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Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations. The Council is comprised of leaders in business, innovation, and policy who, through their expertise, advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet during this crucial time in the Canada-U.S. relationship.During the meeting, Prime Minister Carney and Council members discussed the current status of U.S. tariffs on Canada – including those that are anticipated to be implemented on April 2. They spoke of Canada’s response, including counter-tariffs, support measures for affected Canadian businesses and individuals, as well as the additional measures taken by provinces and territories.The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of engaging with U.S. counterparts on the basis of mutual respect. He also highlighted Canada’s strategic imperative to fortify Arctic security, to create trading relationships with new partners, and to build the strongest economy in the G7.Quick FactAs of March 19, 2025, Council membership includes:Tabatha BullMartin CaronJean CharestArlene DickinsonTim GitzelWes HallLinda HasenfratzAmbassador Kirsten HillmanDavid MacNaughtonStephen McNeilRachel NotleyLana PayneShahrzad RafatiPeter TertzakianJody ThomasBrian ToppMark WisemanSteve VerheulFlavio VolpeHassan YussuffAssociated LinksCanada-United States relationsCanada’s response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods 

Now more than ever, we need to reaffirm Canadian sovereignty by strengthening our military, bolstering our Arctic security, and unleashing the North’s economic potential.Prime Minister Carney was today in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to announce initiatives in partnership with Inuit leaders to build the Nunavut economy and strengthen Canadian security and sovereignty in the Arctic.First, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada intends to partner with Australia to develop advanced Over-the-Horizon Radar technology. This partnership will include developing Canada’s Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system, an investment of more than $6 billion that will provide early warning radar coverage from threats to the Arctic. A key component of Canada’s NORAD modernization plan, the radar system’s long-range surveillance and threat tracking capabilities will detect and deter threats across the North. Collaboration with Australia on this critical technology will further deepen our long-standing bilateral defence relationship, while supporting Canada’s commitment to strengthening North American defences in partnership with the United States.The Prime Minister confirmed the partnership in his call with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, earlier today.Second, Prime Minister Carney announced that Canada will take on a greater, sustained, and year-round Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) presence in the Arctic – an investment of nearly $420 million to protect our sovereignty across land, air, and sea. With an expansion of its Northern and Arctic operations and training exercises, and the deployment of more personnel, the CAF will be better placed to defend Canada’s Arctic presence and sovereignty­ – while enabling greater collaboration with NATO Allies. Third, to advance reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, Prime Minister Carney announced over $253 million in new support to build a stronger economy across Nunavut, including:$94 million to upgrade power plants in Cambridge Bay, Gjoa Haven, Igloolik, and Iqaluit. These important energy upgrades will ensure that Nunavut communities have access to safe and dependable power.Almost $74 million to improve critical housing infrastructure, accelerate housing development, and help meet the growing demand for affordable housing.Almost $66 million to build, renovate, and repair hundreds more homes across Nunavut, including for Indigenous Peoples and underserved groups.$20 million to help the Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation complete the first phase of the development of its hydroelectricity facility which will, once complete, provide renewable energy security and create jobs across Nunavut.Following a positive and constructive meeting with the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, the two leaders agreed to continue to work together in partnership on shared priorities in the Arctic.The Prime Minister also met with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated as well as the President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, Natan Obed, to reinforce the fundamental importance of their leadership and to establish a link of collaboration on major infrastructure projects.With an enhanced Arctic focus, the Canadian government is improving our military readiness, creating more high-paying jobs, and growing a stronger economy across the North. Working closely with Indigenous Peoples and our Allies, we will fortify the Arctic by strengthening our year-round presence, accelerating defence spending, unleashing the North’s economic potential, and reasserting Canada’s sovereignty and security.Quote“Canada is, and forever will be, an Arctic nation, and we can never take our sovereignty and security in the region for granted. Our government will strengthen Canada’s Arctic security, bolster partnerships with our closest Allies, unleash the North’s economic potential, and reaffirm reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Canada will remain a strong, secure, and sovereign nation.”The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of CanadaQuick FactThe Arctic region is central to Canada’s national identity, prosperity, and security. The Canadian Arctic covers 40 per cent of Canada’s territory and more than 70 per cent of its coastline. Related ProductReinforcing Canada’s security and sovereignty in the Arctic

