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10 Aug

PM Mark Carney Condemns Violent Attack on Jewish Man in Montreal

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly denounced a violent assault on a Jewish father in Montreal, calling it “an appalling act” that has no place in Canada. The incident, which took place late Saturday in front of the victim’s children, has sent shockwaves through the local community and beyond. Authorities say the man was attacked outside his home, though details on the assailant have yet to be released. In a statement on Sunday, Carney stressed that every person in Canada has the fundamental right to live without fear for their safety. “My thoughts are with the victim…

09 Aug

PM Mark Carney Criticizes Israeli Military Escalation in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has sharply criticized the Israeli government’s latest decision to expand military operations across Gaza, warning that the move will only deepen the crisis without bringing peace or security to the region. In a statement issued Saturday, Carney said the escalation would not end the “humanitarian horror” unfolding in Gaza nor ease the suffering of Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians. “Canada calls for an immediate ceasefire,” the Prime Minister emphasized, adding that Hamas must release all hostages taken during the October 7 attack, lay down its arms, and allow a significant and sustained increase…

08 Aug

PM Mark Carney engages Métis leadership on the Building Canada Act

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canada’s new government is ready to get our country building major infrastructure projects again, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Métis Major Projects Summit in Ottawa to discuss the Building Canada Act and hear from Métis leaders on how best to work together. During the Summit, the Prime Minister and Métis leadership discussed how the Building Canada Act will enable Canada’s new government to build big things that will connect and transform the national economy – driving greater prosperity for Métis through equity ownership and resource management projects. They focused on how the Government of Canada and Métis…

07 Aug

PM Mark Carney convenes First Ministers’ Meeting

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada’s coordinated economic response to ongoing U.S. trade measures. The Prime Minister updated the premiers on the status of trade negotiations with the U.S. He noted that, while Canada continues to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the impacts of tariffs remain present across the Canadian economy. As such, First Ministers discussed concrete actions to support Canadian workers and businesses most impacted by these tariffs across various sectors, including the softwood lumber sector. To this end, the Prime Minister underscored the series of…

06 Aug

Mark Carney’s $1.2 Billion Forestry Support Plan Welcomed in B.C., but Industry Calls for U.S. Trade Deal

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British Columbia (Richa Walia): The federal government’s $1.2 billion relief package for Canada’s struggling forestry sector has received a cautious welcome in British Columbia, where industry leaders stress that long-term solutions must include a new trade agreement with the United States. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Mark Carney in West Kelowna on Tuesday, comes as American import duties on Canadian softwood lumber continue to rise. Under the plan, $700 million will be allocated for loan guarantees to help companies stabilize operations, while $500 million will fund the development of new products and markets. An additional $500 million will support…

06 Aug

Prime Minister Carney Unveils Bold New Strategy to Transform Canada’s Softwood Lumber Industry

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West Kelowna, British Columbia (Richa Walia): In a decisive step toward reshaping Canada’s economic future, Prime Minister Mark Carney today announced a sweeping set of measures aimed at revitalizing and future-proofing the country’s softwood lumber industry. Speaking from Parliament Hill, the Prime Minister outlined a transformative strategy that places Canadian innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience at its core. “With the global trade environment evolving rapidly, we must act decisively to support our industries and workers,” Carney said. “Canada’s new government is committed to building a resilient economy rooted in Canadian resources, ingenuity, and leadership in sustainable practices.” The newly announced…

04 Aug

Mark Carney and Donald Trump Expected to Hold Talks as 35% US Tariffs Rattle Canada

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump may soon meet for high-level talks in an attempt to defuse escalating trade tensions, after Washington’s decision to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods not covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) sent shockwaves through Canada’s economy. Canada’s federal minister responsible for US-Canada trade relations, Dominic LeBlanc, expressed optimism on Sunday, telling CBS News that he sees “a pathway to reducing these tariffs” through negotiations. “I believe there is an option of striking a deal that will bring down tariffs,” LeBlanc said, just days after Trump signed…

03 Aug

PM Mark Carney Promotes ‘Canada Strong Pass’ During Visit to Greenwich Beach

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Charlottetown, PEI (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Canada as “the greatest country in the world,” while highlighting the newly launched Canada Strong Pass, a program designed to help Canadians and visitors explore the country’s most breathtaking destinations. During a visit to Greenwich Beach at PEI National Park this week, Carney joined the Parks Canada team to showcase the initiative and encourage Canadians to experience the natural beauty their country has to offer. “Canada is the greatest country in the world. We created the Canada Strong Pass so you can see more of the most incredible parts of…

01 Aug

Canada Responds to US Tariff Hike with Call for Unity and Economic Resilience

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has issued a strong and measured response after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs on Canadian goods not covered by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The new 35% tariff, up from 25%, is set to take effect immediately, targeting a broad range of exports outside the trade deal. In an official statement released today, Prime Minister Carney expressed disappointment over the U.S. decision but reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to CUSMA, which he called “the world’s second-largest free trade agreement by trading volume.” Carney emphasized that while many Canadian exports…

31 Jul

PM Mark Carney, President Emmanuel Macron Discuss Gaza Crisis and Two-State Solution

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney held a call today with French President Emmanuel Macron to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the urgent need for coordinated global action to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East. During their conversation, Prime Minister Carney commended President Macron for his leadership in advancing dialogue on the two-state solution, particularly through France’s recent collaboration with Saudi Arabia to convene the United Nations High-Level Conference on a Two-State Solution. The two leaders explored the next steps required to build on the commitments made at the conference earlier this week. Prime…