24th prime minister of Canada since 2025
Carney appoints astronaut Jeremy Hansen to advise government on new space strategy
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Alberta rejects independence and votes to remain in Canada in boost to Mark Carney
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Key FactsEarly Results Favor Alberta Staying in Canada
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- Monday’s nonbinding vote was Alberta’s first separation referendum and asked whether a binding independence referendum should be held.
- With more than one-third of ballots counted, official results showed over 76 percent for unity; CBC and CTV projected a comfortable victory.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result, saying Albertans had clearly chosen national unity.
- Jeffrey Rath of the Alberta Prosperity Project said his campaign for an independent Alberta would continue despite the result.
They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other.— Mark Carney, in a statement on X after Alberta voted to remain part of Canada.
Carney ‘disappointed’ in Hoekstra’s foreign interference allegations: Prime Minister Mark Carney says there is “no merit” to American claims that Canadians might ...
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Bill Clinton praises PM Carney, says Trump has treated Canada like ‘dirt’: Former U.S. president Bill Clinton considers Mark Carney a longtime friend and called ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2026/10/21/bill-clinton-calls-pm-carney-a-longtime-friend-says-us-treated-canada-like-dirt/
‘Something to worry about’: Parliamentary budget officer concerned about Carney government’s debt levels ahead of budget
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/something-to-worry-about-parliamentary-budget-officer-concerned-about-carney-governments-debt-levels-ahead-of-budget/
Ottawa will 'not budge' from 'sustainable' immigration levels: Carney: Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will 'not budge' from its goal of making ...
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Key FactsCarney Reaffirms Goal of Sustainable Immigration Levels
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- Carney said he was discussing appropriate immigration levels with provinces and how to distribute new Canadians across the country and economy.
- Just over one million Albertans voted for greater provincial control and fewer newcomers at sustainable levels.
- About 53 per cent voted yes; Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre accused the Liberals of letting immigration get out of control.
- Federal immigration levels are due for an update by next month; Minister Lena Diab did not answer reporters’ questions.
Ottawa will not budge from its goal of making immigration intake numbers sustainable, and the federal government is getting them to that level now.— Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Ottawa that Ottawa will not budge from its goal of making immigration intake numbers sustainable, and that the federal government is getting them to that level now, noting he has been in talks with the provinces about getting immigration to the right levels and how newcomers can be distributed across the country.
'No merit' to U.S. claims Canada is interfering ahead of midterms: Carney: Prime Minister Mark Carney says there is “no merit” to American claims that Canadians ...
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Key FactsCarney Rejects Hoekstra’s U.S. Election Interference Claims
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ctvnews.ca
- Earlier this month, Hoekstra accused Canadian politicians, including Mélanie Joly, of meddling in close U.S. midterm races.
- This week, a U.S. Embassy fact sheet cited alleged interference in 2025 and 2026 involving Joly, Doug Ford and Anthony Housefather.
- Global Affairs Canada reportedly advised diplomats beforehand to avoid appearing alongside U.S. midterm candidates.
- Speaking Friday in Istanbul, Carney rejected the allegations, expressed disappointment, and said Canada carefully avoids perceived interference.
There is no merit to these claims.— Mark Carney, Prime Minister, speaking to reporters in Istanbul, dismissing the allegations by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra that Canadians might be interfering in U.S. midterm elections.
‘Potentially irreversible harm’: Scientists sound alarm on PM Carney’s Bill C-39: More than 50 of Canada’s top scientists and scholars warn that Bill C-39 must ...
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Carney says 'direct casualties' are result of Ukraine's restricted access to Musk's Starshield
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WATCH LIVE: Federal government commits nearly $9 billion for Ontario industries in face of trade war
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Tariff-free Canada-U.S. trade not returning, Carney's top negotiator says: The goal now is to get the lowest tariff rates possible on the widest possible range ...
thestar.com/politics/federal/tariff-free-canada-u-s-trade-not-returning-carney-s-top-negotiator-says/article_d8b4084c-ff9a-42f2-9594-015d75ad2fdd.html
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Alberta's decision to stay in Canada gives Carney backing to take on Trump: The overwhelming vote by Alberta to stay in Canada gives Mark Carney political ...
