Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to discuss Canada’s co-ordinated economic response to ongoing U.S. trade measures. Carney updated the premiers on the status of trade negotiations with the U.S. He noted that, while Canada continues to negotiate with the United States on our trading relationship, the impacts of tariffs remain … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced a series of new measures to help the softwood lumber industry transform to remain competitive. Canada’s new government will: Provide up to $700 million in loan guarantees to address the immediate pressures facing the softwood lumber sector. Invest $500 million to supercharge product and market diversification to make the industry more competitive for the long-term. A … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “On this day in 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British Empire, marking the beginning of emancipation for hundreds of thousands of African slaves and their descendants. Many journeyed north, following the Underground Railroad, to find freedom in Canada. The enslavement of African people … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders discussed the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza, emphasizing the need for international cooperation to ensure peace and security in the Middle East. Prime Minister Carney acknowledged President Macron’s efforts to advance progress on a two-state solution, including by recently convening the United Nations … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the U.K.’s position on recognizing a Palestinian state. Carney reaffirmed Canada’s call for an immediate ceasefire, emphasized that Hamas must release all hostages, and stated Hamas can have no role in Palestinian governance. … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, condemning Russia’s latest attacks on southeastern Ukraine and reiterating Canada’s call for a ceasefire. He highlighted Canada’s continued support, including $2 billion in new military aid, a $2.3 billion infrastructure loan, and recent sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues. The leaders … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced major reductions to interprovincial transportation costs in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, including cutting Confederation Bridge tolls from over $50 to $20 and halving federally supported ferry fares starting August 1, 2025. The government will also eliminate ferry fuel surcharges and fund Marine Atlantic Inc. to reduce passenger fares … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.), Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed, federal ministers, and elected Inuit leadership from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Makivvik, and the Nunatsiavut Government gathered for a meeting of the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee (ICPC) in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. They discussed the Building Canada Act and how to implement it with Inuit Modern … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Forty-two years ago, an anti-Tamil pogrom erupted in Sri Lanka, leaving thousands dead, families shattered, and countless others forced to flee. Black July remains a tragic chapter in Sri Lanka’s history. Driven by the advocacy of Tamil-Canadians, Canada implemented a Special Measures program in 1983 to … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with provincial and territorial premiers in Huntsville, Ont. Carney updated the premiers on trade negotiations with the United States. He also underscored recent federal measures to restrict and reduce steel imports into Canada, protect Canadian steel workers, catalyze domestic steel production, and prioritize the procurement of Canadian steel in government … Read more
