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Carney says Canada looking into 'reforming or even abolishing' the Indian Act
Carney says Canada looking into 'reforming or even abolishing' the Indian Act Updated Mon, October 26, 2026 at 9:43 p.m. UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he shares the view that Canada should be looking into "reforming or even abolishing the Indian Act" after meeting with First Nations leaders on Monday.
Carney says Canada looking into 'reforming or even abolishing' the Indian Act
Prime Minister Mark Carney, with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Elder Claudette Commanda, at a First Nations and First Ministers meeting in Ottawa, Oct. 26, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he shares the view that Canada should be looking into “reforming or even abolishing the Indian Act” after meeting with First Nations leaders on Monday.
Carney says Canada looking into 'reforming or even abolishing' the Indian Act
First Nations (Canada) 4 hours ago Kinew calls on PM Carney to abolish Indian Act at meeting with chiefs ctvnews.ca - The Canadian Press • 4h OTTAWA — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he told Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada should abolish the Indian Act during a historic meeting with … CEOs 2 hours ago ‘NTI is a billion dollar organization’: new CEO nunavutnews.com - none • 2h Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
Carney says Canada looking into 'reforming or even abolishing' the Indian Act
Carney said that if the Indian Act is abolished, then 'fully modernizing the governance relationship is the desirable end state' • • Prime Minister Mark Carney, with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Elder Claudette Commanda, at a First Nations and First Ministers meeting in Ottawa, Oct. 26, 2026.
Carney says Canada looking into 'reforming or even abolishing' the Indian Act
Carney said that if the Indian Act is abolished, then 'fully modernizing the governance relationship is the desirable end state' • • Prime Minister Mark Carney, with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Elder Claudette Commanda, at a First Nations and First Ministers meeting in Ottawa, Oct. 26, 2026.
Carney says Canada looking into 'reforming or even abolishing' the Indian Act
Prime Minister Mark Carney, with Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak and Elder Claudette Commanda, at a First Nations and First Ministers meeting in Ottawa, Oct. 26, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he shares the view that Canada should be looking into “reforming or even abolishing the Indian Act” after meeting with First Nations leaders on Monday.
Avi Lewis defends Yom Kippur message called 'despicable,' claims critics are after 'partisan points'
New Democratic Party leader Avi Lewis speaks during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — NDP Leader Avi Lewis defended his social media post made on Yom Kippur saying his fellow Jews had “failed” to do enough to stop a “genocide,” referencing the war between Israel and Hamas, and accused critics Tuesday of trying to “score partisan points” after he was assailed for the comments.
Avi Lewis defends Yom Kippur message called 'despicable,' claims critics are after 'partisan points'
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Liberal MP Ben Carr told reporters on Monday that the post was 'naive, it was miscalculated, irresponsible, and dangerous' • • New Democratic Party leader Avi Lewis speaks during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Avi Lewis defends Yom Kippur message called 'despicable,' claims critics are after 'partisan points'
Liberal MP Ben Carr told reporters on Monday that the post was 'naive, it was miscalculated, irresponsible, and dangerous' • • New Democratic Party leader Avi Lewis speaks during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Avi Lewis defends Yom Kippur message called 'despicable,' claims critics are after 'partisan points'
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Liberal MP Ben Carr told reporters on Monday that the post was 'naive, it was miscalculated, irresponsible, and dangerous' • • New Democratic Party leader Avi Lewis speaks during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Avi Lewis defends Yom Kippur message called 'despicable,' claims critics are after 'partisan points'
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Liberal MP Ben Carr told reporters on Monday that the post was 'naive, it was miscalculated, irresponsible, and dangerous' • • New Democratic Party leader Avi Lewis speaks during a press conference in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
Conservatives search for hope amid Mark Carney's tide of good fortune, and find only stoicism Original
Patience isn't easy in a caucus this restless. The gathering in Penticton this week was an assembly of thoroughly grumpy MPs Canadians who are open to voting Conservative, but who won’t commit to casting a ballot for the party, actually like party leader Pierre Poilievre. The problem for the Conservatives is that they like Prime Minister Mark Carney even more.
Conservatives search for hope amid Mark Carney's tide of good fortune, and find only stoicism
Advertisement oop Skip to Content Patience isn't easy in a caucus this restless. The gathering in Penticton this week was an assembly of thoroughly grumpy MPs • • Canadians who are open to voting Conservative, but who won’t commit to casting a ballot for the party, actually like party leader Pierre Poilievre. The problem for the Conservatives is that they like Prime Minister Mark Carney even more.
Carney to hold press conference in Ottawa after trade talks collapse Original
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow during a housing announcement at a construction site in Scarborough, Ontario on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold a press conference on Saturday morning after suspending trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and announcing steep retaliatory tariffs.
