Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on his first official visit to Asia on Friday in an attempt to deepen trade and security ties at a time when the North American country is struggling to lessen its overwhelming dependence on the U.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is challenging U.S. President Donald Trump to make a friendly wager on the outcome of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Ontario Premier is pulling the TV ad that used former President Ronald Reagan's words to criticize U.S. tariffs, after talking with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Many of our former strengths — based on close ties to America — have become our vulnerabilities," said Canada's leader.

US President hasnt returned his call yet on the potential bet as country gears up for World Series against the Dodgers.

Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that Canada will not permit unfair US access to its markets if current trade talks do not yield progress, emphasizing, “If we ultimately don’t make progress in these various sectors, we’re going to do what’s necessary to protect our workers,” according to BNN Bloomberg .

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canadians should be ready for some challenges and sacrifices in a speech outlining some of his government’s priorities for the upcoming federal budget. Carney touted that his government is preparing to build a stronger economy against the backdrop of a more dynamic, a more competitive, a more hostile world.