“We, the Leaders of the G7, call for a strong and coordinated response to address the health security risks posed by the re-emerging outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Partner countries of the G7, Egypt, India, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea also support this call. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the burden that the disease is inflicting on the affected communities and stand in solidarity with the countries affected. The current outbreak is centred in an isolated, conflict-affected area in DRC which makes containment, medical treatmen…

“We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner countries of the G7, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea, also support this declaration. We recognise that the impact of the international development finance architecture has served the most vulnerable for decades. Fostering durable growth, reducing global poverty and strengthening global resilience against external and natural shocks are key shared goals. Alongside …

“We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to accelerate the fight against cancer. Partner countries of the G7, Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, and the Republic of Korea, also support this call on the fight against cancer. Cancer kills nearly 10 million people each year worldwide and new cases are projected to increase by 80 per cent globally by 2050, given the aging of the population and its interactions with environmental and behavioural risk factors, placing an ever-greater burden on societies, health systems and economies. Improvements in access to cancer prevention - including thro…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The two Prime Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in India–Canada relations and noted with satisfaction the progress achieved since Prime Minister Carney’s successful visit to India in March 2026. Reaffirming their commitment to building a forward-looking strategic partnership, the leaders underscored the complementarities between the Indian and Canadian economies and highlighted the importance of resilient and reliable supply chains in st…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, on the margins of the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. Prime Minister Carney and President Lee discussed growing collaboration between Canada and Korea, especially on trade and investment. They noted the success of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Korea earlier this year, whichunlockednew commercial opportunities for Canadian businesses and created nine new partnerships across clean technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, and agri-food. Prime Minister Carney and President Lee …

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the margins of the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. The Prime Minister recognised the newly signed agreement between the United States and Iran, with the imperative of durable resolution of hostilities in the Middle East, including in Lebanon. He reiterated that Canada is ready to support efforts to bring stability and lasting peace to the region. The Prime Minister conveyed his gratitude to His Highness for his protection of the thous…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the margins of the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. Prime Minister Carney strongly condemned Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv, including the strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a sacred site in Ukraine and Eastern Christianity. Prime Minister Carney commended President Zelenskyy for his continued efforts to secure a just and lasting peace for the people of Ukraine, including through direct negotiations. The leaders discussed the situation on the ground, including Ukraine’s remar…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, on the margins of the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. The leaders noted ongoing efforts to deepen cooperation across a range of priorities, including critical minerals, energy, defence, and secure supply chains. This includes a recent investment of almost $100 million by Italian energy company Eni to procure Canadian graphite from Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie Mine in Québec, where constructionrecently startedjust six months after the project’s referral to the Major Projects Office. Th…

Cathaoirleach Carey, Mayo County Council, thank you; Taoiseach Micheál Martin, thank you for your leadership, your hospitality; Mary, thank you for being here. Ministers Cleary and Dillon, ambassadors King and Concannon, my good friend and colleague James Maloney; distinguished senators, friends – thank you for this great honour and this great welcome. Taoiseach, I want to thank you again for, amongst other things, last night’s dinner, which was a beautiful celebration of the kinship between Canada and Ireland. And I want to thank you for being here tonight, this morning, yesterday – when y…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on the margins of the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France. The leaders discussed the work underway to expand the Canada-European Union (EU) partnership. In one year, Canada and the EU forged a new strategic partnership across trade, energy, climate and technology; we reached landmark critical mineral agreements with various member states; and Canada joined theEU’s Security Action for Europe(SAFE)– becoming the first non…

“We warmly welcome the announcement of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. We congratulate the United States, the Iranian government and all those involved, including Pakistan, Qatar and all other mediators, on this diplomatic breakthrough. This is a moment of opportunity to restore regional stability and stabilise the global economy. It is now vital that the detailed negotiations are concluded and this agreement is implemented rapidly and comprehensively. We are ready to support that effort. The urgent re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz with unconditional and unrestric…

“On National Public Service Week, we recognise the exceptional service, professionalism, and dedication of Canada’s public servants and thank them for the vital role they play in building a stronger Canada. Over the past year, Canada has moved at a speed and scale not seen in generations to build a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy. Behind every policy, every program, and every project are public servants whose expertise, commitment, and relentless belief in Canada help turn ambition into action. Our government cut taxes on income, homes, and investment. We made it easie…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, during his bilateral visit to Ireland. Prime Minister Carney and President Connolly reflected on the strong kinship between Canada and Ireland, rooted in shared history, common values, and enduring people-to-people ties. They emphasised the growing bilateral cooperation, including theprogress made yesterdayby Prime Minister Carney and Taoiseach Martin. They also discussed Canada and Ireland’s commitment to multilateralism and how we can support the reform of institutions such as the United Nations. …

Thank you, Provost. That was extraordinary. I’m not sure I have much to add, I’m afraid, but I’m going to. Dear Deputy Prime Minister Simon, Provost Doyle, fellows, students, distinguished guests, my brother. It is a great privilege to join you all here at Trinity College for this inaugural lecture named in honour of a truly remarkable individual. After a lifetime of service, General John de Chastelain’s seminal work helped forge and implement the Good Friday Agreement. Peace is never guaranteed. It cannot simply be signed into reality. It is brokered, built, and embodied by brave and comp…

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Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, during his bilateral visit to Ireland. Prime Minister Carney and Taoiseach Martin underscored the deep Canada-Ireland relationship, rooted in shared history, common values, and strong people-to-people ties. Building on the successful bilateral trade relationship – which has grown nearly 150% in the past decade – the leaders announced deeper bilateral cooperation across key sectors, guided by a newjoint statement. First, Canada and Ireland will work closer on artificial intelligence (AI). Leveraging Ca…

The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D., today welcomed the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, to Dublin. The leaders reaffirmed the deep and enduring relationship between Canada and Ireland, rooted in shared history, democratic values, close people-to-people and business ties, and a common commitment to international law, human rights, democracy, rule of law, transatlantic relations and multilateral cooperation. The leaders underscored the growing partnership between Canada and the European Union and the opportunity to expand it even further during Ireland’s Presidency of …

Good afternoon. Thank you, Minister MacDonald, for the introduction. It’s great to be back in Etobicoke. For over 70 years, the Ontario Food Terminal has been at the heart of the food chain in Ontario. Nicknamed “the stock exchange,” this terminal connects 5,000 buyers and sellers to farms and retailers across Ontario. It’s the largest food terminal in Canada, and the fourth largest in North America – moving more than 2 billion pounds of fruits and vegetables every year. This terminal – and others like it – will play increasingly important roles in building a stronger and more resilient C…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, during his bilateral visit to France. Prime Minister Carney and President Macron reaffirmed the strength of the Canada-France relationship and their shared commitment to economic growth and security. The leaders discussed deepening bilateral trade and investment in energy, critical minerals, advanced technologies, and other key sectors. To that end, they underlined progress on aerospace cooperation, noting France’s recent acquisition of two additional DHC 515 water bomber aircraft manufactured by De Ha…

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers to advance their shared work to build a stronger and more resilient Canadian economy. Prime Minister Carney updated the premiers on ongoing trade talks with U.S. counterparts. He underscored Canada’s new government’s commitment to protecting Canadian workers and businesses and providing certainty to investors, and reaffirmed the importance of a united Team Canada approach. The Prime Minister underscored the importance of cooperative federalism to build Canada’s economic resilience. He reinforced th…