PM Carney to outline government priorities in first news conference since election
- On May 2 in Ottawa, Prime Minister Mark Carney held his first press conference, occurring four days after his party secured a minority government in the April 28 election.
- Carney intends to tackle challenges in the economic relationship with the U.S. During upcoming discussions with President Donald Trump, anticipating talks that will be challenging yet productive.
- He highlighted key initiatives such as eliminating barriers to trade within the country by July 1, boosting defence funding by $31 billion, strengthening bail regulations, and enhancing both housing development and dental care coverage.
- Carney pledged a one percentage point tax reduction in the lowest bracket, promised to cap temporary workers at 5% of the population by 2028, and said, "We can have a bigger boost to our economy...by focusing on building one Canadian economy."
- Carney aims to implement his agenda swiftly despite the minority status, promising to work across party lines and promising a quick by-election for Pierre Poilievre's seat.
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CP News Alert: PM Carney says he won't enter a formal pact with the NDP
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he won't enter a formal pact with the NDP to maintain his minority government. Carney says the Liberals received a strong mandate and he won't make a formal agreement with the NDP to avoid a snap election.
Canadian PM Carney to Outline New Government’s Priorities
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney holds a press conference to outline the new government’s priorities at 11 a.m. ET on May 2. It marks his first media address since securing a strong minority in Monday’s federal election. ...
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