Carney meets Macron as he kicks off Europe trip in France
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Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada must strengthen ties with France and other allies in the face of geopolitical and economic crises.
Making opening remarks in Paris before a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Carney stressed both countries’ shared values of sovereignty, solidarity and sustainability.
He said France and Canada have been reliable partners for centuries, and are now committed to “unwavering support” for Ukraine.
This is Carney’s first in-person meeting with an international leader as prime minister.
Macron called Canada a “unique friend” with a shared vision of freedom.
Carney, who turned 60 on Sunday, is kicking off his first full week as prime minister with a whirlwind three-day trip to France and the U.K., ending back in Canada’s north, in Iqaluit.
Later on Monday, Carney heads to London for talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a private meeting with King Charles.
It comes against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to make Canada the 51st state and amid the White House’s aggressive tariff agenda.
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Carney, who is also celebrating his 60th birthday, was serenaded by some revellers with happy birthday, some of whom who cheered his presence at the yearly Montreal staple.
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In an interview with Fox News on Sunday morning, Ambassador Kirsten Hillman said the Canadian side has reached out to the U.S. since Carney was sworn in as prime minister.
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Carney says he was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for visits to reinforce historical relationships and discuss trade.
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The only cabinet minister west of Winnipeg is Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, who represents North Vancouver.
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