May 7, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers. He was joined by the Minister of International Trade and Intergovernmental Affairs and President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Dominic LeBlanc.
The productive discussion focused on two pillars: the Canada-U.S. relationship and reinforcing Canada’s strength at home.
First, the Prime Minister updated the premiers on his meeting with President Donald J. Trump in Washington, D.C. He emphasized Canada’s openness to building a new economic and security relationship with the United States – based on respect, built on common interests, and to the benefit of both nations.
First Ministers also discussed building projects of national interest to diversify the economy, create higher-paying jobs, and build one Canadian economy instead of 13. They agreed to accelerate project approvals, including through a ‘one project, one review’ approach. The Prime Minister reaffirmed his commitment to table federal legislation to eliminate federal trade barriers by Canada Day.
Prime Minister Carney will meet with the premiers again on June 2, 2025, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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May 7, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, issued the following statement on the formation of a new government in Germany:
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Chancellor Friedrich Merz on his swearing-in and on the formation of a new government in Germany.
“Canada and Germany are close partners, and we will be building on our reliable trade relationship. Through stronger alliances, shared values, and deepened trade and commercial ties, we will work to build stronger economies to the benefit of Canadians and Germans alike. I look forward to speaking with Chancellor Merz soon and to strengthening our collaboration at the G7.
“I also thank former Chancellor Scholz for his leadership and wish him well in his future endeavours.”