Security experts discuss 2026 Global Terrorism
Index ? April 1, 2026
Security
experts hold a news conference in Ottawa to discuss findings
from the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, an annual report analyzing
terrorism?s impact around the world.
Speaking with reporters are
Michael Collins (Institute for Economics and Peace), Kyle
Matthews (Montreal Institute for Global Security), and Phil
Gurski (Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting.
Mexico Shatters
a 20-Year U.S. Monopoly and Chooses Canada Instead! - Apr 1
Canada just broke a 20-year U.S. monopoly in Mexico?s potato
market as Mexican buyers turn to Canadian exports, led by PEI?s
massive potato industry, in a move that could reshape North
American trade and reduce dependence on U.S. supply chains. This
deep dive covers Canada?Mexico trade, PEI farmers, CUSMA
tensions, Mark Carney?s diversification strategy, and how this
quiet deal may signal a much bigger shift in global agricultural
and WTO trade power dynamics.
Rich Kruger, president and chief executive officer of Suncor,
joins BNN Bloomberg to a one-on-one to discuss the company's
performance and expansion plans.
Trump PANICS &
ADMITS Canada?s Response Is HURTING Its Economy - Apr 1
Canada?s economic response to U.S. tariffs is now showing real
and measurable impact, and new reports from the United States
are beginning to confirm it. What started as a shift in policy
and consumer behavior has evolved into a broader structural
change that is affecting trade flows, industries, and economic
relationships between the two countries.
According to recent U.S. trade data and official reports
presented in Washington, exports from the United States to
Canada have dropped significantly, while imports have also
declined sharply. These changes suggest that Canada?s
coordinated response ? including procurement policies, shifting
consumer demand, and targeted restrictions on American products
? is now creating pressure within the U.S. economy itself.
From the removal of American alcohol from Canadian shelves to
the prioritization of domestic industries in major government
contracts, Canada?s strategy is reshaping how trade between the
two countries operates. These developments have raised concerns
among U.S. officials, who are now calling for changes to these
policies.
NASA gives update on Artemis II
crew's status - Apr 1
CBC News brings you special coverage of the Artemis II launch
from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA officials are
holding a news conference to discuss the mission after the
four-member crew blasted off into space.
Statement
by Prime Minister Carney on the launch of the Artemis II
mission
April 1, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
?Today, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen
makes history as the first Canadian to venture to the Moon.
With
Artemis II, Canada becomes only the second nation on Earth to
send an astronaut on a lunar mission. This remarkable
achievement is a testament to Colonel Hansen?s exceptional
skill, and to the decades of discipline, dedication, and
perseverance that brought him to this moment. It is also a
testament to Canada and our world-class science, our
cutting-edge technology, and our remarkable astronauts.
This moment
reminds us of what Canada has always been: a nation of
explorers, builders, and innovators. Colonel Hansen carries
forward the legacy of those who came before him ? Marc Garneau,
Roberta Bondar, Chris Hadfield ? and the dreams of every young
Canadian watching today?s launch.
On behalf of
the Government of Canada, I wish Colonel Hansen and NASA
astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch a
safe and successful mission.?
Prime
Minister Carney speaks with President of the United States
Donald J. Trump
April 1, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and the President of the United
States, Donald J. Trump, spoke earlier this evening.
The Prime Minister congratulated the President on the successful
launch of Artemis II. The leaders discussed the courage of the
astronauts, including Colonel Jeremy Hansen, the value of
cooperation in space, and developments in the Middle East
conflict. They agreed to remain in close contact.
Industry Minister Meanie Joly
announces investments in biomanufacturing - April 2, 2026
In Vancouver, federal Industry Minister Meanie Joly announces
support for ?two major projects? in the biomanufacturing sector
Finance Minister Francis-Philippe
Champagne recaps China visit - April 3, 2026
Finance Minister Francis-Philippe Champagne takes questions
from the media following his trade mission to China.
Carney Moves Closer to FULL
CONTROL Over North America - Apr 6
Canada?s political landscape is undergoing a significant
transformation as Prime Minister Mark Carney moves closer to
securing a working majority in Parliament ? and he is doing so
without calling an election. Through a combination of strategic
positioning, floor crossings, and sustained polling strength,
Carney?s government is gradually consolidating power in a way
that is both incremental and highly effective.
At the same time, external factors are playing a crucial role in
shaping this moment. Economic uncertainty and political
instability stemming from the United States under President
Donald Trump are influencing how Canadians perceive leadership
at home. As trade tensions, policy unpredictability, and broader
global volatility continue to rise, stability has become a
defining political asset ? and Carney is positioning himself at
the center of it.
This video breaks down how Carney is approaching majority
control, why the opposition is struggling to respond, and how
global instability is reinforcing his position domestically.
From parliamentary dynamics to geopolitical context, this is a
deeper look at a quiet but powerful shift in Canada?s political
balance.
