“Canadians elected a new government to stand up to President Trump and build a strong economy,” Carney said in his first remarks since election night.
Canadians elected a new government to stand up for Canada and build a strong economy.
As Prime Minister, I’ve heard that message loud and clear. Today, I’ve shared my plan to set out on a new path for Canada — and act with focus and determination.
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) May 2, 2025
Carney also said King Charles III will deliver a speech outlining the Canadian government’s priorities on May 27, when Parliament resumes. Charles is the head of state in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies.
Carney has emphasised Canada’s oldest allies, the United Kingdom and France, since becoming prime minister after the resignation of Justin Trudeau. Carney repeated that the old relationship with the US, based on steadily increasing integration, is over.
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”On Tuesday, I had a very constructive call with President Trump, and we agreed to meet next Tuesday in Washington,” Carney said. “My government will fight to get the best deal for Canada.”
Carney previously said that Canada’s close friendship with the US has ended and that the 80-year period when the US embraced the mantle of global economic leadership and forged alliances rooted in trust and mutual respect is over.
Trump mocked Carney’s predecessor by calling him Governor Trudeau. He hasn’t trolled Carney.
Carney also outlined the priorities of his new government four days after Canadians voted in the Liberals for a fourth mandate.
“Now the election is over, and we are in a once-in-a-lifetime crisis. It’s time to come together, to put our Team Canada sweaters, and win big,” Carney said. “Now is the time for ambition, to be bold, to meet this crisis with the overwhelming, positive force of a united Canada.”
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