US EditionPM Carney touts ‘new’ Canadian government in his first ever question period
- Prime Minister Mark Carney faced opposition questions during his first question period in the House of Commons on May 28, 2025, in Ottawa.
- Carney's first question period followed his April 28 election as MP for Nepean and his March leadership win, amidst a changed political landscape including Pierre Poilievre losing his seat.
- Opposition leaders Andrew Scheer and Bloc Québécois Yves-François Blanchet pressed Carney on tariffs and the delayed budget, while Carney emphasized a 'daring plan' for economic growth.
- Scheer asked why Carney would not table a budget before summer vacation, calling him 'the man with the plan' and 'the guy we hire in a crisis', while Carney said tariffs have minimal impact on Canada but maximum impact on the U.S.
- The event highlighted Carney's new role and government's immediate action focus, while opposition challenged their policies and the House witnessed the debut of ministers and MPs like Bruce Fanjoy.
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Carney Fields Questions About Absence of Budget, Tariffs in First Question Period
Prime Minister Mark Carney attended his first question period in the House of Commons since being sworn-in as prime minister back in March, taking questions from the opposition on issues such as the budget, major projects development, and the situation with the United States. Carney had not taken part in this key activity of the House, having been appointed prime minister while Parliament was prorogued, and not having a seat in the House of Comm…
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The Chronicle-JournalFive things from the first question period of Canada's 45th Parliament
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ANALYSIS | Mark Carney meets the battleground of question period
When he formally launched his political career in January, Carney said "this is no time for politics as usual." It remains to be seen how well that sense of the moment will survive contact with the ancient and timeless conflict of question period.
PM Carney touts ‘new’ Canadian government in his first ever question period
Prime Minister Mark Carney touted 'Canada’s new government' in his first ever question period in the House of Commons. Pressed about the Canada-U.S. trade war, as well as his plans for the budget and big projects, he implored the opposition parties to back his plans.
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