Mark Carney

Will internal trade barriers be gone by Canada Day? Unlikely, experts say – National

Will internal trade barriers be gone by Canada Day? Unlikely, experts say – National

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Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business within Canada. But anyone expecting all of them to be gone by tomorrow should read the fine print. Throughout the spring federal election campaign, Liberal Leader Mark Carney repeatedly vowed […]

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Canada to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, Carney says – National

Canada to spend 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, Carney says – National

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and its NATO allies have agreed to substantially hike their defence-spending target to five per cent of annual GDP by 2035. Carney says Canada can no longer rely on its geography to protect it as new weapons and threats emerge on the wold stage. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte put

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Iran ceasefire an ‘opportunity’ for Gaza peace, Palestinian state: Carney – National

Iran ceasefire an ‘opportunity’ for Gaza peace, Palestinian state: Carney – National

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s hopeful the unsteady ceasefire between Iran and Israel will provide an “opportunity” for an end to hostilities in Gaza and ultimately broader Middle East peace, including a “Zionist” Palestinian state committed to Israel’s security. In an interview with CNN International that aired Tuesday ahead of the NATO summit at

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Carney to talk NATO defence spending hike as summit kicks off – National

Carney to talk NATO defence spending hike as summit kicks off – National

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Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a two-day stop Tuesday in the Netherlands, where NATO alliance members are prepared to decide whether to more than double the defense spending target. The main talks in The Hague won’t happen until Wednesday, with Carney first set to take part in several bilateral meetings. Carney will meet with the

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Canada signs new partnership with Europe to deepen security, trade ties – National

Canada signs new partnership with Europe to deepen security, trade ties – National

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Canada and the European Union opened a new era of transatlantic co-operation Monday with the official signing of a security and defence partnership at a joint summit in Brussels. The agreement commits Canada and Europe to collaboration on defence and is a step toward Canada participating in the continent’s massive new defence procurement program, known

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‘There’s no protection’: Canadian Sikh leaders face threats, organization says – National

‘There’s no protection’: Canadian Sikh leaders face threats, organization says – National

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The World Sikh Organization says multiple Sikh leaders in Canada have received notice from the RCMP that their lives could be in imminent danger. But WSO spokesperson Balpreet Singh told The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson that the national police force shared few details about who was behind the threats — and little in terms of protection or

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Carney calls for de-escalation, ‘diplomatic solution’ after U.S. strikes on Iran – National

Carney calls for de-escalation, ‘diplomatic solution’ after U.S. strikes on Iran – National

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In the aftermath of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and for parties to “return immediately to the negotiating table.” “Iran’s nuclear programme is a grave threat to international security, and Canada has been consistently clear that Iran can never

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Carney travels to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO – National

Carney travels to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO – National

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Prime Minister Mark Carney will depart for Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments for Canada on security and defence. Carney will be joined by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, Defence Minister David McGuinty and secretary of state for defence procurement Stephen Fuhr at the EU and NATO

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Carney calls House Speaker ‘Mr. Prime Minister,’ prompting laughs from MPs – National

Carney calls House Speaker ‘Mr. Prime Minister,’ prompting laughs from MPs – National

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size In a moment that caused both sides of the House of Commons to erupt into laughter, Prime Minister Mark Carney mistakenly gave his own title to Speaker of the House of Commons Francis Scarpaleggia. Carney, who was answering a question from the opposition during question period in

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MPs to vote on Carney’s major projects bill before breaking for summer – National

MPs to vote on Carney’s major projects bill before breaking for summer – National

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By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 20, 2025 7:05 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects and internal trade bill will be voted on today before the House of Commons rises until September. A closure motion the government passed to limit debate says

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