Prime
Minister Carney launches the Build Communities Strong Fund
and announces the first tranche of projects
April 7, 2026
Brampton, Ontario
The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are
feeling the effects at home ? including increased pressure on
housing and infrastructure. In response, Canada?s new government
is focused on what we can control: increasing our housing supply
and investing in modern and reliable infrastructure to build
stronger, more affordable communities for Canadians.
In Budget 2025, the
Government of Canada announced the Build Communities
Strong Fund ? a $51 billion investment to build the
infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day. It will speed
up the construction of hospitals, recreation centres,
universities, and colleges that serve our communities; bridges
that move our goods; and water and transit systems that keep our
towns and cities running.
Delivering on
this commitment, today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney,
officially launched the Build Communities Strong Fund?
and announced its first project ? the new Embleton Community
Centre and Park in Brampton, Ontario. 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 outdoor recreational amenities. This is the
first of a series of 13 projects under the Build Communities
Strong Fund across the country ? with $300 million in federal
funding and more to come in the weeks ahead. In
addition to the Embleton Centre and Park, the first tranche of
projects can be found here.
The Fund will
be a force multiplier in infrastructure ? with funding that will
be matched by nearly $17 billion from provinces, and additional
billions leveraged through municipal and territorial
partnerships as well as private capital. Combined with
provincial matching, the projects through the Fund will support
an average of 42,000 jobs per year ? from
engineering to the skilled trades. The Fund will boost Canada?s
GDP by $95 billion over the next decade.That
means approximately $12 billion in infrastructure investments
every year for the next eight years ? nearly double the previous
eight years.
The Build
Communities Strong Fund delivers funding through three major
streams:
A
provincial and territorial stream: $17.2 billion
over 10 years to plan, build, and deliver critical public
infrastructure projects across provinces and territories
through bilateral agreements. Provinces will be required to
cost-match federal investments and take action to reduce the
cost of construction, including for housing-related
infrastructure, through reductions to development charges
where they pose a barrier to housing construction. This
stream includes funding for:
Health-related infrastructure: A
dedicated investment of $5 billion over three years in
health infrastructure funding to prioritise upgrades to
critical health infrastructure, including hospitals,
urgent care centres, and facilities for palliative care,
mental health care, and long-term care.
Housing-enabling infrastructure:
Projects that support and enable housing supply,
including water and wastewater systems, roads and
bridges, public transit, and community infrastructure.
Infrastructure at colleges and universities:
The construction of new facilities or rehabilitation of
aging facilities and upgrades to learning and research
spaces.
A
direct delivery stream: $6 billion over 10 years to
deliver regionally significant projects and important local
infrastructure, including large building retrofits, climate
adaptation infrastructure, and community infrastructure such
as new community and recreational spaces. Eligible project
proponents can submit proposals starting today.
A
community stream: $27.8 billion over 10 years for
the construction and rehabilitation of essential local
infrastructure such as local roads, bridges, water systems,
and community centres.
Canada?s new Buy
Canadian Policy will apply to the Build Communities Strong
Fund, ensuring that more public dollars are reinvested into our
economy ? creating Canadian careers and boosting Canadian
industries.
By working in
partnership with provinces and territories, Canada?s government
is making the investments needed to build more homes, strengthen
communities, and grow a more resilient economy ? to build Canada
strong.
Quotes
?Canada?s new government is on
a mission to build big things, including the local
infrastructure that brings Canadians together. With
the Build Communities Strong Fund, we are partnering with
provinces and territories to move projects forward, reduce
barriers to building, and deliver the housing and
infrastructure Canadians need ? from hospitals and transit
lines to bridges and community centres. We are building
communities strong to build Canada strong for all.?
? The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
?Resilient infrastructure that
supports housing and connected communities is the foundation
of a strong Canada. The Build Communities Strong Fund will
build infrastructure that boosts productivity, supports
economic growth, and protects Canadian careers.?
? The Hon. Gregor Robertson,
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister
responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
?The Embleton Community Centre
is a promise to every family in southwest Brampton that
their city sees them, hears them, and is investing in them.
A $64 million federal commitment through the Build
Communities Strong Fund, combined with the $148 million our
Council has already approved, means we are building
something truly extraordinary that will serve generations to
come. I am proud to welcome Prime Minister Carney and
Minister Gregor Robertson to our great city and grateful for
our federal partners who understand that investing in local
communities like Brampton is investing in Canada.?
? His Worship Patrick Brown,
Mayor of Brampton
Quick facts
The Build
Communities Strong Fund will provide $51 billion over 10
years, starting this year, to accelerate infrastructure
projects across the country and reduce costs. The fund will
support the construction of housing-enabling infrastructure
and infrastructure projects across the country, while
creating good, well-paying careers for Canadians.
