Mark Carney, a former central banker without political experience, became the leader of Canada's Liberal Party and is set to become the country’s prime minister in 2025. Carney won the leadership race against former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and has promised to uphold tariffs until America shows respect, amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States under President Donald Trump. The Philippines-Canada bilateral defense relationship was recently strengthened with the conclusion of their Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), enhancing military cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
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