"Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions after the first ministers' meeting in Ottawa. Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Canada's premiers today in Ottawa. Trade and tariffs are expected to be on the agenda, with the review of the CUSMA trade deal happening this year. The meeting comes as potential independence referendums in both Quebec and Alberta are being discussed in those provinces. The prime minister is expected to take questions this afternoon after the meeting."
"He joked about what Manitobans might say should they be asked to decide if they want to stay in Canada. Kinew joked about what options would be on a referendum ballot in Manitoba. Catharine Tunney B.C. Premier David Eby commented on a Financial Times report detailing meetings between leaders of the Alberta Prosperity Project, a separatist group, and U.S. President Donald Trump's White House officials."
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with provincial premiers in Ottawa with trade, tariffs and a review of the CUSMA trade deal on the agenda. Carney planned to take questions after the meeting. The gathering occurred as potential independence referendums in Quebec and Alberta were being discussed and reports emerged of Alberta separatist leaders meeting with U.S. White House officials and seeking financial backing. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew joked about referendum ballot options. B.C. Premier David Eby called seeking foreign assistance to break up Canada 'treason.' The Bank of Canada governor warned that days of open rules-based trade with the U.S. appear to be over, and officials voiced differing views on responses to U.S. engagement.
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