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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau
OTTAWA, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - "Today, I join Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau – Canadian naval officer, astronaut, and public servant of exceptional distinction. "Marc made history as the first Canadian in space, inspiring a generation with his courage and intellect. Marc was named a Companion of the Order of Canada – our highest civilian honour. After a decorated career in the Royal Canadian Navy and at the helm of the Canadian Space Agency, Marc brought that same dedication and duty to public life. "As a Member of Parliament, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marc strived to build a stronger and safer Canada – always guided by deep and abiding purpose. He believed in progress, in science, in integrity, and in humility. Marc brought leadership, focus, and quiet strength to every file – be it strengthening aviation security in conflict zones or negotiating the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. "To those who worked alongside him, Marc was a trusted colleague and friend. To Canadians, he was a symbol of national pride and possibility. "I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and to all Canadians who looked to him for inspiration. Marc leaves an extraordinary legacy of public service, excellence, and Canadian values."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau
OTTAWA, ON, June 4, 2025 /CNW/ - "Today, I join Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Marc Garneau – Canadian naval officer, astronaut, and public servant of exceptional distinction. "Marc made history as the first Canadian in space, inspiring a generation with his courage and intellect. Marc was named a Companion of the Order of Canada – our highest civilian honour. After a decorated career in the Royal Canadian Navy and at the helm of the Canadian Space Agency, Marc brought that same dedication and duty to public life. "As a Member of Parliament, Minister of Transport, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marc strived to build a stronger and safer Canada – always guided by deep and abiding purpose. He believed in progress, in science, in integrity, and in humility. Marc brought leadership, focus, and quiet strength to every file – be it strengthening aviation security in conflict zones or negotiating the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. "To those who worked alongside him, Marc was a trusted colleague and friend. To Canadians, he was a symbol of national pride and possibility. "I extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and to all Canadians who looked to him for inspiration. Marc leaves an extraordinary legacy of public service, excellence, and Canadian values." This document is also available at SOURCE Prime Minister's Office View original content: Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
LILLEY: The time for speeches in Ottawa is over, we need action now
What Ottawa needs is a little less conversation, a little more action. Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla speak with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the opening of the first session of the 45th Parliament of Canada at the Senate of Canada in Ottawa on May 27, 2025. (Photo by Victoria Jones) King Charles came to Canada and read the speech from the throne, making it as exciting as such a speech can be. There was the pomp and pageantry of the monarch being there in person, and there were soothing words. 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 Now, though, Canada needs action. Building Canada Strong was the title of the speech and the words build or building were mentioned at least two dozen times. There was a section on building new relationships, building a more affordable Canada, and of course building a stronger Canada. If you paid attention to the election, you know the main promises from that were reiterated in the speech, the only difference between the speech and the campaign is that this time it was read out in a distinguished, upper-class English accent. That's fine, that's what throne speeches are, a rundown of the government's priorities and it's not meant to go into detail. We've had enough talking, though, enough promises, enough soothing words — the country needs to see a government in action. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The House of Commons has not sat in more than five months, but it is important to remember that from the end of September until December, there was no government business conducted in the House. That's all because the Trudeau government chose to allow the Commons to be paralyzed rather than release documents demanded by MPs in the Green Slush Fund scandal. That means that Parliament hasn't been functioning for nine months; now it's going to sit for four weeks at most, but could rise earlier, and then not come back until Sept. 15. This isn't good for democracy, it's not good for the country — we have been rudderless for a long time. Recommended video Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising plenty and now he will have to deliver whether the Commons is sitting or not. He's got a meeting with the premiers coming up on Monday in Saskatoon where he will need to show progress on his plans for the Canadian economy. It may sound good, remove all trade barriers between provinces, but not all provinces want that. Carney has promised to deliver on that front by Canada Day; it came up in the speech again — we shall see. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Premiers, especially Alberta's Daneille Smith and Saskatchewan's Scott Moe, will want to hear details, not vague promises of Carney's promise to engage in nation building infrastructure projects, including pipelines. He has been vague on what he really means, he's refused to be pinned down on what kind of oil pipeline projects he would support, and two senior ministers have said no to pipelines, especially in Quebec. The speech called for Canada 'to become the world's leading energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy' without defining that. Carney consistently avoids uttering the words oil or gas and neither appeared in the speech. Instead, he uses the euphemistic term, 'conventional energy.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Smith and Moe, as well as Newfoundland and Labrador Premier John Hogan, will want to hear directly from Carney on what he means about backing projects while keeping Bill C-69 — the energy emissions cap and the tanker ban — in place. We've had months of campaigning, months of posturing and promising, we've had months of talking about what Canada needs to do to respond to the changing economic landscape. Now we need the government to get down to work, to pass the legislation needed, adjust the regulations, and establish the environment for business leaders to be able to act with conviction. If you think the last nine months of Parliament being dysfunctional, and the last five months of Donald Trump's tariff threats were just politics, think again. Businesses have been putting off making decisions, unsure which way the government was going, unsure if there would be a suitable response. Now that the formalities of opening Parliament are out of the way, now that King Charles has departed, it's time for Carney and his team to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Columnists World World Toronto & GTA
Toronto Star
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Live updates: King Charles set to arrive in Ottawa Monday afternoon
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in Ottawa Monday afternoon, a day before his majesty delivers the Speech from the Throne to open the 45th Parliament of Canada.
