Anita Anand

As finance minister she had one job — keep the economy working for regular Canadians. Instead I'm paying twice what I used to for groceries, my mortgage renewal almost broke me, and the government just kept on spending. My family has cut back on everything and Ottawa acts like things are fine. Zero accountability. How is this acceptable from someone running the country's finances?

As Finance Minister, Anand oversaw a period where middle-class Canadians got crushed. Inflation ran hot, interest rates spiked, and the government kept on spending. I don't see a credible plan to bring costs down for real people. The disconnect between what politicians talk about in Ottawa and what people actually experience at the grocery store is staggering. People are choosing between food and medication. That's the reality her policies created.

Anita Anand was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in May 2025, returning to cabinet after having announced plans to leave politics — a decision that speaks to the Carney government's confidence in her abilities. With prior portfolios in Public Services and Procurement and as an effective Defence minister, she brings exceptional cross-file experience to Canada's most internationally demanding role. Her record in the first year has been active: in October 2025 she became the first Canadian minister to visit India in two years, successfully resetting relations after a prolonged diplomatic freeze. She led assisted departure efforts for Canadians during the Middle East crisis. She condemned atrocities in Sudan, participated in the Canadian delegation to China in January 2026, publicly condemned Iran's violent suppression of protesters, reaffirmed non-recognition of Maduro's Venezuela, and signed a defence cooperation agreement with South Korea in February 2026. This is a comprehensive and proactive record in a short time. The one area requiring continued attention is transparency with Canadians about the trade-offs in Canada's diplomatic repositioning. Anand is among the strongest performers in the Carney cabinet, combining substantive expertise with strong execution. Reviewed as a Canadian who cares deeply about how this country is represented and treated on the world stage.