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Key FactsPoll: 73% of Canadians back Carney’s proposed economic changes
Oct 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: torontosun.com
- Seventy-three percent of respondents support fast-tracked major projects, relaxed environmental reviews, changes to strikes, and closer economic ties with Europe.
- The Major Projects Office is considering a new oil pipeline westward; six projects are in British Columbia and four in Ontario.
- Regional support stood at 83% in British Columbia, 77% in Quebec, 73% in Atlantic Canada, 71% in Ontario, 67% in Saskatchewan/Manitoba, and 65% in Alberta.
- If an election were held today, the poll put Liberals at 46%, Conservatives at 34%, NDP at 9%, Bloc Quebecois at 6%, and Greens at 3%.
OpinionOttawa and Ontario pledged $2.5 billion for automaking. Nobody knows what it's actually for
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Paid articlePaywallCarney announces trade and defence partnership with Turkey: Prime Minister Mark Carney's political and economic tightrope act began Thursday as he and ...
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Carney to make Turkey trip for 1st bilateral visit aimed at deepening ties: Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson will ...
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OpinionGOLDSTEIN: Two prominent journalists say bias against Conservatives in Ottawa is real
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Carney to sign agreements with Turkey deepening co-operation in energy, defence, officials say
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National security strategy to address array of threats coming soon: Carney adviser
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French content in Carney's speeches rises from 17% to 23%: A new analysis shows some progress in Prime Minister Mark Carney's use of French in public ...
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With Canada’s population growth at a historic low of 0.5 per cent, Mark Carney is in a position to proactively lead the debate on restarting immigration ... Show more
Canada, Turkiye set to sign pledge during Carney visit to deepen defence, energy ties, Reuters source says
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Carney won’t rule out giving Alberta a Quebec-style immigration deal: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said on Tuesday the Liberals have lost control of ...
globalnews.ca/news/12112197/mark-carney-alberta-immigration-deal-quebec/
Carney Warns U.S. Is Trying to ‘Break’ Canada as Trump Revives ‘51st State’ Threat
time.com/article/2026/10/16/trump-canada-trump-annexation-threat-carney-canada-separatist-referendum-warning/
PM Carney not worried about closer Turkish ties amid nation’s treatment of LGBTQ2S+ groups
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‘Vote like Canada depends on it’: Carney tells Alberta referendum rally: Carney spoke at a Forever Canadian rally ahead of Monday's referendum on the whether the ...
globalnews.ca/news/12104758/carney-alberta-referendum-rally/
Candu attitude: Carney pegs ‘good chances’ on Canadian bid for Turkiye nuclear plant
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Danielle Smith has found, like generations of Western leaders before her, that stoking anger at Ottawa is a potent political tool. Prime Minister Mark Carney ... Show more
First Nations leaders voice priorities ahead of historic meeting in Ottawa: First Nations leaders are preparing for a historic meeting with Prime Minister Mark ...
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Carney en route to Turkiye as he looks to bolster ties in historic bilateral visit
bnnbloomberg.ca/video/economics/2026/10/22/carney-en-route-to-turkiye-as-he-looks-to-bolster-ties-in-historic-bilateral-visit/
PM Carney, Trump spoke this morning ‘for quite some time,’ addressed ‘some of the issues around trade’
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/pm-carney-trump-spoke-this-morning-for-quite-some-time-addressed-some-of-the-issues-around-trade/
First Nations prepare for historic meeting with PM Carney and the premiers: Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak is feeling the ...
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Carney defends doing business with countries that don’t share Canada’s values: Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his government’s pursuit of trade with ...
cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-turkey-human-rights-business-9.7392771
The Ford-Carney industry aid announcement this week, writes Adam Radwanski, reveals more about what governments don't know than what they intend to build. Show more
OpinionLorne Gunter: Carney Liberals fall pathetically short of their own housing-start goals
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/lorne-gunter-carney-liberals-fall-pathetically-short-of-their-own-housing-start-goals
OpinionLILLEY: Carney Liberals defend handing CRA security contract to U.S. firm tied to Trump’s ICE
torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/carney-liberals-defend-handing-cra-security-contract-to-u-s-firm-tied-to-trumps-ice
Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?: The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for ...
nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/canada/us-midterms-election-interference-carney-trump.html
Carney says Albertans should vote ‘No to the Nine’ in referendum: Prime Minister Mark Carney said Albertans should vote against the nine referendum questions ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/mark-carney-no-to-the-nine-alberta-referendum-9.7382226
Key FactsCarney urges Calgary voters to reject nine referendum questions
Oct 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbc.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbc.ca
- The “No to the Nine” campaign urges rejecting all nine questions while voting for Canada to remain on October 19.