Buzz Feed
10-05-2025
- Business
- Buzz Feed
Tariffs Confuse American Diner About Imported Food
"The customer is always right" is one of those phrases that's been repeated so often in American culture it's practically gospel. But anyone who's ever worked in hospitality knows the truth: the customer is frequently wrong — loudly, confidently, and often about things they don't remotely understand. Still, most of us are trained to "go high," Michelle Obama-style. Still, there are some times when a customer starts crashing out over something, and you just have to stand your ground. Recently, one chef on Reddit's r/KitchenConfidential community shared a story about a diner whose confusion (and misplaced outrage) over tariffs was just too much to ignore. His story is evidence that politics these days colors every aspect of our lives — even the entreé course. The story starts: "A customer got upset about tariffs, and I'm confused." Here's what went down: "I had a customer ask if the salmon was farm-raised or wild-caught. I said it was wild caught from the Bay of Fundy in Canada." "'No, it's not, you're making that up,' the customer said." "'No, I'm not. The fish gets delivered in a box that says Product of Canada on it and states where it was caught.'" "This dude got angry, saying, 'I thought we had tariffs on them!? It would make no sense for an American restaurant to get Canadian fish!!!' And I responded, saying, 'Well, regardless, that's where it's from.'" "Like brother, please. You're gonna be real mad when you learn where all of our other frozen goods come from." "He didn't eat the salmon by the way." "It's like he thinks we need 10 salmon to serve per month. I need like 10 whole salmon per day. I work in the Appalachian mountains, my man, I invite you to find me a steady supply of 300 salmon per month for cheaper in America. And that's just one restaurant. How many restaurants serve salmon in this city? In this state? Good luck with that." Fellow restaurant workers instantly recognized the type — the confidently misinformed customer who doubles down when corrected — and they showed up in the comments to commiserate, unpack the moment, and swap stories of working in hospitality in an era of economic confusion and culture war-fueled dining habits: "It sounds to me like the guy might have confused 'tariff' with 'ban.' Like, he thought that it would now be illegal to import foreign products." "I would've said: 'Yeah man, that's why it's more expensive than it was last week.'" —pate_moore "If people want everything to come from America, they better be prepared for 86'd specials halfway through service and a $20 higher price." "'I thought we had tariffs on them!' So…do you want the fish or..?" "As a Canadian, this is what it's all a-trout. Elbows Up!" —eatrepeat "Those damned foreign fish, stealing opportunities from hardworking American Salmon." "I've heard talk from management that the large corporate seafood chain I work for is phasing out shrimp entirely because it comes mostly from outside the US." —rancidvat "Imagine a $50 cheeseburger. It could happen. That salmon special you are talking about, $75. I'm thinking about the Portlandia episode where they spoof hipsters at a restaurant asking about whether their chickens come from a happy farm. Your story is a hilarious flipping of the script." —Shwaggins "Americans are about to discover what the rest of the world pays for animal protein, and their gasts are going to be totally flabbered." "I used to work at the fish department in a grocery store in Youngstown, Ohio, close to Lake Erie. We sold wild-caught walleye, a product of Canada." "I'm starting to worry that the human brain isn't designed to handle constant exposure to this kind of injurious information all day, every day." "The restaurant I work at is supplied by the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario). We have had so many customers complaining about the lack of American wines on our list since the LCBO no longer carries them." "Like, guys, do you not know what's going on right now?"—SyrupySex "You want control over where your food comes from? Cook it yourself." "It sounds more like he thought the United States was going to immediately create tens of millions of new jobs to fill industries that have been vacant for decades." Americans, have you noticed your dining experiences have been changed by the recently imposed tariffs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. And if you have simply given UP on dining out, you must download the free Tasty app — no subscription required — to access 7,500+ recipes and cooking tips.