Under the
provincial and territorial stream of the Build Communities
Strong Fund, $17.2 billion will be invested over 10 years to
plan, build, and deliver critical public infrastructure
projects across provinces and territories through bilateral
agreements. Federal funding is conditional on the signing of
funding agreements with total funding, including the
housing, education, and health sub-streams, to be
distributed as follows:
$6
billion for Ontario
$3.6
billion for Qu?ec
$2.2
billion for British Columbia
$1.9
billion for Alberta
$698
million for Manitoba
$610
million for Saskatchewan
$542
million for Nova Scotia
$461
million for New Brunswick
$352
million for Newfoundland and Labrador
$204
million for Prince Edward Island
$156
million for the Northwest Territories
$156
million for the Yukon
$155
million for Nunavut
Over the
past year, the federal government has moved at unprecedented
pace to accelerate housing construction, advance major
infrastructure projects, and reduce barriers to building
across the country. This includes last week?s first
partnership under the Build Communities Strong Fund with
Ontario to reduce taxes and development charges on new
homes, lowering costs by up to $200,000 and accelerating
housing supply. These measures are already helping unlock
new housing projects across the country, while creating
good-paying careers in the skilled trades and giving
businesses and investors the confidence to build.
Under the
Build Communities Strong Fund, provinces and territories
will dedicate a minimum of 20% of their funding allocations
to projects in rural, Northern, and Indigenous communities.
Under the direct delivery stream, at least 10% of the
funding will go to Indigenous-led projects and investments.
Last
month, Bill C-15,
the Budget Implementation Act, 2025, No. 1,
received Royal Assent. This key piece of legislation will
help the government deliver on its plan to build one united
economy, empower Canadians to get ahead, and protect our
country and sovereignty. Learn more here.
PM Mark Carney makes an
infrastructure announcement in Brampton, Ont. ? April 7, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita
Anand addresses Greater Vancouver Board of Trade ? April 7, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand delivers a keynote address
to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Following her address,
the minister speaks with the group?s president and CEO,
Bridgitte Anderson.
China Just Asked Canada for a
Massive Favor ? And Ottawa Holds All the Cards - Apr 7
China ? the world's second-largest economy ? is lobbying Canada
to support its CPTPP membership bid. And Canada has the veto.
Here's what that means for the future of global trade.
U.S In PANIC As Canada Gets
MASSIVE investment for Oil Pipeline - Apr 7
Nobody expected the Trans Mountain Pipeline to reach full
capacity this soon. Analysts projected 2027 or even 2028, yet in
2026 it is already running in the high 90s. This massive $34
billion project is now moving nearly 890,000 barrels per day
from Alberta to the Pacific coast, reshaping how global energy
markets respond to sudden disruptions.
The shift accelerated after tensions involving Iran disrupted
global oil supply routes, forcing major Asian economies to seek
alternatives. Countries like China, Japan, and India quickly
turned to Canadian crude, pushing demand far beyond
expectations. As a result, Canada is no longer relying solely on
the United States, changing the balance of power in North
American energy trade.
Australia Supports Canada With the
World's Most Powerful Radar - Apr 8
Canada just signed a $6 BILLION radar deal ? and it didn't go to
America. It went to Australia. Here's why that changes
everything about Arctic defence.
Korea Just Tripled Canadian Oil
Imports ? And This Is Only the Beginning - Apr 9
South Korea just tripled its Canadian crude imports ? and the
reason why should concern every oil market analyst watching the
Middle East.
In 2023, Korea imported zero barrels of Canadian oil. By 2025,
that number hit 4.54 million barrels. What changed? The Iran war
blew up Middle Eastern supply ? and Trans Mountain opened the
door Canada had been waiting decades to walk through.
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Doug Ford hails upcoming return of
Ontario?s Northlander train ? April 9, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford holds a news conference in North Bay
to mark the upcoming return of the Northlander passenger rail
service, 14 years after its cancellation. Testing is underway
along the route, which connects Toronto to Timmins with a rail
connection in Cochrane.
Also speaking at the event are Vic Fedeli (Ontario economic
development minister and MPP for Nipissing), Ric Bresee
(parliamentary secretary to the Ontario transportation
minister), Peter Chirico (mayor of North Bay), and Alan
Prime Minister Carney launches the
Build Communities Strong Fund - April 7
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces the launch of the $51
billion Build Communities Strong Fund in Brampton, Ontario,
focusing on community centres, hospitals, schools, and transit.
Canada Told South Korea and
Germany: Make It Better ? Canada's $120B Submarine Deal - Apr 11
Canada just told two of the world's most powerful defence giants
to rewrite their bids ? and both said yes immediately.
South Korea and Germany are now competing to give Canada MORE.
More jobs. More technology. More industrial investment. Here's
why this $120 billion submarine deal is bigger than anyone
realizes.
Mark Carney addresses the 2026
Liberal convention in Montreal ? April 11, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney, the leader of the Liberal Party of
Canada, addresses delegates on the final day of the 2026 Liberal
National Convention in Montreal. He is introduced by Diana Fox
Carney.
