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Canada’s Mark Carney jokes about PM Modi after India visit| India News

Canada’s Mark Carney jokes about PM Modi after India visit| India News

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday described his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, as a “unique guy” and joked about the PM’s “weekend” routine. Canadian PM Mark Carney also praised Modi’s work ethic, stating he remains “very focused” on providing for the rural population. (AFP) Carney was speaking about his interaction with PM Modi during his visit to India at a seminar hosted by the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia. When asked about his assessment of PM Modi, Carney stated, “The guy is unique. He has not taken a day off in 25 years, either as the Chief Minister of Gujarat or as the Prime Minister.” While mentioning PM Modi’s relentless dedication as a political leader, Carney joked with his Canadian minister, François-Philippe Champagne. “He hasn’t taken even one day off. Every weekend, like you, François-Philippe, he is out campaigning. He gets 250,000 people at his rallies, you get 25, but that’s okay,” Carney said jokingly, drawing laughter from the crowd at the seminar. The Canadian PM further praised Modi’s work ethic, stating he remains …

‘Highly Focused’: Canada PM Mark Carney Calls PM Modi A ‘Unique Leader’ After India Visit | World News

‘Highly Focused’: Canada PM Mark Carney Calls PM Modi A ‘Unique Leader’ After India Visit | World News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 09:01 IST PM Carney travelled to Delhi and Mumbai earlier this week, where he interacted with PM Modi and discussed areas of India-Canada bilateral cooperation. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, interacts with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Monday, March 2, 2026. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan)(PTI03_02_2026_000067B) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently visited India, has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a highly focused leader committed to delivery and economic transformation. Speaking at Australia’s Lowy Institute, Carney shared his personal assessment after meeting PM Modi during his recent visit. Carney travelled to Delhi and Mumbai earlier this week, where he interacted with PM Modi and discussed areas of cooperation. During the event in Australia, the moderator referred to Modi as “a big figure dominating international politics”. ‘A unique leader’ Reflecting on his experience, Carney said Modi was “unique”, noting that he had not taken a single day off during 25 years in public office, first as Gujarat’s chief minister and later as India’s prime …

Modi and Carney pledge trade expansion, put diplomatic crisis in the rearview| India News

Modi and Carney pledge trade expansion, put diplomatic crisis in the rearview| India News

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India and Canada on Monday firmed up agreements on critical minerals and the supply of uranium ore and finalised the terms of reference for negotiations on a free trade deal, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney pledged to build on the normalisation of ties by expanding trade and deepening security cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on March 2. (HT Photo/Arvind Yadav) Carney is on a four-day visit to India as part of efforts by the two sides to rebuild ties that went into a tailspin in 2023 after former PM Justin Trudeau alleged Indian government agents were linked to the killing of a Khalistani separatist. The rapprochement began when Modi met Carney on the margins of the G7 Summit in Canada last June and the two sides later unveiled a roadmap to reset the relationship. Besides a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the mining and processing of critical minerals, India’s Department of Atomic Energy and Canada’s …

‘Arise, Awake, And Stop Not…’: What Carney Said About Swami Vivekananda’s Time In Canada | World News

‘Arise, Awake, And Stop Not…’: What Carney Said About Swami Vivekananda’s Time In Canada | World News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 14:44 IST Canadian PM Mark Carney used Vivekananda’s oft-quoted words – “arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached” – to describe the partnership between India and his country Canadian PM Mark Carney said his country and India are one family, as two million Canadians trace their roots to India. (Image: AP/File) Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday spoke about Swami Vivekananda’s visit to Canada in 1893, while on his way to the United States for the Parliament of World’s Religions in Chicago. Carney used Vivekananda’s oft-quoted words – “arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached” – to describe the partnership between India and Canada. “He spent time in Canada. Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached… in this partnership, we will not stop,” Carney said on the last day of his visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Having been instrumental in the thaw of frosty relations between India and Canada since he took over from predecessor Justin …

PM Modi, Canada’s Carney Chart ‘Next-Level’ Ties; Set Billion Trade Target By 2030 | India News

PM Modi, Canada’s Carney Chart ‘Next-Level’ Ties; Set $50 Billion Trade Target By 2030 | India News

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Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 13:44 IST The Prime Minister said that both sides have decided to expedite negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). PM Modi addressing the joint press meet with Canadian PM Mark Carney. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the growth of ties with Canada under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership and said that the two countries have set an ambitious target of taking bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. While addressing the joint press briefing after bilateral talks with his Canadian counterpart, PM Modi said that Ottawa and New Delhi have decided to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in the near future to bolster trade ties. “Today, we discussed transforming this vision into a next-level partnership. Our goal is to reach $50 billion in trade by 2030. Unlocking the full potential of economic cooperation is our priority. Therefore, we have decided to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) soon”, PM Modi said. #WATCH | Delhi: PM Narendra Modi says, “I credit my friend Prime …

