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Carney not worried about closer Turkish ties amid nation's treatment of LGBTQ+ groups

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Lord, C. (2026, October 23). Carney not worried about closer Turkish ties amid nation's treatment of LGBTQ+ groups. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/carney-not-worried-about-closer-turkish-ties-amid-nation-s-treatment-of-lgbtq-groups/article_d01a42c9-956a-5dec-bef0-7eac83b44b3a.html

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Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, stated he is not overly concerned about strengthening relations with Turkey despite criticisms that the country has violated LGBTQ+ rights. Turkish authorities have been involved in targeting numerous LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, including detaining activists, raiding association offices, and disrupting popular gathering spots for the community.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed indifference towards strengthening relations with Turkey despite concerns over Turkey's treatment of LGBTQ+ communities. Turkish authorities have been cracking down on LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, detaining numerous activists, raiding office spaces, and disrupting community gatherings. Despite these actions, Carney stated that he is not overly worried about the implications for Canada’s relationship with Turkey.

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Turkish authorities have targeted multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, detaining dozens of activists, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.

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“The articles cover related discussions between Canada and Turkey but do not describe the same specific incident or meeting.”

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ISTANBUL - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s not overly concerned about Canada seeking closer ties with Turkey amid criticism that the country has infringed on LGBTQ+ rights. asserted

country → say → rights

Turkish authorities have targeted multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals, detaining dozens of activists, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts. asserted

authorities → target → hangouts

Carney not worried about closer Turkish ties amid nation's treatment of LGBTQ+ groups

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