As above but with translation of
French into English
Mark Carney just hit 65% approval
? and Pierre Poilievre is losing his own voters. Here's what the
numbers really mean for Canada.
A brand-new Spark Insights poll covering 4,000+ Canadians just
shattered every assumption about Canadian politics. Carney isn't
just winning ? he's winning in places Liberals were never
supposed to win.
Canadian at our Core: Advancing
Nuclear Innovation For Canada?s Bright Energy Future - Apr 9
The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Eric Chassard CEO, Bruce
Power ? Canadian at our Core: Advancing Nuclear Innovation For
Canada?s Bright Energy Future.
Canada is at a pivotal moment?one that will define its energy
future, economic security, and prosperity for generations. As
electricity demand accelerates and global competition
intensifies, Ontario must build an energy system that is strong,
resilient, and independent. With its largescale nuclear
generation, world leading medical isotope production, and
thousands of skilled workers, Bruce Power and Ontario?s nuclear
sector stand at the centre of this opportunity.
On April 8th, The Empire Club of Canada is proud to welcome Eric
Chassard, President and CEO of Bruce Power, for a timely and
forward-looking address entitled Canadian at Our Core:
Advancing Nuclear Innovation For Canada?s Bright Energy
Future ?on the future of Ontario?s energy system and Canada?s
role as a clean energy leader.
Eric will outline how the steps being taken today?from life
extension and refurbishment to planning for future nuclear
capacity?are laying the foundations for a bright energy future
Ontarians can count on. Grounded in a ?Canadian at our core?
philosophy, he will speak to how the province can leverage its
tools, talent, and innovation to become a clean energy
superpower, powering industries, supporting families, and
strengthening the economy.
Prime
Minister Carney to welcome President of Finland Alexander
Stubb to Canada
April 12, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that the
President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, will visit Ottawa,
Ontario, from April 14 to 15, 2026. This will be the first
formal bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Carney and
President Stubb.
Canada and
Finland have a dynamic and growing relationship across trade,
defence, technology, energy, and the Arctic. President Stubb?s
visit will deepen partnerships across these sectors, including
in maritime, critical minerals, aerospace, artificial
intelligence, and quantum industries.
Building on
Prime Minister Carney?s
meeting with Nordic countries last month, the leaders will
identify opportunities to accelerate cooperation in the Arctic,
from traditional defence and security to advanced satellite and
cyber communications.
In an
increasingly dangerous and uncertain world, Canada is focused on
what we can control: diversifying our trade, attracting
investment, and deepening our ties with reliable partners.
Quote
?Canada and Finland have an
immensely strong and growing relationship across defence,
technology, energy, and trade. With shared interests,
values, and a commitment to international security, I look
forward to hosting President Stubb to deepen our partnership
to create stability, security, and prosperity for both our
peoples.?
? The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick facts
In 2025,
bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Finland was
valued at $2.4 billion.
Hungary Just Handed Canada a $146
BILLION Gift ? And Nobody Noticed - Apr 13
After 16 years of Viktor Orb?'s ironclad rule, Hungary has been
swept by a political earthquake. P?er Magyar's pro-European
Tisza party didn't just win ? it obliterated, capturing a
two-thirds supermajority. And within hours, Mark Carney was one
of the first world leaders to pick up the phone. That wasn't
courtesy. That was strategy.
Prime
Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif
April 13, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime
Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif.
The leaders
discussed the evolving situation in the Middle East and
emphasised the importance of de-escalation and a sustained
ceasefire. Prime Minister Carney thanked Prime Minister Sharif
for the key strategic role played by Pakistan in facilitating a
first round of discussions between the United States and Iran.
He also underscored that the ceasefire should include Lebanon.
The leaders
underscored the need for free and secure access through the
Strait of Hormuz. They emphasised the protection of civilians
and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf region and beyond.
Prime Minister
Carney and Prime Minister Sharif discussed expanding bilateral
relations through increased trade and investment and looked
forward to the next round of talks on a foreign investment
protection agreement in June.
The leaders
agreed to remain in close contact as the situation in the Middle
East evolves.
What a majority means for Carney's
Liberals - Apr 14
At Issue special edition: Byelection wins give Prime Minister
Mark Carney a majority government ? Canada's first since 2019.
What will the power dynamic shift mean for Parliament Hill and
what could this kind of stability mean for the Liberals?
Prime
Minister Carney suspends the federal Fuel Excise Tax on
gasoline and diesel to lower costs for Canadians
April 14, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
The global
landscape is rapidly changing. In response, Canada?s new
government is focused on what we can control ? building a
stronger, more independent, more resilient economy. We?re
building an economy where Canadians are empowered with greater
security, certainty, and a lower cost of living.
