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Mark Carney elected Canada's next PM: What he said about India

Mark Carney, set to become Canada's next Prime Minister, aims to strengthen trade relations with India. Winning 85.9% of the Liberal Party vote, Carney emphasizes diversifying trade ties and values-based commercial relationships. His expertise in India's economy through Brookfield Asset Management bodes well for enhancing Canada-India economic and strategic connections.
Mark Carney elected Canada's next PM: What he said about India
Canada PM Mark Carney. (AP)
Mark Carney, who replaced Justin Trudeau as the Prime Minister of Canada, had promised to strengthen the damaged relationship with India if given the opportunity, in his run-up to the elections.
On Sunday, the governing Liberal Party elected Carney as its leader amidst ongoing trade tensions with the US and an upcoming federal election. He secured an overwhelming victory with 85.9% of votes.
During a recent media interaction in Calgary, Alberta, regarding US tariffs, Carney told cpac that he intented to expand trade partnerships with like-minded nations, highlighting India as a key opportunity.
Responding to questions from the media in Calgary, Alberta, the 59-year old had said, “What Canada will be looking to do is to diversify our trading relationships with like-minded countries, and there are opportunities to rebuild the relationship with India.”
“There needs to be a shared sense of values around that commercial relationship, and if I am Prime Minister, I look forward to the opportunity to build that,” he added.

The diplomatic relationship between both nations deteriorated after Trudeau's September 18, 2023 statement in the House of Commons regarding 'credible allegations' connecting Indian agents to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death in Surrey, British Columbia.
Trudeau, who stepped down in January, continues as PM until the swearing-in ceremony.
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