Mark Carney Archives - Page 6 of 19

17 Sep

PM Mark Carney Pledges Support for Canola Growers, Meets Saskatchewan Leaders

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s agriculture sector, with a particular focus on canola producers. In a post shared on X, Carney said the federal government is working to “empower the hard-working farmers who provide world-class food to Canadians and our trading partners.” The statement followed a meeting in Ottawa with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and representatives from the canola industry. The discussions centered on long-term strategies to expand market opportunities, enhance competitiveness, and ensure stability for farmers facing global challenges. Carney extended his gratitude to Moe and industry stakeholders,…

15 Sep

“Build Canada Homes” Launched to Tackle National Housing Crisis with Unprecedented Federal Investment

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Ottawa, ON (Rajeev Sharma): In a sweeping new move to address Canada's growing housing crisis, Prime Minister Mark Carney today unveiled Build Canada Homes, a landmark federal initiative aimed at massively increasing affordable housing supply through direct public intervention and partnerships with the private sector. With homeownership and rental costs soaring beyond reach for many Canadians — especially younger generations — and homelessness on the rise in major cities, the federal government is taking bold action to reverse decades of underbuilding and bureaucratic delays. “Too many Canadians are locked out of the housing market,” said Prime Minister Carney. “Build Canada…

12 Sep

PM Mark Carney announces first projects to be reviewed by the new Major Projects Office

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a rapidly shifting global landscape, we need to act decisively to build a stronger, more competitive, and prosperous economy for Canadian workers. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced last month the launch of the new Major Projects Office (MPO). The MPO will work to fast-track nation-building projects by streamlining regulatory assessment and approvals and helping to structure financing, in close partnership with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, and private investors. The MPO will help to identify projects that are in Canada’s national interest and accelerate their development, including by creating a single set of conditions –…

09 Sep

PM Mark Carney Unveils $80M Support Package for Atlantic Canada Businesses Amid Global Trade Shifts

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St. John’s, NL (Rajeev Sharma): As global trade tensions reshape economic priorities, Prime Minister Mark Carney today announced an $80 million investment dedicated to helping businesses in Atlantic Canada navigate the new realities of international commerce. The funding, part of the recently launched Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI), aims to assist industries hardest hit by shifting U.S. trade policies and rising tariffs. The announcement was made in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where Carney emphasized the need for a robust and adaptive economic strategy in response to mounting global uncertainty. Strengthening Economic Resilience in Atlantic Canada The $80 million allocated…

07 Sep

Canada PM Mark Carney Pays Tribute to Late Ken Dryden

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Honourable Ken Dryden, calling him a towering figure in Canadian sport, politics, and public life. In a statement issued on Saturday, Carney remembered Dryden as both a hockey legend and a dedicated parliamentarian. “Ken was a six-time Stanley Cup champion, five-time Vezina Trophy winner, Minister of Social Development, and a committed MP,” the Prime Minister said. Carney reflected on Dryden’s influence beyond the rink, noting that his decision to return to university during his playing career underscored the importance of balance. “His work after…

05 Sep

Prime Minister Carney Unveils Comprehensive Measures to Safeguard, Strengthen, and Transform Strategic Canadian Industries

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): The global trade landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the United States' fundamental overhaul of its trading relationships. This shift is having far-reaching consequences, including job displacement, supply chain disruptions, and heightened uncertainty that is deterring investment. Despite Canada having the most advantageous trade agreement with the U.S., our nation can no longer rely solely on this partnership as it once did. Therefore, it is imperative that we fortify our domestic economy. To this end, Canada's new government is developing a novel industrial strategy tailored to address the challenges of this new era. This forward-thinking…

02 Sep

PM Mark Carney Marks Labour Day with Tribute to Canadian Workers and Unions

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Labour Day, highlighting the contributions of Canadian workers and the enduring role of unions in shaping a fairer economy. Carney noted that many of the protections enjoyed, including weekends, minimum wages, safer workplaces, and employee benefits, were the result of long-standing union struggles. He praised organized labour for championing fairness and dignity for all, not just for their members, but for society at large. Looking ahead, the Prime Minister emphasized that his government is committed to ensuring Canadians are equipped to succeed in an evolving global economy. “Workers are…

27 Aug

PM Mark Carney Says Putin Afraid to Meet Zelenskyy, Reaffirms Canada’s Support for Ukraine

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Ottawa/Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is afraid to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss an end to the ongoing war.Speaking at a press conference on August 27, Carney remarked that Putin “keeps setting conditions and delaying because he fears this meeting.” He noted that Zelenskyy is prepared to hold talks with Putin “on any neutral territory,” making clear that Ukraine’s president does not expect Putin to travel to Kyiv and has no plans to visit Moscow for such a meeting.Carney stressed that continued international support for…

24 Aug

Canadian PM Mark Carney Visits Ukraine, Signals Openness to Future Peacekeeping Role

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Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first official visit to Ukraine, as Ottawa weighs the possibility of contributing to international peacekeeping efforts in the war-torn region. The visit coincides with Ukraine’s Independence Day, underscoring Canada's continued support for Ukrainian sovereignty amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Carney's trip follows mounting discussions within a 30-nation coalition — led by France and the United Kingdom — exploring long-term security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. While Canada has not formally committed troops, senior government sources confirmed that the country is not ruling out future participation,…

22 Aug

Canada to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. CUSMA Goods by September 1

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma) : Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will scrap all tariffs on goods from the United States covered under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) by September 1.Carney clarified that tariffs on steel, aluminum, and autos will remain in place as the Liberal government continues negotiations with Washington to define a new trading framework. Despite the ongoing trade war, he noted that 85 per cent of bilateral trade with the U.S. remains tariff-free, calling it a crucial advantage for Canadian industries and workers.“As we work to address outstanding trade issues with the U.S., it is important we…