This only happened because Justin Trudeau quit and was allowed to prorogue parliament, thanks to the permission granted by his appointee, the Governor General. This prevented a needed vote of no-confidence and election that should have happened weeks ago. Now Carney inherits a position, like a princeling granted power because the “king” has decided to retire. Carney must call an election immediately. Until that happens, Carney must listen to Doug Ford and Danielle Smith when handling the current crisis with Donald Trump and not behave as the last prime minister who walked away after mismanaging both domestic and international affairs for a decade. Carney must listen to the two premiers from the two most important provinces, Ontario and Alberta and not the Liberals, who are mostly anti-American and pro-Quebec. Ford and Smith understand the business world and have been communicating the correct message that combines respect with guilt — we like you Americans but why is your president picking on us for no real reason? We fought beside you throughout history and are your best friends. We make money together.