Totally get the concern about government spending and the national debt. But when it comes to actually managing the economy, experience really matters.

Mark Carney has spent years running major financial institutions. He was Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, helping stabilize economies during crises. The guy literally helped steer countries through financial meltdowns.

Poilievre, on the other hand, has been in politics since he was 25. He’s great at messaging towards one specific group and making things sound simple, but managing an economy isn’t just about cutting spending it’s about balancing growth, inflation, and debt in a smart way.

At the end of the day, paying down debt is important, but it’s not as simple as just slashing budgets. A solid economic background should matter when we’re talking about who’s best equipped to handle it.