N.L., Quebec announce new Churchill Falls agreement worth billions — with help from Ottawa

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, left, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new Churchill Falls deal in St. John's on Aug. 17, 2026. (Juanita Mercer/CBC) Federal government to provide $10B in financing for electricity projects Juanita Mercer · CBC News Aug 17, 2026 Ottawa is calling it the largest clean energy investment … Continue reading N.L., Quebec announce new Churchill Falls agreement worth billions — with help from Ottawa

Prime Minister Carney launches National Food Security Strategy to build a more affordable and resilient food system in Canada

June 11, 2026 Toronto, Ontario The world is changing rapidly. Trade shifts, global conflicts, and climate change are all putting growing pressure on our food and energy systems, driving up prices at home and abroad. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, more resilient Canadian economy. … Continue reading Prime Minister Carney launches National Food Security Strategy to build a more affordable and resilient food system in Canada

Canada to provide funding to Caribbean through GAIA climate loan fund

By:Nationnews Desk June 5, 2026 Canada says it will deploy an estimated US$97 million through the GAIA Climate Loan Fund, which is designed to provide long-term loans for climate adaptation and mitigation projects across emerging markets and developing economies. It specifically targets regions highly vulnerable to climate change, including Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small … Continue reading Canada to provide funding to Caribbean through GAIA climate loan fund

Opinion | Mark Carney should take his own advice and not sit on the sidelines of the Cuba crisis

An important Letter to the Editor of the Toronto Star today by former Canadian Ambassadors and diplomats who have served in Cuba. March 26, 2026 By Alexandra Bugailiskis and Mark Entwistle, ContributorsAlexandra Bugailiskis and Mark Entwistle are former Canadian Ambassadors to Cuba. For the full list of contributors to this article, please see below. As … Continue reading Opinion | Mark Carney should take his own advice and not sit on the sidelines of the Cuba crisis

Canada can broker a bridge, Carney says on new trading bloc efforts

By Adriana Fallico  Global News February 17, 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said “Canada can play a role” in efforts to explore a trading bloc with the European Union and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This is a response to a recent report from Politico suggesting Canada is “spearheading” talks to create a new trade bloc … Continue reading Canada can broker a bridge, Carney says on new trading bloc efforts

Canada bets on ‘Build at Home’ defence strategy to reclaim sovereignty — and revive readiness

Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a defence announcement while visiting CAE Inc. in Montreal on Tuesday. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Feb 15, 2026 The Canadian government's long-awaited defence industrial strategy formally landed on Tuesday and arrives in the shadow of a push by the Trump administration to further make the United States the … Continue reading Canada bets on ‘Build at Home’ defence strategy to reclaim sovereignty — and revive readiness

Did Carney just signal a massive shift in Canada’s foreign policy direction?

Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday said that countries risk falling into the 'performance of sovereignty' during bilateral negotiations with great powers. (Markus Schreiber/The Associated Press) PM said the old rules-based international order is over — and was sort of a mirage Darren Major · CBC News · Posted: Jan 20, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney … Continue reading Did Carney just signal a massive shift in Canada’s foreign policy direction?

‘The old order is not coming back,’ Carney says in provocative speech at Davos

Prime Minister Mark Carney says great powers are using 'economic integration as weapons' John Paul Tasker · CBC News · Posted: Jan 20, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a frank assessment of how he views the world in a provocative speech in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, where he said the longstanding U.S.-led, rules-based international order is over and … Continue reading ‘The old order is not coming back,’ Carney says in provocative speech at Davos

OECS strengthens ties with Canada amid US pressure

By: BVI News on January 19, 2026 Leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have announced a renewed effort to deepen cooperation with Canada on trade, education, labour mobility and cybersecurity. The move comes as OECS countries navigate growing geopolitical pressures, including recent requests from the United States regarding migration arrangements. The U.S. … Continue reading OECS strengthens ties with Canada amid US pressure