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He’s useful in a crisis – but is he any good at politics? A look at Mark Carney’s first year
Mark Carney built his reputation managing financial catastrophes at the Bank of Canada and Bank of England, but running a country demands an entirely different skill set. His first year as Prime Minister has exposed the gap between crisis management and political craft, with every stumble playing out in real time before a scrutinizing public. The question is no longer whether Carney is competent — it's whether competence alone is enough.
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CBC Politics
Federal government planning to revamp funding for Canadian athletes, says Carney
Canada's federal government is preparing a significant overhaul of how it funds Canadian athletes, with Prime Minister Mark Carney committing to a deliberate six-month review of the current system. The announcement arrives ahead of a federal commission's final report on the future of Canadian sport, signaling potential alignment between government action and independent recommendations. The move suggests Ottawa is ready to take a harder look at a funding model critics have long argued fails to adequately support elite athletes.
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CBC Politics
As Trump pauses Russian shadow fleet sanctions, Carney says Canada holding firm
Canada is holding its ground on Russian shadow fleet sanctions even as the Trump administration moves to ease pressure on Moscow's oil exports. Prime Minister Carney joined two other world leaders, including a fellow G7 member, in a unified show of opposition to Washington's decision. The rare public split among Western allies signals growing fractures in the coordinated sanctions strategy that has defined the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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CBC Politics
Ottawa to allow rural employers to increase proportion of temporary foreign workers
Canada's federal government is expanding access to temporary foreign workers for rural employers, permitting a higher share of low-wage TFW hires on a time-limited basis. The move signals Ottawa's recognition that labor shortages in rural industries require targeted solutions distinct from urban markets. For affected sectors like agriculture and food processing, the policy change could provide meaningful short-term relief.
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