Saturday May
30th I had a fall in my home due to low blood sugar which
resulted in a broken hip and that meant ending up in hospital
where I eventually got home on Friday afternoon on the 19th of
June after having surgery for a replacement hip joint.
I'm going to
document my experience but this will serve to let everyone know
that I survived and am back home.
Statement
by Prime Minister Carney to welcome Canada’s new Governor
General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour
June 8, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario
“On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate Her
Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour as she formally
assumes the role of the 31st Governor General of
Canada.
The Governor
General is the guardian of our constitutional order, a symbol of
unity, and above all, a steward of our commitment to peace,
order, and good government. Canadians entrust the Governor
General to defend our institutions, to uphold our values, and to
represent our ambition to build a stronger, fairer country for
all. These duties call for sound judgment, deep learning, and an
unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
These are the
very principles upon which our new Governor General, Her
Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, has built her
exceptional career. Her Excellency served at the highest levels
of Canada's judiciary – from the Ontario Court of Justice to the
Ontario Court of Appeal and, ultimately, to the Supreme Court of
Canada.
Yet her legacy
extends well beyond the courtrooms of this country. Some of her
most consequential work as a jurist took place on the world
stage. As Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal
Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, she held the
most powerful to account in The Hague – establishing that no
one, regardless of rank or office, stands above the law. As
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, she
challenged the international human rights system to be worthy of
the people it claimed to serve. She gave voice to those whose
dignity was being denied, in places where those in power
preferred silence.
At every stage
of her distinguished career, Her Excellency Louise Arbour has
defended and promoted justice, dignity, and equality. As
Canada’s 31st Governor General, she will carry
forward this work – representing the best of Canada to Canadians
and to the world.”
Prime
Minister Carney launches National Food Security Strategy to
build a more affordable and resilient food system in Canada
June 11, 2026
Toronto, Ontario
The world is changing rapidly. Trade shifts, global conflicts,
and climate change are all putting growing pressure on our food
and energy systems, driving up prices at home and abroad. In
response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can
control: building a stronger, more independent, more resilient
Canadian economy. Central to this mission is a stronger, more
affordable food system.
While Canada is
one of the largest exporters of agri-food products in the world,
Canadians continue to face some of the highest grocery costs in
the G7. There is not enough competition between grocery
retailers, we are not harnessing enough technology in our agri-food
sectors, and our food chains rely too heavily on foreign
suppliers. We need a new strategy – for more choice, more
control, and more Canada.
That’s
why, today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, launched
Canada’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy.
Backed by more than $3 billion in investments over ten years,
this strategy will break open the market for independent
retailers, boost domestic food production, and build a stronger,
more independent, and more affordable food system for all
Canadians.
The strategy
has four objectives:
Spur grocery store
competition and create more choice for Canadians
Invest
$1 billion in food infrastructure to build new and
expanded food terminals and hubs – helping independent
grocers buy and move competitively priced products
without relying on large retail chains.
Provide
the Competition Bureau and Competition Tribunal with
nearly $130 million to investigate, prevent, and combat
anti-competitive business practices.
Boost domestic food
production across Canada
Launch
a new $1 billion Agri-food Project Finance Fund through
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to provide seed capital
financing for businesses to expand food processing
capacity.
Establish a $150 million Food Security Fund to help
small and medium-sized businesses upgrade their
equipment to grow, produce, and process more food in
Canada.
Create
a $100 million Collaborative Food Innovation Fund to
help producers expand agri-food processing.
Grow fruits and
vegetables year-round
Invest
$750 million to drastically expand year-round Canadian
production of fruits and vegetables, including through
greenhouses, vertical farms, and other enclosed growing
spaces.
Cut red tape across
the agricultural supply chain
Modernise key regulations; speed up approvals for seeds,
feed, fertilizers, and veterinary products; and reduce
backlogs that slow down the system to reduce the
regulatory burden on farmers and producers.
