US EditionPM’s Canada Day Message Balances History, Uncertain Present
CANADA, JUL 1 – Prime Minister Carney pledged to remove interprovincial trade barriers to strengthen Canadian unity amid global economic challenges, citing progress under the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act.
- In his first Canada Day address, Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to achieve internal free trade by July 1, calling it a 'promise kept' after his election.
- U.S. tariff threats prompted urgency, leading to Bill C-5's passage on June 26, promoting free movement based on the New West Partnership precedent.
- Only Manitoba permits direct sales under supply management, while four provinces recognize each other's standards, and Ontario harmonized over 1,700 technical requirements, illustrating ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers.
- Following his Canada Day pledge, U.S.-Canada trade talks resumed Monday, with Carney saying `We’ve decided not to pull apart and fight`.
- With a July 21 deadline, Canada aims to expand mutual recognition and harmonization to secure a future trade deal with the U.S. and strengthen economic resilience.
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Carney Marks Canada Day With Speech About Unity and National Pride
Canadian identity and unity were the themes of the day as Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to thousands of red and white clad festival-goers at Ottawa’s annual Canada Day celebrations. In his first Canada Day address as prime minister, Carney emphasized the need for Canadians to unite and focus on building a better and stronger country in the face of tariffs and the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. “We find ourselves in a situation …
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