Trade, investment and strategic-industry development
Efforts to attract investment and build international economic ties in defence, energy and other strategic sectors.
Tony Wakeham promoted Newfoundland and Labrador’s defence, aerospace and security capabilities at DEFSEC Atlantic to attract partnerships and investment. Mark Carney discussed deepening trade and investment with Guyana and pursuing a Canada-India economic partnership agreement, including a goal to double two-way Canada-India trade by 2030.
Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Guyanese President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali about strengthening Canada-Guyana trade, investment and wider cooperation, including through a memorandum of understanding with the Canadian Commercial Corporation. Carney also commended Ali’s environmental and biodiversity leadership, and both agreed to stay in contact before next month’s Commonwealth meeting.
Prime Minister Carney speaks with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about expanding Canada-India engagement in trade, security, energy, agriculture and people-to-people ties. They reaffirmed their aim to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and support doubling two-way trade by 2030.
Newfoundland and Labrador Showcases Defence-Ready Capabilities at DEFSEC Atlantic - News Releases
Premier Tony Wakeham promoted Newfoundland and Labrador’s defence, aerospace and security capabilities at DEFSEC Atlantic in Halifax. He highlighted the province’s location, infrastructure, workforce and industrial expertise to encourage defence-related investment, innovation and partnerships, while emphasizing support for northern communities alongside Arctic sovereignty efforts.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Premier Meets With Mark Wiseman, Canada's Ambassador to the United States
Premier Wab Kinew said he met with Canada’s ambassador to the United States, Mark Wiseman, to discuss trade uncertainty, Manitoba jobs and cross-border economic ties. Kinew said Manitoba supports a co-ordinated Team Canada approach and recently announced $100 million in targeted assistance for affected businesses and workers.
Prime Minister Carney to visit Türkiye to advance partnership across trade and investment, energy, and defence
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he will visit Ankara and Istanbul, Türkiye, from October 21 to 24, 2026. He will meet President Erdoğan, Turkish business leaders and investors to advance cooperation on trade and investment, energy and mining, climate, defence and security, and people-to-people ties.