曾经的辉煌与未来的希望：我为何转投马克·卡尼一票（观点，中英对照）

不久前，我曾一度倾向于投票支持保守党。在特鲁多执政近十年来，我看到加拿大的经济已迷失了方向，偏离了健康发展的轨道，从恶失去的往日辉煌和风采。然而，随着特朗普关税政策的回归，以及它在加拿大掀起的一轮轮风暴，我则彻底改变了想法。在联邦大选日益临近之际，我改变初衷，决定将希望寄托在另一位与众不同的领导人身上：马克·卡尼（Mark Carney）。

Not long ago, I was leaning toward voting Conservative. After nearly a decade under Justin Trudeau’s leadership, I felt Canada’s economy had drifted, untethered from the strength and stability it once knew. But the return of Donald Trump’s tariffs—and the storm they’re stirring for Canada—has changed my mind. Today, I’m placing my hope in a different kind of leader: Mark Carney.

加拿大正面临新一轮经济危机，而在此危急关头，亟需一位稳健且才华卓越的领导人。目前加国状况不禁让我回忆起当年， 那个在经济、国际地位和政治影响力上都曾傲立全球的2000年代。那是一个国内生产总值强劲增长、加元与美元汇率基本持平、通胀率低得几乎微不足道的黄金时期。这个始于2000年代初的“辉煌成就”，在某种程度上得益于一位才华横溢的公共服务官员，马克·卡尼（Mark Carney）的卓越贡献。

Canada is facing another economic crisis, and the moment demands steady, capable leadership. That realization has pushed me to look back—back to the era when this country stood tall economically, globally, and politically. It was a time of strong GDP growth, a Canadian dollar trading at par with the U.S. greenback, and inflation so low it barely made headlines. That “golden era” of the early 2000s was shaped in part by one of the most talented public servants Canada has ever had—Mark Carney.

虽然卡尼仅在2008年全球金融危机爆发之际出任加拿大央行行长，但在此之前，他已在财政部任职期间已参与制定加拿大的经济战略。担任央行行长后，他迅速采取行动，大幅下调利率，以维持信贷流动、恢复市场信心。他的举措不仅稳定了加拿大的经济，还使加拿大成为全球抵抗金融危机的典范。在其他国家银行体系纷纷崩溃、通胀失控之际，加拿大成功避免了金融系统危机，控制住了通胀，并维持了稳健的经济增长。下调利率的决定至关重要，借贷成本的降低帮助企业渡过难关，保住了就业岗位，并扶植了加国的经济复苏。

Though Carney became Governor of the Bank of Canada in 2008, just as the global financial crisis erupted, he had already helped shape Canada’s economic strategy while serving at the Department of Finance. Once at the helm of the Bank, he acted swiftly, slashing interest rates to keep credit flowing and restore confidence. His actions not only stabilized Canada’s economy but made it a model of resilience. While other countries were reeling, Canada avoided a banking collapse, kept inflation under control, and maintained solid growth. Cutting interest rates was critical—by making borrowing cheaper, it helped businesses stay afloat, preserved jobs, and supported recovery.

我对那个辉煌时期之所以感触颇深，与我的个人经历分不开。我曾有幸在上世纪90年代末加入当时加国全球科技领域的顶尖公司北方电讯（Nortel）。那是一段令人振奋的时光。北方电讯的成功象征着加拿大经济整体的崛起。正如《环球邮报》近日采访的多位前员工所言，我仍记得当时公司整体的激情与乐观向上的精神，那种员工将公司荣辱和国家命运相连，不断拼搏且奋发向上的斗志。当时的北电的产品处于国际技术前沿，当时股价节节攀升，公司上下洋溢着创新的活力。但即便在北电走向衰落之后，即使遭遇2008全球金融危机，加拿大的经济仍持续稳健发展，这在很大程度上要归功于当时严谨的财政措施和卡尼稳健的货币政策，使加拿大避免了经济动荡给全球带来的恶果。可以说，卡尼的远见和领导力帮助加拿大度过了经济危机。

My appreciation for that era is personal. I was one of the lucky ones who worked at Nortel, Canada’s crown jewel in the global tech sector during the late 1990s. It was a thrilling time. Like many former employees interviewed recently by The Globe and Mail, I remember the energy, the optimism, the sense that we were not just part of a company but a national mission. Our products were cutting-edge, our stock soared, and our campuses buzzed with innovation. Nortel’s success was symbolic of Canada’s broader economic ascent. And even after Nortel’s fall, Canada’s economy held strong for years—despite being hit by the 2008 global financial crisis. That resilience was thanks in large part to disciplined fiscal policy and the steady monetary leadership of Mark Carney, who helped Canada avoid the worst of the global fallout.Carney left behind a legacy of vision and leadership that helped guide the country through the crisis.

特鲁多近年来虽在许多领域推动了进步政策，但其长期执政也使加拿大在国际舞台上的影响力逐渐丧失。加国往日辉煌也渐渐失去光彩。如今，失业率上升、加元贬值，而加拿大的GDP增长率如今已在七国集团中垫底。

Today, that sense of confidence has faded. Trudeau’s long tenure, while progressive in many areas, has left Canada weakened on the global stage. Unemployment is rising, our currency is falling, and GDP growth now ranks among the lowest in the G7.

随着特朗普关税政策带来的冲击逐步显现，加拿大如今需要的，不再是空洞的承诺或政治口号，而是一位具备全球声望、良好经济直觉，并拥有实际危机管理经验的领导人。马克·卡尼显然是更合适的人选。他曾带领加拿大走出全球性金融风暴，如今也有能力再次将国家从边缘拉回，重振加国昔日的荣光。

As Trump’s tariffs take a toll, Canada needs more than promises and political slogans. We need a leader with global credibility, sound economic instincts, and a proven track record of crisis management. Mark Carney seems like the better candidate. He has already guided this country through a global storm—and he can do it again, pulling Canada back from the brink and helping restore its past glory.

正因如此，我决定把选票投给卡尼。这一决定并非出于党派立场，而是因为我坚信，卡尼正是当前加拿大最迫切需要的总理与领导人。

That’s why I’m switching my vote to Carney. Not out of partisanship, but because Carney represents the kind of leadership Canada desperately needs right now.