Carney government faces coalition woes, recession fears, and climate promises
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 2:20 am
Reports indicate that Mark Carney’s administration is juggling a contradictory coalition amid looming economic challenges and mounting calls for bold climate legislation. Critics wryly point out that while the government’s ambitious platform has its admirers, many wonder if lofty promises can survive an impending recession.
And they wonder if Liberal PM Mark Carney will condemn the antisemitism that is seemingly everywhere across the country these days
Les dirigeants des trois principales organisations autochtones du pays disent espérer que le nouveau gouvernement de Mark Carney ne s’éloignera pas trop des priorités de ses prédécesseurs, même s’il compte mettre davantage l’accent sur l’économie.
The ground is shifting beneath Canada. The emerging trade war with the United States — marked by tariffs, economic coercion and political brinkmanship — is forcing a long-overdue reckoning. Canada’s dependence on a single export corridor to the U.S. has made our economy vulnerable, leaving our…
« Non ». La réponse était courte, et elle était claire. Mark Carney n’a pas l’intention de former une alliance avec les néo-démocrates pour gouverner de façon majoritaire.
The PM's meeting with the president on Tuesday will provide the first real test of how he plans on dealing with Trump
OTTAWA — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn’t expect Prime Minister Mark Carney to get everything right immediately as he learns about and crafts policies for Indigenous Peoples, but it’s clear he’s willing to learn. And the leaders of the three national Indigenous…
While Quebec Premier François Legault is 'happy' with Carney's victory, his expectations are high
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Déjà coûteuse et ambitieuse, la plateforme électorale libérale ne sera pas suffisante à court terme en cas de récession.
Nous comptons sur vous, M. Carney, pour nous doter d’une législation financière alignée sur le climat.
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