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Canada will do what it can to help implement the peace deal between the United States and Iran, including possibly helping as a third-party moderator overseeing how funds are used to end the war Washington started alongside Israel. "Canada is of course willing to help, if that's appropriate," Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Wednesday as the G7 summit in...
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Canada will do what it can to help implement the peace deal between the United States and Iran, including possibly helping as a third-party moderator overseeing how funds are used to end the war Washington started alongside Israel.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had several informal discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in France, despite not having an official meeting. Carney told reporters during the final day of the summit Wednesday that the president only had scheduled bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While Macron is...
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had several informal discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 summit in France, despite not having an official meeting.
Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said talks with his American counterpart on a critical continental trade pact are not a "one-way conversation" as the United States continues to signal it will not rubber-stamp an extension. LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette met with United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the G7 in France on Tuesday...
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said talks with his American counterpart on a critical continental trade pact are not a "one-way conversation" as the United States continues to signal it will not rubber-stamp an extension.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared to pitch U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada's plan to import a limited number of Chinese electric vehicles at the G7 summit Tuesday in France.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Prime Minister Mark Carney appeared to pitch U.S. President Donald Trump on Canada's plan to import a limited number of Chinese electric vehicles at the G7 summit Tuesday in France.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Canada will impose new sanctions on Russia in a package that will target 162 people, entities and vessels — all assets of the Russian war machine.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Canada will impose new sanctions on Russia in a package that will target 162 people, entities and vessels -- all assets of the Russian war machine.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new sanctions on Russia during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the G7 summit in France on Tuesday.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with several world leaders Tuesday at the G7 summit in France.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that Canada will impose new sanctions against Russia as its war in Ukraine continues.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday that Canada will impose new sanctions against Russia as its war in Ukraine continues. Carney made the announcement during a meeting at the G7 summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The package will target 162 individuals, entities and vessels — all assets of the Russian war machine.
Canada and Italy have entered talks for Canada's purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft. The announcement was made after a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. The jets are designed and produced by Leonardo, one of Italy's largest aerospace companies.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Canada and Italy have entered talks for Canada's purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France today, shortly after the leaders hold a working session about building peace for Ukraine. The meeting with Zelenskyy is one of at least five bilateral meetings Carney will have today, including with the leaders of Italy, the United Arab Emirates...
Canada stands ready to help restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if an announced breakthrough in talks between Iran and the U.S. comes to fruition, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday, ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in the French Alps. Carney arrived for the summit mid-day Monday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement had...
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Canada stands ready to help restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if an announced breakthrough in talks between Iran and the U.S. comes to fruition, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday, ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in the French Alps.
Montreal-based Marconi Technologies has become the first Canadian company to land a contract under the SAFE agreement Canada signed with the European Union. Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled the news today at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Evian, France. The Prime Minister's Office says Marconi won a contract worth more than $10 million to supply tactical radios made in Canada...
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Montreal-based Marconi Technologies has become the first Canadian company to land a contract under the SAFE defence procurement agreement Canada signed with the European Union.
EVIAN-LES-BAINS -- Montreal-based Marconi Technologies has become the first Canadian company to land a contract under the SAFE agreement Canada signed with the European Union.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada stands ready to help restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if an announced breakthrough in talks between Iran and the U.S. comes to fruition.
The United States will play a role in a new world order where no one institution or country will have all the answers, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday. "What one can't do at this point in a rapidly shifting world order is to rely on one set of institutions, one grouping, one country to provide the answers," he said...
The people of County Mayo, found on the west coast of Ireland, greeted Prime Minister Mark Carney with open arms on Sunday. Businesses hung Canadian flags outside their buildings, and groups of people held up signs on the side of the road as Carney made his way into town from the airport. Some restaurants even invented names for their food...
AGHAGOWER -- The people of County Mayo, found on the west coast of Ireland, greeted Prime Minister Mark Carney with open arms on Sunday.
The people of County Mayo, found on the west coast of Ireland, greeted Prime Minister Mark Carney with open arms on Sunday. Businesses hung Canadian flags outside their buildings, and groups of people held up signs on the side of the road as Carney made his way into town from the airport. Carney is continuing his Irish pilgrimage, visiting his...
AGHAGOWER -- The people of County Mayo, found on the west coast of Ireland, greeted Prime Minister Mark Carney with open arms on Sunday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the "strands" of a new world order could be woven at the G7 summit next week. Carney made the remarks during a discussion at Trinity College Dublin while on a six-day trip to Europe. In January, the prime minister delivered a speech in Davos calling on middle powers to band together in the face of...
Canada and Ireland have agreed to work together on key issues like artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology and food security, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday. During a press conference with Ireland's head of government Micheal Martin, Carney said his visit was about "strengthening a relationship that is already flourishing." He said the countries have complementary strategies in artificial intelligence...
