Nelson Wiseman
Coverage of Nelson Wiseman in the Nexus archive.
- Canada’s Carney visits Saudi Arabia as the prime minister seeks to expand ties with kingdom
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Saudi Arabia to strengthen economic ties, meeting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and attending an investment forum. The trip aims to diversify Canada’s trade beyond the U.S., addressing concerns over U.S. tariffs and trade uncertainties. Canada and Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations in 2023 after a 2018 rift over human rights issues.
- Carney suspends Canada’s fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended the federal fuel excise tax to address rising fuel prices and economic pressures following the Iran war. His Liberal Party secured a majority government, gaining 174 seats in the House of Commons, allowing legislative independence. Carney emphasized affordability, housing, and economic projects as priorities.