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N.B., N.S. premiers stand with Carney as Canada readies tariff retaliation

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As the trade war between the U.S. and Canada develops at a rapid pace, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston and New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt say they are ready to support Canada with the next move.

Holt says some businesses have been hit with an “unjustified tariff that will hurt our economy, workers and families.”

“New Brunswickers have been fiercely loyal to our local businesses and producers. Now, more than ever, we need to double down on buying local and supporting New Brunswick businesses and workers.”

Meanwhile, N.S. Premier Tim Houston says he is ready to support and work with Prime Minister Mark Carney on his next move.

Houston says they will do everything possible to protect “the massive number” of Nova Scotians and Canadians affected by the latest round of tariffs from the U.S. and President Donald Trump.

“It’s clear that we cannot trust or rely on the United States as we once did. This reality must make us more determined than ever to make Nova Scotia and Canada stronger,” says Houston in a written statement.

Trade talks broke down ahead of the deadline Friday night, the Prime Minister said it was because of changes that were “unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal.”

Canada announced they will hit back with dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs the day after Labour Day. For more on that, click here.

The U.S. has said they will hit $28 billion of Canadian goods with 50 per cent tariffs, a tax as the products enter the U.S.

Building resilience

Houston says one of the best ways for Nova Scotia to become more independent of the U.S. is developing our own energy and natural resources, as well as “finding new markets for Nova Scotian goods and services.”

“We have tremendous opportunities and I am fully committed to seizing them,” he says.

“Building up Nova Scotia is the only true path to protecting our future. Potential doesn’t build hospitals and roads. Turning potential into reality does.”

Houston says we need to find common ground to get this work done, to “make ourselves stronger and protect our future.”

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Canada, Ireland strengthen partnership as global uncertainty grows

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Canada and Ireland are moving to deepen their relationship after Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin.

The two leaders met on Sunday, with discussions focused on trade and strengthening economic resilience as global uncertainty continues to grow.

Carney said bilateral trade has increased nearly 150 per cent over the past decade, with Ireland a key partner in investment, agriculture, clean growth and economic security.

“In Canada, we believe that this moment of rupture can only be answered by positive, purposeful action,” Carney said. “By building what comes next. So, we look first to our closest allies.”

Efforts will centre on expanding trade, investment and economic stability, building on business ties that support tens of thousands of jobs in both countries.

Carney said the partnership is evolving in response to global instability.

“Canada and Ireland face a rapidly changing world,” he said. “One which, unfortunately, is more dangerous and divided — a world that must feel as uncertain as the future must have to my grandparents when they immigrated.”

He also announced up to $2 million in support for ‘Canada-Ireland 180’, a 2027 cultural initiative marking 180 years since more than 100,000 Irish people migrated to Canada. The program will highlight shared heritage, support Irish-Canadian artists and expand cultural exchange.

Carney said the initiative will celebrate the shared heritage between Canada and Ireland, empower Irish-Canadian artists, and deepen cultural exchanges between our two countries.

Beyond economic cooperation, both countries are planning deeper collaboration in health, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. They also reaffirmed shared commitments on global security, climate action, and continued support for Ukraine.

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Carney G7 trip to focus on trade, security, and innovation

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to Europe for this year’s G7 leaders’ summit, with his trip scheduled from June 11 to 17.

During his first bilateral visit in nearly a decade, Carney will meet with international allies and partners to address a range of global issues and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

While in Paris, he is expected to focus on strengthening Canada’s partnership with France, particularly in areas such as trade, defence, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and critical minerals.

Carney will also travel to Ireland, where discussions will centre on expanding co-operation in sectors including agri-food, AI, pharmaceuticals, and climate. Carney says, “Ireland and France are two of Canada’s closest and longest-standing partners. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are deepening these ties – and those across the G7 – to build greater certainty, security, and prosperity for Canadians and our partners across the globe.”

The prime minister says Canada has secured more than 20 economic and security partnerships over the past year and aims to build a stronger, more prosperous future through continued collaboration.

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Carney all but guaranteed majority, according to polls

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Polling data shows Mark Carney is all but guranateed to win his majority government in three by-elections tonight.

According to 338 Canada, which pools data from several sites, more than 63 per cent of voters will pick the Liberals in the Ontario riding of Scarborough Southwest and 64 per cent for University-Rosedale.

But over in Terrebonne, Quebec, that seat is still a tossup between the Liberals and the Bloc Quebecois.

In the spring, it was decided by one vote, but some controversial counting prompted another election.

After five MPs recently crossed the floor to join the Liberals, they need just one for the majority.

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Major test for Carney government: final budget vote happens Monday night

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In just a few hours, the government will decide the fate of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals.

The minority government needs some opposition support to pass their proposed federal budget—and to avoid another federal election.

Recently a Conservative MP resigned his seat and another joined the Liberals.

That means they only need two opposition members to abstain or vote in favour.

Green leader Elizabeth May will vote yes to avoid an election, according to reports. However, it is unclear what the NDP will do.

If the budget does not pass, it will likely send us back to the polls.

The vote happens this evening.

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Feds, N.B. working on major project to be revealed Thursday

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The feds will reveal a major new project coming to New Brunswick later this week, according to the Premier.

In Fredericton Monday, the Prime Minister announced a list of major nation-building projects would be revealed Thursday, and Premier Susan Holt says one of those projects is coming to New Brunswick.

However, she would not give any more details ahead of time.

Holt and Carney sat down for a focused and productive meeting earlier Monday, she told reporters.

She says they covered a lot of topics, including defense, mining, energy, and more.

“We talked quite a bit about energy and how important energy is to growing our economy here in New Brunswick and beyond, and the various opportunities that present themselves in the energy space,” said Holt.

She added that the conversation touched on nuclear energy, exploring for critical minerals and developing renewable energy, including the large wind projects the province has put forward.

Earlier, in the day, the Prime Minister visited the Maple Leaf Homes building company, where he reiterated the federal “Buy Canadian” policy.

It includes $186 million dollars to purchase building materials in our own country.

Carney says it will put more of tax dollars back into our economy.

“[It] will put more of every public dollar back into our economy, creating good Canadian jobs, Canadian careers, using Canadian resources and benefiting Canadian communities. It’ll make a big difference for workers here in New Brunswick,” the Prime Minister said.

The Buy Canadian policy was previously announced in September.

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Liberals survive second confidence vote in House of Commons

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget survived another vote of confidence in the House of Commons.

This time, the Conservatives assisted the minority Liberals.

The motion came from the Bloc Quebecois to reject the budget, it was defeated 307-30 this afternoon.

Yesterday, the NDP, Bloc and Green Party helped the Liberals through a Conservative motion of non-confidence on Thursday.

A vote on the budget is expected to be held November 17.