- Danielle Smith said she voted to remain in Canada but advocated voting yes on the other nine questions.
- Three former Alberta premiers urged voters earlier this week to reject the five immigration-related questions.
- Liberal MP Corey Hogan said he would reject all nine questions, while being more open to question seven on abolishing the Senate.
We can't achieve any of this if we're divided. You can't build big things on fault lines.— Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking at a Calgary campaign stop urging unity ahead of Alberta's referendum (referencing his Thanksgiving message in Edmonton).
Carney and Ford unveil $9 billion aid package focused on Ontario steel, auto sectors
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Canada launches ‘strategic partnership’ with Turkiye aimed at securing free-trade deal
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PM Carney to attend ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies in Alberta days before referendum: Mark Carney is set to attend two 'Forever Canadian' rallies in Alberta this ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/alberta-referendum/article/pm-carney-to-attend-forever-canadian-rallies-in-alberta-days-before-referendum/
Ontario NDP urges Ford, Carney to buy Stelco as firm eyes layoffs: Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles told reporters Tuesday that public ownership of Stelco is ...
globalnews.ca/news/12100918/ontario-ndp-urges-ford-carney-to-buy-stelco-as-firm-eyes-layoffs/
Canada’s immigration levels could soon be increased. Here’s why: Immigration Minister Lena Diab is signalling immigration levels could be going up ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/immigration-minister-says-immigration-levels-will-be-going-up-heres-what-that-means/
OpinionTom Mulcair: Don’t be fooled by Danielle Smith: Former federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair delivers a fierce critique of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s ...
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Carney needs to completely overhaul the Trudeau-era immigration system, report says
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US embassy accuses Canada of brushing off allegations of election interference : Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed the claim, noting that it was the that US ...
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PM Carney arrives in Turkiye for meetings with Turkish president, business leaders
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OpinionCOMMENTARY: On immigration, Danielle Smith is closer to Canadians than Mark Carney
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Canada 'in need of Turkish expertise' to strengthen its defences: PM Carney: Canadian premier says Ottawa is interested in Turkish military technology and joint ...
trtworld.com/article/3dd7c161be67
Türkiye to host Canadian PM Carney for talks on trade and defence: Mark Carney's visit follows the launch of free trade talks in July, as both countries seek to ...
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Carney dismisses US accusations of Canadian election interference: Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday dismissed accusations that Canada planned to interfere in ...
reuters.com/world/americas/carney-dismisses-us-accusations-canadian-election-interference-2026-10-23/
Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in victory for Carney: Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with four-fifths of votes ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/alberta-voters-reject-independence-from-canada-in-victory-for-carney
‘You don’t go back on your commitments’: Premier Ford weighs in on Stelco layoffs
cp24.com/local/hamilton/2026/10/21/you-dont-go-back-on-your-commitments-premier-ford-weighs-in-on-stelco-layoffs/
Carney government says Canada's immigration is under control. But those in the know highlight what's going wrong
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Paid articlePaywall The Canadian military’s national investigation service is now leading a probe into the incident, Carney said, with 50 investigators currently on the ground and ... Show more
Carney says Ottawa in talks with provinces about sharing 'economic immigration' powers
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Paid articlePaywall What’s on PM Carney’s agenda as he arrives in Turkiye for meetings: Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Turkiye on Thursday to kick off a three-day trip aimed ...
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Carney, Erdogan partner on energy and defence, plan trade talks: Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayipp Erdogan plan to increase cooperation between ...
financialpost.com/news/economy/carney-erdogan-partner-on-energy-defense-plan-trade-talks
Carney says Ukraine Starlink case underscores risk of U.S. tech reliance: Mark Carney said he’s concerned about the manipulation of Starlink that has made it ...
financialpost.com/news/economy/defence/carney-starlink-case-underscores-risk-u-s-tech-reliance
Paid articlePaywallAlbertans have voted ‘yes’ to referendum questions on immigration. Here’s how Carney responded.
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