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Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to get ‘straight to work,’ presents pared-down cabinet

Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to get ‘straight to work,’ presents pared-down cabinet

Canada has a new prime minister. Liberal Leader Mark Carney has just sworn the oaths of office and allegiance and is in the midst of presenting his new pared-down cabinet to the Governor General. Arriving at Rideau Hall to officially become Canada’s 24th prime minister, Carney pledged to get “straight to work.” “Our message? We’re a very focused government, focused...

Good Talk -- Does Smaller Mean Better?

Good Talk -- Does Smaller Mean Better?

Day One of the Carney administration reveals a much smaller cabinet, almost half the size of previous ones of late...

If the next election is a likability contest, Mark Carney’s arrival looks like trouble for Pierre Poilievre

If the next election is a likability contest, Mark Carney’s arrival looks like trouble for Pierre Poilievre

Mark Carney, who will officially become prime minister on Friday, is walking into the job as a serious threat to...

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Ottawa -- Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday...

Joly says Europeans thought Trump’s annexation threat was a ‘joke’

Joly says Europeans thought Trump’s annexation threat was a ‘joke’

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly gave a closing news conference at the G7 summit she hosted in Charlevoix, Que., Friday...

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Federal Voting Intentions: Week of March 10

    Federal Voting Intentions: Week of March 10

    If a federal election were held today, 37% of Canadians would vote for the Conservative Party of Canada, while 37%...

    Conservatives 36, Liberals 35, NDP 15

    Conservatives 36, Liberals 35, NDP 15

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    Pierre Poilievre might have punched himself out

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    Doug Ford’s surcharge on exports of electricity to the U.S. remains on the table, sources say

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    Here are the people making up Mark Carney's new Liberal cabinet

      Here are the people making up Mark Carney's new Liberal cabinet

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      We’re living in the church of Musk and Trump. And Mark Carney seems to know exactly where he stands

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      An allegedly secret foreign deal limiting Canadian propane exports could leave us all poorer

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      Carney seems to be following another Liberal’s roadmap — and it’s a cynical one

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      Mid Mark Carney may not meet the moment

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      When it comes to dealing with Donald Trump, Pierre Poilievre sounds like yesterday’s man

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      Trudeau is out. Time for an economic wartime leader

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      American bewildered Canada offended by tariffs

      American bewildered Canada offended by tariffs

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      The CBC can’t singlehandedly unite Canada. Here’s what it can do

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      Carney and Poilievre — an ugly match-up in the brawl for it all

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      Mark Carney is going to fight Pierre Poilievre using Doug Ford’s playbook

      Mark Carney is going to fight Pierre Poilievre using Doug Ford’s playbook

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      The NDP is in deep trouble - Exploring the reasons why the party could see its vote collapse this year.

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      Carney is already having trouble not looking like Trudeau 2.0

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      Mark Carney steps into an unprecedented moment

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      Justin Trudeau has resigned as prime minister as Mark Carney gets set to take over

      Justin Trudeau has resigned as prime minister as Mark Carney gets set to take over

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      How long will Mark Carney's honeymoon in Quebec last?

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      The Mark Carney era begins with prime minister and new cabinet sworn in today

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      G7 foreign ministers avoid explicit support for Canada as Trump doubles down

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      Surprises? Freeland? 6 storylines to watch for with Mark Carney’s new cabinet

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      Some Trudeau cabinet ministers out as Carney prepares to reveal a shorter bench

      Some Trudeau cabinet ministers out as Carney prepares to reveal a shorter bench

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      Mark Carney to visit Europe next week on first official trip as prime minister: sources

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        'Just say thank you': Lutnick says Canada is acting like Ukraine in Trump negotiations

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