The Shady Deal of ’26: Mark Carney’s Backroom Majority
Democracy can be a slow and expensive process, but in our latest comic, “The Shady Deal of ’26,” we imagine a world where the paperwork is skipped entirely. Set in the halls of the Canadian Parliament, this strip features Mark Carney orchestrating a masterclass in political maneuvering—securing a majority government without a single voter having to cast a ballot in a general election.
The comic plays on the “efficiency” of backroom deals, defection strategies, and the controversial idea of forming a government through “strategic wins” rather than a national mandate.
Parliamentary “Musical Chairs”
Here is how the “Shady Deal” goes down:
- The Shady Backroom: Carney and his team decide to bypass the voters, opting to manage an “acquisition” through floor-crossers and local by-election wins.
- The MP Market: In a literal “MP Market,” Carney trades “blue” for “red,” convincing members of Poilievre’s Caucus that a ministry position is better than losing on the floor.
- The Proclamation: By April 14, 2026, the goal is achieved. A banner in the House of Commons declares a new Liberal Majority—no general election needed.
- The Enforcers: When the public asks about democracy or when the next election might be, “Carney’s Enforcers” are there to remind them that “efficiency” comes first.
Democracy by Trade & Strategy
This satire targets the anxieties surrounding political appointments and the power of unelected or “appointed” figures within the government. By framing the formation of a government as a corporate acquisition, the comic mocks the idea that political stability is more important than the democratic process itself.
Efficiency or Tyranny?
Is the “genius method” of avoiding a costly election the way of the future, or is democracy officially on “indefinite hold”? Let us know if you think floor-crossing has become the new national sport!
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