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Canada’s PM Carney plans for stronger defence, broader trade amid US rift

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces his Liberal Party's platform on a campaign tour at Durham College in Whitby, Ontario, on April 19, 2025 [Carlos Osorio/Reuters]

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled plans to cut taxes and beef up defence spending, arguing Canada must project economic strength and defend its “sovereignty” from the United States amid roiled relations with its neighbour.

Carney, who became prime minister after Justin Trudeau resigned on March 14, presented his Liberal Party’s campaign plan on Saturday before parliamentary elections on April 28.

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