Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada
Ottawa, Canada Reuters New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for 28th April, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by US President Donald Trump, who “wants to break us so America can own us”. The comments showed the extent to which relations between the […]
Canada PM Carney to call for 28th April election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports
Reuters New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to call a snap federal election on Sunday for 28th April, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing sources. Liberal Party sources had told Reuters Carney would call an election soon after he won the party race to replace Justin Trudeau on 9th March, seeking […]
Canada’s PM Carney in Europe to work with “reliable allies”
Paris, France/London, UK Reuters Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said it was important to strengthen ties with “reliable allies” in Europe, as he met British and French leaders on his first overseas visit amid tensions with the United States. Carney’s decision to visit Paris and London instead of Washington, as is usual for Canadian leaders, […]
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister, says he can work with Trump
Ottawa, Canada Reuters Ex-central banker Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada on Friday and immediately said he could work with US President Donald Trump, who is promising tariffs that could devastate the Canadian economy. Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Mark Carney signs documents during his swearing-in ceremony as Canada’s […]
Canada’s incoming Prime Minister Carney meets Trudeau, promises quick transition
Ottawa, Canada Reuters Former central banker Mark Carney, fresh from a landslide victory to become the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and the country’s next Prime Minister, met Justin Trudeau on Monday and said the formal handover of power would be quick. Liberal members on Sunday bet on Carney as the man best placed […]
Mark Carney wins race to replace Canada’s Trudeau
Updated: 11:15am (AEDT) Ottawa, Canada Reuters Former central banker Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister, official results showed on Sunday. Carney will take over at a tumultuous time in Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with […]
Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister after nine years, blames party infighting
Ottawa, Canada Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said he would step down in the coming months after nine years in power, bowing to pressure from lawmakers alarmed by his Liberal Party’s miserable showing in pre-election polls. A subdued Trudeau, among the most prominent progressive leaders in the world, told a press conference […]
Brazil partners with largest climate finance alliance to boost green growth
Sao Paulo, Brazil Reuters Brazil on Monday announced it would partner with the world’s biggest financial climate coalition to turbocharge funding for clean energy and efforts to restore nature, such as reforesting the Amazon rainforest. Brazilian development bank BNDES will partner with the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) – a global coalition of […]