‘Trajectory And Ambition Totally Different’: Canada’s Carney Says He Wouldn’t Call India ‘Middle Power’ | World News

‘Trajectory And Ambition Totally Different’: Canada’s Carney Says He Wouldn’t Call India ‘Middle Power’ | World News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 11:54 IST The remarks come as Carney focuses on resetting ties with the country, in a bid to dilute his country’s fractured ties with the United States. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney (IMAGE: Reuters) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is on an official visit to India, said he wouldn’t call New Delhi a ‘middle power’. The remarks come as Carney focuses on resetting ties with the country, in a bid to dilute his country’s fractured ties with the United States. During an interaction, the Canadian PM was asked if ‘middle powers’ like India and Canada resetting ties as part of a global resistance. “Not to be too picky about the rhetoric, but I wouldn’t call India a ‘middle power’. I’m happy for Canada to be called a middle power. But India’s trajectory and ambition is totally different”, he responded. Journalist: Are “middle powers” like India and Canada resetting ties as part of a global resistance?Canadian PM Carney: I wouldn’t call India a middle power. I’m happy for Canada to be …

Canadian PM Mark Carney Reaches Mumbai To Begin His Four-Day India Visit To Reset Bilateral Ties | World News

Canadian PM Mark Carney Reaches Mumbai To Begin His Four-Day India Visit To Reset Bilateral Ties | World News

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Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 21:01 IST The Canadian Prime Minister arrived in Mumbai to kickstart his first official to visit to India from February 27 to March 2, which are focused on restoring bilateral ties. Canadian PM Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday. (MEA) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reached Mumbai on his first official visit to India since assuming the top post as part of Ottawa’s efforts to restore bilateral ties with India. The Canadian Prime Minister will be in India from February 27 to March 2, 2026. “A warm welcome to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada as he arrives in Mumbai on his first Official Visit to India. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India–Canada ties,” said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. A warm welcome to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney of Canada as he arrives in Mumbai on his first Official Visit to India. The visit marks a significant step in further strengthening India–Canada ties.He was received by Minister of Protocol and Marketing, Government of… pic.twitter.com/v9hkjjnItf — Randhir …

News18 Evening Digest: Canada PM Mark Carney To Embark On First India Visit Amid Global Trade Uncertainties & Other Stories | India News

News18 Evening Digest: Canada PM Mark Carney To Embark On First India Visit Amid Global Trade Uncertainties & Other Stories | India News

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Last Updated:February 23, 2026, 18:36 IST We are also covering: India Weighs Israel’s ‘Golden Horizon’ Missile Offer, Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Slams Mohd Yunus & other stories. Canada’s PM Mark Carney with PM Modi | File Image Visit Amid Global Trade Uncertainties, Trump Says He’ll Write ‘Supreme Court’ In Lowercase After Tariff Ruling, India Weighs Israel’s ‘Golden Horizon’ Missile Offer, and other stories. Canada PM Mark Carney To Embark On First India Visit Amid Global Trade Uncertainties Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India later this month as part of a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour, marking his first official visit to the country amid growing global trade and economic uncertainties. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Carney’s tour, scheduled from February 26 to March 7, 2026, will include visits to India, Australia and Japan, with a focus on strengthening trade, investment and strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region. Read More ‘Complete Lack Of Respect’: Trump Says He’ll Write ‘Supreme Court’ In Lowercase After Tariff Ruling US President Donald Trump said he …

‘Unheard-of cruelty’: Mark Carney on British Columbia mass shooting that killed 10

‘Unheard-of cruelty’: Mark Carney on British Columbia mass shooting that killed 10

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday called a mass shooting in the remote town of Tumbler Ridge an act of “unheard-of cruelty” and declared the nation to be in mourning. Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney enters the House of Commons to deliver a statement on the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on Parliament Hill on February 11, 2026 in Ottawa, Ontario. (AFP) The statement comes after the shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Six people were found dead inside the school, while one person died on the way to the hospital after the incident on Tuesday. “These children and their teachers bore witness to unheard-of cruelty. I want everyone to know this: our entire country stands with you, on behalf of all Canadians,” he said, speaking in French to parliament, according to AFP. Apart from the eight fatalities, two more victims were found dead at a second location believed to be linked to the incident, taking the total death toll to 10. “What happened has left our nation in shock …