Jessica Murphy

Toronto

News Editor at BBC

News Editor. BBC News in Canada.

Articles

Affirming Canada's sovereignty and other throne speech takeaways

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jessica Murphy

Canada 'strong and free' and other takeaways from King's throne speechJessica MurphyWatch: Borders, diversity and the US: Key highlights from the King's speech in CanadaIn Speech to the Throne delivered by King Charles, Canada sought to define its place in an uncertain world and its relationship to the US.
Canada's Carney unveils economy-focused cabinet amidst US trade war

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jessica Murphy

Canada's Carney unveils economy-focused cabinet amidst US trade war Jessica MurphyGetty ImagesNew cabinet minister and secretaries of state arrive for their swearing inPrime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new team promising "decisive action" on his ambitious economic agenda, amidst a trade war with the US and President Donald Trump's repeated remarks undermining Canada's sovereignty.
Carney's strategic invite to King ahead of Trump meeting

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Jessica Murphy |Brandon Drenon

Media caption, Watch: Carney is asked how he plans to 'avoid an Oval Office ambush'Jessica Murphy & Brandon DrenonIn his first news conference since the federal election, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out his priorities, including how he will approach upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump. His election campaign focused on standing up to Trump's tariff plans and threats to make Canada the 51st US state, which Carney has said will "never ever" happen.
Trump congratulates Canada's Carney as they agree to meet in 'near future'

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jessica Murphy

Trump congratulates Canada's Carney as they agree to meet in 'near future'Jessica MurphyAFP via Getty ImagesIn their first call after Canada's general election, Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Trump have agreed to meet in "the near future". The two countries were expected to enter talks about a new economic and security relationship after Monday's vote.
Why Carney's Liberals won election - and the Conservatives lost

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jessica Murphy

Why Carney's Liberals won election - and the Conservatives lostJessica MurphyReutersMark Carney's Liberals are projected to have won Canada's federal election - riding a backlash of anti-Trump sentiment to form the next government. It is a stunning political turnaround for party who were widely considered dead and buried just a few months ago. It's not yet clear if the party - which has been in power for almost a decade - will be able to secure a majority as results continue to role in.
A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada’s historic election

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jessica Murphy

A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada's historic electionJessica MurphyReporting fromVaughan, OntarioNadine YousifReporting fromCambridge and London, OntarioGetty ImagesAt a rally in London, Ontario, on Friday, the crowd booed as Mark Carney delivered his core campaign line about the existential threat Canada faces from its neighbour. "President Trump is trying to break us so that America could own us," the Liberal leader warned. "Never," supporters shouted back.
Trump threats unite Canadians

1 month ago | bbc.com | Jessica Murphy

Trump's threats unite Canadians - even many who want independenceJessica MurphyReutersMark Carney's far-from-fluent French has not dented the Liberal leader's appeal in QuebecIn Quebec, the issue of independence from Canada has long simmered. But faced with US tariffs and President Donald Trump's comments about making Canada the 51st US state, many voters are now seeking unity.
Five takeaways from Canada party leaders' big TV debate

1 month ago | bbc.com | Nadine Yousif |Jessica Murphy

Five takeaways from Canada party leaders' big TV debateNadine Yousif and Jessica Murphy in MontrealReporting fromToronto, CanadaChristopher Katsarov / POOLPierre Poilievre and Mark Carney are the frontrunners in national pollsThe leaders of Canada's four major federal parties squared off in their second and final debate ahead of this month's general election, but someone off stage stole most of the spotlight: US President Donald Trump.
Canada party leaders grilled in election debate on how to tackle Trump

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jessica Murphy |Nadine Yousif

Jessica Murphy in Montreal & Nadine YousifBBC NewsThe leaders of Canada's four major federal parties have been grilled about their response to US President Donald Trump and clashed over energy and housing in their first televised debate of the country's election campaign. The French-language face-off marked a key moment in the election as it gave leaders a chance to woo voters in the seat-rich province of Quebec.
The Canadian Conservative trying to sweet talk Trump

2 months ago | bbc.com | Nadine Yousif |Jessica Murphy

The Canadian Conservative trying to sweet talk TrumpNadine Yousif and Jessica MurphyReutersDanielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, has taken a diplomatic approach to the trade warAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she is willing to walk into the "lion's den" to sway American officials against Canadian tariffs - wooing the US president with meetings at Mar-a-Lago and cosying up with Trump-friendly media.