July 15, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, convened the Incident Response Group with ministers and senior officials to discuss the escalating wildfire situation affecting many parts of the country, particularly Manitoba and Ontario.
The Prime Minister and the federal government remain in close contact with provincial counterparts, including the Premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew, and co-ordination with First Nations leadership is ongoing. The group discussed the federal government’s support to Manitoba, including the Canadian Armed Forces’ airlift evacuations of over 1,500 residents of Garden Hill First Nation.
Prime Minister Carney underscored government support to Manitoba communities affected by wildfires, including the approved Request for Federal Assistance for emergency evacuation and sheltering. Various arms of the federal government – across seven departments – are engaged on delivering urgent response to meet all emerging needs.
The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to first responders, Canadian Armed Forces members, and local officials on the front lines of this crisis. He also thanked international partners for their support in helping combat wildfires across Canada, including the United States, Mexico, New Zealand, Costa Rica, and Australia.
The government remains in heightened vigilance and stands ready to mobilize additional federal resources to protect and support Canadians, in any and all aspects.
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July 15, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum.
Prime Minister Carney expressed his gratitude for the Mexican firefighters who have travelled to Manitoba to assist Canadians at this critical time.
The Prime Minister and the President discussed how to strengthen the Canadian and Mexican economies and enhance their global competitiveness, building on their productive meeting at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
The leaders agreed to remain in close contact and continue working closely together.
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July 15, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
Note: All times local
Hamilton, Ontario
10:35 a.m. The Prime Minister will tour a steel manufacturing company and meet with workers.
Note for media:
Pooled photo opportunity
11:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will make an announcement regarding the steel industry. A media availability will follow.
Notes for media:
Open coverage
- Media wishing to cover the event are asked to contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca to confirm their attendance. Details on how to participate will be provided upon registration.
1:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a community event with local seniors.
Note for media:
Pooled photo opportunity
July 14, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
The leaders focused on how to make Canada and the European Union (EU) stronger and more competitive faced with changing trade relationships and economic uncertainty.
They discussed deepening their strategic partnership and boosting co-operation between Canada and the EU, as well as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
They reviewed the success of the recent EU-Canada Summit and the progress made since then.
Canada and the EU are strengthening their partnership in key areas such as industrial policy, digital trade, critical raw materials, and clean technologies, in line with the commitments made at the Summit.
The leaders also talked about new opportunities to work together on defence industrial procurement and manufacturing, as part of their new Security and Defence Partnership.
Prime Minister Carney and President von der Leyen will stay in close contact and continue working closely together.
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- Canada and the European Union
- Canada announces new, strengthened partnership with the European Union
- Joint Statement: Enduring Partnership, Ambitious Agenda
July 10, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, participated in a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
The meeting was co-chaired by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. It was also attended by many of Canada’s closest allies and partners, including the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and representatives of the United States – senators Lindsay Graham and Richard Blumenthal as well as U.S. Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg.
The Coalition unequivocally condemned Russia’s latest strikes against Ukraine. They affirmed collective efforts to exert pressure on Russia, including through further sanctions as well as military and financial assistance to Ukraine. Prime Minister Carney raised Canada’s robust support to Ukraine, most recently through a major sanctions package targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and energy revenues; an additional $2 billion in new military support, with funding for drones, ammunition, and armoured vehicles, among other capabilities; and the disbursement of a $2.3 billion loan to help rebuild Ukraine’s infrastructure and public systems.
The Coalition underscored their steadfast support for Ukraine’s long-term security and sovereignty, and actions to establish a post-ceasefire force. To advance a just and lasting peace, the Coalition of the Willing will have new permanent headquarters in Paris, with plans in place for a future co-ordination cell in Kyiv.