Carney struggles to flip crepes: laughs at community breakfast!

Carney struggles to flip crepes: laughs at community breakfast!

Mark Carney, Canada's newest Prime Minister, attended a special breakfast event organized by the Fraternité unie des charpentiers et menuisiers d'Amérique on July 5, 2025. At this breakfast, which attracted around 200 guests, Carney was able to test his cooking skills - or rather, his crepe-flipping skills. As La Tribune reports, it had its share of difficulties and provided some entertaining moments of splashes and mishaps. Carney joked that he was better at the craft in Ottawa and took responsibility for his mishaps. One viewer jokingly compared his skills to those of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Although his crepe-flipping skills were the focus, Carney also took the opportunity to talk to those in attendance and take photos. At the event, he also met Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who gave him some tips to improve his turnaround writing. Smith, who has previously flipped crepes herself, also complimented him on his hat and mentioned that she would be signing a major energy protocol alongside Ontario Premier Doug Ford, an issue of great importance in Canada's current political landscape.

The rise of Mark Carney

Born March 16, 1965, in Fort Smith, Mark Carney was recently elected Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Justin Trudeau in March 2025, who resigned in January amid declining popularity. Carney, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, has established himself as an expert on economics. His academic career includes a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University and master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Oxford. His professional career is impressive: among other things, he worked for Goldman Sachs for 13 years and headed the Central Bank of Canada.

As prime minister, Carney is applying his experience to support Ukraine and pushing for increased support for the country. This shows how his political actions are closely linked to international affairs. Additionally, Carney is the first Canadian prime minister to access the position without prior experience in Parliament or Cabinet, making his appointment a notable turning point in Canadian politics. In his election for party leadership, he received an impressive 85.9 percent of the vote, while his challenger only received 8 percent, as Watson reports.

The reactions and challenges

Carney's appearance at the crepe breakfast not only brought laughs, but also some thoughtful conversations. Smith expressed a desire to review existing carbon neutrality rules, highlighting the current tension between environmental regulations and economic growth. Known for his controversial views on Bitcoin volatility, Carney remains a center of attention not only for his policy decisions but also for his unorthodox activities like flipping crepes.

Mark Carney's journey as Prime Minister will certainly include many more moments like this, where he combines politics with a touch of humanity. With his education, experiences and humorous approach to setbacks, Carney shows that he has what it takes to succeed in both the political and culinary arenas.