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13 Aug

Canada PM Mark Carney Condemns Islamophobic Attack on Muslim Woman in Ottawa

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has strongly denounced a violent assault against a young Muslim woman in Ottawa, calling the incident “reprehensible” and urging swift accountability for the perpetrator. The attack took place on August 11 aboard an OC Transpo bus traveling to Kanata’s Morgan’s Grant area. According to reports, a man boarded the bus, whispered an Islamophobic slur to the hijabi passenger, and then slapped her without provocation. He allegedly went on to threaten that he would smash her face against the window and kill her before exiting at Penfield Drive in Kanata. In a statement,…

12 Aug

PM Mark Carney Holds Crucial Talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on Peace and Security

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant diplomatic engagement today, Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reaffirming their shared commitment to ending Russia’s ongoing war of aggression and securing a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. During the conversation, both leaders emphasized the critical importance of restoring peace and upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. They welcomed the leadership role played by former U.S. President Donald Trump and the United States in advancing peace negotiations, highlighting recent joint statements from European leaders supporting these efforts. Prime Minister Carney and President Zelenskyy agreed that the future of Ukraine…

11 Aug

PM Mark Carney’s Approval Slips Slightly but Remains Strong: Abacus Poll

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney continues to enjoy broad public support, even as new polling shows a slight dip in his approval ratings during the summer months. According to Abacus Data, approval for the Carney-led Liberal government has fallen to 50%, a two-point drop from mid-July and the lowest since March. While the decline is modest, it comes amid heightened economic tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 35% tariffs on Canadian goods earlier this month. The tariffs — announced after Ottawa failed to secure a new trade agreement by the August 1 deadline — have…

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…