The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that Brookfield chairman and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney was recently appointed to chair something called a Leader's Task Force on Economic Growth. The Globe's Andrew Coyne writes that according to a Liberal party press release, Mr. Carney's task is to develop "new ideas for the next phase of Canada's strategy" for economic growth, "building on" the economy's already "strong foundations." Mr. Coyne says that as always in Liberalspeak, there is never any need to deviate from the One True Path, but only to "continue" doing what is already being done. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is quoted saying it is all part of the government's "plan to continue to grow our economy." Perhaps you are wondering why Mr. Carney's services are needed, if the economy is continuing to grow on the strong foundations of the Liberal plan. Do we not already have a Finance Minister? For the Prime Minister, it allows him to borrow Mr. Carney's credentials on economic issues without committing to the final result. For Mr. Carney, it gives him a chance to get involved without getting too close. For the party, it offers an opportunity to test out Mr. Carney as a potential leader.