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Carney Launches Campaign

Mark Carney Launches Campaign with a Bold Vision for Canada 🇨🇦Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?

Liberal Leader Mark Carney launched his first election campaign Sunday with an immediate promise to cut taxes for the middle class and a call for Canadians to unite to keep the country strong.

Just nine days after he was sworn in as prime minister and two weeks after he secured a landslide victory in the Liberal leadership contest, Carney visited Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at Rideau Hall where he asked her to dissolve Parliament and call an election for April 28.

Carney said he needs a strong, “positive mandate” from Canadians to lead the country successfully through the battle against Trump’s trade war and threats of annexation.

“I’m asking for your vote so we can be Canada strong,” he said.

He added that Canada is over the shock of the “betrayal” by Trump, and now it’s time to act.

“President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country,” Carney said outside of Rideau Hall. “He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen.”

Liberal Leader Mark Carney launched his first election campaign Sunday with an immediate promise to cut taxes for the middle class and a call for Canadians to unite to keep the country strong.

Just nine days after he was sworn in as prime minister and two weeks after he secured a landslide victory in the Liberal leadership contest, Carney visited Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at Rideau Hall where he asked her to dissolve Parliament and call an election for April 28.

Carney said he needs a strong, “positive mandate” from Canadians to lead the country successfully through the battle against Trump’s trade war and threats of annexation.

“I’m asking for your vote so we can be Canada strong,” he said.

He added that Canada is over the shock of the “betrayal” by Trump, and now it’s time to act.

“President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country,” Carney said outside of Rideau Hall. “He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen.”

Liberal Leader Mark Carney launched his first election campaign Sunday with an immediate promise to cut taxes for the middle class and a call for Canadians to unite to keep the country strong.

Just nine days after he was sworn in as prime minister and two weeks after he secured a landslide victory in the Liberal leadership contest, Carney visited Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at Rideau Hall where he asked her to dissolve Parliament and call an election for April 28.

Carney said he needs a strong, “positive mandate” from Canadians to lead the country successfully through the battle against Trump’s trade war and threats of annexation.

“I’m asking for your vote so we can be Canada strong,” he said.

He added that Canada is over the shock of the “betrayal” by Trump, and now it’s time to act.

“President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country,” Carney said outside of Rideau Hall. “He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen.”

Liberal Leader Mark Carney kicked off his first election campaign on Sunday with an immediate promise to cut taxes for the middle class and a call for national unity to keep Canada strong.

Standing outside Rideau Hall after meeting with Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Carney confirmed that Canadians will head to the polls on April 28. His message was clear: Canada must stand together in the face of economic and political threats from the U.S.

“I’m asking for your vote so we can be Canada strong,” Carney said, emphasizing the need for a strong, positive mandate to lead the country through ongoing tensions with Donald Trump’s administration.

He didn’t hold back when addressing Trump’s rhetoric:
🇨🇦 “President Trump claims that Canada isn’t a real country. He wants to break us so America can own us. We will not let that happen.”

Carney vowed to fight back against Trump’s trade war and threats of annexation, urging Canadians to rally together. With economic stability, national sovereignty, and middle-class prosperity at the forefront of his campaign, he’s positioning himself as the leader Canada needs in this pivotal moment.

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Confronting significant trade challenges

Saint John, New Brunswick, is confronting significant trade challenges, with the oil industry bearing the brunt of the impact. The recent imposition of 25% tariffs by the United States on Canadian goods threatens to disrupt the city’s economic stability, particularly affecting its pivotal oil sector.​

Home to Canada’s largest oil refinery, Irving Oil, Saint John’s economy is deeply intertwined with the energy sector. The refinery processes over 320,000 barrels daily, with more than 80% exported to the U.S. These tariffs could lead to increased costs for U.S. consumers and jeopardize energy security across the region. ​

The Atlantica Centre for Energy emphasizes that the integrated energy systems of Atlantic Canada and New England are at risk. The Centre warns that consumers and businesses on both sides of the border may face higher energy prices, undermining the energy security that both regions rely on.

Local leaders express concern over the potential economic repercussions. Fraser Walls, board chair of the Saint John Chamber of Commerce, fears a multi-billion dollar impact on the local economy, noting that in 2023, New Brunswick exported $15.5 billion worth of goods to the U.S., with a significant portion originating from Saint John. ​

The situation underscores the need for collaborative efforts between government and industry leaders to resolve these trade disputes. Protecting Saint John’s economic future requires safeguarding its vital oil industry and maintaining the longstanding trade relationships that have benefited both Canada and the United States.​

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Elbows Up

Canadians are a patriotic people.

While not always apparent, that patriotism has become louder in the days and weeks since newly re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump launched hostile trade attacks on his country’s northern neighbour.

From threatening tariffs on all Canadian exports into the United States, to Mr. Trump’s repeated statements that Canada should cede its sovereignty and become the 51st state, the challenges with the U.S. seem to have lit a flag-waving fire in Canadians.

On March 9, hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa for the “Elbows Up Canada” rally. The core message was simple: Canada is not for sale.

People hold Elbows Up signs during a rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 9, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press

This rally was but one manifestation of a wave of pride and unity sweeping across Canada, as people choose to support their national economy by buying Canadian products (and boycotting American ones), and redirecting U.S. travel plans to Canadian destinations.

The hashtag #ElbowsUp has graced thousands of social-media posts, calling on Canadians to keep strong in this trade war.

Politicians, including outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, have vocalized the phrase, evoking Canadian pride.