'You're at war when you get attacked,' Carney says after trade talks collapse
Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference addressing the trade situation with United States in Ottawa on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Mark Carney says the U.S. 'asked too much' and 'offered too little' in trade talks
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Politics Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow during a housing announcement at a construction site in Scarborough, Ontario on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Photo by Peter Power /Postmedia OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he walked away from a “bad deal” with the United States and that Canada is now “at war” after being “attacked” by steep tariffs on $29 billion worth of Canadian goods going south of the border.
'You're at war when you get attacked,' Carney says after trade talks collapse
'You're at war when you get attacked,' Carney says after trade talks collapse Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference addressing the trade situation with United States in Ottawa on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
'You're at war when you get attacked,' Carney says after trade talks collapse
Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks Published Aug 22, 2026 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow during a housing announcement at a construction site in Scarborough, Ontario on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
'You're at war when you get attacked,' Carney says after trade talks collapse
Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks • • Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference addressing the trade situation with United States in Ottawa on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
'You're at war when you get attacked,' Carney says after trade talks collapse
Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks • • Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference addressing the trade situation with United States in Ottawa on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Mark Carney says the U.S. 'asked too much' and 'offered too little' in trade talks
Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks Published Aug 22, 2026 • Last updated 23 hours ago • 3 minute read Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow during a housing announcement at a construction site in Scarborough, Ontario on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
'You're at war when you get attacked,' Carney says after trade talks collapse
Just minutes before a midnight deadline on Friday night, Carney said that Canada was withdrawing from the talks Published Aug 22, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference addressing the trade situation with United States in Ottawa on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
Carney says he's suspending trade talks and matching new U.S. tariffs
'Last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal,' said Carney • • Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists about U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50% tariff threat in the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa July 21, 2026.
Carney says he's suspending trade talks and matching new U.S. tariffs
'Last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal,' said Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists about U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50% tariff threat in the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa July 21, 2026.
Carney says he's suspending trade talks and matching new U.S. tariffs
Skip to Content 'Last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal,' said Carney • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists about U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50% tariff threat in the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa July 21, 2026.
Carney says he's suspending trade talks and matching new U.S. tariffs
'Last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal,' said Carney Author of the article: Jordan Gowling, Christopher Nardi, Stuart Thomson Published Aug 21, 2026 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 4 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists about U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50% tariff threat in the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa July 21, 2026.
Carney says he's suspending trade talks and matching new U.S. tariffs
Carney says he's suspending trade talks and matching new U.S. tariffs 'Last-minute changes in the U.S. proposed terms were unfair, uneconomic, and called into question the reliability of any deal,' said Carney Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists about U.S. President Donald Trump's new 50% tariff threat in the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa July 21, 2026.
Talk of Conservative 'infighting' misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself Original
The quarrelling hasn't quite reached Trojan War levels, but it has attracted exasperating headlines for the party Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 3, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — Some Harper-era Conservatives might watch The Odyssey blockbuster this summer and find themselves sympathizing with the tale of a battle-weary warrior returning to a home that is no longer familiar to him.
Talk of Conservative 'infighting' misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself
WestJet 4 hours ago WestJet flights grounded after staff go on strike independent.ie • 4h Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike on Sunday after talks fell through with the country’s second-largest carrier, grounding … Canada Now Years after the pandemic, MPs are divided on hybrid Parliament rules narcity.com - The Canadian Press • 47m During the pandemic, members of Parliament began voting and attending committee meetings from home.
Talk of Conservative 'infighting' misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself
The quarrelling hasn't quite reached Trojan War levels, but it has attracted exasperating headlines for the party Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 3, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — Some Harper-era Conservatives might watch The Odyssey blockbuster this summer and find themselves sympathizing with the tale of a battle-weary warrior returning to a home that is no longer familiar to him.
Talk of Conservative 'infighting' misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself
The quarrelling hasn't quite reached Trojan War levels, but it has attracted exasperating headlines for the party Published Aug 04, 2026 • Last updated Aug 04, 2026 • 6 minute read Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 3, 2026.
Talk of Conservative 'infighting' misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself
Talk of Conservative 'infighting' misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself The quarrelling hasn't quite reached Trojan War levels, but it has attracted exasperating headlines for the party Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 3, 2026.
Talk of Conservative 'infighting' misses the bigger story: the party is messily reinventing itself
The quarrelling hasn't quite reached Trojan War levels, but it has attracted exasperating headlines for the party Published Aug 04, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 6 minute read Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 3, 2026.
Poilievre says 'listen carefully' to separatists and blames feds for Albertan discontent
Stephanie Taylor , Stuart Thomson Updated Mon, June 8, 2026 at 2:56 p.m. UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre takes part in Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa June 3, 2026.
