Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun. Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada’s friendship and solidarity with the Lebanese people in the face of widespread destruction, displacement, and civilian deaths. He reiterated Canada’s support for Lebanon, including humanitarian aid for the Lebanese people and peace and security assistance, notably through the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Prime Minister expressed strong support for the Government of Lebanon’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah. He condemned continuing Hezbollah att…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung. Building on last month’s successful Team Canada Trade Mission to Seoul, the leaders discussed the significant momentum in the relationship between Canada and the Republic of Korea. Prime Minister Carney underlined Canada’s role as a stable, reliable, and predictable partner, noting opportunities to deepen ties across trade and investment, technology, and natural resources, including LNG and critical minerals. The leaders underscored the impacts of the energy crisis in the Middle East. T…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas. The Prime Minister expressed Canada’s deep concern over the continued humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaffirmed its opposition to Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the West Bank. He emphasised that unilateral actions undermine prospects for a lasting peace. Prime Minister Carney underscored Canada’s unwavering support for a negotiated two-state solution – an independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and…

“As Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon prepares to conclude her time as Governor General of Canada, we thank her for her service and devotion to our country. Her lifetime of leadership, advocacy, and hard work has made Canada a stronger, more just, and inclusive country. As Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General and Commander-in-Chief, Mary Simon reminded us that reconciliation is not a project with an end date, but a responsibility to be lived day after day in how we listen, how we learn, and how we act. Throughout her life of service, she has embodied that responsibility wit…

“Today, Muslims across Canada and around the world will celebrate the beginning of Eid al-Adha. This sacred day, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. Eid al-Adha is a celebration of compassion, generosity, and service. These are values that are fundamental to Canada and at the heart of Canadian Muslims’ contributions to building a stronger, more prosperous future for all. I wish a blessed and happy Eid al-Adha to all those celebrating. Eid Mubarak.”

“On this day in 1914, 376 Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus of South Asian origin arrived in Vancouver’s harbour aboard the steamship Komagata Maru. Their voyage was made in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Instead of offering them refuge, Canadian authorities refused nearly all on board the vessel entry and forced them to remain on the ship for two months, with limited access to food, water, and medical care. When the Komagata Maru was forced to return to India, then under colonial rule, many of its passengers were imprisoned or killed. The Komagata Maru tragedy is one of…

“Statement by the leaders of Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom on the situation in the West Bank. Over the past few months, the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated significantly. Settler violence is at unprecedented levels. The policies and practices of the Israeli government, including a further entrenchment of Israeli control, are undermining stability and prospects for a two-state solution. International law is clear: Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal. Construction projects in the E1 area would be …

“Today, we join Tamil communities in Canada and around the world in commemorating Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. The Sri Lankan civil war claimed tens of thousands of civilian lives over more than a quarter century. We honour the memory of those who lost their lives and stand with the survivors, families, and communities who endured profound suffering. Canada is home to one of the largest Tamil diasporas in the world, including many who came here seeking refuge from violence and persecution. In 2022, Canada’s Parliament unanimously voted to recognise May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day…

Good morning. Thank you, Minister McGuinty. To Christyn and the team at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries – thank you for your leadership and for your vision to build up Canada’s defence and security industry. This is the first time a Prime Minister has spoken at CANSEC. I am here because defence and security are changing rapidly. With 300 exhibitions and over 100 delegations, this is the largest CANSEC ever. It’s the first held at the newly renamed Cohere Centre – a sign of just how integrated technology has become with defence. Everyone here knows that the assu…

Thank you, Tamara, Chief Wayne Sparrow, Chief Justin Sky George, and Wilson Williams. I also want to thank Bridgitte and the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for bringing us together this morning. This room understands what it takes to build – a business, an industry, an economy. I know everyone here has a lot to do and not a lot of time, so ahead of my conversation with Bridgitte, I’ll spend just a few minutes highlighting some aspects of our government’s economic agenda. Our government was elected to build a stronger, more independent, more resilient Canadian economy. More than ever, ene…

