Prime Minister Mark Carney made light of a technical mishap during a news conference in Toronto, when his teleprompter malfunctioned, allowing him to take a jab at U.S. President Donald Trump. The incident occurred on Wednesday during a discussion on housing policy, and Carney used the moment to comment on Trump's actions, saying, “I do not view this as a conspiracy,” according to reports from multiple Canadian media outlets (castanet.net).
The remark came as part of a broader conversation about Canada’s relationship with the United States, particularly in the context of ongoing trade negotiations. Carney emphasized that Canada’s stance toward the U.S. remains “quite firm,” while trade talks continue to be “constructive,” despite an approaching deadline for new U.S. tariffs (globalnews.ca).
In separate developments, Carney also addressed Canada’s position on international issues, including support for the International Criminal Court, and remained non-committal on U.S. sanctions against a Canadian judge (arabnews.pk). Meanwhile, concerns over Alberta’s financial situation and equalization payments continued to be a point of contention, with some suggesting the federal system is unfairly impacting the province (ca.news.yahoo.com).
