40 m. ago Carney gave a eulogy for Canada’s old relationship with the US. Now he must redefine it

Prime minister pledges to reduce country’s reliance on US trade – but must navigate competing visions for the futureCanada election live – latest updatesIn his victory speech early on Tuesday, Mark Carney wasted little time calling both for a dramatic reshaping of his government’s relationship with the United States, arguing that threats from Donald Trump cast doubt Canada’s ability to function as a “free, sovereign, and ambitious” nation.The former central banker and investment executive had for months focused his electoral campaign on the threats from Canada’s largest trading partner and longtime political ally. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago ‘Trump wanted to break us’, says Carney as Liberals triumph in Canadian election

Party written off months ago completes remarkable comeback after US president’s threats boosted campaignResults trackerJoy for Liberals: follow the election results liveMark Carney used his victory speech to claim Donald Trump wanted to “break us” as he led Canada’s Liberal party to a fourth term in office, in a race that was upended by threats and aggression from the US president.The Liberal triumph capped a miraculous political resurrection and marked a landmark victory for Carney, the former central banker and political novice who only recently succeeded Justin Trudeau as prime minister. Results early on Tuesday suggested the Liberals fell just short of a majority government and would therefore need the support of political rivals to govern. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Watch: Canada’s Carney makes dig at Trump in election victory speech

Mark Carney made a dig at Donald Trump in his victory speech after his Liberal Party won Canada's election.

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10 h. ago Canadian election: Mark Carney’s Liberal party wins fourth term

Party written off months ago completes remarkable comeback after Donald Trump’s threats boosted campaignResults trackerJoy for Liberals: follow the election results liveCanada’s Liberal party has won a fourth term in office, capping a miraculous political resurrection and marking a landmark victory for the former central banker and political novice Mark Carney as he prepares to face off against Donald Trump.Mirroring a theme of the campaign, Carney used his victory speech to claim Trump wanted to “break us, so that America can own us”. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sends blistering message to Donald Trump just moments after being re

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Donald Trump is 'trying to break us so that America can own us' in his victory speech after his Liberals won the federal election Monday.

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7 d. ago Rob McElhenney comes up trumps as dressing room speech inspires vital Wrexham victory

Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney gave a speech to the Red Dragons players, which captain James McClean believes inspired the 2-1 win over Blackpool

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