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney says the "strands" of a new world order could be woven at the G7 summit next week.
DUBLIN -- Canada and Ireland have agreed to work together on key issues like artificial intelligence, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology and food security, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Ireland where he will drum up business and investment with European peers and visit his ancestors' home on the Emerald Isle. Carney arrived in Dublin Saturday morning, where he will meet with Micheál Martin, Ireland's head of government, and attend a welcoming ceremony at Dublin Castle. The leaders are set to hold a joint...
DUBLIN -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Ireland where he will drum up business and investment with European peers and visit his ancestors' home on the Emerald Isle.
PARIS -- Canada and France will deepen their defence and industrial co-operation through a new general security of information agreement, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Paris on Friday.
Canada and France will deepen their defence and industrial co-operation through a new general security of information agreement, Prime Minister Mark Carney said in Paris on Friday. Carney made the announcement in a joint statement alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, ahead of a bilateral meeting between the two at the Palais de l’Elysée. “Businesses in both of our countries are...
Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Paris, where he is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit next week. A government official briefing reporters before the trip framed the meeting as Canada passing the G7 presidency baton to France and said the leaders likely will discuss how to advance a strategic partnership between...
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Paris, where he is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7 summit next week.
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney took part in a video call today with officials from the Group of Seven countries and China to address global economic imbalances.
Prime Minister Mark Carney took part in a video call involving Group of Seven countries and China today to address global economic imbalances. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office confirmed Carney took part in the meeting led by French President Emmanuel Macron. The government of France says priorities for the G7 Leaders' Summit next week will include reducing global...
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney's quest to strengthen Canada's ties with Europe continues this week as he takes off for his ninth visit to the continent since being sworn into office a little more than 15 months ago.
OTTAWA -- Canada and Turkey have agreed to restart initial discussions on a free-trade agreement.
Canada and Turkey have agreed to restart initial discussions on a free-trade agreement. Global Affairs Canada says the decision reflects the ambition of both countries to unlock the full potential of their commercial partnership. A news release from the department says International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and his Turkish counterpart also have agreed to explore opportunities in renewable and nuclear...
Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better Canada can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday, in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada. The former Supreme Court justice said our ability to coexist peacefully, despite our differences, is critical to maintaining a lawful, rules-based society. "It...
Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour's installation ceremony to become Canada's 31st governor general is set to include a 21-gun salute, a poetry reading and two musical performances by Canadian artists. Arbour will replace Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous viceregal in 2021. The ceremony, taking place at the Senate of Canada building, is expected to begin at about...
Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour added the title of Governor General to her distinguished resume Monday in one of the most important ceremonies in Canadian democracy -- the act of naming a new representative for the King in Canada. Arbour, 79, replaces Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous viceregal in 2021. The official duties of a governor general...
OTTAWA -- Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour's installation ceremony to become Canada's 31st governor general is set to include a 21-gun salute, a poetry reading and two musical performances by Canadian artists.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe on Thursday, visiting Ireland and France for the G7 summit. The summit is running from June 15 to June 17 in Evian-les-Bains and France says the focus will be on reducing global inequalities. The summit was delayed by a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the White House would host...
OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Europe on Thursday, visiting Ireland and France for the G7 summit.
OTTAWA -- Louise Arbour will be installed as Canada's Governor General in a ceremony steeped in traditional pomp and ceremony Monday.
The new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve research and data collection on hate incidents, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday. Speaking at a synagogue in Toronto, Carney said "antisemitism has surged to levels not previously seen in the postwar period," noting incidents including the firebombings of synagogues and bullets fired at...
OTTAWA -- The new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve research and data collection on hate incidents, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday.
OTTAWA -- The new national unity council will assess what is driving antisemitism in Canada and improve research and data collection on hate incidents, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday.
OTTAWA -- Just days after a Canadian warship passed through the Taiwan Strait -- defying Beijing's warning that such transits undermine the bilateral relationship -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand welcomed her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to Ottawa on Friday for the first such visit in a decade.
China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Ottawa today, the first such visit in a decade. He is in Canada for a three-day trip that will include meetings with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Prime Minister Mark Carney. The prime minister visited China in January and met with President Xi Jinping.
OTTAWA -- China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Ottawa today, the first such visit in a decade.
China's foreign minister is visiting Canada this week, something International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is calling a positive sign about the relationship between the two countries. Wang Yi arrives in Canada on Thursday for a three-day visit that is the first by a Chinese foreign minister in a decade. The Chinese minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand are expected...
OTTAWA -- A planned visit by China's foreign minister to Canada this week — the first such visit in 10 years — offers a positive sign about the state of the Canada-China relationship, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said Tuesday.
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Israel's mistreatment of Canadians participating in a flotilla trying to reach Gaza violated the Vienna Convention.
OTTAWA -- India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal says Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to his country paved the way for a complete overhaul of the Canada-India relationship.