Mark Carney has only himself to blame, for the controversy that erupted last week when he announced a half-baked plan to buy up vacant condominiums.
But the blowback, as strong as any he’s faced since becoming prime minister, may ultimately prove a blessing in disguise both for him and for the country.
That is, if it causes him to course correct at all on two traits that threaten to eventually get his government in a lot more trouble: overconfidence in his own communication skills, and a cozy relationship with business that could increasingly be seen as out of touch.
