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Prime Minister Mark Carney plans a brief visit to Turkey in mid-October to strengthen economic relations following a diplomatic rift under his predecessor. Additionally, G7 nations have agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products to address record high diesel prices, while Canada and the European Union aim to link next-generation payment systems for faster cross-border transactions. Former U.S. adviser John Bolton also criticized the lack of adequate investigation into Havana Syndrome allegations against Russia.
Hello, welcome to Politics Insider. Let’s look at what happened today. Prime Minister Mark Carney will make an official visit to Turkey later this month, according to two sources, in an effort to build economic ties with the country after a serious falling-out between Ottawa and Ankara under his predecessor.
One of the sources said the trip will likely take place in mid-October and will be brief. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the sources because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. As Steven Chase reports, many Canadian prime ministers have visited Turkey for international summits in recent decades, but not as a standalone trip.
What else is going on John Bolton says Canada, U.S. failed to properly probe allegations that Russia was behind Havana Syndrome The former U.S. national security adviser says Ottawa and Washington have failed to adequately investigate whether Russia used directed energy against Canadian and U.S. diplomats in Cuba almost a decade ago. Canada, EU plan to link next-gen payment systems Canada and the European Union plan to link next-generation payment systems to enable faster cross-border transactions, according to a draft joint statement prepared for a summit between Ottawa and Brussels later this month.
G7 countries agree to release 100 million barrels of oil G7 countries plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the United States. Liberals look to turn the tide in Quebec amid a sea of blue The Quebec Liberals represent change in a change election, federalism in a federalist climate, and economic credentials in an economic crisis.
On our radar The House of Commons is on a break this week, but there’s plenty going on. Prime Minister’s Day: Mark Carney announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s National Council on Artificial Intelligence, to provide “independent, practical advice on Canada’s AI transformation. ” Members include economist Gillian Hadfield, Senator Tom Pitfield and Jody Thomas, a former national security adviser to prime minister Justin Trudeau.
Party Leaders: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said his party intends to force a vote next week on an emergency diesel price relief action plan. NDP Leader Avi Lewis shared his relief that a B.C. pulp and paper mill has been saved from indefinite closing. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May plans to be in Parliament when the House returns Monday.
New John Ibbitson book announced : Former long-time Globe columnist John Ibbitson will write a new book called Carney vs. Trump , to be published by Signal/McClelland & Stewart, in spring 2030. Quote of the Day “Because she was yelling at everybody else, and I had to get a word in edgewise.
” - Carolyn Parrish, who is seeking re-election as mayor of Mississauga, when asked why she called rival Bonnie Crombie a “blonde bombshell” on stage at last night’s Mississauga mayoral debate. Question period Who is the longest-serving mayor in Canada? Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for the answer. Perspectives Just how conservative is Mark Carney’s government?
The public tends not to trust governments that truly believe in what they’re doing. Their preference is for government by the reluctant. They may agree that spending needs to be reduced, but they don’t want it done by someone who actually enjoys it. They want it done by people who weep bitter tears over every cut – who won’t go too far.
With a PQ majority in reach, Quebec federalists will need all the help they can get For all the late-campaign bounce in Mr. St-Pierre Plamondon’s step, however, he appears poised to become Quebec’s next premier with less than a third of the popular vote. I fought for investment in Canada’s defence as international order eroded I had the opportunity to sit down with the PM on Oct. 17 to brief him in detail on our state. It was alarming.
Equipment serviceability – ships, aircraft, armoured vehicles – hovered around 50 per cent. Go deeper Follow along for our stories on Canada-U.S. relations as news develops Get the latest insight and analysis from our political opinion writers Got a news tip that you’d like us to look into? E-mail us at tips@globeandmail.com . Need to share documents securely?
Reach out via SecureDrop . The answer to today’s question: Gordon Krantz, mayor of Milton, Ont. , is Canada’s longest serving mayor. He was first elected in December, 1980, and at 89, is running again in this year’s municipal election.
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