Saturday May
30th I had a fall in my home due to low blood sugar which
resulted in a broken hip and that meant ending up in hospital
where I eventually got home on Friday afternoon on the 19th of
June after having surgery for a replacement hip joint.
I'm going to
document my experience but this will serve to let everyone know
that I survived and am back home.
Statement
by Prime Minister Carney to welcome Canada’s new Governor
General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour
June 8, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Her
Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour as she formally
assumes the role of the 31st Governor General of
Canada.
The Governor
General is the guardian of our constitutional order, a symbol of
unity, and above all, a steward of our commitment to peace,
order, and good government. Canadians entrust the Governor
General to defend our institutions, to uphold our values, and to
represent our ambition to build a stronger, fairer country for
all. These duties call for sound judgment, deep learning, and an
unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
These are the
very principles upon which our new Governor General, Her
Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, has built her
exceptional career. Her Excellency served at the highest levels
of Canada's judiciary – from the Ontario Court of Justice to the
Ontario Court of Appeal and, ultimately, to the Supreme Court of
Canada.
Yet her legacy
extends well beyond the courtrooms of this country. Some of her
most consequential work as a jurist took place on the world
stage. As Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal
Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, she held the
most powerful to account in The Hague – establishing that no
one, regardless of rank or office, stands above the law. As
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, she
challenged the international human rights system to be worthy of
the people it claimed to serve. She gave voice to those whose
dignity was being denied, in places where those in power
preferred silence.
At every stage
of her distinguished career, Her Excellency Louise Arbour has
defended and promoted justice, dignity, and equality. As
Canada’s 31st Governor General, she will carry
forward this work – representing the best of Canada to Canadians
and to the world.”
Prime
Minister Carney launches National Food Security Strategy to
build a more affordable and resilient food system in Canada
June 11, 2026
Toronto, Ontario
The world is changing rapidly. Trade shifts, global conflicts,
and climate change are all putting growing pressure on our food
and energy systems, driving up prices at home and abroad. In
response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can
control: building a stronger, more independent, more resilient
Canadian economy. Central to this mission is a stronger, more
affordable food system.
While Canada is
one of the largest exporters of agri-food products in the world,
Canadians continue to face some of the highest grocery costs in
the G7. There is not enough competition between grocery
retailers, we are not harnessing enough technology in our agri-food
sectors, and our food chains rely too heavily on foreign
suppliers. We need a new strategy – for more choice, more
control, and more Canada.
That’s
why, today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, launched
Canada’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy.
Backed by more than $3 billion in investments over ten years,
this strategy will break open the market for independent
retailers, boost domestic food production, and build a stronger,
more independent, and more affordable food system for all
Canadians.
The strategy
has four objectives:
Spur grocery store
competition and create more choice for Canadians
Invest
$1 billion in food infrastructure to build new and
expanded food terminals and hubs – helping independent
grocers buy and move competitively priced products
without relying on large retail chains.
Provide
the Competition Bureau and Competition Tribunal with
nearly $130 million to investigate, prevent, and combat
anti-competitive business practices.
Boost domestic food
production across Canada
Launch
a new $1 billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund through
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to provide seed capital
financing for businesses to expand food processing
capacity.
Establish a $150 million Food Security Fund to help
small and medium-sized businesses upgrade their
equipment to grow, produce, and process more food in
Canada.
Create
a $100 million Collaborative Food Innovation Fund to
help producers expand agri-food processing.
Grow fruits and
vegetables year-round
Invest
$750 million to drastically expand year-round Canadian
production of fruits and vegetables, including through
greenhouses, vertical farms, and other enclosed growing
spaces.
Cut red tape across
the agricultural supply chain
Modernise key regulations; speed up approvals for seeds,
feed, fertilizers, and veterinary products; and reduce
backlogs that slow down the system to reduce the
regulatory burden on farmers and producers.
Help
provincially licensed food businesses meet federal
requirements so that a Canadian product made in one
province or territory can more easily reach a shelf in
another.
A country’s
sovereignty depends on its ability to feed itself, fuel itself,
and defend itself. Canada’s new National Food Security Strategy
puts Canadians back in control of what we grow, of what we buy,
and of what we put on our tables. Together, we are building a
stronger, more resilient, and more affordable food system for
all Canadians.
