Who Really Owns Canada? Carney Sparks Debate
Prime Minister Mark Carney declares Canada is not for sale—sparking humorous speculation about who really owns the country.
Canada Not for Sale
By Elke Porter | WBN News | May 8, 2025
In a bold move during his first international trip, newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney strode into President Donald Trump’s glitzy, gold-accented Oval Office on May 6, 2025, and declared: “I have spoken to the owners of Canada. We’re not for sale.”
Naturally, Canadians were left scratching their toques and wondering—wait a maple-syrup-soaked minute—who are these mysterious “owners”?
Three camps have emerged faster than a Timmy’s drive-thru line on free donut day.
Camp #1: The People of Canada
The optimistic crowd insists Carney was referring to all Canadians—yes, even Steve from Moose Jaw who still thinks dial-up internet is cutting edge. This democratic dreamers’ group believes Canada belongs to the people: from East Coast fiddlers to West Coast weed enthusiasts, from snowy igloo-dwellers to downtown Toronto condo dwellers (who also pay igloo prices for 300 sq ft).
Camp #2: The Oligarchy, Eh?
Then there’s the skeptical crowd, nodding knowingly and saying, “Come on, Mark was talking about the top ten richest families in Canada.” You know—the billionaire dynasties with names that sound like sparkling water brands or vintage department stores. These are the folks who quietly own the banks, half the forests, and probably your favorite hockey team.
Just to name a few: there’s the Thomson family (owners of Thomson Reuters and The Globe and Mail), the Weston family (behind Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart), and the Irving family (with their vast empire including J.D. Irving Ltd. and Irving Oil).
Even the Aquilini Investment Group, led by Francesco Aquilini—owners of the Vancouver Canucks—recently made headlines by echoing the sentiment: “Despite recent rumors of a potential sale, the Canucks are not for sale.” Coincidence? Maybe. Ironic? Definitely. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC are reportedly still available—so if you're in the market for a soccer team and have a few million lying around, now's your chance.
Camp #3: The Return of the King
And finally, the monarchists have entered the chat, fuelled by the announcement that King Charles is visiting next week. Coincidence? Or is he coming to quietly slap a "Property of Crown" sticker on the Rockies? "Technically," they whisper, "he is our landlord." Rent’s due, Canada. Or is he saving Canada from Trump?
Regardless of which camp you're pitching your tent in, one thing is clear: Carney’s comment has stirred up more mystery than a CBC crime drama set in a fishing village. But rest assured, whether it’s Steve, a secret billionaire cabal, or King Chuck himself—Canada’s definitely not for sale.
Not even for a lifetime supply of ketchup chips, a mountain of Nanaimo bars, or a golden ticket to unlimited gourmet poutine platters—complete with squeaky cheese curds flown in fresh daily and gravy hand-poured by a Quebecois grandmother named Lucille.
Well... maybe.
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