After Mark Carney won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party in March 2025, a photograph began to spread online purporting to picture him sitting on a beach with Ghislaine Maxwell, the incarcerated Jeffrey Epstein associate, and actor Tom Hanks.

Former NHL player Ryan Whitney criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to the Edmonton Oilers' pre-game skate, highlighting its disruption to players' preparation. In contrast, team captain Connor McDavid appreciated Carney's presence as an Oilers fan.