Canada will ‘by no means’ be a part of US, says Carney in first speech as PM – dwell updates

What we realized from Carney’s first press convention as PMprinted at 18:18 Greenwich Imply Time

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Jessica Murphy
Reporting from Toronto

In his first media look as prime minister, Mark Carney sought to color his authorities as one in every of motion – able to hit the bottom operating as Canada faces an escalating commerce battle with the US, its closest ally and largest commerce companion.

He stated he could be heading within the coming days to the UK and France because the nation seeks to deepen ties with “dependable” – a phrase he underscored – commerce companions.

However it’s clear Canada will quickly head right into a basic election. Carney took a couple of open jabs on the Conservatives, who’re presently polling barely forward, and even, with the Liberals.

Requested instantly about election plans, Carney was extra coy. He gave a nod to the truth that, by regulation, there should be an election by October, however added that within the coming days he would have extra to say about getting “as sturdy a mandate that’s wanted for the time”.

This was a get to know you information convention – usually pleasant as reporters queried Carney on main points, like how he would deal with Trump.

However the job will solely get more difficult from right here.