Quotes
“Canada is one of the world’s
great food producers. But too much of what we grow is
processed elsewhere, and too many Canadians still rely on
imported food at higher prices. Canadian farmers deserve
more options to sell their produce, and Canadians deserve
more options for where to buy their food. Canada’s
first-ever National Food Security Strategy will help grow
and process more food here and put more Canada on Canadian
plates – lowering costs, creating jobs, and building a food
system that is more resilient, more competitive, and more
our own.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
“The National Food Security
Strategy is about giving Canadians greater choice, control,
and access to affordable, locally produced food. Through
this made-in-Canada approach, we will process more of what
our farmers grow here at home, creating jobs, driving
economic growth, and strengthening Canada's food
self-sufficiency. By reducing red tape and helping
innovative businesses get projects off the ground faster, we
will unlock new opportunities for farmers, food processors,
and entrepreneurs across the agri-food sector.”
— The Hon. Heath MacDonald,
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Quick facts
The
Strategy builds on federal measures already helping lower
everyday costs for Canadians, including:
Eliminating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for
first-time homebuyers on new homes up to
$1 million and reducing it on new homes between
$1 million and $1.5 million.
Making the National School Food Program
permanent, providing school meals for up to
400,000 children each year and saving participating
families with two children in school an estimated $800
annually on groceries.
Cancelling the federal consumer carbon price
effective April 1, 2025, helping lower gas prices in
most provinces and territories by around 18 cents per
litre compared to 2024-25.
Launching the Canada Groceries and Essentials
Benefit, providing 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 – reaching
more than 12 million Canadians.
To support
Canadians while building a stronger domestic food system,
the government has also committed to:
Providing $20 million to food banks and community food
organisations across the country through the Local Food
Infrastructure Fund’s Community Support Stream.
Delivering immediate expensing for new or expanded
greenhouse construction, providing upfront tax relief to
help boost the domestic supply of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Launching an early wave of a call for proposals in June
2026 through the Strategic Response Fund, followed by a
second wave in the fall of 2026, in collaboration with
Regional Development Agencies.
Working
with provincial government partners to renew the
Fisheries Funds to drive innovation and strengthen
domestic production and processing capacity across
Canada’s fish, seafood, and aquaculture sector.
Reforming the Nutrition North Canada program to improve
food-related access, affordability, and long-term
sustainability in Northern communities.
Prime
Minister Carney secures new partnerships in defence and
critical minerals at the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit
June 17, 2026
Évian, France
As our institutions and alliances are tested in an increasingly
volatile world, the G7 remains a force for unity, purpose, and
collective action. Over the past year, Canada has worked with
speed and ambition to broaden, deepen, and diversify our
international partnerships to build a more resilient, more
secure, and more prosperous world for all. During Canada’s G7
Presidency last year, we made progress on this front – focusing
on energy, critical minerals, technology, and security.
Building on
that momentum, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, attended the
2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France, this week. At the
Summit, he worked with leaders to strengthen collective security
and secure critical mineral supply chains. To that end, Canada
and our G7 partners committed to collective action on a number
of issues, outlined in the following joint statements:
Achieving a
more balanced, durable, and resilient growth
To increase
pressure on Russia in the face of its ongoing aggression against
Ukraine, the Prime Minister announced that Canada is
imposing new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, energy
revenues, defence industrial, and disinformation actors. This
package will target a total of 162 individuals, entities, and
vessels – all parts of the Russian war machine. Since 2014,
Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 3,400 individuals and
entities as well as over 600 vessels that are complicit in the
violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and
in gross and systematic human rights violations.
In Évian,
Canada welcomed 13 new partnerships and initiatives with
more than eight countries through the Critical
Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance. Launched
during Canada’s 2025 G7 Presidency, the Alliance brings together
trusted partners to diversify critical minerals supply, reduce
market concentration, and create a reliable buyers’ club that
can attract investment and accelerate production for projects.
Together, these projects and initiatives will unlock more than
$5 billion in capital investment for projects across the
Canadian critical minerals value chain, including:
German
company RCT Solutions will partner with Canada’s Sio Silica
and other partners to support a high-purity silica project
to extract 99.9%+ pure silica sand and build a fully
integrated solar manufacturing hub in Manitoba.
Japanese
company Hanwa Co. Ltd. will partner with Canada’s KAP
Minerals to boost the development of phosphate and rare
earths in Ontario.
Italian
company Eni is investing in Canadian-based Nouveau Monde
Graphite’s Matawinie Mine to produce graphite in Québec.
