Author: ROB GILLIES Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 10/03/2025 | 04:06:28
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Mark Carney will become prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday. Carney replaces Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January. Canada will keep its initial retaliatory tariffs in place until “the Americans show us respect” The surge in Canadian nationalism has bolstered the Liberal Party’s chances in a parliamentary election expected within days or weeks. “The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. Think about it. If they succeed they would destroy our way of life,” Carney said. The vote on Canada’s next leader now is expected to focus on who is best equipped to deal with the United States. Chrystia Freeland resigned shortly after, releasing a scathing letter about the government that proved to be the last straw for Trudeau. In 2020, he began serving as the United Nations’ special envoy for climate action and finance. The other top Liberal leadership candidate was former Deputy Prime Minister Freelander, who received just 8% of the vote.
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