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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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Mark Carney says he has priorities for his new government — here are 5 of them

Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election.

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pressegauche.org broke the news in on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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