Prime Minister Mark Carney boosted Canada’s global role by cementing EU defense ties and discussing Middle East de-escalation with Donald Trump, marking a decisive step towards strategic independence.
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Mark Carney
Week of Jun 23 – Jun 29, 2025
Diplomacy, defense, and dynamic shifts—explore the bold moves this week.
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This week, Mark Carney spearheaded bold defense moves, strengthening EU ties and engaging global leaders. He advanced the F-35 review and boosted defense spending amid rising domestic challenges and disrupted trade talks, marking a period of strategic shifts and cautious optimism.
Mark Carney drives fresh international partnerships as he finalizes a security pact with EU leaders and meets Dutch royalty, while clarifying Trump’s disinterest in annexing Canada, reinforcing transatlantic unity.
www.eunews.it · www.pm.gc.ca · www.cnn.comCanada's Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that the review of the F-35 jet order will wrap up by summer's end, marking a careful reassessment of defense priorities.
www.reuters.comMark Carney’s day sees a separatist push in Canada’s oil-rich west alongside disrupted US-Canada trade talks, deepening political and economic uncertainty.
www.ft.com · www.reuters.comMark Carney’s government announced a significant boost in defence spending today, signaling a progressive conservative shift and an ambitious agenda to modernize national security.
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