3 d. ago Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there are signs the global and Canadian economies are slowing as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war escalated again Friday, with China announcing it will push up retaliatory tariffs to 125 per cent. “In the last week there have been a lot of developments in terms of U.S. […]

Economics

3 d. ago Mark Carney back in Ottawa to address Donald Trump’s trade war 

Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting his focus from the federal election campaign Friday to address the escalating global trade war launched by President Donald Trump.

Economics

3 d. ago Carney in Ottawa today for cabinet committee meeting on U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended his election campaign yet again to deal with the fallout of U.S. tariffs. Carney is expected to chair a meeting this morning with his cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations and national security. U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly reversed course on his trade war Wednesday by pausing his […]

Transport

4 d. ago Mark Carney shows major love to Toronto band in latest Nardwuar interview

Prime Minister Mark Carney has a special place in his heart for a particular Toronto band, and he showed it on full display in a new interview with the iconic Nardwuar the Human Serviette.Like with every federal election, Nardwuar invites all party leaders to be interviewed and have a quintessential Nardwuar convo.And this time around, Carney was down for the ride.As the customary Nardwuarpresents roll on out, Carney is gifted with the classic Time to Win EP from Toronto's Down with Webster (DTW), to which he laughs and immediately throws up the DTW 'W.' Admitting to being a huge fan, the PM dishes on the lore with the legendary rockers (shout out the Beaches!) and reminisces on first hearing them at a live show."From the first tuba sounds of 'Time to Win,' I was hooked," he said, referencing the 2009 tune that dominated middle school halls at the time.That tune was also on heavy rotation during Carney's campaign trails, where it was played after his rallies...

Politics

4 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Poilievre the man with a plan to spur economic growth

In an election dominated by questions about who can best navigate a second term of U.S. President Donald Trump and his tariff threats, the Conservatives and Pierre Poilievre have put their best foot forward. Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered many platitudes in this election. He’s holding up his resume and hoping that it will […]

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4 d. ago Carney hits 3rd campaign pause, says Trump’s trade war raises ‘stakes’

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign as Liberal leader for a third time to tackle U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating global trade war.

Economics

5 d. ago Mark Carney treads a fine line on climate in a tight election

(Bloomberg) — Last month, in his first speech as Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney vowed to make the nation “a superpower in both conventional and clean energy.” The “conventional” reference could be seen as matter of course in a nation whose energy sector is still dominated by oil and gas. But it also shows the […]

Politics

7 d. ago B.C. forestry communities face a bleak 2025 as Trump ups tariffs

Premier David Eby used a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to seek federal action on U.S. tariffs

Economics

7 d. ago Eby says softwood lumber a key focus of ‘productive meeting’ with Carney

Steep American duties on Canadian softwood lumber were expected to be a focal point as British Columbia Premier David Eby met with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Transport

7 d. ago Trump’s Trade War Is Driving US Into Recession, Canada’s Carney Says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump’s tariff policy is an act of economic self-sabotage that’s pushing the US into a downturn.

Economics

8 d. ago Carney, Starmer discuss deeper trade ties in response to Trump’s tariff war

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke Sunday with his counterpart in the United Kingdom about the fallout from the United States’ global tariff campaign. A readout from Carney’s office says he talked with U.K. Prime Minster Keir Starmer about the United States’ “unjustified trade actions” and the need to strengthen trade ties […]

Economics

9 d. ago B.C. Premier to meet with Mark Carney over the soaring lumber duties imposed by U.S.

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday to discuss launching a Team Canada approach to support workers in the forestry sector in response to the latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties. The U.S. Department of Commerce said on Friday that it has determined […]

Transport

1 week ago Manitoba premier says federal tariff retaliation is supported across the board

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he and other provincial leaders are backing the federal government’s response to tariffs imposed by the United States. Kinew says there was broad consensus in a virtual meeting Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney after Carney said Canada will hit back with matching tariffs on vehicles imported from […]

Economics

1 week ago BREAKING: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent auto tariffs with a levy on vehicles imported from the United States. Carney says the tariffs will hit all vehicles that do not comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement and any non-Canadian content in compliant vehicles, but they will […]

Politics

1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Carney can't deliver strong economy with anti oil and gas stance

So, Prime Minister Mark Carney won’t repeal the federal Liberals’ Impact Assessment Act (IAA) if they are re-elected. That means two things: Carney’s not serious about diversifying Canada’s economy and making Canada less dependent on the U.S. And Carney’s pledge “to build one strong Canadian economy” is bogus. His vision of a unified national economy […]

Events

1 week ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump’s Trade War Forces Canada Into Decision on Whether to Hit US Autos

Vehicle buyers in Canada are trying to beat the price hikes of a trade war, as the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to strike back against the latest fusillade of import taxes from the White House.

Economics

1 week ago Lorne Gunter: Carney uses 'teachable moment' excuse to avoid strong action against rogue candidate

Liberal Leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney labelled Liberal candidate Paul Chiang’s call for other Chinese Canadians to turn in Joe Tay to Chinese authorities in Toronto a “teachable moment,” when announcing Monday he had no intension of firing Chiang as a candidate. Chiang, of course, has since withdrawn on his own. Apparently even he […]

Events

1 week ago OPINION: Ford must fight the carbon tax on Ontario industries

Premier Doug Ford is the only thing standing between Prime Minister Mark Carney’s hidden industrial carbon tax and the people of Ontario. Carney dropped the consumer carbon tax to zero. That’s a good thing because that carbon tax punishes people for driving to work and heating their homes. Getting rid of that tax saves people […]

Economics

2 w. ago 'Hard to survive': Calgary drivers hopeful for carbon tax savings following latest gas price spike

Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month

Economics