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Carney rallies caucus in energy heartland ahead of major projects rollout

Prime Minister Mark Carney convened his Liberal caucus in Edmonton, Alberta for two days of planning meetings focused on trade, economic issues, and launching major industrial projects ahead of the House of Commons fall sitting next week.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing for his first federal budget next month as Liberal MPs gather in Edmonton for two days of planning ahead of coming months and Poilievre's House confrontation.
MPs pressed for updates on implementing the promised plan to speed up major projects, with Dawn Farrell expected at the meetings; later Wednesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for reform talks.
Carney is expected to address his caucus on Monday to rally Liberal MPs, with public polling showing a lead and cabinet ministers tasked to find operational spending cuts.
In late August Prime Minister Mark Carney promised announcements on new port infrastructure within the next two weeks, but observers are questioning how he will deliver on these and other commitments.

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