Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, on National Acadian Day, we celebrate the identity and resilience of the Acadian people. Acadians are one of the oldest Francophone communities in North America, settling in what is now Atlantic Canada over four centuries ago. Their story is one of hardship met with perseverance. … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced the appointment of the Honourable Geneviève Cotnam, a puisne judge of the Court of Appeal of Québec, as the new Chief Justice of Québec. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. They discussed the conclusion of negotiations for a Canada-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. They also agreed to further deepen commercial ties across energy, critical minerals, infrastructure, technology, development assistance, and artificial intelligence. They also … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, I join Canadians in mourning the loss of the Honourable Todd Lewis, Senator for Saskatchewan. From his local school board, to the volunteer fire hall, to more than 20 years on Lajord’s municipal council, Senator Lewis served his community at nearly every level. That record … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan. They discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East, including the escalation between the United States and Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, rising violence in the West Bank, and broader tensions across the region. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. Over the next eight years, Canada’s new government will invest more than $510 million in Alberta’s local infrastructure through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). This agreement will enable municipalities across Alberta to … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced that by-elections will be held on Aug. 31, 2026, in the following electoral districts: Beaches—East York, Ont.; Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Que.; and North Vancouver—Capilano, B.C. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
The Prime Minister’s Office released the First Ministers’ Joint Statement following a meeting in Charlottetown, P.E.I., where Canada’s First Ministers discussed Canada-U.S. relations and agreed to advance measures on energy independence, labour mobility, internal trade and carbon markets. They committed to accelerating electricity intertie projects, working toward a national labour mobility framework by the end … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to update them on the latest U.S. trade actions, including tariffs the federal government stated violate the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Carney discussed Canada’s response to the tariffs and commended premiers for working with the federal government to unlock natural resources, expand … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement on the United States administration’s intention to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods, saying that Canada is prepared to intensify discussions with the United States to resolve the dispute and modernize the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. “In all circumstances, Canada will work relentlessly and take any measures … Read more