Denmark’s
Export Credit Agency and Italian companies SACE, Cassa
Depositi e Prestiti, and SIMEST – including Italian
engineering group MAIRE – will support Canada’s First
Phosphate in relation to a new phosphate mine and phosphoric
acid processing production facility in
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec.
Dutch
company Liminal By WMC will partner with U.S. company
Regeneration Enterprises Inc. on critical minerals recovery
and restoration projects in New Brunswick, British Columbia,
and the Yukon.
French
company Schneider Electric will partner with Canada’s
Torngat Metals to advance rare earths mining and processing
in Québec.
Japanese
company Sumitomo Corporation will partner with Canada’s
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. to supply rare earths for magnet
makers across Japan and North America.
Portuguese
company Lifthium Energy will partner with Canada’s NORAM
Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) to provide Canadian
technology services for lithium refining in Portugal.
At the Summit,
Prime Minister Carney held bilateral meetings with G7 leaders
and other partners, including Germany, India, Italy, the
Republic of Korea, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the
European Union (EU). During these meetings, he forged new
partnerships in critical minerals and defence. France, Germany,
Italy, and Korea intend to partner with Canada to stockpile
critical minerals, which will catalyse further energy
partnerships.
Canada
announced the first procurement secured through the EU’s
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative since becoming
its first non-European member in February. Under the agreement,
Montréal-based Marconi Technologies will build made-in-Canada
ORION tactical radios for the Polish Cyber Command. Canadian
workers will help build the advanced gear to protect our allies,
with deliveries expected to begin later this year and continue
through to 2030. Marconi will leverage nearly 100 Canadian
suppliers – from the skilled trades to advanced engineering – to
help build this state-of-the-art product.
Canada
and Italy also announced the launch of negotiations for Canada’s
purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft designed and
produced by Leonardo, one of Italy’s largest aerospace
companies. Leveraging Italian expertise in aerospace and defence,
this agreement will enable the Royal Canadian Air Force to train
in state-of-the-art equipment and build sovereign training
capability.
Canada
agreed to formally launch negotiations on new General Security
of Information Agreements (GSOIA) with India and Germany.
These agreements will strengthen defence and industrial
cooperation, and unlock further defence procurement
opportunities for Canadian businesses.
The Prime
Minister participated in an artificial intelligence (AI)
roundtable alongside other leaders from the G7 and partner
countries as well as leading AI companies. They discussed the
importance of a robust, coordinated approach to address the
risks of AI. The Prime Minister raised Canada’s AI
for All strategy and Canada’s objectives of prioritising
online safety, including child safety, creating opportunity for
workers and businesses, and building AI sovereignty.
In an
increasingly uncertain world, a strong, confident Canada is
taking control of its future. We are building our strength at
home and forging new partnerships abroad to protect our
sovereignty, build resilience, and seize new opportunities.
Partners across the G7 and around the world want to build with
us and partner with us, because Canada has what the world wants
and the values to which many others aspire. We are a reliable
stable partner in a world that is anything but.
Quote
“In an uncertain world, Canada
is a pivotal, powerful, and purposeful force for good. At
the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, we secured new partnerships
to build energy projects in Canada, new agreements to make
it easier for our businesses to sell abroad, and new deals
to equip our Canadian Armed Forces with the hardware they
need. Canada is showing up – not only with the strength of
our values, but with the value of our strength.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick facts
This Summit
followed Prime Minister Carney’s visits to France and
Ireland, where he advanced Canada’s partnerships with two of
our strongest allies.
In France,
on June 12, Prime Minister Carney and President
Macron announced the new GSOIA to strengthen defence and
industrial cooperation, and advanced collaboration in
strategic sectors such as aerospace and quantum science
cooperation.
In Ireland,
on June 13 and 14, the Prime Minister strengthened
cooperation on AI, health technologies and
biomanufacturing, agri-food, climate and clean growth,
and research and innovation.
The G7
Leaders’ Summit is an annual forum that brings together
government leaders from the world’s most advanced economies
and democracies to discuss and collaborate on global
economic, security, and geopolitical issues.
At this
year’s Summit, France also invited the leaders of
Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, the Republic of Korea,
Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates.
The G7
Critical Minerals Action Plan and the Critical Minerals
Production Alliance, announced in June 2025 at the G7
Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, represent a shared
commitment by G7 partners to diversify the responsible
production and supply of critical minerals, encourage
investments in critical minerals projects and local value
creation, and promote innovation.