Thank you, Minister. Chief Flamand, I deeply appreciate your words and wisdom. And thank you to Mayor Venne and Mr. Desaulniers for your contributions to making this project a reality. People across the globe are feeling the impacts – at their kitchen tables, at the pumps, on factory floors – as costs rise and uncertainty casts its heavy shadow. The good news is that, unlike many countries, we can control our future, if we seize this moment. Canada is focused on our future – on what we can control. We’re catalysing $1 trillion in new investment in Canada – from aerospace to artificial int…

Last week, the head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, came to Canada and spoke about the most important commodity in the world. Something Canada has in abundance. Something we are building today. Trust to double the reliable and affordable energy available to Albertans – drawing on natural gas, renewables, potentially nuclear and geothermal. The trust of investors that Alberta and Canada are reliable and attractive destinations – where the opportunities are plentiful, the rules are clear, and one project means one review. The trust of Asian partners who want our energy beca…

“Today, we kick off the2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Over the next five weeks, 48 countries will compete at the largest World Cup in the competition’s history. For the first time, FIFA Men’s World Cup matches will be played in Canada. With matches in Vancouver and Toronto, sports bars, hotels, and living rooms will be packed with fans from across Canada and around the world. This tournament will mark 40 years since Canada first played at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Since then, soccer has flourished across our country, in schools, alleyways, and co…

“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour as she formally assumes the role of 31stGovernor 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…

“In a more dangerous and divided world, the members of our Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to answer the call to defend our sovereignty, protect our communities, and keep Canada strong. Today, we honour the women and men who serve and sacrifice for our country with courage and distinction – including those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Canada’s new government has worked with unprecedented speed and scale torebuild, rearm, and reinvestin the CAF. We gave every CAF member a raise – the largest in a generation. Because they stand on guard to protect our sovereignty, our freedoms, and tho…

“Today, on the National Day Against Gun Violence, we mourn the lives that have been taken by gun violence, and we stand with all those whose lives have been changed irreversibly by its horrific tragedies. The Government of Canada has acted swiftly and decisively to combat gun crime. Within weeks of forming government, we introduced the strongest legislation in Canadian history to secure our border and crack down on gun trafficking. We have removed prohibited assault-style firearms from communities across Canada through theAssault Style Firearms Compensation Program, and we have strengthened t…

“Today marks the start of National Indigenous History Month – a time to deepen our understanding of the rich and diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada. Indigenous Peoples have been stewards of lands and waters in Canada since time immemorial. Thousands of years before any European arrival, Indigenous Peoples mapped this continent, sustained its lands and waters, and built trading networks from coast to coast to coast. Today, they are shaping Canada’s future – revitalising languages, promoting cultures and traditions, and building resil…

Your Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, the Right Honourable Mary Simon and Whit Fraser, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, former governors general, former prime ministers, Indigenous leaders, and distinguished guests. As Elder Verna McGregor reminded us, this place holds history. As part of the traditional lands of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg peoples, through time immemorial. As the start of the Rideau Canal, which transformed commerce during the 19thcentury. As the place where Canadian soldiers embarked for the battlefields of the First World War, i…

Thank you all. Thank you very much. Minister Solomon, colleagues, it is a great pleasure to be here at Toronto General in the University Health Network (UHN). It is humbling and inspiring at the same time to be here and to be with such an esteemed group. Dr. Smith, I should acknowledge as well as Dean Connor, Chair of the Board, Dr. Smith, Kevin, and the entire University Health Network team. Thank you for your service and the care that you provide to so many Canadians every day. To put this in context, and for those of us who had the privilege of going around the exhibits, it’s not just th…

Thank you, Mayor Fournier. Good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be in Longueuil, and to be joined by Premier Fréchette, Minister Robertson, Minister Lightbound, and Minister Charette. I would also like to thank the mayors from across Québec who joined us this morning. This is the kind of teamwork we need to build stronger communities and a stronger Québec. This city has grown significantly over time. What was once a smaller suburban community has become one of Québec’s major urban centres. As the city has grown, so too has the transit system – evolving from a small network of 100 buses in…