Carney election win sparks debate amid policy and trade hurdles

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:21 am

In the wake of a high-stakes election, Carney’s victory has left observers scratching their heads as he embarks on an extended vacation while pressing issues like an ongoing trade war and economic challenges loom large. Critics wonder if his break is strategic self-care or just an elegant dodge.

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calgaryherald.com / G7 countries discuss tariffs on low-value chinese products

Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Group of Seven countries have started discussing tariffs on oversupplied, low-value Chinese products. In a news conference on Tuesday opening a meeting of G-7 finance chiefs in Banff, Alberta, Champagne said the agenda will include talks on…

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nationalobserver.com / Canadians have more trust in Carney than Trudeau: poll

Canadians have more trust in Prime Minister Mark Carney now than they did in former prime minister Justin Trudeau after he was first elected, a new poll suggests.

nationalobserver.com / Union head says the Carney government needs to regain public servants' trust

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nationalpost.com / Jesse Kline: Following ‘most consequential election,’ Carney takes extended summer vacation

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nationalpost.com / Derek Burney: Carney won the election battle, but the trade war is far from over

Whether he will implement the changes desperately needed to restore growth will ultimately determine his fate as prime minister

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