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Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Passover

April 1, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will mark the beginning of Passover.

Passover commemorates the exodus of the Israelites after centuries of enslavement in ancient Egypt. It is a story of faith and perseverance, and a testament to the resilience of a people who overcame immense hardship on their journey to freedom.

That resilience is being called upon as Jewish communities confront a devastating and unacceptable resurgence of antisemitism, as well as threats or attacks on synagogues, schools, and community centres. Our government has taken action by introducing the Combatting Hate Act, which will make it a criminal offence to intentionally and wilfully obstruct access to places of worship, schools, and religious or cultural community centres. Together, we will continue to build a country where Jewish Canadians can always live openly, freely, and safely.

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 Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the passing of Stephen Lewis

March 31, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Today, I join Canadians in mourning the loss of Stephen Lewis, a pillar of compassionate leadership in Canadian democracy and a renowned global champion for human rights and multilateralism.

As a member of Ontario’s legislature, Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, and Canada’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Mr. Lewis moved millions with his appeals for a compassionate and just society.

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Prime Minister Carney secures new partnership with Ontario to cut taxes on housing and boost supply

March 30, 2026
Toronto, Ontario

The global economy is rapidly changing, and many Canadians are feeling the effects at home – including growing pressure on housing and infrastructure. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a more resilient economy by increasing housing supply, investing in modern and reliable infrastructure, and creating high-paying careers for Canadians.

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, alongside the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, announced a new partnership between Canada and Ontario to build more affordable homes, infrastructure, and transit. This partnership will reduce taxes and fees for a home in Ontario by up to $200,000.

Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target

 

Prime Minister Carney announces Canada has achieved the NATO 2% defence spending target

March 26, 2026
Halifax, Nova Scotia

In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, Canada must be prepared – to defend ourselves and our values, to secure our sovereignty, and to stand with our Allies. For too long, Canada did not sufficiently build that strength. By 2014, Canada’s defence spending had fallen to just 1% of our GDP, half of our obligations as a NATO member.

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Canada and Alberta reach agreement-in-principle on methane equivalency

March 25, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada is transforming its economy to be more resilient, competitive, and prepared for a low-carbon future. A key part of this effort is reducing emissions from the oil and gas sector and ensuring Canadian energy remains a reliable and

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Nowruz

 

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Nowruz

March 20, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Nowruz – also known as the Persian New Year – marks the arrival of spring and the promise of renewal for millions of people in Canada and around the world, including Iranian, Kurdish, Afghan, and Central Asian communities.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Eid al-Fitr

 Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Eid al-Fitr

March 19, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Tonight, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Over the coming days, Muslims will gather with family and friends to enjoy feasts, exchange gifts, recite prayers, and reflect on the spiritual lessons of Ramadan. Before this sacred celebration starts, Muslims will give Zakat al-Fitr. This is an act of charity that reflects the spirit of generosity at the heart of Islam.

As Eid sheds light on the importance of community, unity, and faith, we are reminded that these values are embedded in the many contributions Canadian Muslims make to building a stronger, more resilient country.

I wish a blessed and happy Eid al-Fitr to all those celebrating. Eid Mubarak.”

Statement by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

Joint statement on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah

March 16, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Statement by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

We are gravely concerned by the escalating violence in Lebanon and call for meaningful engagement by Israeli and Lebanese representatives to negotiate a sustainable political solution. We strongly support initiatives to facilitate talks and urge for immediate de-escalation.

Hezbollah’s attacks on Israel and the targeting of civilians must cease and they must disarm. We condemn Hezbollah’s decision to join Iran in hostilities, which further jeopardises regional peace and security.

We condemn attacks directed at civilians, civilian infrastructure, health workers and infrastructure, as well as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. These actions are unacceptable, and we call on all parties to act in accordance with international humanitarian law.

A significant Israeli ground offensive would have devastating humanitarian consequences and could lead to a protracted conflict. It must be averted. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon, including ongoing mass displacement, is already deeply alarming.

We reiterate our call for the full implementation of UNSC Resolution 1701 by all parties and support the efforts of the Government of Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, prohibit Hezbollah’s military activities, and curb their armed hostilities. We stand in solidarity with the Lebanese government and people, who have been unwillingly drawn into conflict.”

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Prime Minister Carney deepens cooperation with Nordic countries in defence, Arctic security, and critical minerals

March 15, 2026
Oslo, Norway

In a more dangerous, divided, and uncertain world, security can no longer be taken for granted. Canada is strengthening its defences in the North and working closely with trusted partners to protect our sovereignty and reinforce collective security.

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Prime Minister Carney announces ambitious new plan to defend, build, and transform the North

March 12, 2026
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Canada’s North is going through a period of profound change. The world is becoming more dangerous and divided. The assumptions that shaped decades of Canadian defence and security are being upended. Climate change is causing our Arctic region to warm nearly three times faster than the global average, a shift that great powers are actively looking to exploit.

