Topic
4 articles
Eurovision executive director Martin Green said Canada is welcome to join the singing contest if it wishes, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's budget proposal last November. Canada has not formally applied, but Green expressed openness, noting Carney's desire to pivot toward Europe. CBC has sent observers to this year's event.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Louise Arbour, a former Supreme Court Justice and war crimes prosecutor, as the new Governor General of Canada. Arbour, 79, will formally represent King Charles III and oversee ceremonial and constitutional duties. The appointment comes after pressure to choose a bilingual candidate following the tenure of Mary Simon who faced challenges with French.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, marking Canada as the first non-European country to participate, as Ottawa seeks to forge new trade and diplomatic alliances after a rift with the United States. The summit is set to address topics including U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany and the economic impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict, while also highlighting Armenia's efforts to pivot toward Europe.
After a year of facing pressure from the U.S., Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is praised for his firm stance against Trump's threats and domestic criticism. However, experts say the real challenge in his second year lies in turning his policy promises into concrete actions.
