Mark Carney Archives - Page 15 of 19

29 Apr

Canada Elections 2025: Mark Carney Leads Liberals to Victory, Jagmeet Singh Resigns

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is set to form a minority government after a high-stakes federal election shaped largely by escalating tensions with the United States. Roughly 28 million Canadians cast their ballots Monday, facing one of the most consequential votes in recent history. Carney, a former central banker turned political leader, steered the Liberals to victory with a campaign promising economic stability amid President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff war. The Liberals’ surprising comeback derailed Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s hopes of seizing power. In a parallel political development, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has stepped down.…

29 Apr

Mark Carney Leads Liberals to Minority Victory Amid Rising Canadian Nationalism and Trump Tensions

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) : Mark Carney has led the Liberal Party to a narrow but decisive minority government win in Canada’s federal election, defeating Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives in a campaign dominated by issues like affordability, tariffs, and threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.CTV News declared the Liberals victorious late Monday night after projections showed they had won or were leading in 156 of the 343 ridings. Conservatives secured 144 seats, falling short once again of forming government. A party requires 172 seats for a majority.This marks the fourth straight federal defeat for the Conservatives and cements a decade-long rule for…

29 Apr

Mark Carney’s Liberals Edge Ahead as Canadians Vote Amid Trump’s Provocations

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadians cast their votes on Monday to choose their next Prime Minister in a highly charged election overshadowed by US President Donald Trump's renewed trade war rhetoric and annexation threats. As polls closed nationwide, early projections indicated the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, gaining a slight edge over Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives.According to the CBC’s latest projections, the Liberals have secured 23 seats and are leading in 85 others. In comparison, the Conservatives have won 11 seats and are ahead in 81 others. Meanwhile, the Bloc Québécois is leading on 16 seats and the New…

28 Apr

Canada PM Mark Carney Hints at Strengthening Ties with India if Re-elected

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated that a reset in relations with India could be on the horizon if his government is re-elected on Monday. Speaking at a campaign event over the weekend, Carney described the Canada-India relationship as “incredibly important” across personal, economic, and strategic spheres. Responding to a question from Y Media, Carney emphasized the depth of the connection between the two countries. While he refrained from directly mentioning the fallout over the killing of pro-Khalistan activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, he noted that strained ties could be mended through “mutual respect and building forward.”…

28 Apr

Liberals Hold Narrow Lead as Canada Heads Into Final Day of Campaigning

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)– With just hours left before Canadians cast their votes in the crucial federal election, the Liberal Party under Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a narrow lead over the Conservative Party led by Pierre Poilievre, according to final opinion polls.A Nanos survey released Saturday showed the Liberals at 43% and the Conservatives at 38.9%, indicating a tightening race that could come down to key battlegrounds across British Columbia and Ontario. The New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Jagmeet Singh trails with 12.6% support, while the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party are expected to maintain smaller shares.The campaign's…

27 Apr

Canada Election 2025: Jean Chrétien Predicts Liberal Majority as Party Leaders Make Final Push

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Ottawa, (Rajeev Sharma)– As Canadians prepare to head to the polls on Monday, federal party leaders are making their final campaign pushes across the country. Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has added a jolt to the race by predicting a Liberal majority win, energizing Mark Carney’s campaign in the critical final stretch.The Liberal Party, under Mark Carney's leadership, is focusing heavily on key urban ridings in Ontario and Quebec, emphasizing economic stability, climate action, and healthcare improvements. Carney has presented the Liberals as the party best positioned to ensure Canada’s long-term prosperity.Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, meanwhile, is zeroing in on…

26 Apr

Jean Chrétien Campaigns for Liberals in Key Ridings Ahead of Canada’s April 28 Election, Boosting Mark Carney’s Bid for Power

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National Times Bureau: In the lead-up to Canada's crucial federal election on April 28, former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien has been an active presence on the campaign trail, stumping for the Liberal Party in an effort to secure victory for Liberal leader Mark Carney. The 91-year-old political heavyweight has been traveling across the country, lending his support to candidates in 30 different electoral districts, with a particular focus on regions where the Liberals face stiff competition from their Conservative rivals.Chrétien, who served as Prime Minister from 1993 to 2003, is widely regarded as one of Canada's most successful and influential…

25 Apr

Trump’s Canada-Bashing Backfires as Carney Gains Momentum Before Election

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma) – U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed attacks on Canada’s auto industry and national sovereignty are sparking political ripples across the border, just days before Canadians head to the polls. But instead of damaging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s prospects, Trump’s tirade appears to have done the opposite.In a campaign rally, Trump bluntly said, “We don't really want Canada to make cars for us… We want to make our own cars,” and hinted at raising tariffs beyond the existing 25% on Canadian auto exports. He also declared that Canada would “cease to exist” without the U.S.—a statement that…

24 Apr

Canada Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Offers Condolences

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 27 lives, most of them tourists, and injured several others. “I am horrified by the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, a senseless and shocking act of violence that has killed and injured innocent civilians and tourists,” Carney said in an official statement. Canada strongly condemns this terrorist attack. We offer our condolences to the victims and their families.” Carney’s remarks underscore Canada’s support for India’s efforts to combat cross‑border terrorism and reinforce Ottawa’s…

23 Apr

Record Turnout in Early Voting Reflects Canada’s Deepening Political Pulse

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Toronto, April 23, 2025 — In a landmark shift ahead of the federal election, over 7.3 million Canadians cast their ballots during the four-day early voting period that ended on April 21. This marks a dramatic 25% increase from the 5.8 million early voters in the 2021 general election, setting a new record, according to preliminary estimates released by Elections Canada.This early voting figure already accounts for about 42% of the total turnout recorded in the last election. While these are not final numbers—some polls are still reporting—it clearly signals heightened political engagement across the country.The spike in early participation…