In
Évian, leaders agreed to broaden the Alliance into the
Critical Minerals Resilience and Production
Alliance, providing a framework for cooperation across
the value chain.
Canada
consistently ranks among the top destinations for foreign
direct investment confidence, holds AAA credit ratings and
the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, and is home to
seven of the 50 safest banks in the world.
With 16
free trade agreements across 51 countries, Canada has
preferential access to 1.5 billion consumers representing
two-thirds of global GDP.
Canada and
British Columbia forge new partnership to accelerate
homebuilding, lower costs, and build new local
infrastructure
June 18, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia
The world is changing rapidly. In response, a confident Canada
is choosing to build. Canada’s new government is building major
projects – new ports, mines, highways, and energy infrastructure
– that will transform our economy and unlock billions of dollars
in new investment for Canadian workers and businesses. In
parallel, we are investing in the infrastructure that Canadians
rely on every day: houses people can afford, hospitals that
provide care close to home, and transit that gets people to work
on time.
To that end,
the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today joined the Premier of
British Columbia, David Eby, to announce a landmark new
partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government
of British Columbia that will transform, connect, and modernise
communities across the province. Over the next 10 years,
Canada’s new government is investing more than $5 billion in
British Columbia’s local infrastructure.
Nearly $1.6 billion over 10 years – matched by
British Columbia for a total of up to $3.2 billion – to
lower development charges for multi-unit housing by up to
50% in priority communities, saving up to $40,000 per unit,
and expand housing-enabling infrastructure such as water
systems, wastewater systems, and local roads.
More than $600 million over three years – matched
by British Columbia for a total of up to $1.2 billion – to
modernise and expand health infrastructure such as
hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centres, and other
critical facilities so more British Columbians can get
faster health care when they need it.
Up
to $50 million over five years to support community
infrastructure projects in coastal communities, with
priority to projects in Terrace and Prince Rupert.
To further
accelerate homebuilding in British Columbia, the Government of
Canada has introduced legislation that would provide a
one-time transfer of $284 million to British Columbia
to reduce barriers to new construction.
The federal and
provincial governments also agreed to launch the new
Canada-British Columbia Partnership on Condo Conversion.
Together, through Build
Canada Homes and BC Housing, we will leverage innovative
financing tools to convert more than 2,200 vacant condo units in
priority growth areas into affordable homes. This is one of the
fastest and most efficient ways to increase housing supply –
welcoming British Columbians to new, affordable homes as quickly
as possible.
Through the Canada
Public Transit Fund (CPTF), the federal government will
invest $2.5 billion over 10 years to build new
transit projects – such as the Surrey-Langley Sky Train
extension project that is currently underway – and increase
service access and frequency in high-traffic areas. This funding
is in addition to the $852 million previously announced by the
federal government to support TransLink and BC Transit.
Canada and
British Columbia are also partnering to build new infrastructure
for the community of Tumbler Ridge, including a new secondary
school and renovations to the local health centre. The federal
government and the provincial government will each provide
$100 million for construction, which is expected to begin as
early as this summer – starting with the removal of the existing
school.
In the face of
global uncertainty, Canada’s new government is building across
the country – to catalyse new investment, create good career
opportunities, and deliver the strong, safe, and affordable
communities Canadians need to live the lives they want for
themselves. We are working in the spirit of cooperative
federalism – in full partnership with provinces and territories
– to build a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Canada for
all.
Quotes
“Canadians gave our government
a clear mandate to build a stronger country – one where
people are empowered with more opportunities, lower costs,
safer communities, and homes you can afford. We’re working
in partnership with the Government of British Columbia to
deliver – building affordable homes, modern transit, and new
community spaces all across B.C. Together, we’re building a
stronger British Columbia, and a stronger Canada for all.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
“At a time when global
uncertainty is creating real pressure here at home, British
Columbians expect governments to come together and get
things done. This partnership builds on the strong steps
B.C. has taken on housing, by making it easier to build
homes and investing in the infrastructure communities rely
on. That means more homes people can afford, better
services, and more good job opportunities as we work
together to strengthen B.C. and Canada.”
— The Hon. David Eby, Premier
of British Columbia
“Building more homes faster is
one of the most important things we can do to make life more
affordable for Canadians, and it goes hand in hand with
investing in the infrastructure communities need to grow.
This new partnership with British Columbia will help cut the
costs of building, unlock new housing supply, and get
shovels in the ground sooner. At the same time, we’re
investing in critical infrastructure to support growing
communities. By working together with the province and
municipalities, we’re making it easier to build the homes
British Columbians need, while creating good jobs and
supporting strong, growing communities.”
