Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre intensified his attacks on Prime Minister Mark Carney, dismissing Carney’s trip to Germany as a “photo-op” and accusing the Liberal government of making "big promises without any action." Poilievre said the visit underscored what he called a pattern of “showbusiness” that fails to deliver concrete economic benefits for Canadians. Poilievre’s main target was the Liberals’ Clean Fuel Regulations, which he labelled “Carbon Tax 2.0.” Citing Parliamentary Budget Officer figures, he said the policy would raise gasoline prices by 17 cents per litre by 2030, effectively replacing the consumer carbon levy Carney scrapped earlier in the year. Poilievre pledged to repeal the regulations, arguing they will amplify the cost-of-living pressures already faced by households. Ontario Premier Doug Ford backed the Conservative leader’s broader critique of Liberal economic policy, confirming the province will keep its ban on American liquor imports until Washington lifts retaliatory tariffs or a wider trade deal is reached. Ford said the province still has “a few months” before it must begin disposing of existing U.S. stock, underscoring how ongoing trade tensions are feeding political opposition to federal climate and energy measures.