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Ford praises Carney, Alberta following virtual First Ministers Meeting
- On May 8, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney conducted an online gathering with provincial premiers to address issues surrounding Canadian unity and foreign relations amid growing concerns of western alienation in Alberta.
- The meeting followed rising tensions including Danielle Smith’s separatist remarks, prompting leaders like Ontario’s Doug Ford to emphasize unity and praise Carney’s outreach to western provinces.
- Carney’s government pledged to invest in Canada’s foreign service by sending more diplomats abroad, issuing a new full foreign policy, and launching a national security review to restore leadership and expand trade.
- Pamela Isfeld, president of the foreign service officers’ union, welcomed the platform but highlighted staffing shortages, stating that increasing foreign service personnel by 50 to 60 percent is likely needed to ensure backups at missions.
- The virtual meeting and diplomatic focus signal the government’s intent to unify Canada internally and strengthen its global role amid complex US relations and ongoing trade conflicts.
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More details needed about Carney's plans to revamp foreign service, union head says
Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to invest in Canada's foreign service, arguing that diplomacy is becoming increasingly important in a dangerous world. A union official representing foreign service officers and a senator who once served Canada overseas say they're optimistic about Carney's plans...
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