Carney says 'Canada Strong will help make America great again' in conciliatory New York speech Original
Skip to Content The prime minister argued that the future of the U.S. 'should include a new partnership with Canada' Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at CANSEC in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney praised the “dynamic” United States and argued that the country’s economic future “should include a new partnership with Canada,” in a conciliatory speech to an American audience on Thursday.
Carney says 'Canada Strong will help make America great again' in conciliatory New York speech
5 hours ago The Immigration Department says more than 24,000 travel documents could be suspended by the government’s measures to keep Ebola out of Canada. The government has announced a 90-day suspension of a variety of immigration and travel documents for people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda …
Carney says 'Canada Strong will help make America great again' in conciliatory New York speech
The prime minister argued that the future of the U.S. 'should include a new partnership with Canada' Published May 28, 2026 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 4 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at CANSEC in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Trump's commerce secretary unloads on Canada: 'They suck' Original
Skip to Content 'Who? Chrystia Freeland, who's like the worst?' said Lutnick WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 17: (L-R) Howard Lutnick (Secretary of Commerce - U.S. Department of Commerce) and Ben Smith (Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief - Semafor) speak on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 17, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Trump's commerce secretary Howard Lutnick unloads on Canada: 'They suck'
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during the 2026 Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2026. Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images OTTAWA — Asked Friday for his thoughts on Canada’s negotiating strategy with the United States, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick didn’t mince words: “Good for them. That’s like the worst strategy I have ever heard.
Trump's commerce secretary Howard Lutnick unloads on Canada: 'They suck'
'Who? Chrystia Freeland, who's like the worst?' said Lutnick Published Apr 17, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks during the 2026 Semafor World Economy conference in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2026.
Conservatives call for zero gas taxes for the rest of the year Original
Skip to Content The plan would eliminate the fuel excise tax, the clean fuel standard and the GST on gas Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to journalists in the House of Commons foyer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 9, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — With prices at the pump spiking due to the war in Iran, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the government to zero out gas taxes for the rest of the year.
'Revolving door' of insiders, lobbyists behind government scandal a click away with new AI tool Original
The interactive website is drawing a vivid picture of the complicated and frenzied lobbying activity beneath the surface of big-money government contracts Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada affected by the Phoenix pay system protest on the three year anniversary of the launch of the pay system, in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
'Revolving door' of insiders, lobbyists behind government scandal a click away with new AI tool
The interactive website is drawing a vivid picture of the complicated and frenzied lobbying activity beneath the surface of big-money government contracts Published Apr 01, 2026 • Last updated 1 day ago • 5 minute read Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada affected by the Phoenix pay system protest on the three year anniversary of the launch of the pay system, in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
'Revolving door' of insiders, lobbyists behind government scandal a click away with new AI tool
The interactive website is drawing a vivid picture of the complicated and frenzied lobbying activity beneath the surface of big-money government contracts Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada affected by the Phoenix pay system protest on the three year anniversary of the launch of the pay system, in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
Political Hack: How Conservatives might win by breaking up with Quebec
Take a special free look at our VIP-exclusive Political Hack newsletter Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre with his wife Anaida Poilievre in Quebec City on June 24, 2024. This is a special exceptional free look at our VIP-exclusive Political Hack newsletter, so all our readers can see what they’ve been missing.
Carney says floor-crossing Nunavut MP will 'make an invaluable contribution' to his government Original
Skip to Content Carney posted a photo on social media of Idlout and himself sitting together Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 10, 2026. /Postmedia OTTAWA — Hours after news broke that Nunavut MP Lori Idlout would be crossing the floor from the NDP to the governing Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney said her “voice and leadership” will be an “invaluable contribution” to his team.
Nunavut MP says 'it wasn't just one thing' that made her cross the floor to the Liberals
Stuart Thomson , Stephanie Taylor , Jordan Gowling Wed, March 11, 2026 at 1:28 p.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to journalists in the House of Commons foyer before Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa March 10, 2026.
Liberty Global’s SuperSearch highlights power of AI-enabled voice
AI can supercharge the appeal of TV operators’ voice-enabled content discovery, according to Chris Van Der Linden, Director, Entertainment Platforms, Liberty Global.
CTVWS: the set-top box still has value
For TV operators, the set-top box still has great value and is worth investing in, because the lifetime value of customers with a TV box is much higher than those accessing TV services via an app or a BYOD device, according to Ruben Senor Megias, VP Product Delivery, Broadband and TV, Dietsche Telekom.
Telcos can differentiate as platforms of ‘trust’
Telecom operators can successfully differentiate their TV offerings through making the most of their position as platforms that consumers trust, according to Frank Rippl, Global Head of TV Product, Vodafone Group. The advantage, said Rippl, speaking at the Connected TV World Summit in London, is to have one trusted place where all content is available. However, telcos still must adapt to changing consumption patterns. “If you look at our target groups the target content is changing,” he said.
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