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Carney embraces a proposal for Canada to become the European Union’s first associate member

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member

The Independent UK · Sep 17

Carney welcomes a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed a European Union associate membership proposal. He stated this deeper integration aims to build resilience for both sides. This move seeks to reduce vulnerability to economic and geopolitical pressures. Carney clarified the intention is not to create a rival power bloc. The goal is…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Canada’s Liberals sweep special elections as voters back Carney’s crusade against Trump

The most dramatic shift occurred in Quebec, where a Liberal candidate ousted a Conservative for the first time since 2018

The Independent UK · Sep 1

A Canadian province will hold a referendum on independence – and it’s not Quebec

Alberta, Canada’s oil-rich province, is set to hold a referendum this October, though its premier, Danielle Smith, clarified on Thursday that the vote will not directly address secession from the Canadian federation

The Independent UK · May 22

Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to remain in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday that Alberta was "essential" to the country's future, hours after the province's leader moved the oil-rich region closer toward a referendum on independence. Earlier Premier Danielle Smith said the vote would not directly decide independence but ask voters whether they favoured constitutional changes…

France 24 · May 22

Quebec's premier announces his resignation ahead of provincial election this year

The leader of Canada’s French-speaking province of Quebec says he is stepping down because he is unpopular

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Canada officials will visit Greenland after Trump’s renewed takeover threats

Trump has argued the U.S. needs to control Greenland to ensure the security of the NATO territory in the face of rising threats from China and Russia in the Arctic.

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Why is King Charles III delivering a rare speech in Canada – and is it an act of defiance against Trump?

King Charles III is coming to Canada to deliver a message

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

Carney visits Macron and Starmer as he seeks alliances amid Trump trade war

Canadian PM stresses importance of ‘reliable allies’ in Paris before travelling to London where he was received by king

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

Mark Carney, the ‘boring guy’ whose economic acumen could help Canada tackle Trump

Two-time central banker has no cabinet experience but some analysts say his experience of financial crises such as Brexit may be just what Canada needs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025