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Carney Reviews Courses of Action Against Possible US Invasion
On Sept. 23, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed in an interview to The New York Times that he had been looking over and discussing courses of action in the event of “US-led military action.” Carney said that his review of military plans is precautionary, stating that he has “a responsibility in these roles to look at the tail risk,” with said tail risk being the small chance of a US-led invasion of Canada.
Pacific Link Pipeline Designated a Project of National Interest
On Oct. 1, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that the West Coast Oil Pipeline project has been designated a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act.
European Commission Proposes Canada Become an “Associate Member” of the EU
On Sept. 16, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed that Canada become an “associate member” of the European Union (EU).
Carney Announces $1.2 Billion for Ocean Protection
On Sept. 29, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that he would dedicate $1.2 billion to ocean protection over the next five years at a press conference in North Vancouver. According to the Government of Canada’s website, the money will be used to "strengthen ocean conservation,” “protect marine life,” and "strengthen Indigenous partnership.”
ANALYSIS | What Does Carney’s New Majority Government Mean for Canada?
On Apr. 13, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal Party secured a parliamentary majority in the House of Commons. This majority was achieved after five opposition MPs crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus, and three federal by-elections in Ontario and Quebec were won by Liberal candidates.
Carney Announces New Groceries Benefit Aimed At Fighting Food Insecurity
On Jan. 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), a new policy aimed at helping Canadians deal with the rising costs of groceries and essential goods. These new policies are a part of a larger affordability agenda that includes financial support to households across Canada and efforts to strengthen food supply chains.
Canada’s Climate Targets Are Slipping As Carney-Smith MOU Contradicts Past Promises
Canada’s newest proposal to become “a global energy superpower” disregards the most important thing that superpowers are supposed to do — protect and uphold the futures of their communities.
Carney's First Federal Budget Approved
On Nov. 4, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his government’s inaugural federal budget, titled “Canada Strong.” According to The New York Times, the budget outlines broad, forward-looking investments aimed at stimulating economic growth and strengthening national security. It also aims to reinforce Canada’s resilience amid heightened global uncertainty through wars and trade disputes.
Former Conservative MP Michael Ma Crosses Floor to Liberal Party
Conservative MP Michael Ma has announced that he is leaving the Conservative Party to join the federal Liberals.
What Mark Carney’s Leadership Means For The Future
On Mar. 14, Mark Carney, leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. Carney spearheaded a Liberal Party comeback in the election after months of criticism and distrust of the party under the leadership of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.