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.. to strengthen collective defence and security

March 9, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

In a more dangerous and divided world, regions once considered isolated from global tensions are becoming areas of growing competition. The Arctic is at the centre of this shift. To protect Canadian sovereignty and the collective security of our Allies, Canada’s new government is strengthening our presence in the North, deepening our security and economic partnerships, and building our domestic defence capabilities.

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 Statement by Prime Minister Carney on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“Our democracy is stronger when it reflects the people it serves. Since Agnes Macphail became the first woman elected to the House of Commons more than 100 years ago, women have won voting rights, property rights, reproductive rights, and parental leave. This progress was achieved because, again and again, women have refused to accept a system that did not see them, hear them, or reflect them.

Joint statement on Canada-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

 

Joint statement on Canada-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

March 6, 2026
Tokyo, Japan

We, the Prime Ministers of Canada and Japan, meet today to deepen the close and enduring partnership between our two countries. We recognise that bilateral relations between Canada and Japan are underpinned by shared values and principles such as respect for democracy and the rule of law, strong political and economic ties, and rich people-to-people and cultural links. We emphasise the importance of further strengthening these ties, focusing notably on our shared commitment to the fundamental values of multilateralism centred on the United Nations (UN), a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law, support for rules-based trade, and the expansion of our trade and investment partnership, including through the Japan-Canada Chambers Council, a Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan, as well as a

Prime Minister Carney elevates partnership with Australia in critical minerals, defence, and artificial intelligence

 

Prime Minister Carney elevates partnership with Australia in critical minerals, defence, and artificial intelligence

March 5, 2026
Canberra, Australia

In a rapidly changing world, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our economic strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad. Australia is a natural partner in this mission. We are long-standing, reliable partners with a common parliamentary system and a shared respect for democracy. We are federations backed by strong resource and agricultural economies, with ambitions to diversify and build. By working more closely together, we can create stability, security, and prosperity for our peoples.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the evolving situation in the Middle East

 

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the evolving situation in the Middle East

March 3, 2026
Sydney, Australia

“Canada has long seen Iran as the principal source of instability and terror in the Middle East. The regime and its proxies have murdered hundreds of Canadian civilians and caused untold suffering for millions of people in the Middle East and beyond.

Joint statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi

 

Joint statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Modi

March 2, 2026
New Delhi, India

1. At the invitation of His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, paid an official visit to India from February 27 – March 2, 2026. This was Prime Minister Carney’s first visit to India after taking over as the Prime Minister of Canada and is the first bilateral visit to India by a Canadian Prime Minister since 2018. Prime Minister Carney was accompanied by a Canadian high-level delegation that included senior ministers, provincial leaders and leading CEOs.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East

Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Minister Anand on the situation in the Middle East

February 28, 2026
Mumbai, India

“The Canadian government is closely following Iran-related hostilities throughout the Middle East and urges all Canadians in Iran to shelter in place. Canadians in the wider region should follow local advice and take all necessary precautions.

Canada’s position remains clear: the Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East, has one of the world’s worst human rights records, and must never be allowed to obtain or develop nuclear weapons. 

Canada and our international partners have consistently called upon the Iranian regime to end its nuclear program, including at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis and with the United Nations’ reimposition of sanctions in September.

Despite diplomatic efforts, Iran has neither fully dismantled its nuclear program, halted all enrichment activities, nor ended its support for regional terrorist proxy groups. Canada stands with the Iranian people in their long and courageous struggle against Iran’s oppressive regime. Canada has listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity, and has sanctioned 256 Iranian entities and 222 individuals in response to the regime’s repression and its violence both against its own people, and persistently, beyond its borders. Canada reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself and to ensure the security of its people. 

Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security.

The Canadian government urges the protection of all civilians in this conflict. We will take all possible measures to protect our nationals and Canadian diplomatic missions throughout the region.”

Prime Minister Carney welcomes the appointment of Kelly A. Burke as Canada’s new Commissioner of Official Languages

 

Prime Minister Carney welcomes the appointment of Kelly A. Burke as Canada’s new Commissioner of Official Languages

February 27, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the appointment of Kelly A. Burke as Canada’s new Commissioner of Official Languages. This appointment, which was recently approved by the House of Commons and the Senate, is effective March 30, 2026.

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Statement by Prime Minister Carney marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

February 24, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“On February 24, 2022, Russia launched an unjustifiable, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For four years, Vladimir Putin’s regime has bombed Ukraine’s churches, schools, and hospitals, and abducted thousands of Ukrainian children. It has targeted Ukraine’s energy supply, attempting to freeze civilians to death by bombing power plants and heating systems in the dead of winter.

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Prime Minister Carney to diversify Canada’s trade, attract new investment, and secure new partnerships with visits to India, Australia, and Japan

February 23, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

In a more divided and uncertain world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trade abroad, and attracting massive new international investment.