"A Liberal can seldom be a partisan of the status quo. He tends to be a reformer – attempting to move society, to modify its institutions, to liberate its citizens. The liberal is an optimist at heart; who trusts people." - Pierre Elliott Trudeau, April 1974 #cdnpoli

Ursula von der Leyen: Indeed, we are an ocean apart, but we have never been closer than now.

"Reporters and cameras were allowed into the room, and they caught a moment where Mark Carney was leaning over a seat at Donald Trump at the desk, speaking to him about Chinese electric vehicles." David Cochrane on the hot mic moment between Mark Carney and Donald Trump

Scott Reid on Mark Carney at the G7: They look to him because of his experience, because of the personal relationship, and they look to him because of Davos. They look to him in some ways as the alternative leader. And so I do think he will play a personally significant role.

RT @gmacofglebe: Remember when the Reform MPs used to criticize the Bloc Québécois for taking pensions?

Canada is the first non-European nation to join SAFE — the EU’s joint defence readiness initiative — and we’re already seeing results. Because we joined, Montréal-based Marconi Technologies will build made-in-Canada tactical radios for the Polish Cyber Command. This contract is worth more than $10 million and will benefit nearly 100 Canadian suppliers, their workers, and their families.

A margine dei lavori del G7 di Evian, ho avuto un colloquio con il Primo Ministro del Canada, @MarkJCarney. L’incontro ha permesso di passare in rassegna lo stato di attuazione del piano d’azione per la cooperazione rafforzata Italia-Canada, concordando sull’opportunità di consolidarla ulteriormente.

I am grateful to Canada for its new package of sanctions against more than 160 entities linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. Today, during our meeting with @MarkJCarney, we discussed strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia. And it is important that such decisions are being made. We also discussed formats of defense cooperation, Canada’s participation in financing the production of Ukrainian drones under the Danish model, and cooperation in the energy sector. Importantly, Canada will continue to provide Ukraine with energy support and assistance in recovery. I thank Mark for his strong position during the G7–Ukraine meeting and for all the support for our people. We truly have strong allies and the Prime Minister’s significant personal engagement in supporting Ukraine. And this is highly valuable.

Carney: Canada is very pleased to be accepting your invitation to join this exceptionally important initiative, Ocean Eye. The European Union, as is often the case, increasingly the case, stepping up to help solve global challenges.

Former deputy PM John Manley: We used to always refer to the president of the United States as the leader of the free world. Donald Trump is not the leader of anything other than about the 37% of Americans that still support him. If anything, intellectually at least, Mark Carney has become the leader of the free world, the countries that believe in democracy and the rule of law.

Try to follow this absurdity. The RW Influencers whine about the creation of the previous government's tree planting project. Covid comes along, and the program isn't met, and then gets cancelled. The RW Influencers post about not reaching the goals of the program they didn't support. Now, they're whining that the program was cancelled and making ridiculous claims that it was cancelled because "trees won't save the planet" The cherry on top? Also being upset that the PM is planting a tree... It's absolutely amazing what these guys will post in order to continue to push their engagement and monetization. Let's make it simple, so Nixon, are you for the program or are you glad it's cancelled, because you're whining about both.

This is reprehensible. An MP invoking Epstein to score cheap political points is an embarrassment to public discourse. This kind of reckless, juvenile nonsense is exactly why you’re sitting in opposition instead of government. Shameful.

Hey, @JPTasker. Seriously, what was the point of this question? You yourself stated in your Q that @JustinTrudeau's girlfriend performed at the game. So why wouldn't he be there with her? Are you trying to get a job at Teen Beat Magazine? @PierrePoilievre

Carney: The rules-based order is eroding, the values we cherish are under threat, and as reliable partners become fewer, those that remain matter ever more. Canada believes that this moment of rupture can only be answered by positive, purposeful action, by building what comes next. So we look first to our closest allies. That's Europe, that's Ireland.

According to Le Devoir, since Justin Trudeau's departure, the Conservative Party has mentioned him 688 times in the House — with Pierre Poilievre thinking about him more than anyone.

RT @HelloStephano: PM Carney laying down the truth.

When you’ve sailed so far off the mark you can’t see the shoreline. If you cannot see what Carney is doing you need to open your eyes and ears.

Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin pays tribute to PM Mark Carney: Throughout your hugely distinguished career, you have demonstrated wisdom, integrity and leadership at moments of great consequence. You have earned respect, not only in Canada, but all around the world.

Carney: What one can't do at this point in a rapidly shifting world order is rely on one set of institutions, one grouping, one country to provide the answers. You have to know what you want, what you need, how you serve your citizens, and then go and get it.

"When we start to realize that there is a will ( in the USA) to destabilize the economy of Canada, everything makes sense." E.Nicolas, Le Devoir. #cdnoli #polqc #onpoli

Carney on Pierre Poilievre's criticism that Canada already has a trade deal and that these trips aren't helpful for Canadians: We are not satisfied with the status quo. Maybe the leader of the opposition is, but we're not ... the opportunity for Canada in Europe is as big, if not bigger, than any other economy.