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Mark Carney has made headlines across Canada this week with an ambitious flurry of government initiatives and high-profile public appearances that signal a new phase in his leadership as Prime Minister. On Thursday in Terrace British Columbia Carney held a large-scale press event aired on CBC News and CPAC to announce a fresh round of nation-building infrastructure projects. These include critical minerals mining clean electricity projects and a significant liquefied natural gas facility all aimed at streamlining regulatory approvals boosting private investment and making Canada resilient against US tariffs according to the National Post. A stand-out on the new project list is the North Coast Transmission Line with the Canada Infrastructure Bank granting a nearly 140 million dollar loan to BC Hydro which will extend the transmission grid a long-sought provincial priority. The government is also supporting the Ksi Lisims LNG project in BC touted by Carney as essential for the energy transition and for expanding Canadian trade relationships especially with Asia.
At the same event Dawn Farrell CEO of the Major Projects Office stood beside Carney emphasizing a dramatic reduction in red tape with plans to approve large projects in about two years instead of the usual five. CBCs coverage highlights investor optimism and frames this series of projects as Caraey's answer to economic pressures from international tariffs. Meanwhile Alberta Premier Danielle Smith supports the move but is negotiating behind the scenes to roll back some federal environmental laws in exchange for her governments cooperation. Carney acknowledged talks are progressing and hinted at a potential agreement in the coming weeks.
Earlier in the week Carney was in Montreal to celebrate the opening of the next phase of the REM network Quebec’s largest public transit infrastructure project. He championed it as a pillar for economic growth employment and community connectivity according to an official press release from the Prime Minister’s Office. On the economic policy front this Monday saw Carney highlighting the new Buy Canadian Policy a centerpiece of Budget 2025. Backed by nearly 186 million dollars this programme steers federal procurement to Canadian-made products fortifies local supply chains and promises tangible support for small and medium business owners. Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald showcased the programme in PEI at MacPhee’s Meats with Carney’s policy described as moving government procurement from best efforts to explicit obligation—a shift expected to build competition and economic strength.
On social media Carneys appearances have been widely covered through government channels and by CBC and Global National. Posts feature video clips from the Terrace and Montreal events with user comments largely focused on the scale and ambition of Carney’s infrastructure push. No viral scandals or unconfirmed rumors have surfaced across networks and coverage. The biggest note of industry gossip came from analysts questioning the real-life speed and economic impacts of streamlining project approvals but most agree the moves mark Carney’s pivot from cautious policymaker to active builder, a narrative echoed on both television and trending hashtags.
To round it out Carney’s week can only be described as transformative—headlines tout his government as delivering “Certainty for Investors” and taking visible steps to “Reinforce our Nation.” If sustained, these developments are likely to define the next chapter of his biography, shaping Canadian growth and his own legacy.
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