While some say Justin Trudeau’s government had a much more hands-on approach to environmental issues, appearing to favour deterrents over incentives, the Carney government’s strategy may be more restrained and integrated with its economic agenda.
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Carney’s new green agenda
Experts suspect the new PM’s approach to the environment will be informed by his corporate roots
China seeks improved ties with Canada amid rising trade tensions
Carney and Li agreed to establish regular communication channels
China called on Friday for steps to improve bilateral ties with Canada, saying there were no deep-seated conflicts of interest, following a spike in trade tensions with many of Beijing’s Western trade partners this year.
Farmers ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Carney government
Producer groups say the Liberals’ recent commitments and a popular agriculture minister are good signs for the future
Many farmers are cautiously hopeful for change after Mark Carney’s Liberals won a minority government last week.
Trump changed the nature of the Canadian election
The bombastic and unpredictable American president often makes big promises that fall short. However, it appears Donald Trump has helped deliver a miraculous electoral turnaround that he didn’t promise — the return of a Liberal government for Canada.
Carney to call for April 28 election on Sunday, Globe and Mail reports
(Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to call a snap federal election for April 28, the Globe and Mail reported on Thursday, citing sources. He was expected to announce that on Sunday, the report said. Liberal Party sources had told Reuters Carney would call an election soon after he won the party race […] Read more
Carney bypasses U.S. in first trip as Prime Minister
As the trade war rages and the U.S. administration continues to threaten Canadian sovereignty, it’s no surprise Mark Carney is bypassing Washington and heading to Europe on his first international trip as prime minister.
Carney cuts carbon tax in first move as prime minister
Prime minister Mark Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax.
Blois in as agriculture minister
UPDATED – March 14, 2025 – 1340 CST — Kody Blois will take over the role of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development in Mark Carney’s cabinet. Carney and his cabinet were sworn in today. Blois, who represents the constituency of Kings-Hants in Nova Scotia, will inherit the role from veteran agriculture minister […] Read more
Carney election could change agriculture priorities ahead of federal election
Glacier FarmMedia – Mark Carney has been elected as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and will become the next Prime Minister of Canada. Carney’s victory was certified Sunday evening, as the former Bank of Canada governor took 85 per cent of the vote among Liberals. His campaign was launched following Prime Minister Justin […] Read more
Carney wins Liberal leadership, vows to repeal ‘divisive’ carbon tax
Says his government will keep counter tariffs on until American government 'shows us respect'
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Former governor of the Bank of Canada Mark Carney claimed a landslide victory on Sunday to lead the Liberal Party and become its next prime minister, setting him up for a clash with the Trump administration. Carney has also promised to scrap the carbon tax, stop a planned increase in the capital […] Read more