Global conflict
and ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East are driving up
fuel prices around the world. To make Canada more energy secure
and less reliant on external factors, our government is
advancing major projects to realise Canada?s full potential in
clean and conventional energy. We?re building big in
electricity, LNG, and nuclear to provide all Canadians with
clean, reliable, and affordable power. As we build for the long
term, we are providing immediate relief to bring down costs for
Canadians right now ? including cutting taxes for 22 million
Canadians, cancelling the consumer carbon tax, and protecting
and expanding vital social programs.
Today, the
Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that the government is
temporarily suspending the federal Fuel Excise Tax on gasoline
and diesel across Canada. Starting April 20, 2026,
Canada?s new government will suspend the full amount of the tax
on gasoline and diesel until September 7, 2026. This is
expected to reduce Canadians? bills at the gas station by
10 cents per litre on regular gasoline and 4 cents on diesel.
The government is also temporarily suspending the
federal Fuel Excise Tax on aviation fuels.
Cutting the tax
on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day is a responsible measure
that will reduce operating costs for truckers and businesses in
the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery
sectors. With lower costs and greater financial strength,
businesses can hire more workers, confidently build, and export
more products to global markets.
Canada?s new
government was elected to build a more resilient economy ? an
economy that creates good careers, strengthens our sovereignty,
and empowers all Canadians with a lower cost of living. We?re
moving with speed and ambition to build a country where all
Canadians have greater certainty, security, and prosperity.
Quotes
?We?re building a stronger,
more resilient, and more independent Canadian economy. As we
build, we?re cutting your taxes, reducing the costs of your
homes, and providing you relief at the pump. We cannot
control what other nations do. We?re focused on what we can
control ? building Canada strong for all.?
? The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
?To support Canadians through
the current global energy market disruptions, our government
is delivering timely, meaningful, and tangible relief for
Canadians at a time when they need it. By lowering fuel
costs at the pump on gasoline and diesel, we?re taking a
concrete step to support Canadians through these challenges,
as we position them for long-term success ? by building the
strongest economy in the G7.?
? The Hon. Fran?is-Philippe
Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue
?While we build more
affordable, sovereign energy at home for the grid of
tomorrow, we are providing relief for the affordability
challenges caused by events abroad today. Being an energy
superpower means delivering energy Canadians can afford,
whether they are paying household bills or filling up their
car.?
? The Hon. Tim Hodgson,
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
Quick facts
Today?s
announcement builds on major initiatives to lower costs for
Canadians, including:
Cutting taxes for22 million
middle-class Canadians by lowering the first
marginal personal income tax rate from 15% to 14% as of
July 1, 2025, providing tax relief of up to $420 a year
per person, or up to $840 a year for two-income
families.
Eliminating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for
first-time homebuyers on new homes up to
$1 million and reducing the GST for first-time home
buyers on new homes between $1 million and $1.5 million,
to immediately make the goal of home ownership a reality
for more Canadians, especially young families.
Cancelling the federal consumer carbon tax effective
April 1, 2025, directly helping Canadians save money at
the pump. The government also removed the requirement
for provinces and territories to have a consumer-facing
carbon price as of that date. This has helped reduce gas
prices in most provinces and territories by up to
18 cents per litre in comparison to 2024-25, lowering
headline inflation.
Launching the new Canada Groceries and
Essentials Benefit, which provides a family of
four up to $1,890 this year, and about $1,400 a year for
the next four years; and a single person up to $950 this
year, and about $700 a year for the next four years. The
benefit will provide additional, significant support for
more than 12 million Canadians.
Budget 2025
also outlined concrete action to ensure Canadians receive
the support they deserve, including targeted measures to
strengthen food security and household affordability:
Making
the National School Food Program permanent,
providing school meals for up to 400,000 children each
year, saving participating families with two children in
school an estimated $800 annually on groceries.
Introducing Automatic Federal Benefits,
starting in the 2026 tax year, to ensure up to
5.5 million low-income Canadians automatically receive
the benefits they qualify for by the 2028 tax year,
including the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
and the Canada Child Benefit.
Lowering costs and strengthening competition in
essential services, including ambitious
pro-competition measures in the telecom and financial
sectors to reduce prices, make it easier for Canadians
to switch providers, and lower banking and service fees.
More
information on Budget 2025 measures to tackle
affordability is available here.
Prime
Minister Carney speaks with Taoiseach of Ireland Miche?
Martin
April 14, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Taoiseach
of Ireland, Miche? Martin.
The Prime
Minister and the Taoiseach underscored the deep and growing
Canada-Ireland relationship. Building on the Taoiseach?s
successful visit to Ottawa last September, they discussed
opportunities to strengthen defence and security ties and grow
trade and investment in key sectors, including energy and
infrastructure.
Looking ahead
to Ireland?s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU)
beginning in July 2026, the leaders recognised the strategic
importance of the Canada-EU partnership and discussed ongoing
efforts to continue to deepen the relationship.
The Prime
Minister and the Taoiseach agreed to remain in close contact.