Help
provincially licensed food businesses meet federal
requirements so that a Canadian product made in one
province or territory can more easily reach a shelf in
another.
A country’s
sovereignty depends on its ability to feed itself, fuel itself,
and defend itself. Canada’s new National Food Security Strategy
puts Canadians back in control of what we grow, of what we buy,
and of what we put on our tables. Together, we are building a
stronger, more resilient, and more affordable food system for
all Canadians.
Quotes
“Canada is one of the world’s
great food producers. But too much of what we grow is
processed elsewhere, and too many Canadians still rely on
imported food at higher prices. Canadian farmers deserve
more options to sell their produce, and Canadians deserve
more options for where to buy their food. Canada’s
first-ever National Food Security Strategy will help grow
and process more food here and put more Canada on Canadian
plates – lowering costs, creating jobs, and building a food
system that is more resilient, more competitive, and more
our own.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
“The National Food Security
Strategy is about giving Canadians greater choice, control,
and access to affordable, locally produced food. Through
this made-in-Canada approach, we will process more of what
our farmers grow here at home, creating jobs, driving
economic growth, and strengthening Canada's food
self-sufficiency. By reducing red tape and helping
innovative businesses get projects off the ground faster, we
will unlock new opportunities for farmers, food processors,
and entrepreneurs across the agri-food sector.”
— The Hon. Heath MacDonald,
Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Quick facts
The
Strategy builds on federal measures already helping lower
everyday costs for Canadians, including:
Eliminating the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for
first-time homebuyers on new homes up to
$1 million and reducing it on new homes between
$1 million and $1.5 million.
Making the National School Food Program
permanent, providing school meals for up to
400,000 children each year and saving participating
families with two children in school an estimated $800
annually on groceries.
Cancelling the federal consumer carbon price
effective April 1, 2025, helping lower gas prices in
most provinces and territories by around 18 cents per
litre compared to 2024-25.
Launching the Canada Groceries and Essentials
Benefit, providing a family of four up to
$1,890 this year and about $1,400 a year for the next
four years, and a single person up to $950 this year and
about $700 a year for the next four years – reaching
more than 12 million Canadians.
To support
Canadians while building a stronger domestic food system,
the government has also committed to:
Providing $20 million to food banks and community food
organisations across the country through the Local Food
Infrastructure Fund’s Community Support Stream.
Delivering immediate expensing for new or expanded
greenhouse construction, providing upfront tax relief to
help boost the domestic supply of fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Launching an early wave of a call for proposals in June
2026 through the Strategic Response Fund, followed by a
second wave in the fall of 2026, in collaboration with
Regional Development Agencies.
Working
with provincial government partners to renew the
Fisheries Funds to drive innovation and strengthen
domestic production and processing capacity across
Canada’s fish, seafood, and aquaculture sector.
Reforming the Nutrition North Canada program to improve
food-related access, affordability, and long-term
sustainability in Northern communities.
Prime
Minister Carney secures new partnerships in defence and
critical minerals at the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit
June 17, 2026
Évian, France
As our institutions and alliances are tested in an increasingly
volatile world, the G7 remains a force for unity, purpose, and
collective action. Over the past year, Canada has worked with
speed and ambition to broaden, deepen, and diversify our
international partnerships to build a more resilient, more
secure, and more prosperous world for all. During Canada’s G7
Presidency last year, we made progress on this front – focusing
on energy, critical minerals, technology, and security.
Building on
that momentum, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, attended the
2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, France, this week. At the
Summit, he worked with leaders to strengthen collective security
and secure critical mineral supply chains. To that end, Canada
and our G7 partners committed to collective action on a number
of issues, outlined in the following joint statements:
Achieving a
more balanced, durable, and resilient growth
To increase
pressure on Russia in the face of its ongoing aggression against
Ukraine, the Prime Minister announced that Canada is
imposing new sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, energy
revenues, defence industrial, and disinformation actors. This
package will target a total of 162 individuals, entities, and
vessels – all parts of the Russian war machine. Since 2014,
Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 3,400 individuals and
entities as well as over 600 vessels that are complicit in the
violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and
in gross and systematic human rights violations.
