Carney pitches Canada to help 'Make America Great Again'

Carney pitches Canada to help 'Make America Great Again'

Author: CBC May 29, 2026 Duration: 57:53

On a trip to New York, Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches a new Canada-U.S. partnership, saying 'Canada Strong will help make America Great Again.' Power & Politics hears from Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who's planning his own trip down south. Plus, Ontario Minister of Economic Development Vic Fedeli tells P&P about his province's new plan to boost its defence sector.


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