Mark Carney’s ‘Value(s)’: What’s Actually in the Book
Debunking the Myths and Getting to Know Our New Prime Minister
Let’s talk about Mark Carney.
Not the caricature floating around on conspiracy theory TikTok.
Not the version being painted by Facebook comment sections.
Let’s talk about the actual person - our new Prime Minister - and the book he wrote: Value(s): Building a Better World for All.
Before entering politics, Mark Carney had already served as Governor of the Bank of Canada and later as Governor of the Bank of England. The man knows a thing or two about the global economy. But more importantly (yes, more importantly than fancy financial titles!) he’s someone who values people, the planet, and future generations. And if you don’t believe me, I’d like to invite you to do what I did: read his book.
Yes, I read it. Cover to cover. I created a TikTok playlist that guides you through the entire process, as I knew most people wouldn’t want to wade through 400+ pages of economics and public policy. You can find that playlist on my TikTok:
So, let’s get into it - why I read the book, what I learned, and why I think you must know the truth about it.
Why I Read ‘Value(s)’ (And Why You Might Want To, Too)
I’ve always been vocal online about my left-leaning political views. I don’t mind if you call me a radical leftist because I feel that everyone should be treated equally and have what they need to live comfortably. When I started posting content about the upcoming federal election, I was bombarded - truly bombarded - with unhinged comments warning me about Mark Carney.
Ironically, these people were the very same people who, only months earlier, attributed everything wrong with Canada to Justin Trudeau. When Trudeau stepped down, it really went against their ‘Trudeau is a dictator’ narrative… but never fear, they easily transferred all of that anger towards Carney. People were losing it in my comment sections over this book, claiming it laid out his sinister plans to destroy Canada.
But here’s the thing: none of them had actually read the book.
So, I did what I always try to do when things feel murky or misrepresented - I went straight to the source. I read the book myself. And then I shared what I found, because I know I’m not the only one scrolling TikTok late at night, trying to make sense of what’s going on in our country.
One commenter even gave me specific page numbers that supposedly proved Carney’s “globalist agenda.” I made a whole TikTok video debunking that claim because guess what? Those pages didn’t say anything remotely close to what was claimed.
Let me be super clear: the scary things people warned me about were not in the book. Not even a little bit.
What the Book Is Actually About
Carney’s book isn’t a secret manifesto. It’s not coded language for some dystopian future. It’s a dense, detailed, thoughtful book about the biggest crises of our time and how a values-driven approach to leadership and economics can guide us through them.
The three crises he focuses on are:
The Credit Crisis (2007-2008)
The Climate Crisis
The COVID-19 Pandemic
All of these crises share a commonality: they were exacerbated by prioritizing short-term profits over long-term well-being. By valuing markets over morals. By valuing efficiency over resilience. The book is entitled ‘Value(s)’, which is a play on the idea that we (society) have confused price with worth.
Carney argues that our global systems have spent too long measuring everything in dollars and cents, without considering whether those numbers reflect absolute, human values.
What if, instead of asking, “How can we grow GDP this quarter?” we asked, “How can we ensure our grandchildren inherit a livable planet?”
That’s the core of the book. And honestly? That’s the thinking I want in a Prime Minister.
A Leader Who Thinks Long-Term (Finally)
One of the most refreshing aspects of Mark Carney’s book is its emphasis on intergenerational thinking. He doesn’t just talk about economic recovery - he talks about economic justice. He doesn’t just talk about stabilizing markets - he talks about stabilizing the climate.
He advocates for policies that protect workers, not just shareholders. He supports financial systems that reward sustainability rather than speculation. He’s not a perfect person (no one is), but his writing reveals someone who cares about fairness, transparency, and impact.
And again, he wrote this book before he was even seriously considering a political career. That says a lot about his motivations. He didn’t write it to win votes. He wrote it to share a vision.
Since taking office, Carney has demonstrated the same level-headed, values-driven leadership that the book outlines. From managing Canada’s delicate - and frankly, ridiculous - relationship with Donald Trump, to helping navigate a divided electorate with grace and clarity, he’s emerging as a leader who listens, thinks, and acts with intention.
He has also continued to discuss economic equity, climate justice, and public trust, not as campaign slogans, but as fundamental principles.
Why the Conspiracy Theories?
Honestly? Because people are scared.
They see the world changing fast - climate change, automation, war, inequality - and they want someone to blame. AI is confusing, the cost of living is terrifying, and for many people (and for many valid reasons!), the system already feels broken.
In that kind of environment, it’s easy for misinformation to thrive. Especially when it’s wrapped in a tidy “globalist villain” narrative. Enter Mark Carney, a former banker turned politician, who has written a book titled “Building a Better World.” That alone is enough to set off alarm bells for people primed to see hidden agendas in everything.
But here’s the thing: Reading the book is the best way to disarm the myths.
Carney’s arguments are reasoned. Evidence-based. Empathetic. There’s no shadowy world domination agenda. There’s just a deeply thoughtful analysis of how markets and morals intersect - and what we can do to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
If the people spreading fear took the time to read the book (or, you know, watched my TikToks), they’d see that Carney’s ideas aren’t about taking away freedoms - they’re about protecting the things that matter most.
So, Should You Read the Book?
If you’re the kind of person who loves diving into policy, economics, and big-picture thinking - yes, absolutely read the book.
If you’re not up for 400+ pages of that kind of reading, that’s okay too. That’s why I made my TikTok playlist - so you can get the highlights, the context, and the tangible takeaways without slogging through the academic language.
Either way, I think it’s vital that we inform ourselves based on actual content, not internet rumours. If someone in your life is parroting fear-mongering nonsense about Mark Carney or his book, please feel free to send them my way.
Because I didn’t just read the book - I created a free public record of what’s really in it.
A Call to Thoughtful Engagement
It’s easy to be cynical. Trust me, I get it. As a neurodivergent accountant who is very, very tired of capitalism’s empty promises, I understand the impulse to assume the worst. But we also have a responsibility to engage critically, not just reactively.
Carney’s book doesn’t have all the answers, but it asks the right questions:
What do we value?
Who gets to decide what has value?
How can we build systems that reflect our collective values instead of just our market prices?
Those are conversations worth having. And we’re lucky to have a leader who’s not just willing - but eager - to lead those conversations.
So, here’s my invitation to you:
Don’t rely on the comment section for your political analysis.
Read the book. Or watch the summary.
Make your own informed decisions.
Because if we want to build a better Canada, we need to start by grounding ourselves in reality - and rooting our politics in values.
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