Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) convened a meeting with Jewish community leaders from across the country focused on the rise of antisemitism in Canada. During the meeting, Carney outlined legislation to be introduced in Parliament this fall that includes additional provisions to address hate and protects religious and cultural buildings and spaces. This legislation will make it … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) launched Build Canada Homes and announced the appointment of Ana Bailão as the Chief Executive Officer. There are three key pillars to this new approach: Build Canada Homes will partner with industry, other orders of government, and Indigenous communities to build affordable housing at scale and at speed. The government will capitalize Build Canada Homes with … Read more
From September 6-9, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) participated in a trade delegation to China led by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, to engage on several trade irritants, including duties imposed on imports of canola products from Canada. The delegation had constructive discussions to these ends with Chinese officials and key organizations … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced the Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC) for the new Major Projects Office (MPO): Kluane Adamek, Kluane First Nation, Yukon Chief Darcy Bear, Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Saskatchewan Vanessa Doig, Makivvik, Nunavik, Northern Québec JP Gladu, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek, Ontario Victoria LaBillois, Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation, Québec Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi, Beaver First Nation (Treaty 8), … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Ken Dryden last night, a Canadian hockey legend and Hall of Famer, public servant, and inspiration. Ken was a six-time Stanley Cup champion, five-time Vezina Trophy winner, Minister of Social Development, and dedicated parliamentarian.” … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) concluded the fall Cabinet Planning Forum held in Toronto, Ont., where they focused on the government’s fall economic priorities, including fast-tracking nation-building infrastructure projects through the new Major Projects Office, getting the government back in the business of building affordable homes by launching Build Canada Homes, launching Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy, and ensuring that workers … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing chaired by the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, alongside the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed options to provide security guarantees to Ukraine and welcomed the openness of the … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “On Labour Day, we honour the strength and resilience of Canadian workers, and we celebrate the women and men building Canada’s future. Canada’s unions have long stood on the principle that what we wish for ourselves, we wish for all, demanding fairness and dignity for workers. The … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) launched the new Major Projects Office (MPO), which will be headquartered in Calgary, Alta., and will have offices in other major Canadian cities. Its mandate is to serve as a single point of contact to get nation-building projects built faster. Carney also announced the appointment of Dawn Farrell CEO of the Major Projects … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, in Berlin, Germany. They discussed next steps to advance the critical minerals action plan and global issues, including long-term peace and security for Ukraine. The full release is available online. Contactmedia@pmo-cpm.gc.ca. Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) travelled to Germany to strengthen our trade and commercial ties and … Read more