— The Hon. Gregor Robertson,
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister
responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
“British Columbia is committed
to working with the Government of Canada to create more
homes for people across our province. These investments
build on the partnership announced earlier this year to help
people move into stable homes and increase access to
affordable, permanent housing. We will keep moving this work
forward and find practical, innovative solutions with our
federal partners so our communities can keep growing, with
the housing and infrastructure that people need.”
— The Hon. Christine Boyle,
British Columbia’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs
Quick facts
Launched in April, BCSF is investing $51 billion over 10
years in infrastructure across Canada that supports economic
growth, housing, health care, education, public transit,
sport, and climate adaptation. Funding is delivered through
three streams: the Provincial and Territorial stream, the
Direct Delivery stream, and the Community stream.
The online
portal is now open for BCSF applications under the
Direct Delivery stream for projects that are
shovel-ready in 2026.
Additionally, British Columbia will receive
$326 million through the BCSF’s Community stream in 2026-27
to support core infrastructure projects across the province,
coming to a total of $1 billion for the next three years
(2026-27 to 2028-29).
Across
Canada, projects supported through the BCSF are expected to
support an average of 42,000 jobs annually and boost
Canada’s GDP by $95 billion over the next decade.
New funding
announced under the BCSF today is being delivered through
the Provincial and Territorial stream, pending a bilateral
funding agreement with the province.
Starting in
2026-27, under the Direct Delivery stream, Canada’s Regional
Development Agencies are delivering
$1 billion in funding over four years to support vital
infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and
advance regional economic development.
As part
of this funding, PacifiCan is delivering $136.3 million
over four years to support community infrastructure
projects in British Columbia that reflect local
priorities and drive regional economic growth. Eligible
applicants will be able to apply
online.
Subject to
Treasury Board approvals, the new partnership between Build
Canada Homes and BC Housing builds on existing federal and
provincial measures to support housing supply and
affordability in British Columbia, including the federal
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rebate for eligible first-time
home buyers.
In
February 2026, Build Canada Homes
partnered with BC Housing to support the delivery of
1,100 affordable, supportive, and transitional homes across
British Columbia.
Statement
by Prime Minister Carney on National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
“On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the rich
histories, cultures, languages, and contributions of First
Nations, Inuit, and Métis – and the enduring role Indigenous
Peoples have played in building Canada.
Indigenous
Peoples have been stewards of Canada’s lands and waters since
time immemorial, mapping this continent thousands of years
before the Europeans arrived. After generations of laws,
policies, and institutions that tried to suppress and
marginalise Indigenous Peoples, today, First Nations, Inuit, and
Métis are shaping their own futures, and therefore Canada’s
future.
Over the past
year, our government has been working in partnership with
Indigenous Peoples to advance shared priorities and major
projects, including Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit, Ksi Lisims LNG, and
the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor – with Indigenous
communities sharing in the benefits through equity ownership and
resource stewardship.
Through the
Spring Economic Update 2026, we announced more than $4 billion
to improve access to health care, culturally relevant education,
and nutritious food in Indigenous communities, and over
$4.6 billion to protect clean drinking water in First Nations
communities across Canada. We are also moving forward on the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, the
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and
Girls’ Calls for Justice, and the implementation of the
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Act.
Today, as we
celebrate the resilience of Indigenous Peoples across Canada, we
continue to build a better future in partnership. A future where
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children grow up connected to
the cultures, languages, and traditions of their ancestors and
with access to the full promise of Canada. A Canada where truth
leads to reconciliation. Where all Canadians learn from our past
to build a better country, together.
A Canada that
is not just strong, but good; not just prosperous, but fair; and
not just for some, most of the time, but for all, all the time.”
Multi-billion
dollar deal with Canada secures ‘largest-ever’ military export -
June 22
Australia has signed a $2.5 billion deal with Canada to export
Australia’s leading radar technology, boosting the North
American nation’s surveillance capabilities.
Industry
Minister Mélanie Joly holds media callback to discuss trip to
China – June 22, 2026
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly
holds a media callback from Tokyo following her trip to China,
where she met with Chinese officials to advance commercial
opportunities. The minister is travelling to China and Japan
from June 14 to 23.