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer, as part of his visit to strengthen ties with steadfast and reliable partners for our economy and security.Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer emphasized the importance of building a stronger Canada-UK relationship. The leaders highlighted transatlantic security and the trade and investment relationship between Canada and the UK. To that end, they discussed opportunities to expand the Canada-UK trade corridor and responsibly leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum to benefit workers and economies in both countries.The prime ministers reiterated their steadfast support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s unjustifiable war of aggression. Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada’s support for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, highlighted support for Ukraine as a key part of Canada’s G7 Presidency, and commended the UK’s leadership efforts toward a lasting and sustainable peace.Anchored in long-standing alliances, shared histories, and enduring ties, the leaders agreed that the partnership between Canada and the UK will only get stronger.Associated LinksCanada-United Kingdom relationsPrime Minister Carney to strengthen ties with France and the United Kingdom and reaffirm Canada’s sovereigntyCanada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, during a visit to Paris to strengthen the economy and security of both of our countries.Prime Minister Carney and President Macron discussed their intention to build stronger economies and defence and commercial ties between Canada and France – including in the areas of responsible and safe artificial intelligence, critical minerals, and clean energy – and to defend rules-based free trade.The Prime Minister and the President highlighted the launch of a new bilateral partnership on intelligence and security. The partnership will focus on enhancing cybersecurity and intelligence sharing on significant threats. Key topics will include economic security, violent extremism, counter-proliferation, interference, espionage, sabotage, and threats associated with advanced technologies.Prime Minister Carney and President Macron reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine as it continues to resist Russia’s unjustifiable war of aggression. The Prime Minister thanked the President for his leadership in organizing several important meetings regarding Ukraine over the past few weeks.The leaders emphasized the rich and strong relationship between Canada and France, rooted in a shared history and common language, strong ties between our cultures and our peoples, as well as shared values such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.Associated LinksCanada-France relationsPrime Minister Carney to strengthen ties with France and the United Kingdom and reaffirm Canada’s sovereigntyCanada named as Country of The Year for France’s 2025 Viva Technology

The Prime Minister and Canada’s new government are focused on what matters most right now: creating more higher-paying jobs, building new trade relationships with reliable partners, and making Canada more secure. To that end, the Prime Minister announced today that he will travel to Paris, France, London, United Kingdom, and Iqaluit, Nunavut, from March 16 to 18, 2025, to strengthen two of our closest and longest-standing economic and security partnerships, and to reaffirm Canada’s Arctic security and sovereignty.In Paris, Prime Minister Carney will meet with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. With the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement as the foundation, the leaders will focus on their shared commitment to build stronger economic, commercial, and defence ties. Prime Minister Carney will also emphasize Canada’s work to unleash the innovative and economic potential of artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. In London, Prime Minister Carney will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer. Their discussions will focus on strengthening transatlantic security, growing the AI sector, and the strong commercial relationship between Canada and the United Kingdom. The prime ministers will explore ways to deepen bilateral trade through the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Prime Minister Carney will also have an audience with His Majesty King Charles III.The Prime Minister will then travel to Iqaluit, Nunavut, on March 18 to reassert Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic. He will meet with members of the Iqaluit Patrol of 1 Canadian Rangers Patrol Group – a group critical to Arctic stability and security. Prime Minister Carney will also meet with the Premier of Nunavut, P.J. Akeeagok, to learn more about the evolving needs and priorities of Arctic and Northern communities. He will reaffirm the new government’s support for growing a stronger economy across the North, reinforcing its sovereignty and security, and emphasizing our continued commitment to advancing reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis throughout the country.Quote“Canada was built upon a union of peoples – Indigenous, French, and British. My visit to France and the United Kingdom will strengthen trade, commercial, and defence ties with two of our strongest