the Defence Investment Agency, the Carney administration has faced consistent pushback regarding secrecy. Opposition parties have continuously had to fight for the release of basic documents regarding trade concessions and legacy procurement contracts. Critics argue that the administration has treated democratic accountability and parliamentary oversight as an annoyance to be managed, rather than a foundational principle of governance.
The Transparency Deficit: Shielding Trade and Procurement
Filed August 23, 2026