Prime Minister Carney convenes the Incident Response Group

Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government has “taken back control” of immigration, in response to an upcoming Alberta referendum about provincial control over immigration and related voting-proof requirements. He noted declines in asylum seekers, temporary workers, and international students, and that housing pressures mean there should be restraint…

Prime Minister Mark Carney backed the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion, stating the Port of Vancouver’s current capacity will not meet Canada’s anticipated needs. He said the federal government plans to invest about $10 billion to expand port capacity, create thousands of jobs, boost exports by more than 50%, and…

Prime Minister Mark Carney supported the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Roberts Bank Terminal 2 expansion, arguing that existing port capacity will not meet the government’s goal to grow and diversify exports. He stated the federal government plans to invest over $10 billion to expand the port, creating tens of thousands of jobs and increasing export…

Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulating him on his leadership bid and new role. They discussed the close Canada-UK relationship, expanding bilateral cooperation in defence, security, energy, AI, and critical minerals, noting bilateral trade of $85 billion annually and agreeing to stay in close contact.

Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a cabinet-level Incident Response Group to coordinate Ottawa’s urgent federal assistance for the nearly 900 wildfires burning nationwide. The group aims to synchronize federal support with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners, though some premiers have urged a national wildfire strategy that preserves…

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is intensifying negotiations with the United States toward a comprehensive trade agreement and that “everything is on the table” for retaliation if tariffs proceed. He and premiers emphasized unity and a willingness to defend Canadian workers and industries, with a focus on a broad deal covering all tariff-affected…

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa won’t rule out retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. moves ahead with new trade actions, and that Canada aims for a comprehensive agreement addressing all tariff-related sectors. He emphasized unity with premiers, remaining cautious about predicting the talks’ outcome and focusing on pursuing a negotiated deal…

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would not respond in advance to the U.S. tariffs and that unity among regions is essential in facing the U.S. actions, with the aim of a more comprehensive agreement rather than interim measures. He noted interim U.S. talks with Canada and Mexico as a sensible, interim approach within the CUSMA framework, while…