Prime Minister Carney breaks
ground on the Contrec?ur Container Terminal Project - Apr 9
Prime Minister Mark Carney breaks ground on the Contrec?ur
terminal expansion at the Port of Montr?l, helping create jobs,
boost trade, and connect Canadian goods to global markets.
Prime
Minister Carney speaks with Taoiseach of Ireland Miche?
Martin
April 14, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Taoiseach
of Ireland, Miche? Martin.
The Prime
Minister and the Taoiseach underscored the deep and growing
Canada-Ireland relationship. Building on the Taoiseach?s
successful visit to Ottawa last September, they discussed
opportunities to strengthen defence and security ties and grow
trade and investment in key sectors, including energy and
infrastructure.
Looking ahead
to Ireland?s Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU)
beginning in July 2026, the leaders recognised the strategic
importance of the Canada-EU partnership and discussed ongoing
efforts to continue to deepen the relationship.
The Prime
Minister and the Taoiseach agreed to remain in close contact.
Canada and
Manitoba sign a new agreement to get major projects built
faster
April 14, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada?s new
government is focused on what we can control. We are building a
stronger, more independent, more resilient economy ? an economy
built on the solid foundation of strong Canadian industries and
workers, bolstered by diverse international trade partners.
That?s why
Canada?s new government is diversifying our trade partnerships ?
securing more than20 economic and security
partnerships across four continents. To seize the full potential
of these partnerships, Canada?s new government is partnering
with provinces, territories, and Indigenous governments to build
new ports, highways, and trade and energy corridors at speed and
scale.
Today, the
Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and the Premier of Manitoba, Wab
Kinew, announced the new Co-operation Agreement between Manitoba
and Canada on Environmental and Impact Assessment.
This agreement
will bring a ?one project, one review? approach to major
infrastructure initiatives in Manitoba. Canada and Manitoba
will implement a streamlined and flexible assessment process
that minimises duplication and delivers major projects faster
while reinforcing strong environmental protections and upholding
the rights of Indigenous Peoples. This ensures both governments
can adopt the most effective assessment process on a
case-by-case basis ? either by relying on Manitoba?s process or
by implementing a coordinated federal-provincial approach.
The new
Co-operation Agreement will help accelerate major infrastructure
projects across Manitoba ? getting shovels in the ground faster
on projects like the Port of Churchill Plus. This project would
modernise the Port of Churchill by advancing potential
improvements, such as an all-weather road, rail line
enhancements, a new energy corridor, and strengthened marine
ice-breaking capacity. Together, these upgrades would establish
a reliable trade corridor in the North, enabling Canada to
export more resources to European markets. In September 2025,
Canada?s new government referred this project to the Major
Projects Office to help move it forward. Since then, the federal
government has provided $500,000 to enable First Nations-led
decision-making and the development of the Manitoba Crown
Indigenous Corporation to help lead the project, while also
working with the private sector through the MPO to explore
efficient ways to move critical minerals and LNG through the
port. Now, with today?s Co-operation Agreement, Canada and
Manitoba can pool our resources to further advance this project
and unlock its full potential.
This agreement
builds on the strong partnership between the governments of
Canada and Manitoba ? a partnership rooted in a shared mission
to build big and build fast. It is the seventh impact assessment
agreement Canada has reached with a province, following
agreements with Alberta, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island,
Ontario, New Brunswick, and British Columbia.
Quotes
?Today?s agreement between
Canada and Manitoba means shovels in the ground faster on
major infrastructure projects that will transform our
economy. Together, we are cutting red tape and streamlining
approvals to build new trade and energy corridors that will
power our industries, create thousands of high-paying
Canadian careers, and expand our reach in global markets.
We?re building Manitoba strong to build Canada strong.?
? The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
?Manitobans are excited about
building up the port of Churchill to create good jobs, chart
new trade routes for Canadian goods, and finally make
Manitoba a ?have province.? Today marks an important step in
our ongoing collaboration with the federal government to
streamline regulatory processes and set the right conditions
for private sector investment in our Arctic port as we
continue to work with Indigenous nations, the Major Projects
Office, and other stakeholders to advance the Churchill Plus
project.?
? The Hon. Wab Kinew, Premier
of Manitoba
?By adopting a ?one project,
one review? approach, we are streamlining federal and
provincial assessments under a single, coordinated process.
Together, Canada and Manitoba are unlocking transformative
opportunities for investment, trade, and good-paying careers
that will strengthen the economy and build a stronger, more
sustainable future for Manitobans and all Canadians.?
? The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc,
President of the King?s Privy Council for Canada and
Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade,
Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian
Economy
?Today?s agreement with
Manitoba will help us build faster and smarter in the
province I am proud to have grown up in. In Manitoba and
beyond, ?one project, one review? means less duplication,
more certainty, and a clearer path to unlock projects that
will grow our economy, strengthen our energy security, and
create good jobs.?
