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Prime Minister Carney announces Canadian delegation to the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis

As Catholics in Canada and around the world mourn the late Pope Francis through tributes, memorial masses, vigils, and individual prayers, the funeral for His Holiness will be broadcast live from the heart of Rome, allowing everyone the opportunity to witness the official service.

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Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the United States of America

Le Canada annonce de nouvelles contre-mesures en réponse aux droits de douane imposés par les États-Unis d’Amérique The U.S. tariffs will do harm to American workers and businesses, but Canada will also be impacted, with every Canadian feeling the effects.

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Prime Minister Carney meets with premiers and shares his plan to build one strong Canadian economy

The trade war brought on by the United States has renewed the urgency to address longstanding barriers that have fragmented our economy and reduced opportunities for Canadians.

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Prime Minister Carney cancels proposed capital gains tax increase

In addition, the government will maintain the increase in the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption limit to $1,250,000 on the sale of small business shares and farming and fishing property.

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Prime Minister Carney will eliminate GST for first-time homebuyers

Prime Minister Carney today announced that the Government of Canada will eliminate the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time homebuyers on homes at or under $1 million

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Prime Minister Carney announces $187 million to help Jasper rebuild

Today in Edmonton, Prime Minister Carney is announcing a $187 million investment to repair and rebuild critical infrastructure in Jasper National Park.

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Prime Minister Carney strengthens Canada’s security and sovereignty

Prime Minister Carney was today in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to announce initiatives in partnership with Inuit leaders to build the Nunavut economy and strengthen Canadian security and sovereignty in the Arctic.

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Prime Minister Carney to strengthen ties with France and the United Kingdom and reaffirm Canada’s sovereignty

To that end, the Prime Minister announced today that he will travel to Paris, France, London, United Kingdom, and Iqaluit, Nunavut, from March 16 to 18, 2025, to strengthen two of our closest and longest-standing economic and security partnerships, and to reaffirm Canada’s Arctic security and sovereignty.

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Swearing-in of the 30th Canadian Ministry

Today, at a ceremony presided by the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, at Rideau Hall, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry.

This new, leaner, focused Cabinet includes returning ministers, seasoned leaders, and new voices who will bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team as it delivers on the things that matter most to Canadians, such as strengthening Canada’s economy and security.

The new Cabinet is as follows:

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Prime Minister announces the appointment of senators

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, appointed the following individuals as independent senators to fill vacancies in the Senate:

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