Mark Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Day Message Highlights Unity, Strength, and a Bold National Vision

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Day Message Highlights Unity, Strength, and a Bold National Vision

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): On the occasion of Canada Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a stirring address to Canadians, reflecting on the nation’s 158-year journey since Confederation and setting out a bold vision for its future amid global uncertainty. “Canada Day is a time to remember the gamble a few provinces took on unity,” Carney said. “They believed they’d be stronger together than they ever could be apart — and they were right.” In his statement, the Prime Minister emphasized that Canada's history did not begin in 1867, acknowledging the enduring presence and deep contributions of Indigenous Peoples. “Our country’s…
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Canada Reinforces Military Commitment: PM Mark Carney Announces Major Defence Industry Overhaul

Canada Reinforces Military Commitment: PM Mark Carney Announces Major Defence Industry Overhaul

Ottawa (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to national security by announcing sweeping measures aimed at rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the country’s Armed Forces. In a public statement issued on Friday, Carney outlined a bold new direction for Canada’s defence posture, promising both operational upgrades and economic opportunities. “Canada’s new government is rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in our Armed Forces,” said Carney. “To ensure they have the equipment they need, we’re building up our defence industries, creating more fulfilling, high-paying careers for Canadians.” The announcement comes as global geopolitical tensions continue to rise, with Canada’s…
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Canada Reaffirms NATO Commitment, Pledges Defence Build-Up: PM Mark Carney

Canada Reaffirms NATO Commitment, Pledges Defence Build-Up: PM Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a firm reaffirmation of Canada’s commitment to global security, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada and its NATO allies have renewed their united pledge to the Alliance and to collective defence, amid growing international tensions. Carney, in an official statement, declared that Canada would step up its role within NATO by enhancing military capabilities, fortifying infrastructure, and increasing overall defence readiness. “Canada and our NATO Allies have renewed our commitment to the Alliance and to our collective security. We will build up the forces, infrastructure, and defence readiness that this hinge moment demands, with Canadian…
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PM Mark Carney Pays Tribute to Victims on National Day of Remembrance for Terrorism

PM Mark Carney Pays Tribute to Victims on National Day of Remembrance for Terrorism

Ottawa (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a solemn statement on the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, paying tribute to the lives lost in the 1985 Air India bombing and reaffirming Canada’s commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism. “Forty years ago, innocent civilians, including 268 Canadians, were killed in the bombing of Air India Flight 182,” said Prime Minister Carney. “This terrorist attack remains the deadliest in our country’s history — one we must never forget.” The bombing of Air India Flight 182, which occurred on June 23, 1985, off the coast of Ireland, remains…
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Carney, Trump Discuss Middle East De-escalation, NATO, and Trade Progress

Carney, Trump Discuss Middle East De-escalation, NATO, and Trade Progress

Ottawa/Washington, June 23, 2025:Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed a high-level conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on key global and bilateral issues, including the escalating crisis in the Middle East, NATO cooperation, and trade negotiations between the two countries.In a post shared online, Carney stated that the two leaders spoke overnight to address urgent developments. The primary agenda was to coordinate steps for de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East, which has seen heightened tensions following recent U.S. military action and diplomatic fallout involving Iran.Carney also emphasized Canada and the United States' mutual commitment to strengthening NATO…
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Canada Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran Crisis, Supports U.S. Strikes

Canada Urges Diplomatic Solution to Iran Crisis, Supports U.S. Strikes

Ottawa, June 22, 2025: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called Iran’s nuclear program a “grave threat to international security,” voicing strong opposition to Tehran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons. His statement comes in the wake of U.S. military action against Iranian targets, which Washington claims was aimed at reducing the threat posed by Iran’s advancing nuclear capabilities.In a post shared on social media, Carney reiterated Canada’s long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. He acknowledged the American military strikes but emphasized that the broader Middle East remains in a state of heightened volatility."While U.S.…
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PM Modi Gifts Brass Bodhi Tree to Canadian PM Mark Carney During G7 Visit

PM Modi Gifts Brass Bodhi Tree to Canadian PM Mark Carney During G7 Visit

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a gesture rich with cultural symbolism and spiritual significance, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with a handcrafted Brass Bodhi Tree sculpture during his official visit to Canada for the G7 Summit. The elegant sculpture, crafted by artisans from Bihar, represents the sacred Bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya. The intricately designed brass artwork features delicately shaped leaves and branches, capturing both the natural beauty and profound meaning of the tree in Buddhist tradition. In Buddhism, the Bodhi tree is a revered symbol of wisdom, inner…
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G7 Summit 2025: PM Mark Carney meets Italy PM Giorgia Meloni

G7 Summit 2025: PM Mark Carney meets Italy PM Giorgia Meloni

Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. Prime Minister Carney thanked Prime Minister Meloni for her leadership in G7 efforts to combat illicit drugs, and the leaders agreed to accelerate ongoing work to combat organized crime, transnational repression, and foreign interference. Building on their conversations in Rome last month, they also discussed deepening and diversifying commercial ties in the areas of energy, investment, and research and innovation. The leaders underscored the growing economic relationship between Canada and Italy, as evidenced by…
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Carney Champions Unity at G7 While Trump Pushes Tariffs, Questions Russia’s Ouster

Carney Champions Unity at G7 While Trump Pushes Tariffs, Questions Russia’s Ouster

KANANASKIS, (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, hosting his first G7 Summit, struck a diplomatic tone, prioritizing unity among global leaders amid growing geopolitical tensions. Departing from tradition, Carney opted to replace the usual joint communiqué with “thematic statements”, aiming to reduce discord and highlight shared values. In a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, Carney began by wishing the former U.S. president a belated 79th birthday and emphasized that the summit’s effectiveness depends on strong U.S. leadership. Trump, characteristically direct, reaffirmed his stance as a “tariff person” while expressing optimism about negotiating a new U.S.-Canada trade deal. Though he…
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Canadian PM Mark Carney Schedules Sensitive Trade Talks with Trump at G7 Summit in Alberta

Canadian PM Mark Carney Schedules Sensitive Trade Talks with Trump at G7 Summit in Alberta

Kananaskis, Alberta, June 16, 2025 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to hold a crucial early-morning meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump today at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, highlighting urgent bilateral efforts to resolve escalating trade tensions.Carney, who assumed office in March and secured his first federal mandate in April, arrived at the summit amid rising concern over Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. These include a 25 percent duty on Canadian steel and aluminum as well as levies on autos, measures that have strained cross-border economic ties.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand described the summit discussions as “sensitive,” citing deep economic integration…
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