Prime Minister Mark Carney smiles as he takes his seat at his first news conference since winning the federal election, in Ottawa, Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities at his first postelection press conference on Friday, four days after his party won a minority mandate in the April 28 election.
Here’s a quick look at the items topping his agenda.
Building up Canadian resilience
Carney said he will head into his first tête-à-tête with U.S. President Donald Trump on May 6 anticipating “difficult but constructive discussions” on trade and security. He also said it’s an early meeting and the public should not expect immediate results.
Carney vowed to fight for the “best deal” possible for Canada and said he would take as long as necessary to get there.
Arguing that Canada can give itself “more than the Americans can take away,” he also promised …