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Carney Promises Canada's Biggest Economic Shift Since WWII, Secures 4th Mandate with 169 Seats

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Published May 4, 2025, 09:00 PM

Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to lead Canada through the 'biggest transformation of our economy since the end of the Second World War.' This statement was made in his first press conference following his Liberal Party's victory in the federal election, securing their fourth mandate with 169 seats, just short of the 172 needed for a majority. Carney's campaign focused heavily on countering U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty.

Carney announced his intention to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday to discuss trade and security issues. He emphasized that his government's immediate priority is to address the strained relations with the United States, Canada's closest ally and largest trading partner. Carney stated that Canadians elected him to stand up to Trump, and he plans to act with focus and determination. He also warned not to expect any 'white smoke' from their first meeting signaling a sudden breakthrough.

In addition to international relations, Carney promised to abolish existing trade barriers between Canadian provinces by July 1 to stimulate economic growth. He also committed to strengthening trade with reliable allies, asserting that Canada possesses what the world needs and upholds respected values. Carney plans to unveil his new Liberal government in the week of May 12, with parliament returning on May 26. King Charles III will deliver the opening speech of the new parliamentary session on May 27, marking a historic event that underscores Canada's sovereignty.

On the domestic front, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith described her meeting with Carney as a 'positive first step' towards addressing the province's economic challenges. The discussion centered on policies and legislation that have hindered Alberta's resource-based economy over the last 10 years. Smith expressed optimism about Carney's commitment to advancing nation-building projects, including his promise to maintain counter-tariffs on American products as long as Washington's measures are in place.

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spiked

@spikedonline

Mark Carney’s Liberals now face a hung parliament, surging youth support for the right and rising separatist anger in Canada’s Western provinces. The nation is coming apart at the seams, writes Kevin Yuill https://t.co/Jor57YBUkG

Anthony Koch

@Anthony__Koch

Conservatives need to prepare for the potentiality that Mark Carney governs far different than Justin Trudeau ever did, and even spearheads some rather popular and successful policy reforms as Prime Minister.

CGTN Español

@cgtnenespanol

Carney: “I had a productive call with @vonderleyen this morning. We are ready to build on our free trade relationship, strengthen economic security and work side by side on shared defense and security challenges. When Canada and the Union