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Toronto Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Mark Carney mocked for hugging man in thong at Vancouver Pride Parade
Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people while he marches in the Vancouver Pride Parade in Vancouver, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns / THE CANADIAN PRESS Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised revellers at Vancouver's Pride Parade over the weekend. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account While his attendance wasn't announced, Carney was in the city to meet with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority president and CEO Peter Xotta and DP World Canada chief operating officer Joel Werner in the morning for a photo op after visiting the port facility. The prime minister followed that with a meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby as the U.S. hit Canada with a 35% tariff on goods not compliant with CUSMA on trade, as well as renewed animosity in the long-running softwood lumber dispute. But he wrapped his visit on the parade route, marching for about a kilometre. While Carney kept his outfit business-casual — navy suit, blue dress shirt and burgundy sneakers — he did have an orange-pink lesbian flag tucked into his pocket like a makeshift pocket square that served as a symbolic sign of support for the LGBTQ community. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Carney was greeted by loud cheers from parade-goers lining the sidewalks along the route, as he shook hands with the crowd and posed for photos with participants. But it was one photo of the PM hugging a nearly naked man who had nothing but a pink thong separating him from Canada's normally buttoned-up leader that caught people's attention. The internet went wild for the embrace, with many on social media taking jabs at Carney. Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people while he marches in the Vancouver Pride Parade in Vancouver, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press) Photo by Ethan Cairns / THE CANADIAN PRESS 'Elbows down, asses up…. in front of kids. Nice flex,' one person sneered. Another noted: 'Canada has fallen into a sad state,' while another agreed asking, 'Wait aren't we in a trade CRISIS??' RECOMMENDED VIDEO They continued: 'Isn't Carney the expert in dealing with a crisis? Don't we need a trade deal? Shouldn't Carney be in DC — negotiating a trade deal??' At one point, the PM was handed a microphone by a drag queen who thanked him for coming, to which Carney replied saying the parade was 'the best of Canada.' He noted that Pride celebrates diversity in a 'very positive way' and represents the 'essence of Canada.' Read More Columnists Other Sports Opinion Relationships Canada
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney Visits BC
Photo Gallery: Prime Minister Carney Visits BC Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his visit to British Columbia on Monday as he toured the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges facility on Vancouver Island. Wearing a navy blue suit, Carney visited the facility near Nanoose Bay, about 30 kilometres north of Nanaimo, for about 2 1/2 hours, during which he toured the Royal Canadian Navy vessel Sikanni. On Sunday, Carney met with Eby as well as officials from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Carney and Eby discussed U.S. tariffs and a renewed animosity in the long-running softwood lumber dispute. After the meetings, Carney made a surprise appearance at Vancouver's Pride Parade, marching for about a kilometre along the route beginning outside B.C. Place Stadium. Here's a look at the Prime Minister's tour over the last two days. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2025.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier
VANCOUVER — Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver's Pride parade Sunday after meeting with Premier David Eby and officials from the Vancouver port. Carney met with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority president and CEO Peter Xotta and DP World Canada chief operating officer Joel Werner in the morning, briefly appearing at a photo op with the two executives after pacing the port facility as a large container ship loomed above. The prime minister was then scheduled for a meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby that was closed to media as the province grapples with U.S. tariffs and renewed animosity in the long running softwood lumber dispute. Carney later surprised attendees at the Vancouver Pride parade, marching for about a kilometre along the route beginning outside B.C. Place Stadium. He says the Pride parade represents the "essence of Canada," celebrating diversity in a "very positive way." Carney was greeted by loud cheers from parade-goers lining the sidewalks along the route, and he zigzagged across the street several times to meet and greet supporters as his security detail followed closely. The prime minister at one point was handed a microphone by a drag queen who thanked him for coming, and Carney said the parade was "the best of Canada." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 3, 2025. The Canadian Press
Winnipeg Free Press
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Prime Minister Mark Carney's B.C. visit expected to continue Monday in Nanaimo area
NANAIMO – Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to go to Vancouver Island on Monday as his visit to British Columbia continues. Carney is slated to visit the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges facility near Nanoose Bay, located about 30 kilometres north of Nanaimo. The prime minister met with B.C. Premier David Eby on Sunday, as well as officials from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Carney and Eby also discussed U.S. tariffs and a renewed animosity in the long-running softwood lumber dispute, but that was closed to media. After the meetings, Carney made a surprise appearance at Vancouver's Pride Parade, marching for about a kilometre along the route beginning outside B.C. Place Stadium. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 4, 2025.
Toronto Star
03-08-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Prime Minister Mark Carney attends Vancouver Pride parade after meeting with premier
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised attendees at Vancouver's Pride parade Sunday after meeting with Premier David Eby and officials from the Vancouver port. Carney met with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority president and CEO Peter Xotta and DP World Canada chief operating officer Joel Werner in the morning, briefly appearing at a photo op with the two executives after pacing the port facility as a large container ship loomed above.