How Swiss
Chalet Beat its Self-Destructive Owners - June 15, 2026
While the casual dining industry collapsed under the weight of
delivery apps and shifting culinary trends, one simple Canadian
rotisserie chicken joint continued to pack its booths every
Sunday night. Behind the nostalgic dining rooms and a highly
polarizing dipping sauce lies a complex corporate empire that
survived bitter family feuds, regional market failures, and the
death of the suburban family restaurant.
Canada’s Energy Minister makes “significant”
announcement on nuclear energy direction - June 22
Trump loses his
bargaining power and has Mark Carney's “elbows up” promise
delivered? - Jun 22, 2026
Iranians appear to be enjoying maximum leverage over the Trump
administration, with Donald Trump left with little bargaining
room. The argument goes that he had to act as he did to avoid
severe risks to the global economy—an outcome that raises
questions about the limits of his “master dealmaker” image.
Why is JD Vance positioning himself as the deal’s chief
cheerleader, exposing himself to sustained political scrutiny?
And how are figures like Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin likely
interpreting these developments? For some, it may signal a
setback for American credibility and global leadership.
In the second half of the show, Rudyard and Andrew turn to
domestic politics. As the House of Commons prepares to break for
the summer, they assess the Prime Minister’s performance over
his first 14 months in office. Having set high expectations
during the campaign—including an “elbows up” approach to Donald
Trump—has his government delivered policies that meet the
moment?
Canada Strikes
Back: $10 Billion Plan to Defeat U.S. Lumber Tariffs - 37,023
views Jun 19, 2026
Canada's forestry industry faced enormous pressure after the
United States imposed steep tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber.
What began as a trade dispute quickly evolved into a major
economic challenge for thousands of workers, communities, and
businesses that depend on forestry across the country.
Instead of retreating, Canada responded with billions of dollars
in support aimed at protecting jobs, expanding domestic demand,
developing new wood products, and reducing dependence on the
American market. The strategy is now reshaping the future of one
of Canada's most important industries while raising new
questions about the future of North American trade relations.
Mexico's
President Says Canada and Mexico Have Formed a "Common Front"
Against Trump - June 24
While Washington was still deciding whether it even wanted the
deal — Canada and Mexico quietly built a front it can't break.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum just confirmed what no one
in Washington expected: Canada and Mexico have formed a *common
front* going into the most critical CUSMA meeting in years. Two
governments. Same position. Same goal. And a trade relationship
that has been quietly compounding for three decades — now
exploding at exactly the wrong moment for the United States.
What's Happening
→ Sheinbaum publicly confirmed Canada and Mexico have been
coordinating behind the scenes
→ Both countries want a 16-year CUSMA extension — the US still
has no formal position
→ A trilateral virtual meeting is set for July 1st — all three
partners at the same table
→ Washington pushed for separate bilateral talks — Canada and
Mexico rejected that playbook
→ Canadian investment is now flowing into Mexico's Port of
Altamira for direct maritime trade
Why This Matters
For 30 years, the US kept Canada and Mexico divided —
negotiating separately, playing one against the other. That
strategy just collapsed. With $62 billion CAD in bilateral
trade, a 17% single-year growth surge, and now a physical port
deal bypassing US routes, Canada and Mexico are no longer just
trade partners. They're strategic allies. And they showed their
hand one week before the most important trade meeting on this
continent.
Ottawa pushes
to fast track 3 major northern projects - 14,499 views - Jun 24,
2026
The federal government is moving to fast track three major
projects under the Building Canada Act: the Mackenzie Valley
highway in the Northwest Territories, an Arctic deepwater port
and a proposed nuclear waste storage facility in northwestern
Ontario.
U.S. Finally
REALIZES Canada Isn't Playing Trump's Game - 19,557 views, Jun
24, 2026
Canada's approach to the ongoing CUSMA negotiations is becoming
one of the biggest stories in North American politics.
After Pete Hoekstra's explosive interview raised questions about
the state of Canada-U.S. trade talks, a new political analysis
suggests that Prime Minister Mark Carney's calm and disciplined
negotiating strategy may be changing the dynamics inside
Washington.
Rather than reacting to every threat or headline, Canada has
maintained a measured approach while negotiations continue
behind closed doors. As pressure tactics continue from the
United States, many analysts believe Washington is beginning to
realize that Canada is not backing down.
In this video, we break down the latest developments surrounding
Donald Trump's trade strategy, CUSMA negotiations, Pete
Hoekstra's comments, Mark Carney's leadership, and why Canada's
patient approach may ultimately strengthen its negotiating
position.
