Carney praises Michael Ma after controversial Chinese forced labour exchange – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney told a closed-door fundraiser crowd Monday night that floor-crossing MP Michael Ma represents “Liberal values,” after the former Conservative politician drew controversy over comments about forced labour in China. In video obtained by Global News, Carney told the crowd at the GTA fundraiser that the Liberals were “glad” to welcome […]
Carney says he’s ‘absolutely not’ considering proroguing Parliament – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is “absolutely not” considering proroguing Parliament if he were to secure a majority government. “Absolutely not. It has never even entered my thinking, the possibility of that, so I couldn’t have been more surprised to see [the] suggestion that […]
Carney says forced labour a ‘global issue,’ ‘parts of China’ at higher risk – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says forced labour is a “global issue” and that “parts of China” are a higher risk for it, when asked whether he believes the practice is happening there. The questions from reporters came as Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is set to head […]
As prime minister, Mark Carney makes Question Period a low priority – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] When he’s in the House of Commons during the daily 45-minute Question Period, Mark Carney seems to enjoy himself. While it’s never shown on TV cameras — House of Commons personnel and not broadcasters control the visuals — those in the galleries will often see Carney smiling and joking with members of the opposition, […]
China denies forced labour allegations amid fallout from Michael Ma’s comments – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2026 3:49 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size China is again denying claims of forced labour in the country as calls grow for Prime Minister Mark Carney to clarify Canada’s stance on the issue amid fallout from comments made by […]
Alberta referendum ‘can have an effect’ on investor confidence, Carney says | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size A referendum on whether Alberta should separate from Canada “can have an effect” on investor confidence in the province, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday. Carney was in Nova Scotia, speaking to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. When asked whether he thought an Alberta referendum […]
Prime minister commits more than $3B for defence projects in the Maritimes | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 26, 2026 6:49 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced $3 billion in new infrastructure and defence spending for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The prime minister made the announcement Thursday during a news conference aboard a navy warship in Halifax harbour after confirming Canada is now spending roughly two per cent […]
Canada could help ships sail Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire: Carney – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted March 26, 2026 1:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada might join efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Middle East if there is a ceasefire. Reporters asked Carney today how Ottawa might get […]
Carney condemns Air Canada CEO’s English-only statement following crash | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney is criticizing Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau for making an English-only statement of condolences following the deadly Sunday night crash of one of the airline’s planes at LaGuardia Airport. One of the pilots killed in that crash was from Quebec. “I’m very disappointed, as others are — rightly […]
Global Affairs Canada laying off highest-skilled diplomats, union says – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is laying off dozens of its highest-skilled diplomats, while asking other envoys moving across continents to wait months for their personal items. The cuts come as Global Affairs Canada sets out its plans to meet budget belt tightening requirements laid out by […]