Prime Minister Mark Carney has asserted that his government has "taken back control" of immigration, following a press conference in Red Deer, Alberta, where he addressed concerns over the upcoming provincial referendum on immigration policy (castanet.net). The remarks came as part of broader discussions on Canada's immigration strategy and its implications for provincial governance.
Meanwhile, the federal government faces mounting pressure from U.S. trade policies, with Premier of the Yukon, Dennis Fentie, stating that the territory is "not greatly affected" by recent U.S. tariffs. However, the looming threat of additional tariffs has disrupted planned meetings between provincial leaders and Carney, highlighting the growing complexity of Canada's trade relations (ca.news.yahoo.com).
In response to U.S. trade tensions, the Carney government has pursued alternative economic partnerships, including a significant energy deal with a German natural gas company. This agreement is expected to reduce Europe’s reliance on Qatari gas, which has become increasingly unstable due to regional conflicts (nytimes.com).
