Canada’s budget: some things to watch in the Caribbean

The recent Canadian budget, as with all government budgets, laid out a financial plan for the next several years. It contained a myriad of measures on new spending initiatives, particularly on national defence and security, tax cuts, reduction or elimination of certain programs, public service cutbacks. The government billed it as generational set of announcements … Continue reading Canada’s budget: some things to watch in the Caribbean

Prime Minister Carney strengthens Canada’s leadership in trade, energy, and security at the United Nations General Assembly

September 23, 2025 New York City, United States of America The international system is facing a rupture. This period of profound change is creating new challenges that Canada is confronting, and opportunities that we are well positioned to seize. At this hinge moment, Canada is building our strength at home, diversifying our partnerships abroad, and … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney strengthens Canada’s leadership in trade, energy, and security at the United Nations General Assembly

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley

September 23, 2025 New York City, United States of America Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Mottley discussed their interest in renewing the Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Strategic Partnership … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley

Prime Minister Carney announces new partnership with Mexico to elevate ties across trade, energy, and security

September 18, 2025 Mexico City, Mexico The close and long-standing relationship between Canada and Mexico has created greater certainty, security, and prosperity for both nations. Now, as the world order changes rapidly, Canada and Mexico are elevating this partnership.  Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, alongside the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, launched a new Comprehensive Strategic … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney announces new partnership with Mexico to elevate ties across trade, energy, and security

Mexico trip kicks off globe-hopping travel season for PM Carney

Dylan Robertson, The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Mexico City this week — the first of many official trips during what diplomats like to call "summit season." Here's a look at where Carney will be racking up the kilometres in flights this fall. Sept. 18 to 19: Mexico City … Continue reading Mexico trip kicks off globe-hopping travel season for PM Carney

CDB Welcomes Canada’s Game-Changing US$400 Million Portfolio Guarantee at G7 Summit

Published on Jun 19, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) extends its heartfelt thanks to the Government of Canada for its groundbreaking announcement at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, which includes a Portfolio Guarantee of up to US$200 million for CDB. This announcement by Canada marks a transformative milestone in expanding development financing for the Caribbean. The … Continue reading CDB Welcomes Canada’s Game-Changing US$400 Million Portfolio Guarantee at G7 Summit