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Leaked audio from a private fundraiser captures US vice-president JD Vance mocking Canada’s Mark Carney for trying to “out-tough” Donald Trump amid tense US-Canada trade negotiations over tariffs and concessions such as allowing US alcohol sales across Canada; the leak comes as tariffs loom and Canadian ministers defend a firm stance while still negotiating a deal.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew blasted Donald Trump as “erratic” and “not to be trusted” in the Canada–U.S. negotiations over a new trade deal, warning a good deal can’t be struck with a “bad person.” He also signaled Manitoba would back Carney’s push to resume selling American alcohol, even as talks continue and Trump temporarily paused planned tariffs on Canadian goods to help secure a deal.
After Donald Trump criticized Canada’s leadership, former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney described the ongoing US-Canada trade talks as having a 'nasty' tone, underscoring mounting friction in cross-border negotiations.
Canada says it is prepared to respond if Trump’s new tariffs go into effect, signaling a firmer stance in ongoing talks with the United States over cross-border trade.
President Donald Trump says he confronted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Cup Final in New Jersey about wildfire smoke drifting into the United States, claiming 'our air’s being poisoned' and floated the idea of tariffs or damages; the fires have blanketed the Northeast with unhealthy air while Carney urged climate cooperation, and the match itself ended with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
Canada unveiled plans for a more-than-1,000-km oil pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia to export up to 1 million barrels per day to Asia, part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on the US. The project would be built by Trans Mountain Corp with Pembina Pipeline, aiming to attract over C$200 billion in direct investments and expand LNG terminals and Vancouver’s port capacity. Led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, the plan signals a shift toward Asian energy markets, though it faces environmental and Indigenous concerns.
Canada will take part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027 after CBC and the EBU announced the move, backed by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2025 funding of C$150 million to pursue participation; Canada’s full EBU membership made entry possible, with Bulgaria hosting 2027 as the 2026 winner. The piece notes Canada’s ties to Eurovision, including Céline Dion’s 1988 win for Switzerland and prior non-European entrants such as Israel and Australia.
At the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, Trump, 80, struggled with a chair that was too low, prompting laughter from world leaders until Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offered his seat. After Trump accepted, he quipped about the moment while Macron remained unfazed, and the episode followed by Trump blasting the U.N. and Iran-related comments in later remarks.
On his first official visit to Ireland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney celebrated his Mayo roots by attending Mass with relatives in Aghagower, visiting his grandparents’ homeland near Westport, and meeting Ireland’s leaders, highlighting cultural kinship and diplomacy between Canada and Ireland.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to County Mayo on the second day of his state visit to Ireland to connect with his Irish roots, meet relatives in Aughagower, attend Mass, and visit a family graveyard; he is also set to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly as part of the first Canadian PM bilateral visit to Ireland since 2017.
Carney’s Davos warning that middle powers must band together to counter hegemonic shifts has evolved into a practical diplomacy playbook, shaping Europe, Asia, and Australia’s approach ahead of the G7 summit as countries seek diversified alliances beyond the U.S.; while no formal middle-power bloc has formed, his efforts are elevating Canada on the world stage and influencing talks on trade, energy, and security.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a racism advisory board to address rising antisemitism, but the panel drew criticism for including Omar Alghabra, a former CAF president who once downplayed Hamas’ reach, and Avnish Nanda, a lawyer who represented anti-Israel encampment activists, prompting questions about the council’s credibility on antisemitism.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said antisemitism in Canada has surged to post–World War II levels, noting Jews are about 1% of the population yet account for over two-thirds of religion-motivated hate crimes; he announced $75 million to strengthen security at faith-based institutions and a new Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion to study antisemitism and guide prevention and community safety efforts.
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney warned Alberta’s move to secede from Canada is a 'dangerous bluff' that could lead to Brexit-style regret, citing Britain’s long-term consequences after the 2016 referendum. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has scheduled an Oct. 19 vote on independence as separatist sentiment grows amid oil interests and tensions with eastern Canada. Carney noted Smith doesn’t always heed his advice, while federal Conservatives vow to campaign against separation, all against a backdrop of broader trade strains and pipeline developments.
Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that Alberta's plan for an October referendum on formal secession is a