Press Release Department: Federal - Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping. They jointly announced a new Canada-China strategic partnership, comprised of five pillars: energy, economic and trade cooperation, public safety and security, multilateralism, and culture and people-to-people ties. They also welcomed a series of memorandums of understanding across energy, combatting crime, modern wood construction, … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, Zhao Leji. They discussed ongoing parliamentary exchanges and opportunities for enhanced understanding and communication between the two countries. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca. Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with the Premier of the People’s … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Tamil communities across Canada and around the world celebrate the beginning of Thai Pongal. This sacred festival is a time to give thanks for the harvest and the promise of new beginnings. Over the next four days, families and friends will gather to share sweet rice, … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with the President of the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative (CFN), Chief K̓áwáziɫ Marilyn Slett, and leadership from the CFN. Their discussions focused on how the federal government and the CFN can work in partnership to strengthen marine conservation and ocean protection, and to build a strong and … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. They discussed the ongoing situation in Venezuela and the implications for the region. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Six years ago, 176 innocent lives – including 55 Canadians, 30 permanent residents of Canada, and many more with ties to our country – were tragically taken when Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (Flight PS752) was shot down by the Iranian regime just minutes after take-off. On this … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, communities in Canada and around the world will come together to celebrate Christmas. For Orthodox Christians, this holy day is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, to rejoice in the light that he brings, and to recommit to following his example of service, … Read more

In Paris, France, Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Mark Rutte. They discussed Euro-Atlantic security, Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine, NATO, Operation REASSURANCE, and Arctic security. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca. In Paris, France, Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. They discussed support … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado. Carney affirmed Canada’s  support for a peaceful, negotiated, and Venezuelan-led transition process that promotes stability and respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people. He emphasised that such a process must be anchored in the Venezuelan people’s sovereign right to decide and … Read more

Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to advance their coordinated work to build a more resilient Canadian economy. The Prime Minister briefed the premiers on the federal government’s actions to transform the Canadian economy and protect Canadian careers – including preparations for Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) negotiations ahead of next year’s review, … Read more