Mark Carney set to present economic vision to Liberal caucus – National

Mark Carney set to present economic vision to Liberal caucus – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 10, 2024 7:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney will present his vision for the Liberals’ economic policy when he meets with MPs in Nanaimo, B.C., today. The party announced Carney’s new role as chair … Read more

Mark Carney set to take on role as Trudeau special advisor: source – National

Mark Carney set to take on role as Trudeau special advisor: source – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is set to formalize his relationship with the Liberal Party as a special advisor to the party leader, Justin Trudeau, Global News has learned. The new role for Carney is to be announced Monday, a senior government source said. Carney … Read more

Questions on Freeland’s future are ‘whispers in the shadows’: Liberal MP – National

Questions on Freeland’s future are ‘whispers in the shadows’: Liberal MP – National

A Liberal MP dismissed recent media reports that Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland could be on her way out politically, calling speculation her job may be in jeopardy “whispers in the shadows.” James Maloney, who represents a riding in west Toronto, defended Freeland at a news conference Monday where she was asked by reporters about … Read more

ANALYSIS: While Liberals chase Carney, Conservatives crow about a blue-collar candidate – National

ANALYSIS: While Liberals chase Carney, Conservatives crow about a blue-collar candidate – National

The Trudeau Liberals and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney have been engaged in the strangest of dances for more than a few years now. Carney came out as a Liberal Party of Canada supporter in 2021. His priorities — dealing with climate change above all else — are Liberal priorities. Some Liberal MPs … Read more

Who is Mark Carney, and why is Justin Trudeau courting him? – National

Who is Mark Carney, and why is Justin Trudeau courting him? – National

The name on the lips of politicos, reporters and Liberal insiders in Ottawa over the past few weeks does not hold a position in government and has never even run for a seat in Parliament: Mark Carney. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed to reporters last week that he’s been speaking to Carney “for years” … Read more

Freeland says she has ‘confidence’ to do her job after reports of tension – National

Freeland says she has ‘confidence’ to do her job after reports of tension – National

Chrystia Freeland says she has the “confidence” she needs to continue serving as deputy prime minister and finance minister, after reports of “tension” between her and the prime minister’s office over her handling of the economic file. “To serve as minister in a cabinet, you do need the support and confidence of the prime minister. … Read more

Trudeau affirms ‘full confidence’ in Freeland amid reports of tension – National

Trudeau affirms ‘full confidence’ in Freeland amid reports of tension – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Justin Trudeau on Thursday reaffirmed his “full confidence” in Chrystia Freeland amid reports of tension between the prime minister’s office and the finance minister. Speaking at the close of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Washington, D.C., Trudeau was asked about the possibility of replacing Freeland … Read more

A key inflation gauge in focus

A key inflation gauge in focus

Prices are displayed in a grocery store on February 01, 2023 in New York City. Leonardo Munoz | Corbis News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like … Read more

UN’s Usher highlights financing challenge for companies in green transition

UN’s Usher highlights financing challenge for companies in green transition

Greenwash activists take part in the final day of four days of The Big One climate protest activities organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR) on 24 April 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Mark Kerrison | In Pictures | Getty Images The head of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative believes there is still a “real … Read more

‘The world is being rewired’ and will see more supply shocks, Mark Carney says – National

‘The world is being rewired’ and will see more supply shocks, Mark Carney says – National

Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney issued a warning at the World Economic Forum that global supply shocks are becoming more persistent, forcing central bankers to adapt to tame inflation. Carney, who also previously led the Bank of England, spoke on a panel in Davos, Switzerland at the WEF summit Thursday about how central … Read more