Carney takes
questions after Parliament rises for summer - June 25
Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions from journalists in
Ottawa following the end of the spring sitting of Parliament.
Ukraine Just
Destroyed The One Russian Plant That Keeps Putin's Missiles
Flying - 79,133 views - Jun 25, 2026
Something happened overnight that most analysts are completely
missing. Ukraine didn't just strike Russia. Ukraine
systematically dismantled Russia's ability to sustain this war —
in a single night. Drones hit a gas plant 750 miles behind the
front line. Two satellite communication centers near Moscow went
dark. Half of Crimea lost power. A railway bridge collapsed. And
Putin's response? He started pulling air defenses from across
Russia to protect his own capital. When a military does that, it
means the pressure is working. In this video, retired US Army
General Ben Hodges breaks down exactly what happened in the last
12 hours — and what it means for the future of this war.
Canada IN SHOCK
As China OVERTAKES The US On Trans Mountain Oil - Jun 25, 2026
China has quietly overtaken the United States as the top buyer
of Canadian oil moving through the Trans Mountain pipeline —
207,000 barrels a day to China versus 173,000 to the US. And
Trump’s tariffs may be the reason it happened.
Prime
Minister Carney announces national competition to restore
official residence at 24 Sussex Drive
June 26, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
For more than 75 years, 24 Sussex Drive has served as the
official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada and as a
setting for diplomacy, public service, and decisions of national
consequence. Today, after decades of deferred maintenance, the
property is unoccupied and in critical condition. Canada has a
responsibility to restore and protect this national landmark,
put it back into service, and ensure it once again reflects our
ambition, excellence, and national pride.
Today, the
Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the launch of an
independent national design-and-build competition to
rehabilitate and modernise 24 Sussex Drive. The project will
restore the property as a secure, accessible, sustainable, and
functional official residence and working venue for Canada’s
prime ministers, while preserving its defining heritage
character.
The competition
will be open to eligible Canadian firms, putting Canadian design
excellence at the centre of the project. The Royal Architectural
Institute of Canada (RAIC), drawing on its expertise supporting
major architectural competitions, will provide advice on the
competition framework and convene an independent jury of
distinguished Canadian experts in architecture, heritage
conservation, and design. Chaired by
Moshe Safdie, CC, one of Canada’s most renowned architects,
the jury will provide key input to assess the proposals and will
recommend the winning design to Cabinet. The jury’s members are:
Carol Bélanger, Nicolas Demers-Stoddart, Omar Gandhi, Mamie
Griffith, Patricia Kell, and Brigitte Shim, OC.
The winning
proposal will be announced by Canada Day, July 1, 2027. The
selected team will be responsible for both the design and
construction of the project, ensuring that its proposal is
ambitious yet achievable, and supported by a credible
construction plan.
To minimise the
cost to government, the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF) will lead a
national, non-partisan fundraising campaign, with the goal of
raising all or most of the cost of the project. The campaign
will give Canadians and philanthropic organisations an
opportunity to contribute to the renewal of this important
national landmark.
Canada’s
institutions and traditions connect us to our history and help
define our national identity. To remain strong and relevant,
they must be renewed and adapted by each generation. By drawing
on the best of Canadian talent and expertise, this independent
and cost-effective process will bring 24 Sussex Drive into the
21st century and ensure it remains a source of pride,
service, and national significance for generations to come.
Quotes
“Canadians rightly expect
their leaders to take decisions where the benefits may only
be realised long after they are in office. Good stewardship
demands it, Canadians rightly expect it, and the future of
our institutions depends on us leaving them better than we
found them. We will restore 24 Sussex Drive to a standard
worthy of the country it serves.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
“For decades, 24 Sussex has
stood at the centre of Canada’s national life. It has served
prime ministers through moments of challenge and change, and
it deserves to be brought into a new era. Our government’s
approach is clear: restore it responsibly, manage costs
carefully, and ensure taxpayers get value for money. And we
will make sure this is a Canadian project, because our
institutions should be built by Canada, drawing on the best
of Canadians, Canadian companies, and Canadian expertise.”
— The Hon. Joël Lightbound,
Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and
Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant
“24 Sussex Drive is more than
a residence; it is an enduring symbol of Canadian democracy
and an important part of our architectural and cultural
heritage. The opportunity to renew it comes only once in a
generation. By inviting Canada’s leading multidisciplinary
teams to compete through an independent and transparent
process, this initiative will showcase the design
excellence, creativity, innovation, and expertise that
define Canadian architecture and engineering. The RAIC is
honoured to help support a competition process that is fair,
rigorous, and worthy of one of Canada’s most significant
public projects.”
