Conservative MP Marks Prime Minister Carney’s 100th Missed Question Period with Cake
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Eric Duncan made a pointed statement in the House of Commons on Tuesday, arriving with a cake to mark what the opposition says is a troubling milestone: Prime Minister Mark Carney has now missed 100 Question Periods since taking office.
The cake, decorated with the message “Happy 100 Missed Question Time!” in both English and French, was displayed in the foyer of the House of Commons on June 16, 2026, drawing attention to Carney’s frequent absences from the daily parliamentary tradition.
Conservatives Criticize Carney’s Attendance Record
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer said the prime minister has missed 100 out of 136 question periods, calling the figure “completely unacceptable.”
“Today marks a very unfortunate milestone for Mark Carney,” Scheer said. “He missed 100 of 136 question rounds.”
While Carney is currently in France for the G7 summit, Scheer noted that most of the missed sessions occurred while the prime minister was in Ottawa.
“By the Conservatives’ calculations, Carney was in Ottawa or nearby to attend 64 of those 100 meetings and answer questions from the opposition,” the article stated.
Scheer added: “There is no excuse for these absences. He was literally in the building or around the corner. He could have easily shown up and defended his administration’s record.”
Carney Defends His Record
It’s not the first time Carney has faced scrutiny over his Question Period attendance. Global News recently reported that Carney had a much lower attendance rate in his first year in office than his predecessors Justin Trudeau and Stephen Harper.
When asked about his participation earlier this spring, Carney responded: “I’m always answering questions. We have a very strong team in this government and I believe in the team of ministers, permanent secretaries and parliamentary secretaries who are responding.”
Symbolic Gesture
Duncan said he planned to send the cake to the Liberal side of the aisle to let them know the prime minister should be questioned for “much longer.”
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the governing Liberals and the opposition Conservatives as Parliament pushes through draft legislation before the summer break.
