Mark Carney

27 Jan

Carney Defends Davos Speech, Rejects U.S. Claim of Walking Back Remarks After Trump Call

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has firmly defended his recent speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, dismissing claims from the U.S. administration that he retreated from his remarks during a phone conversation with President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, Carney said his position remains unchanged. “To be absolutely clear, and I said this to the president, I meant what I said in Davos,” he stated. “My remarks were clear and reflected a broader discussion. Canada was among the first countries to recognise the shift in U.S. trade policy that had begun,…

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27 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Likely to Travel to India in Early March, Trade and Technology on Agenda

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The visit, if confirmed, is anticipated to mark a significant step in strengthening economic and strategic engagement between the two countries. Reports indicate that the proposed visit could lead to multiple agreements spanning sectors such as uranium supply, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, was quoted as saying that discussions are also underway for cooperation in nuclear energy, oil and gas, environmental initiatives,…

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26 Jan

Canada has no plans for free trade deal with China: PM Mark Carney

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday said that Canada has no intention of pursuing a free trade agreement with China, responding to US President Donald Trump’s warning of imposing 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods if Ottawa moved ahead with a trade deal with Beijing. Carney clarified that Canada’s recent engagement with China does not amount to a free trade agreement, but instead focuses on resolving limited tariff-related issues that arose over the past two years. He said Canada has no intention of entering into free trade agreements with China or any other non-market economy.…

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25 Jan

Mark Carney charts packed global travel agenda in 2026 to expand Canada’s trade footprint

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for an exceptionally busy year of international travel as his government pushes to reduce Canada’s reliance on the United States and broaden economic ties worldwide. Since taking office, Carney has already logged thousands of air miles aboard government aircraft, visiting countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His office says overseas engagement will remain central to his strategy of doubling Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade and attracting fresh foreign investment. In January alone, the prime minister made stops in France, China, Qatar, and Switzerland, signaling an aggressive start…

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25 Jan

Canada rules out free trade pact with China amid tariff warning from Donald Trump

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday clarified that Ottawa has no plans to pursue a formal free trade agreement with China, responding to sharp warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump over deepening economic ties between the two countries. Speaking to reporters in Ottawa, Carney said recent discussions with Beijing were aimed at resolving trade imbalances and addressing market access challenges rather than forging a broader trade pact. He pointed to ongoing negotiations related to Chinese electric vehicles, agricultural commodities and seafood exports as part of efforts to stabilise bilateral commerce. Carney also underlined Canada’s obligations under…

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25 Jan

Mark Carney urges Canadians to back homegrown industry after Donald Trump’s tariff warning

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on citizens to rally behind domestic producers and workers, unveiling a sweeping “Buy Canadian” drive just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened steep trade penalties over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China. In a video message shared online, Carney said the new policy reflects a strategic shift aimed at insulating Canada’s economy from mounting external pressures. He encouraged consumers, businesses and public institutions to prioritise Canadian-made goods and services, presenting the move as both an economic and national resilience measure. “With rising uncertainty in global markets, Canadians are choosing to…

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22 Jan

Carney Convenes Quebec Cabinet Talks After Global Speech Signals Shift in Canada’s Worldview

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Quebec City (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his cabinet in Quebec City for closed-door discussions aimed at setting the federal government’s priorities for the year ahead, following a high-profile international appearance that underscored a tougher tone toward the United States and a broader reassessment of Canada’s global role. The two-day meeting, beginning Thursday at the Citadelle of Quebec, comes after Carney concluded a multi-country trip to China, Qatar and Switzerland. During his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this week, the prime minister warned that the existing global order is fading and urged…

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22 Jan

Prime Minister Mark Carney warns USA against economic coercion, pledges unshakable NATO support

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DAVOS, Switzerland ( National Times Bureau): In a sharp rebuke to the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada will not be intimidated by threats of tariffs aimed at countries resisting U.S. attempts to influence Greenland. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Carney called such measures “reckless and counter productive”, warning they could fracture international trade and undermine global alliances. He emphasized that Canada stands firmly with Greenland and Denmark, defending their sovereign right to decide their own future, while reaffirming Ottawa’s absolute commitment to NATO’s Article 5, the cornerstone of collective defence.“These tactics threaten not just…

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21 Jan

Mark Carney’s Davos Address Sparks Debate on Breakdown of Global Order

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos has drawn wide attention for its stark warning that the international system is no longer evolving gradually but fracturing under mounting geopolitical pressure. Speaking on Tuesday at the 56th annual WEF summit, Carney argued that the world is entering a period of sharp disruption, where long-standing norms and institutions are being undermined by power politics. He cautioned against the growing tendency to use trade, finance and supply chains as instruments of pressure, saying such practices threaten sovereignty and long-term stability. Without naming countries directly,…

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19 Jan

Canada Weighs Sending Troops to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions Over NATO Exercises

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Ottawa 9rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering deploying a small contingent of Canadian Armed Forces personnel to Greenland to participate in NATO military exercises, a move that could further strain relations with the United States amid escalating tariff threats by President Donald Trump. According to a person familiar with the matter, the Canadian government has drafted plans for a limited deployment alongside forces from the United Kingdom, France, Denmark and other allied nations. The source confirmed an earlier report by CBC News, while noting that no final decision has yet been taken by the Prime Minister. The…

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