Canada, Carney and Retaliatory Tariffs
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has received both criticism and praise on social media after announcing on Monday that he is dropping retaliatory tariffs introduced on U.S. goods that are covered under the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA).
The move represents an about-face for Canada, which had been one of the few countries to punch back against President Trump’s protectionist agenda.
The sitting legislator stepped down to allow Poilievre to run in his seat, thereby allowing him to return to the House of Commons.
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The Conservative Party leader won a by-election and will return to parliament. But he is still deeply unpopular, writes David Moscrop.
On August 22, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will remove many of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods compliant with the Canada-United
— And yet: Prime Minister MARK CARNEY appears to be following up a weeklong staycation with … dog days things. Over the weekend, the PM and DIANA FOX CARNEY were spotted strolling down Ottawa’s Beechwood Avenue at the dinner hour.
Pierre Poilievre reclaimed his place in Parliament after a decisive by-election win in Alberta, securing 80% of the vote. The Conservative leader is set to confront Prime Minister Mark Carney over US tariffs when the House reconvenes on September 15.
Pierre Poilievre is facing a crucial by-election test as leader of Canada's Conservative party after losing his constituency in the last general election.
The Conservative Leader said Canada should consider ways of penalizing Beijing, including cancelling a $1-billion loan to BC Ferries
CBC projects Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will win the federal byelection for the Battle River-Crowfoot riding. Poilievre, who lost his previous seat in the federal election, can now return to the House of Commons when it sits in September.