Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) highlighted the new Build Communities Strong Fund, which will invest $51 billion over 10 years, followed by $3 billion per year ongoing. This fund will be used to revitalise local infrastructure – the hospitals, universities, and colleges that serve our people, the roads and bridges that move our goods, and the water and transit systems that … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) concluded his first official visit to the Republic of Korea. He attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju and met with leaders and investors to strengthen Canada’s trade, defence, and energy partnerships. The Prime Minister also announced that Canada has offered to host APEC in … Read more
The Prime Minister’s Office released a joint statement: “We, Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) of Canada and President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea, met today in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, Korea, to announce a new and ambitious roadmap to deepen our … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) concluded his visit to Singapore, where he met with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to discuss opportunities to deepen partnerships in trade, energy, defence, and technology. The leaders discussed progress to finalise a Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement in 2026, which will unlock new markets and opportunities for Canadian workers and … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) concluded his visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and met with world leaders and investors to strengthen trade, technology, and energy partnerships. Carney accelerated negotiations on a new Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement, which would unlock new markets and opportunities … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Eighty years ago, out of the devastation of the Second World War, the world sought peace. As 50 nations gathered in San Francisco, the United Nations (UN) Charter was signed, and the UN was born. Its mission was transformative – to bring the world together to solve … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced that the Canada Growth Fund will invest $2 billion to support the construction and operation of the four small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Bowmanville, Ont. This project will make Canada the first G7 country to bring SMR technology online and drive $500 million annually into Ontario’s … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Canadians remember the brutal and horrific terrorist attack at the National War Memorial and on Parliament Hill. Eleven years ago to this day, the attacker claimed the life of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, who was standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and left … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “On behalf of Canadians, I congratulate Takaichi Sanae on becoming the new Prime Minister of Japan. Canada and Japan are building new partnerships in trade, critical minerals, energy, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and defence. I look forward to working with Prime Minister Takaichi to elevate our … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, communities across Canada and around the world mark Diwali, the Festival of Lights. From candles to diyas, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, of good over evil.” The full statement is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
