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With new appointments, are India‑Canada ties finally turning the page under Carney?
Fp Explainers •After nearly two years of tensions, Canada has appointed Jeff David as Consul General in Mumbai — the first major diplomatic move since the 2023 freeze. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney, talks on restoring high commissioners, easing visas and reviving trade have accelerated. But lingering disputes over Sikh separatism mean the reset remains cautious

Could Canada ever become part of the US? What history tells us
•Canada has faced multiple annexation attempts by the United States since the 18th century. From the failed American invasion of Quebec in 1775 to the War of 1812, the US repeatedly sought to capture Canada, often using force. Today, amid Trump’s renewed interest in merging the country with the US, Mark Carney’s firm rejection highlights the longstanding resolve of Canadians to maintain sovereignty

Indo-Canadian ties under Carney: Is it a new beginning?
Prabhu Dayal •Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister in March 2025 in what is hoped could be a turning point in Canada's relations with India

Anita Anand: Is Carney controlling damage Trudeau did to India-Canada ties?
Fp Staff •Anita Anand’s return to frontline politics signals Carney’s plan to reset foreign policy while retaining experienced leaders. Known for her competence, Anand previously served as defence minister and oversaw pandemic procurement

The rise of Anita Anand, Canada’s Hindu foreign minister, and her connection to India
Fp Explainers •Anita Anand has been appointed as Canada’s new foreign minister in a major reshuffle by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The Indian-origin politician is the country’s first Hindu to hold the portfolio. Anand decided to return to academia in early January, so what changed? We look at her life in politics and beyond

Canada vs US: How will Carney take on Donald Trump?
Fp Explainers •Mark Carney will continue as Canada’s prime ninister after his Liberal Party’s victory in the elections. In his victory speech, he spoke of the ‘American betrayal’ and how Donald Trump wanted to ‘break us, so that America can own us’. Will the former central banker's ties with the US president go the Justin Trudeau way?

Canada: Trump’s taunts help Carney stay in power but party seeking Quebec’s sovereignty scores big
Dowerah •Canada’s 2025 election showed how outside threats united the country, even as Quebec’s push for independence gained new power in parliament

As Canada votes in snap election, a look at kingmaker Toronto
Fp Staff •After a year of plummeting poll numbers for Canada’s ruling Liberal Party, a shock defeat in a Toronto by-election marked a turning point. The loss in a Liberal stronghold is widely seen as setting off the chain of events leading to Justin Trudeau’s resignation and Monday’s federal election.

Canada elections 2025: Carney vs Poilievre in a high-stakes battle for power. A look at the contenders
Fp Explainers •Canada’s federal election on April 28 has turned into a dramatic showdown between seasoned Conservative Pierre Poilievre and Liberal newcomer Mark Carney. With rising tensions over US trade threats and domestic economic struggles, voters are weighing experience against fresh leadership. Here's a complete guide to the key players, party platforms and what’s at stake for Canada

Canada heads to polls within a week, but PM's crown is all thorns amid economic woes
Akhi •Had the election occurred three months ago, the Conservative Party and its leader Pierre Poilievre would have won easily, given former PM Justin Trudeau’s abysmal ratings and Poilievre’s high popularity. But the Trump effect and Mark Carney’s premiership have made the contest interesting


