Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) marked the close of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by celebrating Canada’s performance as co-host and the men’s national team’s historic run to the Round of 16. He also highlighted the tournament’s economic benefits and reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to invest $1 billion in sport, including support for … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced a strategic partnership with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to build 190 additional Armoured Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs) for the Canadian Armed Forces, bringing Canada’s fleet to 550 vehicles. The federal government will invest nearly $2 billion over four years in the London, Ont.-based project, which is expected to … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement on the passing of former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm, highlighting his decades of service as a family doctor, MLA and the province’s 25th premier. Carney noted Hamm’s role in renegotiating the Atlantic Accord, delivering Nova Scotia’s first balanced budget in 40 years and investing in … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah during the first visit by a Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years, where the leaders agreed to deepen co-operation on defence, trade, energy and artificial intelligence. Canada and Saudi Arabia signed memorandums of … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the margins of the NATO Summit in Ankara, where the leaders discussed cooperation on trade, defence, Arctic security, energy and critical minerals. Carney also confirmed that Canada will join Latvia and Denmark as the third Framework Nation for NATO’s Multinational Division … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the launch of negotiations on a Canada-Germany Strategic Partnership Agreement to expand co-operation in security and defence, artificial intelligence, space, critical minerals, energy and investment. The leaders said they intend to finalize the agreement before the end of the year. The full release … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement thanking Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen following his retirement announcement, recognizing his service and contributions to Canada’s space program. Carney said Hansen’s Artemis II mission made him the first Canadian to travel to the Moon and helped make Canada only the second country to send an … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced that the Government of Canada will refer the Government of Alberta’s proposal for a west coast pipeline project to the Major Projects Office (MPO). This pipeline would transport one million barrels per day of oil toward global markets. The proposed route will largely follow the existing Trans Mountain corridor … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a Canada Day statement reflecting on Canada’s history, unity and nation-building, citing Confederation, the national railway and the Trans-Canada Highway as examples of how Canada has built a stronger country. Carney said Canadians are again choosing to “build big” with Canadian workers, materials and values, while emphasizing solidarity … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson. They discussed the growing defence industrial cooperation between Canada and Sweden since the launch of the Canada-Sweden Strategic Partnership in November. They also discussed Canada’s efforts to establish the Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