? The Hon. Tim Hodgson,
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
?This agreement demonstrates
our commitment to working together for a cleaner environment
and a stronger economy, ensuring that major projects move
forward efficiently and responsibly ? while maintaining
Canada?s world-leading environmental standards and upholding
constitutional obligations to Indigenous Peoples.?
? The Hon. Julie Aviva
Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and
Nature
?We are proud to announce this
agreement that will allow us to move forward in developing
the Port of Churchill while ensuring rigorous environmental
standards and protecting the rights of Indigenous and
Northern communities. This is a balanced and sustainable
approach that will open opportunities to grow our economy
through investment and trade and create good jobs for
Manitobans while protecting Manitoba?s unique lands and
waters.?
? The Hon. Mike Moyes,
Manitoba?s Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Joint
statement by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, and
the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb
April 14, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
?At a time of global transformation, marked by strategic
competition and an emerging international order, Canada and
Finland share a common conviction: we must pursue both strategic
autonomy and strategic cooperation to safeguard shared security
and prosperity in an uncertain world. Our approach is one of
values-based realism, upholding universal values, respecting
diversity, and recognising that global challenges must be
addressed through broad-based cooperation that transcends
traditional partnerships. In this spirit, we are investing in
our people, our economies, and our security, while building
coalitions grounded in shared values and interests. As trusted
partners, Allies, and friends, we met in Ottawa on April 14,
2026, to advance a forward-looking agenda for the next phase of
Canada-Finland relations, focused on cooperation in the Arctic
and maritime domains, defence, security and resilience, and
cutting-edge technology.
Strengthening
arctic and maritime cooperation
As Arctic
nations, we will advance shared priorities through stronger
Arctic research, education, including indigenous-led education,
and knowledge exchange, and closer cooperation on Arctic
security, maritime safety, and polar capabilities. We will draw
on our circumpolar expertise to pursue a joint research program
between higher education institutions and research institutes
and infrastructure. Building on existing close cooperation in
shipbuilding, ice-capable vessels and technologies, climate
action and Arctic infrastructure, we will strengthen our
collective capabilities in support of sustainable Arctic
development, Allied security, and safe, responsible navigation
in northern waters.
In this
context, we welcome the signing of the Canada?Finland Maritime
Memorandum of Understanding, which establishes a framework for
closer cooperation on maritime and ice capabilities. This
includes collaboration on icebreaker development, the broader
maritime industrial ecosystem, including SMEs supporting
shipbuilding, and joint work under the Icebreaker Collaboration
Effort (ICE Pact). The MoU is intended to deepen ties between
Canadian and Finnish industry and research institutions while
advancing innovation in shipbuilding, ports, and marine
technologies.
Deepening
defence, security, and resilience cooperation
As NATO Allies,
Canada and Finland reaffirm our shared commitment to the
rules-based international order and to our collective security.
We will deepen defence and security cooperation through
information sharing, training, and interoperability. We are
launching negotiations on a General Security of Information
Agreement between Canada and Finland that will strengthen
information-sharing, deepen defence cooperation, and open
opportunities for our industries. We will continue to find
opportunities to train together both in Finland and in Canada in
exercises like Cold Response and Operation Nanook. We will
remain unfaltering in our support for Ukraine?s independence,
sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia?s
war of aggression. Ukraine?s security is integral to European
and Euro-Atlantic Security.
We will work
together to realise our commitment to invest 5% of Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) in our defence and security by 2035. We
recognise that this will require building out our defence
industrial bases. For this reason, together, we will explore
various financial instruments to mobilise the necessary capital
to drive defence production in allied and partner countries. We
will broaden our cooperation to counter hybrid threats,
strengthen whole-of-society resilience, and enhance preparedness
in the Arctic and beyond. This includes close cooperation and
leadership through the European Centre of Excellence for
Countering Hybrid Threats in Helsinki.
Cutting edge
technology and strategic sector cooperation
We welcome the
Canada-Finland Joint Statement on Sovereign Technology and AI
Cooperation, which aims to expand cooperation on advanced
technologies in a way that delivers shared economic benefits. We
will deepen coordination to strengthen sovereign technology,
helping to grow capacity and reduce dependenciesin
an increasingly contested digital landscape. This includes
exploring Finland's participation in the Sovereign Technology
Alliance.
We will
collaborate on research and innovation in high performance
computing and artificial intelligence (AI), including by
enabling AI adoption across industry and governments and
identifying investment opportunities that scale up small and
medium sized enterprises (SMEs). We will also continue to
cooperate on research and development in network communication
technologies that will underpin sovereign AI infrastructure.
This includes promoting growth opportunities to our
telecommunications industries through multilateral initiatives
such as the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT). AI
gigafactories will harness massive computing power to develop,
train and deploy advanced AI models and applications. In this
context, we welcome the longstanding cooperation between Export
Development Canada and Nokia and note the MOU signed this week
to support Nokia?s efforts to build AI Gigafactories.
