Overview
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is in London for the Global Progress Action Summit, meeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other leaders as well as investors to deepen ties and attract capital, with his office saying he returns Sunday.
- At the UN General Assembly, Canada formally recognized the State of Palestine as Carney and UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged an immediate Gaza ceasefire, the release of hostages, civilian protection and a surge in humanitarian aid.
- Carney reported more regular, constructive engagement with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, describing opportunities in energy and agriculture and noting an open discussion on steel tariffs.
- In Ottawa, Carney and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the signing of the Indonesia‑Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, alongside a defence cooperation memorandum and new cooperation between Export Development Canada and Indonesia’s Investment Authority.
- Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin said his government expects to ratify CETA by year’s end and is planning a trade mission to Canada, reinforcing Carney’s push to expand European economic links.