— Johanna Hurme,
President-elect of the Royal Architectural Institute of
Canada
“The Rideau Hall Foundation is
proud to support a transparent, non-partisan campaign that
gives all Canadians an opportunity to help restore this
important public asset for future generations. 24 Sussex is
a national institution and a symbol of Canada’s democratic
continuity. This initiative reflects the Rideau Hall
Foundation’s nation-building mandate to strengthen and
celebrate the institutions that shape our shared public
life.”
— Teresa Marques, President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Rideau Hall Foundation
Quick facts
The RAIC has
extensive experience supporting independent architectural
competitions for nationally significant projects, including the redevelopment
of Block 2 in the Parliamentary Precinct.
The RHF is an
independent, nonpartisan charitable organisation with extensive
expertise in leading large-scale fundraising campaigns for
national projects and initiatives benefiting all Canadians.
Canada has six official
residences, two of which are made available to the Prime
Minister of Canada: 24 Sussex
Drive, which has historically served as the Prime
Minister’s main residence, and Harrington
Lake, the Prime Minister’s country residence.
Since 2015,
Canadian prime ministers and their families have lived at Rideau
Cottage, a former residence of the Secretary to the Governor
General, located on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
Built
in 1868, 24 Sussex Drive was acquired by the Government of
Canada in 1949 and refurbished as the official residence of the
Prime Minister in 1950. Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent became
its first prime ministerial resident in 1951.
In 1986,
24 Sussex Drive was designated a Classified
Federal Heritage Building because of its direct association
with Canadian prime ministers, its status as a nationally known
landmark, and its contribution to the character of the
surrounding area.
The residence
has not undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation since it was
converted into the Prime Minister’s official residence more than
75 years ago.
Trump's about
to face an 'absolute nightmare' of his own making - June 26
Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale
to discuss Trump's Iran deal, the economic risks facing his
presidency, Ukraine's growing pressure on Russia, NATO's future,
and why he believes Trump's credibility is rapidly eroding.
Prime
Minister Carney to welcome President of the Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada
June 26, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that the
President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., will visit
Vancouver, British Columbia, from July 1 to 4, 2026. This will
be the first visit by a head of state of the Philippines to
Canada in 11 years.
With nearly one
million Canadians of Filipino descent, the diaspora is one of
Canada’s most dynamic, vibrant, and expansive. Canada and the
Philippines have a strong and rapidly growing partnership across
commerce, defence, energy, and culture. In one year, we’ve
signed agreements to enable our armed
forces to train and serve together and to strengthen
our defence cooperation – and Canadian direct investment in
the Philippines has grown more than 40%.
Building on
this momentum, Prime Minister Carney and President Marcos Jr.
will identify further opportunities to deepen our economic and
security partnership. This includes accelerating the
negotiations of a Canada-Philippines free trade agreement and a
Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement, both targeting conclusion
this year during the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship. The
leaders will focus on increasing ties across maritime security
and defence, energy, critical minerals, tourism and culture, and
food security.
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
“The relationship between
Canada and the Philippines is strengthened by the deep ties
between our citizens. With the Filipino Canadian diaspora
nearly one million strong, Canada and the Philippines are
building up our partnership so it’s stronger and more
expansive, and so it reflects the depth of our values. I
look forward to hosting President Marcos Jr. as we bring our
countries ever closer.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick facts
Prime
Minister Carney and President Marcos Jr. had their first
in-person meeting at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, in October 2025.
The
Secretary of National Defense of the Philippines, Gilberto Teodoro,
visited Ottawa, Ontario, from June 11 to 12, 2026, becoming
the first Philippine Defence Minister to visit Canada. The
visit marked two significant milestones in the
Canada-Philippines defence relationship: the signing of a
Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement and the signing of a
Statement of Intent on Strengthening Defence Cooperation.
In 2025,
bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the
Philippines was valued at $3.4 billion. The Philippines was
Canada’s sixth-largest merchandise export market in ASEAN.
Canadian and
Turkish Foreign Affairs Ministers hold a news conference – June
26, 2026
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and her Turkish counterpart
Hakan Fidan hold a joint press conference in Ottawa following
their bilateral meeting.
