Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced that the first-ever Canada Investment Summit will take place from Sept. 14-15 in Toronto, Ont. This Summit will convene the world’s largest investors, including top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and prominent global business leaders. The Summit is focused on attracting new investment into Canada to advance Canada’s nation-building projects, create new career opportunities … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They discussed the security situation in the Middle East. They also discussed expanding bilateral trade and investment, strengthening cooperation in nuclear energy, and new opportunities in defence procurement through the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca. Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Sikhs in Canada and around the world celebrate one of the most sacred days in Sikhism, Vaisakhi. More than three centuries ago, in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji founded the Khalsa – a distinct order united by the Sikh faith and a shared identity rooted … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “On Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children who were systematically and senselessly murdered by the Nazi regime in one of the darkest chapters of human history. We also honour the heroes who fought against the horrors … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) announced that the Contrecœur Container Terminal Project has broken ground. This project will expand the capacity of the Port of Montréal by approximately 60 per cent. The federal government committed $1.16 billion in financing through the Canada Infrastructure Bank to ensure investors had the certainty they needed to advance this terminal expansion quickly. The full release … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) and the leaders of Denmark, the European Commission, the European Council, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom issued a statement: “We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today. We thank Pakistan and all partners involved for facilitating this important agreement. The … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund and announced its first project, the new Embleton Community Centre and Park in Brampton, Ont. This is a $64 million investment to build what will become a 175,000-square-foot community centre with a pool, gymnasium, fitness centre, childcare facility, as well as various community spaces and … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) spoke with U.S.A. President Donald J. Trump on April 1. They discussed the successful launch of Artemis II and developments in the Middle East conflict. The full release is available online. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca. Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen makes history as the first Canadian to … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement: “Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will mark the beginning of Passover. Passover commemorates the exodus of the Israelites after centuries of enslavement in ancient Egypt. It is a story of faith and perseverance, and a testament to the resilience of … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) launched A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature. With an investment of $3.8 billion, Canada’s new nature strategy will protect and restore critical habitats, ensure industrial strategies complement our conservation efforts, and mobilise new capital for nature. Part of this strategy will include the launch an expert taskforce on natural capital accounting … Read more
