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Mark Carney

Also known as: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney · Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney · Prime Minister Mark Carney

2026-04-272026-08-05

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO/COURTESY: CNN Audio By Vocalize Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he was looking at "all options" after US President Donald Trump made plans to impose new 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods in 30 days.

    Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat
  3. Citizen Digital

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend, meaning the leaders of all three host nations will be present.

    Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  4. Citizen Digital

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend, meaning the leaders of all three host nations will be at the match.

    England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  5. The Standard

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend, meaning the leaders of all three host nations will be present.

    Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  6. The Standard

    z and Spain's royal family will all attend -- despite Trump recently lashing out at Madrid for failing to help with the Iran war and falling shot on NATO spending.The leaders of the tournament's co-hosts, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

    Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
  7. June 2026
  8. The Standard

    But the celebratory atmosphere at Vancouver's BC Place stadium, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cheering on 'Les Rouges', was soured by a serious injury to Kone in the 51st minute.Qatar's Assim Madibo upended Kone with a clumsy challenge from behind to leave the Italy-ba

    Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
  9. The Standard

    r of air defence missiles, a winter support package and strengthening pressure on Russia. “It’s great that everybody understands that Russia is not winning, and we have to push Putin to end this war,” the Ukrainian leader said at a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

    G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war as US backs peace
  10. Citizen Digital

    "President Trump, like all of us, simply acknowledged that there was no serious willingness on Russia's part today to discuss peace." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had noted a US "change in tone with respect to Ukraine".

    G7 leaders welcome Trump 'change' on Ukraine
  11. Citizen Digital

    s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump, Kenya's President William Ruto, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney

    G7 leaders bolster commitment to combat migrant smuggling
  12. The Standard

    A multinational force led by France and Britain "can play an important role to facilitate the resumption of maritime traffic" in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has been severely restricted in the conflict, it added.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking before the th

    G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI
World & Region

Canada weighs response to Trump's threatened 50% tariffs

The News

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is examining "all options" to respond if US President Donald Trump's planned 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods take effect in 30 days. Carney and Trump agreed to intensify discussions on a possible deal, with the tariffs potentially affecting products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Canada weighs response to Trump's threatened 50% tariffs

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he is examining "all options" to respond if US President Donald Trump's planned 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian goods take effect in 30 days. Carney and Trump agreed to intensify discussions on a possible deal, with the tariffs potentially affecting products like wine, hockey sticks, and cement under the US-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Spain and Argentina meet in 2026 World Cup final

    Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026. Argentina seeks to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain pursue a second title after winning in 2010; it is likely Lionel Messi's final World Cup appearance.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats France 6-4 for World Cup third place

    England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Argentina and Spain contest 2026 World Cup final

    Argentina and Spain face off in the World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with Argentina seeking back-to-back titles and Spain pursuing a second crown. The match marks the likely final World Cup appearance for Argentina's Lionel Messi, 39.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

  4. Trump to present World Cup final trophy in New Jersey

    US President Donald Trump will present the World Cup trophy alongside FIFA chief Gianni Infantino at the final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey on Sunday. Trump previously drew controversy by calling FIFA to request a red card suspension for USA striker Folarin Balogun.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Canada wins first World Cup match 6-0 over nine-man Qatar

    Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. G7 leaders intensify pressure on Russia to end Ukraine war

    G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. G7 leaders unite on pressuring Russia over Ukraine war

    G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. G7 leaders commit to dismantle migrant smuggling networks

    G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. G7 leaders welcome Iran deal, pledge Ukraine military support

    G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ruto attends G7 Summit in France to advocate for Africa

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto represents Africa at G7 Summit in France

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Ruto to attend G7 summit in France for Africa agenda

    President William Ruto is travelling to Evian, France for the G7 Leaders' Summit, where he will champion Africa's economic agenda and push for reforms to the global financial system. He received a personal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron and will present Africa's common position as shaped during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi last month.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Canada bans social media for under-16s, regulates AI chatbots

    Canada introduced a digital safety bill banning social media for children under 16, with exemptions for platforms meeting certain safety standards, and establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards for AI chatbots. Companies face penalties of 3% of global revenue or up to C$10 million for non-compliance.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220 jets for $19 billion

    Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia signed a $19 billion agreement to purchase 150 Canadian-made Airbus A220-300 jets, with the option to double the order to 300 aircraft to meet future demand. The deal, announced at Airbus's facility in Canada, represents the largest order in that country's history and will enable the airline to open new Asian routes starting with fleet deliveries in 2028.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Trump evacuated after gunman attempts White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

    A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, prompting Trump's evacuation. Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested; the FBI and US Attorney General are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting senior White House officials may have been targeted.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

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