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Mark Carney's first days as PM

Mark Carney was sworn in as prime minister on Friday. What have we learned from his first days in office about what his priorities may be? And when can we expect an election?
A grey-haired man in a suit smiles at a podium.
Prime Minister Mark Carney held a news conference after being sworn in. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

On Friday, Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister. He wasted no time in appointing a new cabinet, getting rid of the carbon tax, and heading off on a diplomatic trip to Europe.

Today, Rosemary Barton, CBC's chief political correspondent, joins us to talk about what Carney's first days in office indicate about his political priorities, how the Conservatives are responding, and when we might expect an election.

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