Mark Carney Archives - Page 5 of 20

19 Jan

Mark Carney Calls Chinese EV Deal a ‘Chance’ for Ontario’s Auto Industry Amid Criticism

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney described the recent agreement with China on electric vehicles as a potential boost for Ontario and Canadian autoworkers, despite concerns from Premier Doug Ford and the Canadian Auto Workers union. Speaking at a news conference in Doha, Carney said Chinese companies have shown interest in producing “affordable” electric vehicles in Canada, signaling opportunities for local industry. “We’ve had direct conversations with Chinese companies expressing explicit interest in partnering with Canadian firms,” Carney said. “We’ll see what comes to pass. This is an opportunity for Ontario, for workers, and for Canada, done in a…

16 Jan

Doug Ford Criticises Ottawa’s China Trade Deal, Warns of Risks to Canadian Auto Jobs

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Ontario Premier Doug Ford has sharply criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly announced trade agreement with China, warning that it could undermine Canada’s auto sector and threaten domestic jobs by opening the door to a surge of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). In a social media post on Friday, Ford said the deal would give China a strategic entry point into the Canadian market, allowing it to compete aggressively at the expense of Canadian workers. He argued that the agreement lacks safeguards to protect domestic manufacturing and long-term economic interests. Prime Minister Carney earlier announced that Canada had…

13 Jan

Canada–India Relations Thaw as Prime Minister Mark Carney Prepares Landmark Visit to New Delhi; High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik Says “Trust Is Back”

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Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): Canada and India are set to reset strained bilateral ties as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to visit India in the coming weeks, ending more than two years of diplomatic friction. The visit comes as both countries seek to diversify trade partnerships amid rising U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump’s trade war. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, confirmed the visit will take place after India presents its federal budget on February 1. He said the renewed engagement signals a clear improvement in relations, noting that “trust is back in the system” and that both…

12 Jan

Carney wants to ‘recalibrate’ Canada-China relations with visit: PM’s parliamentary aide

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As the prime minister gears up to visit China, his parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, says Mark Carney would like to "recalibrate" Canada's once-frosty relationship with the Chinese government and look at economic opportunities for the two nations. "The trip next week is a continuation of that turning point in the relationship," Blois said in an interview airing Sunday morning on Rosemary Barton Live. "[Carney] believes there's opportunity for partnership." During his trip to China, the prime minister will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to his office. Afterwards, he'll visit Qatar on Jan. 18 and…

11 Jan

Carney Signals Reset in Canada–China Ties Ahead of Beijing Visit, Trade and Tariffs in Focus

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares for his first official visit to China next week, his government has signalled a possible shift in Canada’s long-strained relationship with Beijing, with a renewed focus on dialogue, trade and economic cooperation. Carney’s parliamentary secretary, MP Kody Blois, said the visit reflects the prime minister’s intent to “recalibrate” ties with China after years of diplomatic tension. Speaking in an interview aired Sunday on Rosemary Barton Live, Blois said Carney believes there are opportunities for partnership despite existing differences. “The trip next week is a continuation of that turning point in the…

10 Jan

Canada Condemns Iran’s Crackdown as Protests Stretch Into Second Week

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Ottawa, January 2026: As nationwide protests in Iran enter their second week, Canada has strongly criticised what it describes as an escalating and violent crackdown by Iranian authorities on demonstrators. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a post on social media platform X, denounced the Iranian regime’s response to the unrest, expressing deep concern over reports of violence and repression. “The reports of violence, arbitrary arrests, and intimidation tactics by the Iranian regime against its own people are profoundly concerning,” Carney said. He added that Canada “strongly condemns the killing of protesters” and urged Iranian authorities to respect freedom of expression…

10 Jan

Eurasia Group Warns Canada Could Bear Brunt of US Political Turmoil in 2026

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada is likely to face the most severe consequences of political instability in the United States next year, according to a new report released by global risk consultancy Eurasia Group on Friday. The firm cautioned that rising uncertainty in Washington and a hardening trade environment could significantly reshape Canada’s economy and its long-standing relationship with its closest ally. The report argues that the traditional Canada–US partnership has entered a fundamentally different phase, driven by US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and his confrontational approach to governance and trade. It warns that Trump’s efforts to…

09 Jan

Freeland Resigns from Parliament, Narrowing Liberals’ Margin in Minority House

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Ottawa, January 10, 2026: Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland formally vacated her seat in the House of Commons on Friday, temporarily reducing the Liberal government’s strength at a time when it is operating just short of a parliamentary majority. Freeland’s resignation comes amid an already shifting balance in the Commons. When Parliament rose for the winter break in December, the Liberals had gained ground after former Conservative MP Michael Ma crossed the floor to join the governing party on the final sitting day. His move followed an earlier defection by Chris d’Entremont in November, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government…

09 Jan

Canada, Brazil Call for Venezuelan-Led Transition After US Seizure of Maduro

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the unfolding situation in Venezuela, with both leaders expressing support for a peaceful, negotiated and Venezuelan-led transition that respects the country’s democratic will. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney and Lula agreed that any resolution to the crisis must be driven by Venezuelans themselves and must adhere strictly to international law and the principle of national sovereignty. Their discussion came days after the US military conducted a raid in Venezuela, seizing ousted leader Nicolás Maduro…

06 Jan

Canada Joins High-Stakes Paris Talks on Ukraine Ceasefire, Carney Signals Expanded Security Role

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PARIS, January 6: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris on Tuesday to join key international partners in discussions on securing a potential ceasefire in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, with Canada expected to outline how it could contribute to future security arrangements. The meeting brings together the so-called “coalition of the willing,” a group of more than 30 countries that have pledged continued political, military, and strategic support to Ukraine. The talks are taking place at a critical moment, as ceasefire negotiations are believed to be entering a decisive phase. During his visit, Carney is scheduled to…