Carney led the Liberal Party to a dramatic fourth mandate in elections on Monday after a campaign focused on the US president's threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty.
At his first press conference since his victory, Carney struck a determined note.
“And now that Canadians have honored me with a mandate to bring about big changes quickly, I will work relentlessly to fulfill that trust,“ he said.
Canada's strained relations with the United States -- historically, its close ally and biggest trading partner -- was among his “immediate priorities,“ he said, announcing a trip to Washington next Tuesday to meet with Trump on trade and security issues.
“Our focus will be on both immediate trade pressures and the broader future economic and security relationship between our two sovereign nations,“ said Carney.
Carney reiterated his message from the campaign that he believes the old relationship between the two North American neighbors “based on steadily increasing integration is over.”
Trump “respects strength,“ he added, explaining that this was why he was preparing the country for major changes including a massive build-up of infrastructure and new housing.
Carney, who previously headed the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, promised to maintain counter-tariffs on American products as long as Washington's measures were in place.
“This will be an incredibly exciting time as we take control of our economic destiny to create a new Canadian economy,“ Carney said.
“Canada has what the world needs, and we uphold the values the world respects,“ he said.
King Charles III -- Canada's head of state, as it is a British Commonwealth country -- will deliver the opening speech, Carney said.
“It clearly demonstrates the sovereignty of our country,“ he said in a pointed reference to Trump's ambitions to make Canada the 51st American state.
The ceremonial speech, which marks the opening of a new session of the Canadian Parliament and outlines the government's goals, is usually delivered by the governor general, who is the King's representative in the country.
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