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Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?

Economist and ex-central banker takes over from Justin Trudeau in face of Trump tariff uncertainty, looming election.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2025

Trump ratchets up tariff tension with Canada’s Trudeau over border policies

The president has repeatedly accused Canada of allowing vast amounts of fentanyl into the US, an unsupported claim.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025

Canada’s Liberals bounce back after years of decline. What’s going on?

Polls show Liberals closing gap with opposition Conservatives as Trump’s threats, Trudeau’s resignation shake things up.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2025

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Australian women have much to lose at the federal election, say advocates for female representation as parties decide on their candidates for the upcoming vote.

AAP · Feb 8, 2025

Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

A Canadian government department that tracks suspected foreign interference says it has detected a “coordinated and malicious activity” targeting federal Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025

'Recovery operation' poll for battered state Liberals

A former Liberal premier in Australia's surplus-rich west can see light at the end of the tunnel for his party as another election defeat looms.

AAP · Feb 7, 2025

'Make Them Pay A Price:' Tesla Threatened With 100% Tariffs In Canada

There's a famous quote from the movie Road House that's useful for all sorts of situations: "Be nice. Until it's time to not be nice." The people of Canada, by and large, are famous the world over for being very nice. But clearly, the current tariff situation in the U.S.…

InsideEVs · Jan 31, 2025

Mark Carney might have the edge as potential Liberal leader, but still faces major obstacles

In the weeks following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement, the race to name his successor seems to have become a two-person contest between former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney, the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

A late former Liberal minister who served in the cabinets of two prime ministers has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

AAP · Jan 25, 2025

Canada’s Liberal leadership race: Who’s running to replace Justin Trudeau?

Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and ex-Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are frontrunners, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2025