We are
exploring cooperation opportunities in high-performance
computing, AI, data services, and related initiatives jointly
through the CSC ? IT Center for Science in Finland and the
Digital Research Alliance of Canada. This will allow
collaboration in application domains such as health data, earth
sciences and arctic research.
Recognising the
growing strategic importance of quantum technologies, we will
explore ways to advance shared objectives across quantum
research, innovation, commercialisation, and workforce
development, including through a Canadian quantum trade mission
to Finland. Taking note of our wider international commitments,
we will strengthen linkages across the broader Canadian?Finnish
quantum ecosystem, including among universities, research
institutions, startups, and established technology firms, in a
way that delivers mutual economic benefit.
Critical
minerals will fuel technologies of the future and our economies.
Given the parallels between Canada and Finland?s geological
landscape, we will strengthen joint development and application
of geoscience research between our national geological surveys
on critical minerals, Arctic and broader geoscience research, in
accordance with the existing Canada-European Union (EU)
Strategic Partnership on Raw Materials. This will include
enhanced technical exchange on methodologies and datasets to
secure critical minerals supply chains and complement broader
Canada-EU cooperation.
We will work
together to expand bilateral trade and investment, including by
leveraging the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and
Trade Agreement (CETA), to strengthen industry-to-industry
partnerships and to develop trusted and resilient supply chains
that underpin long-term growth and competitive green economies.
The inclusion of a large business delegation of Finnish chief
executive officers from across maritime, mining, defence and
aerospace, and advanced connectivity sectors ? space, artificial
intelligence, and quantum technologies ? creates new
opportunities for workers and businesses in both our countries.
Our cooperation
reflects the shared conviction that we are stronger when our
societies are resilient, inclusive and prepared for the future;
when our economies are diversified and innovation-driven; and
when our alliances are rooted in respect and trust.?
Prime
Minister Carney meets with President of Finland Alexander
Stubb
April 14, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President
of Finland, Alexander Stubb, during the President?s visit to
Canada. This is the first visit to Canada by a Finnish president
in 12 years.
Following the
success of last month?s Canada-Nordic Summit in Oslo, Norway,
Prime Minister Carney and President Stubb discussed the
importance of like-minded countries working together to ensure
shared security and economic prosperity. The leaders issued a joint
statement.
As the first
pillar of cooperation, Canada and Finland will strengthen
collaboration on Arctic science, research, and maritime
security. To this end, Canada and Finland welcomed the signing
of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to
strengthen cooperation in maritime capabilities and industrial
partnerships.
Second, Prime
Minister Carney and President Stubb committed to increased
cooperation on advanced technologies to deliver shared economic
benefits, grow capacity, and reduce dependencies in an
increasingly contested digital landscape. As part of this
effort, Canada and Finland signed a joint
statement to strengthen cooperation on sovereign technology
and artificial intelligence (AI). Canada and Finland will
collaborate on research and innovation in high-performance
computing and AI, enabling AI adoption across industry and
government, and identifying investment opportunities that scale
up small and medium-sized enterprises.
The leaders
welcomed the signing of a MOU between Export
Development Canada and Nokia to support Nokia?s efforts to build
AI gigafactories. Canada and Finland will also expand
collaboration across quantum research, innovation,
commercialisation, and workforce development ? including through
a Canadian quantum trade mission to Finland. The leaders
committed to strengthening linkages across the broader
Canadian-Finnish quantum ecosystem, including among
universities, research institutions, startups, and established
technology firms. The leaders also underscored enhanced
cooperation on resource development, including critical
minerals, to support the global energy transition.
Finally, as
NATO Allies and close partners, the leaders reaffirmed their
commitment to investing 5% of GDP in defence and security by
2035. Canada and Finland announced the launch of
negotiations on a General Security of Information
Agreement between our countries to strengthen
intelligence-sharing, deepen defence cooperation, and open
opportunities for our industries.
Prime Minister
Carney emphasised the opportunities to deepen Canada?s
commercial ties with Finland, including by leveraging the
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade
Agreement.
Prime Minister
Carney and President Stubb agreed to remain in close contact.
Finland looking to double trade
with Canada as leaders meet in Ottawa - Apr 14
Finnish President Alexander Stubb is in Ottawa to meet with
Prime Minister Mark Carney, with a focus on the mutual goal of
addressing ?disorder? in the international system, according to
Carney. Power & Politics sits down with one of the ministers
travelling with the president, Finnish Minister of Economic
Affairs Sakari Puisto. ?We could easily double trade,? says
Puisto, pointing to a lot of ?untapped potential? in the
country's relationship with Canada, notably around dual-use
technologies, defence and naval capabilities.
Industry Minister M?anie Joly
speaks with Finland?s President Alexander Stubb ? April 15, 2026
In Ottawa, Industry Minister M?anie Joly and Finnish President
Alexander Stubb participate in a discussion on Arctic defence
and security.
