2 h. ago Mark Carney comes out fighting against Trump and his bid to 'destroy our way of life' as he declares: 'Canada will never be part of America'

Speaking during his acceptance speech, the former Bank of England governor Mark Carney chose to lean strongly into resisting US President Donald Trump's policies.

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3 h. ago Looking back at Mark Carney's Bank of England career as he takes over from Justin Trudeau

Mark Carney will take over at a tumultuous time in Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with the US

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3 h. ago Justin Trudeau tears up during final speech as Canada’s prime minister

Justin Trudeau wiped away tears after his 16-year-old daughter, Ella-Grace, introduced him for his farewell speech as Canada's prime minister.

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4 h. ago Justin Trudeau takes final dig at Donald Trump in farewell speech as Canada’s prime minister

Justin Trudeau made a final dig at Donald Trump in his farewell speech as Canada’s prime minister.

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4 h. ago Canadians believe that Mark Carney is the man to stand up to Donald Trump | Colin Horgan

The newly appointed Liberal leader is likely to call a federal election to bolster his mandate, but Canadians seem to see him as the best bet to counter US tariffsWhen Mark Carney took the job as governor of the Bank of England in 2013, he negotiated a five-year term rather than the traditional eight-year tenure. The sense was that he was eager to get back to Canada to run for office in the next federal election. But that election came and went in 2019, and Carney instead extended his tenure at the Bank, ultimately leaving it in 2020. A year later, the Guardian asked him whether he’d be prime minister of Canada some day. Carney was deliberately coy. “Er, look at the time!” he laughed, with a raised eyebrow.No need to be cute any more. On Sunday evening, Carney won the Liberal leadership race in a landslide, capturing 85.9% of the overall riding points on the first count. The party allocates 100 possible points to each constituency (or ridings, as they’re known), and those points are...

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4 h. ago The rise and fall of Justin Trudeau – with Mark Carney to become Canada’s next prime minister

The leader was once a poster boy for liberalism but will be replaced after nearly 10 years in office

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7 h. ago Canada's next PM Mark Carney takes aim at Donald Trump as ex

Mark Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January but remains in post until his successor is sworn in

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8 h. ago Mark Carney: Canada’s new PM calls Trump tariffs ‘the greatest crisis of our lifetime’

Mark Carney, the former Bank of England governor, has been named as Canada’s new prime minister succeeding Justin Trudeau ahead of the country's general election.

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12 h. ago Who is Mark Carney, former central banker replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada?

Carney has promised to stand up for Canada amid brewing trade war with Trump and speed up sluggish growth in national economy

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13 h. ago Justin Trudeau weeps as he gives emotional farewell speech in front of his family and makes one FINAL dig at Donald Trump

A weeping Justin Trudeau has taken one last swipe at Donald Trump during his final speech as Prime Minister of Canada. 

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14 h. ago Justin Trudeau sheds tears in farewell speech as departing Canadian prime minister takes ANOTHER swipe at Donald Trump

A weeping Justin Trudeau has taken one last swipe at Donald Trump during his final speech as Prime Minister of Canada. 

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14 h. ago Canada will never be part of America, Mark Carney says after winning PM race

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister.

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14 h. ago Watch: Former Bank of England governor succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister

Watch the moment former Bank of England governor Mark Carney was announced as Canada’s next prime minister, succeeding Justin Trudeau after nine years in power.

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14 h. ago Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister

Former head of the central banks of Canada and England must now try to ease trade tensions with Donald Trump

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15 h. ago Who is the man who will become the next prime minister of Canada?

Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada’s next prime minister after he won Liberal Party leadership vote in a landslide

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15 h. ago Justin Trudeau says Canada faces 'existential challenge' from 'neighbour' US

Former Bank of England boss Mark Carney has won the Liberal leadership race in Canada to become the country's new Prime Minister, replacing Justin Trudeau

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15 h. ago ‘I have done my level best’: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau delivers farewell speech

CanadianPrime MinisterJustin Trudeau said that he had done his “level best,” as he officially stepped down after nine years in office.

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15 h. ago ‘I have done my level best’: Justin Trudeau delivers farewell speech

CanadianPrime MinisterJustin Trudeau said that he had done his “level best,” as he officially stepped down after nine years in office.

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66 h. ago Trump administration cancels $400m in grants and contracts to Columbia University over ‘harassment of Jewish students’ – live

The New York university has been a target of the Trump administration after it became a major encampment for students protesting the war in GazaCanadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has scrambled to convince Donald Trump to lift tariffs on his country, which together with Mexico and China is one of the US’s largest trading partners.That effort included a phone call between the two leaders on Wednesday, which appears to have had some effect – on Thursday, Trump exempted Canada from some of the tariffs he had imposed, along with Mexico.Trudeau responded Tuesday by placing tariffs on the US, and he questioned whether further negotiations would make any difference, accusing Trump of acting in “bad faith.” The two leaders eventually spoke Wednesday morning, an exchange Trump said ended in a “somewhat” friendly manner. A person familiar with the matter said the call grew heated and included profanity. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Trump claims it’s ‘easier’ to deal with Russia for Ukraine ceasefire and says he’s planning tariffs on Canadian lumber and dairy – live

Asked whether he believes Putin wants peace, US president says ‘I believe him’Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has scrambled to convince Donald Trump to lift tariffs on his country, which together with Mexico and China is one of the US’s largest trading partners.That effort included a phone call between the two leaders on Wednesday, which appears to have had some effect – on Thursday, Trump exempted Canada from some of the tariffs he had imposed, along with Mexico.Trudeau responded Tuesday by placing tariffs on the US, and he questioned whether further negotiations would make any difference, accusing Trump of acting in “bad faith.” The two leaders eventually spoke Wednesday morning, an exchange Trump said ended in a “somewhat” friendly manner. A person familiar with the matter said the call grew heated and included profanity. Continue reading...

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