and most reliable partners, and my visit to Nunavut will be an opportunity to bolster Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and security, and our plan to unlock the North’s full economic potential.”The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of CanadaQuick FactsThis is Prime Minister Carney’s first trip abroad since becoming Prime Minister of Canada.France and the United Kingdom are key allies for Canada on the international stage. They are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the G7, and the G20, as well as permanent members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council. France is a founding member of the European Union (EU) and a leading partner in La Francophonie. The United Kingdom is a key partner to Canada in the Commonwealth.In 2024, France was Canada’s third-largest merchandise trading partner in the EU and its 11th-largest trading partner globally, with two-way merchandise trade totalling $14.2 billion.The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed in 2016 and has been provisionally applied since 2017. Since then, bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and the EU has grown by more than 60 per cent.Canada and the UK share a sovereign, His Majesty King Charles III, and are among the oldest parliamentary democracies in the world.The United Kingdom was Canada’s third-largest single-country trading partner for goods and services in 2024, with trade valued at $61 billion. Around 3,500 Canadian companies, 93 per cent of which are small and medium-sized enterprises, export goods to the United Kingdom.In July 2023, Canada and 10 other members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) signed the United Kingdom Accession Protocol, welcoming the United Kingdom as the 12th member of the Agreement and the first successful accession candidate.The Arctic region is central to Canada’s national identity, prosperity, and security. The Canadian Arctic covers 40 per cent of Canada’s territory and more than 70 per cent of its coastline. It is home to many Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples who have inhabited this land since time immemorial.Associated LinksCanada-France relationsCanada-United Kingdom relationsCanada and the Circumpolar RegionsCanada’s 2025 G7 Presidency

Today, at a ceremony presided by the Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, at Rideau Hall, Canada’s new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry.This new, leaner, focused Cabinet includes returning ministers, seasoned leaders, and new voices who will bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the team as it delivers on the things that matter most to Canadians, such as strengthening Canada’s economy and security.The new Cabinet is as follows:Mark Carney, Prime MinisterDominic LeBlanc, Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King’s Privy Council for CanadaMélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International DevelopmentFrançois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of FinanceAnita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and IndustryBill Blair, Minister of National DefencePatty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous ServicesJonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural ResourcesGinette Petitpas Taylor, President of the Treasury BoardSteven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec LieutenantChrystia Freeland, Minister of Transport and Internal TradeKamal Khera, Minister of HealthGary Anandasangaree, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern AffairsRechie Valdez, Chief Government WhipSteven MacKinnon, Minister of Jobs and FamiliesDavid J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessTerry Duguid, Minister of Environment and Climate ChangeNate Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and CommunitiesRachel Bendayan, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipÉlisabeth Brière, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canada Revenue AgencyJoanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast GuardArielle Kayabaga, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister of Democratic InstitutionsKody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic DevelopmentAli Ehsassi, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and ProcurementThis team reflects the ambition that makes Canada strong and it will work each day to protect workers, families, and businesses. It will take action to unite Canadians, defend Canada’s sovereignty in the face of unjustified trade actions by the United States, make Canada an energy superpower in both conventional and clean energy, create new trade corridors with reliable partners, and build one Canadian economy – the strongest economy in the G7.Quote“This team is built for immediate action and focused on protecting Canadian workers, supporting their families, and growing this great country. We are changing how things work, so our government can deliver to Canadians faster – and we have an experienced team that is made to meet the moment we are in. Our government is united and strong, and we are getting right to work.”The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of CanadaQuick FactsMark Carney is Canada’s 24th Prime Minister.The 30th Canadian Ministry consists of a total of 23 ministers, in addition to the Prime Minister.The Cabinet is the central decision-making forum in government, responsible for its administration and the establishment of its policy. Its members are each responsible for individual portfolios or departments.Associated LinkCabinet