Mark Carney Archives - Page 9 of 14

06 May

Carney to Trump: ‘Canada Is Not for Sale’ in Defiant First White House Visit

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Washington, May 6 – In a bold first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made it clear that Canada’s sovereignty is not up for negotiation. “There are some places that are never for sale,” Carney said from the White House on Tuesday. “We’re sitting in one right now… and it won’t be for sale ever.”The face-to-face encounter marked Carney’s first international visit since his campaign victory last week, where much of his platform focused on standing up to Trump. The two leaders met amid heightened tensions over a simmering trade war that has…

05 May

Prime Minister Mark Carney to Reside at Rideau Cottage Following Decommissioning of 24 Sussex Drive

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Ottawa, May 5 — Prime Minister Mark Carney will take up residence at Rideau Cottage, situated on the grounds of Rideau Hall, as the federal government proceeds with the decommissioning of 24 Sussex Drive, the traditional official residence of Canadian prime ministers. The National Capital Commission (NCC) has determined that 24 Sussex Drive is no longer suitable for occupancy due to its deteriorating condition and the extensive renovations required to meet modern safety and environmental standards. The building has been vacant since 2015, when then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opted to reside at Rideau Cottage instead. Rideau Cottage, a 22-room Georgian…

03 May

Carney to Meet Trump at White House Amid Tariff Row and Annexation Talk

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Ottawa, May 3, 2025 — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday, in their first in-person meeting since Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister in March.The high-stakes meeting is expected to focus on Trump’s ongoing trade war against Canada and could set the stage for negotiating a new trade and security agreement between the two nations.Carney, who led the Liberal Party to a minority victory earlier this week, addressed reporters during his first post-election press conference. He dodged questions about whether he would make…

03 May

Danielle Smith, Mark Carney Hold First Post-Election Meeting, Focus on Energy and Trade

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Ottawa, May 3, 2025 — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney met for the first time on Friday following Carney’s federal election win earlier this week. Smith described the meeting as “positive” and said it centered on boosting Alberta’s economic prospects.She stated that Carney committed to fast-tracking "nation building projects" aimed at expanding market access for Alberta's oil, gas, agricultural goods, and other exports. The two leaders also discussed the ongoing trade war with the United States, which has placed strain on key Alberta industries.Smith acknowledged the challenges ahead, referencing “a decade of anti-resource legislation” from Ottawa.…

02 May

Carney to Outline Government Priorities After Election Win, Focus on Trade Talks with Trump

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil the priorities of his newly elected Liberal government today, just four days after leading the party to a fourth mandate in the federal elections.Carney will address the media at 11 a.m. EDT and take questions, in what will be his first public remarks since his election night speech at an Ottawa hockey arena. In that speech, he promised to “chart a new course” for Canada one that reduces its heavy reliance on the United States.One of Carney’s first orders of business is addressing growing trade tensions with the U.S.…

30 Apr

Bruce Fanjoy Stuns Pierre Poilievre in Carleton, Says Liberal Momentum Helped Power Upset

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Ottawa, April 30, 2025 — In one of the most stunning upsets of Canada’s federal election, Liberal newcomer Bruce Fanjoy unseated long-time Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in the Carleton riding, ending his two-decade run in the Ottawa-area seat. Fanjoy attributed the win to relentless ground-level campaigning and the renewed momentum under Prime Minister Mark Carney.“With Mark Carney’s leadership, suddenly I had the wind at my back,” Fanjoy said in an interview with CTV’s Power Play. “Pierre, God bless him, he took the riding for granted. And people don’t like to be taken for granted.”Fanjoy defeated Poilievre by approximately 4,300 votes,…

29 Apr

Carney’s Election Victory Sets Stage for Canada-India Reset, Khalistan Tensions Expected to Ease

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) — Mark Carney’s rise as Canada’s new Prime Minister not only marks a political shift in Ottawa but is also poised to reset the strained diplomatic ties with India, which had deteriorated under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Liberal Party’s win in a high-stakes election dominated by U.S. tariffs, affordability issues, and sovereignty concerns now opens the door for a potential thaw in India-Canada relations.Carney, who replaced Trudeau earlier this year, has stressed the importance of rebuilding ties with India. Describing the relationship as "incredibly important" economically and strategically, Carney has refrained from reigniting past controversies,…

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…