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15 Mar

Mark Carney Sworn in as Canada’s Prime Minister, Unveils New Cabinet

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Mark Carney has officially taken office as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s nine-year tenure. In his inaugural speech, Carney emphasized the gravity of his new role, stating, “It is a solemn duty to serve as Prime Minister at this time of great consequence.” One of Carney’s first major moves was unveiling a smaller, 24-member transition cabinet, signaling a shift in leadership while maintaining some continuity in key areas. Key Cabinet Appointments and Changes• François-Philippe Champagne is promoted to Finance Minister, replacing Chrystia Freeland.• Chrystia Freeland moves to Minister of Transport and Internal…

Mark Carney chosen as new Liberal Party leader and new PM of Canada

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Ottawa, March 10, 2025: In a blowout win, Liberal Party members have chosen former central bank governor Mark Carney as their new leader and the next prime minister of Canada. Carney, who does not hold a seat in the House of Commons and has never been elected, secured more than 85 per cent of the points — handily winning on the first count. He also dominated in all 343 ridings, showing he has Liberal support across the country. Walking on stage to the song Crier tout bas by Montreal artist Coeur de Pirate, Carney told a crowd of cheering supporters…

U.S. decision to impose tariffs on Canadian imports is “unjustified”: Mark Carney

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Liberal MP George Chahal organized a public address in Calgary to endorse Mark Carney in his bid for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. Carney, who previously served as Governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been actively engaging with Canadians on key issues, including Canada’s economic future and national challenges. During a media interview today, Carney addressed the topic of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, urging that any retaliatory measures be carefully crafted to prioritize the support of workers affected by these “unjustified” tariffs. He emphasized the need…