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04 Apr

PM Mark Carney Praises Sikh Community’s Role in Building Canada During Sikh Heritage Month

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Ottawa, April 4, 2025 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid tribute to the Sikh community’s enduring contributions to the nation during Sikh Heritage Month, acknowledging nearly 130 years of their impactful presence.“Sikh Canadians have helped build a more compassionate, equal, and just Canada,” Carney said in a statement. He emphasized that Sikh Heritage Month is not just a time to reflect on the past but also to recognize how Sikh values continue to shape the country’s future.Carney’s message underlined the deep-rooted influence of Sikh Canadians in various spheres of national life—from economic development to public service and social justice.…

03 Apr

Liberal Party Takes the Lead as Canada Gears Up for 2025 Federal Election

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada Election 2025, Conservative Party, Liberal Party, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre

National Times Bureau, April 3, 2025: Canada is heading into an early federal election on April 28, 2025, with the latest polls showing a competitive but clear lead for the Liberal Party under newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney. The election, initially scheduled for October, was moved up after Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau on March 14, 2025 and called for a fresh mandate amid economic challenges and rising trade tensions with the United States. A recent survey places the Liberal Party at 46%, followed by the Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, at 37%. The New Democratic Party (NDP) and…

01 Apr

The Federal Consumer Carbon Tax is over April 1st

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Calgary: ( Rajeev Sharma): The federal carbon price for consumers will disappear today in all provinces except Quebec, where a provincial price on carbon meant the federal price didn't apply. B.C. also had its own consumer carbon tax, but it hurried Monday to get rid of it for April 1, as well. Mark Carney cancelled the fee on his first day as prime minister last month, signing a directive for the fuel charge to be removed on April 1. The levy had been added to the sale price of carbon-emitting products by fuel type. For gasoline, it was 17.6 cents…

29 Mar

Trump and Canadian PM Carney Hold First Call Amid Trade Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-U.S. relations, Mark Carney, Trump

Washington, March 29, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump described his first conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as "extremely productive" on Friday, despite ongoing tensions over trade policies and Trump's repeated calls for Canada's annexation.Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that he and Carney agreed to meet after Canada’s general election on April 28. The prime minister called for the elections shortly after replacing Justin Trudeau two weeks ago."I just finished speaking with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. It was an extremely productive call, we agree on many things," Trump said. "We will meet immediately after…

29 Mar

Poilievre Claims Trump Prefers Liberal Victory in Canada’s Election

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada election, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre

Ottawa, March 29, 2025: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of favoring a Liberal victory in Canada’s upcoming election. Poilievre suggested that Trump sees a government led by Liberal leader Mark Carney as more vulnerable to U.S. pressure.According to Poilievre, Trump’s history of trade disputes with Canada and his aggressive stance on economic policies indicate a preference for a weaker Canadian administration. He argued that Liberal policies, particularly in the energy sector, have diminished Canada’s global standing, aligning with Trump’s interests.In response, Carney dismissed Poilievre’s remarks, emphasizing Canada’s sovereignty and commitment to strong U.S. relations.…

28 Mar

Canada’s PM Mark Carney Declares ‘Old Ties with US Are Over’ Amid Trade War with Trump

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-US relations, Donald Trump, Mark Carney, trade war

Ottawa, March 28, 2025: Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has declared that the era of close economic and military cooperation with the United States is “over,” signaling a dramatic shift in Canada-US relations amid an escalating trade war."The old relationship we had with the United States, based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation, is over," Carney said following an emergency meeting with his cabinet on Canada-US relations. "What exactly the United States does next is unclear. But what is clear is that we as Canadians have agency, we have power. We are…

28 Mar

New Leader, Old Team: Can Carney Convince Voters the Liberals Have Changed?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada election, Liberals, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre

Ottawa, March 28, 2025: Canada’s federal election is in full swing, with the Liberals and Conservatives locked in a fierce contest. While the race was expected to be a referendum on the governing party’s record, Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs and annexation have shifted the focus to leadership and national security. The Liberals, once trailing by 25 points, have staged a comeback under Prime Minister Mark Carney—largely by adopting Conservative policies.Blurring the Lines Between Liberals and ConservativesWith both parties running on nationalist slogans—“Canada Strong” for the Liberals and “Canada First” for the Conservatives—their policy platforms have become strikingly similar. Both…

27 Mar

Canada Slams Trump’s Auto Tariffs as a “Direct Attack” on Economy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada-U.S. trade war, Doug Ford, Mark Carney, Trump auto tariffs

Ottawa, March 27, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's latest move to impose a 25% tariff on all auto imports, calling it a "direct attack" on Canada. The tariffs, which also apply to spare and ancillary components, were announced as a "permanent" measure by Trump on Wednesday.Carney, who was in the middle of an election campaign, cut his trip short and returned to Ottawa to chair an emergency Cabinet meeting on U.S.-Canada relations. He assured Canadian auto workers that the government would take steps to protect them, including a $2 billion (CAD) strategic…

24 Mar

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney Calls for Snap Election on April 28

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Canada's newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has called for a snap election, set for April 28, after dissolving Parliament, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday. This move comes less than two weeks after Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. In a statement, Carney emphasized the need for a strong mandate to address the ongoing trade tensions with the United States, which have been exacerbated by President Donald Trump's actions. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa after meeting with Governor-General Mary Simon, Carney expressed that Canada is facing "the most significant crisis of our lifetimes" due to Trump’s…

23 Mar

Mark Carney to Contest Ottawa Seat as Canada Heads for Early Election Amid Trade Tensions with U.S.

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada election, Justin Trudeau, Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre

Ottawa, March 23, 2025 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his candidacy for a parliamentary seat in Nepean, Ottawa, as the country heads for an early general election on April 28. The election, triggered just weeks after Carney took office, comes amid a growing trade dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian exports.Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader on March 9 and was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister on March 14, emphasized the need for a clear mandate during a period of economic uncertainty. The upcoming election…