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PM Carney to deliver remarks at caucus meeting in Ottawa today
Carney outlined early bills on infrastructure, social media safety and the budget, saying his government will move quickly on major projects and costs.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed his Liberal caucus in Ottawa on Friday, describing the upcoming fall parliamentary session as 'crucial' for introducing consequential legislation before the House of Commons resumes sitting Monday.
- Returning Thursday from Strasbourg, France, Carney sought to strengthen trade and defense ties with the European Union as part of his broader campaign to reduce Canada's reliance on the United States.
- The government will introduce the Building Canada Strong Act this fall, mandating a strict one-year limit to approve or reject major infrastructure projects; Carney stated 'one project, one review, one year' as the standard.
- Liberals plan to enact the fuel excise tax extension announced September 2, while Carney confirmed the government will push social media safety and artificial intelligence regulation legislation this fall.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the government's approach, questioning proposed associate membership in the European Union and calling for Parliament to address trade concerns amid the collapsed U.S.-Canada talks.
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Carney rallies Liberal MPs as 'crucial session' of Parliament set to resume
Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday his government is focused on bringing down costs for Canadians and defending the country's sovereignty, though he acknowledged that some of those efforts are in their early stages.
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C 35%
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