Canada's PM Mark Carney began his first foreign trip in Europe, holding a working lunch with Macron and meeting King Charles as he sought closer ties with reliable allies amid US tensions.
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Mark Carney
Week of Mar 17 – Mar 23, 2025
Big moves and swift shifts shape Canada's dynamic week.
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This week, Mark Carney steered Canada through bold policy shifts and dynamic international moves. From engaging with European leaders during his first foreign trip to canceling carbon pricing and cutting GST for homebuyers, his government navigated trade tensions, security upgrades, and a snap election campaign, sparking both promise and debate.
PM Mark Carney's government canceled the consumer carbon price while boosting Arctic security with a major radar purchase, even as questions over asset disclosure continue to spark controversy.
www.ctvnews.ca · www.pm.gc.ca · apnews.com · www.conservative.caMark Carney held a virtual meeting with the Prime Minister's Council to address Canada-US economic relations. The session focused on discussing upcoming U.S. tariffs and reinforcing cross-border dialogue.
www.pm.gc.caCanadian Prime Minister Carney cut GST for first-time homebuyers while planning a snap election amid looming trade war tensions.
www.pm.gc.ca · www.bbc.comPrime Minister Mark Carney canceled a proposed capital gains tax increase, met with provincial leaders to outline a unified economic plan, and discussed First Nations priorities in Ottawa.
www.pm.gc.ca · www.pm.gc.ca · afn.caCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a snap election and kicked off his campaign amid a tense trade backdrop, fueling a dynamic political race.
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