February 10, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
“I am devastated by today’s horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to these horrific acts of violence.
I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today, and in gratitude for the courage and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens.
Our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country – our empathy, our unity, and our compassion for each other.
I have connected with Premier Eby to express my condolences, and with the Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, who is coordinating the federal response.
Our officials are in close contact with their counterparts to ensure the community is fully supported as best we can. The Government of Canada stands with all British Columbians as they confront this horrible tragedy.”
February 10, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
The world is in the midst of a rupture, and the rules-based international order we once knew is fading. In the face of these changes, Canada has a principled and pragmatic approach – building up our defence capabilities at home and diversifying our economic and security partnerships abroad.
To strengthen and expand Canada’s defence partnerships, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced that he will travel to Munich, Germany, from February 11 to 15, 2026, to participate in the Munich Security Conference.
Prime Minister Carney will meet with international counterparts to reinforce collective security, transatlantic defence readiness, and energy security, while advancing cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), critical supply chains, and support for Ukraine. He will share progress on Canada’s mission to rapidly scale up our defence readiness, including building sovereign capabilities to defend the Arctic and NATO’s northern and western flanks.
In Munich, the Prime Minister will engage with business leaders to position Canada as a premier destination for global capital and investment – including in critical minerals, energy, and advanced technologies. He will strengthen partnerships that create new opportunities for Canadian workers, families, and businesses.
In this new era, Canada is focused on what we can control. From rebuilding, rearming, and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces, to launching the new Defence Investment Agency, to securing Canada’s participation in the European Union’s SAFE Instrument, we are creating greater security and prosperity for Canadians.
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“Nostalgia is not a strategy. We must see the world as it is, not wait for a world we wish to be. To that end, Canada is focused on building our defence capabilities – to strengthen our security, create greater prosperity, and reinforce our sovereignty. We will lead with principle and pragmatism, openly and confidently, to build our strength at home and to lead together with our Allies.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick facts
- The Munich Security Conference is a leading international forum on global security policy and defence. This year’s 62nd edition is expected to host more than 60 heads of State and government.
- In December 2025, Canada and the European Union (EU) concluded negotiations on the Canada-EU SAFE Agreement. SAFE is a key pillar of the EU’s Readiness 2030 plan, and Canada’s participation in SAFE will enhance defence readiness on both sides of the Atlantic.
- At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Canada and our NATO Allies agreed to a new Defence Investment Pledge of investing 5% of annual GDP by 2035 to ensure our individual and collective security. As part of this pledge, Canada will invest 3.5% of GDP for core military capabilities and 1.5% of GDP in critical defence and security-related expenditure.
- In June 2025, at the 20th Canada-EU Summit, Canada and the EU signed the Canada-EU Security and Defence Partnership (SDP). The SDP is a non-legally binding partnership that reaffirms and regroups our security and defence activities with EU Member States under a single political framework.
- In 2026, Canada and Germany mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Associated links
- Munich Security Conference
- Canada and the European Union
- Canada and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Canada-Germany relations
February 9, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on her victory in Japan’s general election.
At a time of global uncertainty and instability, Canada and Japan are reliable strategic partners. We have recently strengthened cooperation across a range of priorities – including trade and investment, energy and critical minerals, and security in support of a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific.
Together, we can elevate the long-standing relationship between Canada and Japan to create greater certainty, security, and prosperity for both our peoples.”
