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Mark Carney

‘Dangerous bluff’: Canada’s Carney compares Alberta separatist bid to Brexit

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described separation votes as "dangerous bluff" as they're portrayed as "free options" that could strengthen the region’s hand in future negotiations.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described separation votes as "dangerous bluff" as they're portrayed as "free options" that could strengthen the region’s hand in future negotiations.

Can Carney’s ‘middle powers’ stand up to the US and China in a G-2 world?

US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their meeting in Beijing on May 15.
US President Donald Trump (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their meeting in Beijing on May 15.

US doesn’t dictate terms of trade talks: Canada PM Carney

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada needs to dramatically reduce its economic and security reliance on the United States.
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada needs to dramatically reduce its economic and security reliance on the United States.

Carney says Canada’s ties with US have become a weakness

US President Donald Trump welcoming Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington DC, on Oct 7, 2025.
US President Donald Trump welcoming Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington DC, on Oct 7, 2025.

Carney vows to tackle cost of living in Canada with new majority government, suspends fuel tax

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney again stressed Canada’s economy needed to be “more independent.”
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney again stressed Canada’s economy needed to be “more independent.”

Carney clinches majority government to push energy and trade ambitions

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada secured a majority government after his party won Toronto’s University-Rosedale district.
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada secured a majority government after his party won Toronto’s University-Rosedale district.

No surprises, no public lectures: Carney on how Xi wants to be treated

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 05 March 2026.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 05 March 2026.

Canada’s PM Carney says can’t rule out military participation in Iran war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 5, 2026.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the media during a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 5, 2026.

Australia, Canada sign new deals on critical minerals

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an address at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia, on March 4.
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during an address at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia, on March 4.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump speaking during a medal of honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, on March 2, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaking during a medal of honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington DC, on March 2, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.