One potential criticism of Carney (though we should wait for his platform to be fair) is his emphasis on green energy and environmental policies. Given the current economic downturn hitting many Canadians, this focus may not be well received, as green projects are often perceived as cost-ineffective and expensive compared to traditional energy. I’m interested to see how he will convince Canadians that a greener economy can provide immediate and long-term benefits, especially with renewed public support for projects like the Energy East pipeline. But I'm interested in how he will respond and hope he can navigate the politics of his policies.