Liberal Leader Mark Carney unveiled a plan to dramatically increase Canada’s housing construction rate to nearly 500,000 new homes annually within the next decade. This involves establishing a new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, to facilitate affordable housing construction and provide over $35 billion in financing to builders. The initiative prioritizes prefabricated and modular housing, along with streamlining municipal regulations to lower building costs. The plan aims to address Canada’s housing affordability crisis while simultaneously boosting job creation and economic growth.
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In response to new US tariffs on Canadian autos, Liberal Party leader Carney has shifted his campaign focus to address the trade dispute. He views the 1965 auto pact as crucial and believes Canada can maintain a viable auto industry through adaptation and collaboration with the business sector. However, he acknowledges uncertainty regarding future Canada-US trade relations and advocates for a more independent Canadian economy. Carney has cancelled campaign events to meet with ministers and is anticipating a first-time phone call with President Trump to discuss the situation.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney denounced Donald Trump’s new tariffs on imported vehicles as a direct attack on Canada’s auto sector, vowing retaliation and a fundamental reshaping of Canada’s economy to reduce US dependence. This includes a $2 billion investment to bolster the auto industry, alongside development of other key sectors like critical minerals and AI. Carney confirmed upcoming talks with Trump, emphasizing the need for diversified trade relationships and strategic economic autonomy for Canada. He acknowledged the challenges ahead but stressed the necessity of this economic shift given the deterioration of the Canada-US relationship.
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Following a report revealing serious intelligence errors, Canadian campaigner Carney emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes and highlighted the strong Canada-U.S. intelligence partnership. He stressed the need for transparency and accountability in addressing such failures, particularly given the already strained relations between the two countries. While the White House grapples with internal fallout, including potential personnel changes, Carney has set conditions for engaging directly with President Trump, requiring respect for Canadian sovereignty. His comments underscore the gravity of the situation and its implications for the bilateral relationship.
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Canada’s upcoming election, pitting Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, is dominated by U.S. President Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Carney frames the election as a choice between a pro-Trump Conservative government and his own, emphasizing the need to defend Canadian sovereignty. Poilievre, while pledging to stand up to Trump, faces accusations of being ideologically aligned with the U.S. president. Trump’s actions, initially predicted to favor the Conservatives, have unexpectedly boosted Liberal support due to a surge in Canadian nationalism.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap federal election for April 28th, citing the need for a strong mandate to confront U.S. President Trump’s trade threats and protect Canadian sovereignty. The election pits Carney’s Liberals, promising a shift from Trudeau’s policies, against Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who advocates for reversing Trudeau’s agenda. Other parties, including the NDP and Bloc Québécois, are also campaigning on platforms addressing economic concerns and the threat posed by Trump’s actions. Recent polls suggest a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives, with the outcome potentially influenced by the ongoing trade dispute with the United States.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney, in office for only two weeks, has called a snap election on April 28th, aiming to capitalize on increased support fueled by Donald Trump’s threats against Canada. This election, spurred by Trump’s economic and sovereignty threats, pits the Liberals, currently slightly ahead in polls, against the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre. The campaign will focus heavily on how each candidate will handle Trump’s aggression, overshadowing Carney’s political inexperience compared to Poilievre’s seasoned career. The election will determine which party forms the next government, with the Liberals and Conservatives being the leading contenders.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers agreed to create a national trade strategy aiming for nationwide free trade by Canada Day, focusing on easing restrictions across transportation, energy, critical minerals, and digital connectivity. This strategy, coupled with new measures such as a streamlined project approval process and temporary EI changes, aims to bolster Canada’s economy amidst a trade war with the U.S. The plan also includes significant investments in carbon capture and storage and removing interprovincial trade barriers to increase the Canadian economy by $250 billion. The initiative follows recent U.S. tariffs and Trump’s comments regarding Canadian sovereignty.
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Newly inaugurated Prime Minister Mark Carney, possessing both Irish and British citizenship, prioritized strengthening transatlantic ties by visiting France and the United Kingdom on his first international trip. He emphasized Canada’s “European” identity, built upon its Indigenous, French, and British foundations. Meetings with French President Macron and King Charles, alongside a planned meeting with British Prime Minister Starmer, signify Canada’s commitment to these key relationships amid current geopolitical complexities. This visit underscores Carney’s deep European connections and Canada’s desire for strengthened European partnerships.
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