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Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

Joly tells G7 counterparts Trump's annexation threats 'not a joke'

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told her G7 counterparts Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats against Canada are not a joke as Trump continues to upend global trade.
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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been officially sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, about an hour after Justin Trudeau formally resigned.
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Here are the people making up Mark Carney's new Liberal cabinet

Here are the people making up Mark Carney's new Liberal cabinet

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has named a 24-member cabinet, a team of ministers who will lead during the coming federal election campaign.
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Here's the latest as Mark Carney prepares to become Canada's 24th prime minister

Here's the latest as Mark Carney prepares to become Canada's 24th prime minister

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today. Here's the latest on today's events — which also include the introduction of a new cabinet (all times Eastern): ——— 11:25 a.m.
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EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests

EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests

LA MALBAIE, Que. — The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check.
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Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty

Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty

OTTAWA — The Ontario man accused of stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Ottawa's Chateau Laurier hotel has pleaded guilty.
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Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

WASHINGTON — Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S.
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Joly says G7 leaders have 'strong unity' on defending Ukraine

Joly says G7 leaders have 'strong unity' on defending Ukraine

LA MALBAIE, Que. — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says G7 leaders have "strong unity" on defending Ukraine and would back a ceasefire proposal supported by Ukrainians.
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In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet

In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning

Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning

OTTAWA — Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet. Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members.
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