In Évian,
Canada welcomed 13 new partnerships and initiatives with
more than eight countries through the Critical
Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance. Launched
during Canada’s 2025 G7 Presidency, the Alliance brings together
trusted partners to diversify critical minerals supply, reduce
market concentration, and create a reliable buyers’ club that
can attract investment and accelerate production for projects.
Together, these projects and initiatives will unlock more than
$5 billion in capital investment for projects across the
Canadian critical minerals value chain, including:
German
company RCT Solutions will partner with Canada’s Sio Silica
and other partners to support a high-purity silica project
to extract 99.9%+ pure silica sand and build a fully
integrated solar manufacturing hub in Manitoba.
Japanese
company Hanwa Co. Ltd. will partner with Canada’s KAP
Minerals to boost the development of phosphate and rare
earths in Ontario.
Italian
company Eni is investing in Canadian-based Nouveau Monde
Graphite’s Matawinie Mine to produce graphite in Québec.
Denmark’s
Export Credit Agency and Italian companies SACE, Cassa
Depositi e Prestiti, and SIMEST – including Italian
engineering group MAIRE – will support Canada’s First
Phosphate in relation to a new phosphate mine and phosphoric
acid processing production facility in
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec.
Dutch
company Liminal By WMC will partner with U.S. company
Regeneration Enterprises Inc. on critical minerals recovery
and restoration projects in New Brunswick, British Columbia,
and the Yukon.
French
company Schneider Electric will partner with Canada’s
Torngat Metals to advance rare earths mining and processing
in Québec.
Japanese
company Sumitomo Corporation will partner with Canada’s
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. to supply rare earths for magnet
makers across Japan and North America.
Portuguese
company Lifthium Energy will partner with Canada’s NORAM
Electrolysis Systems Inc. (NESI) to provide Canadian
technology services for lithium refining in Portugal.
At the Summit,
Prime Minister Carney held bilateral meetings with G7 leaders
and other partners, including Germany, India, Italy, the
Republic of Korea, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and the
European Union (EU). During these meetings, he forged new
partnerships in critical minerals and defence. France, Germany,
Italy, and Korea intend to partner with Canada to stockpile
critical minerals, which will catalyse further energy
partnerships.
Canada
announced the first procurement secured through the EU’s
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative since becoming
its first non-European member in February. Under the agreement,
Montréal-based Marconi Technologies will build made-in-Canada
ORION tactical radios for the Polish Cyber Command. Canadian
workers will help build the advanced gear to protect our allies,
with deliveries expected to begin later this year and continue
through to 2030. Marconi will leverage nearly 100 Canadian
suppliers – from the skilled trades to advanced engineering – to
help build this state-of-the-art product.
Canada
and Italy also announced the launch of negotiations for Canada’s
purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft designed and
produced by Leonardo, one of Italy’s largest aerospace
companies. Leveraging Italian expertise in aerospace and defence,
this agreement will enable the Royal Canadian Air Force to train
in state-of-the-art equipment and build sovereign training
capability.
Canada
agreed to formally launch negotiations on new General Security
of Information Agreements (GSOIA) with India and Germany.
These agreements will strengthen defence and industrial
cooperation, and unlock further defence procurement
opportunities for Canadian businesses.
The Prime
Minister participated in an artificial intelligence (AI)
roundtable alongside other leaders from the G7 and partner
countries as well as leading AI companies. They discussed the
importance of a robust, coordinated approach to address the
risks of AI. The Prime Minister raised Canada’s AI
for All strategy and Canada’s objectives of prioritising
online safety, including child safety, creating opportunity for
workers and businesses, and building AI sovereignty.
In an
increasingly uncertain world, a strong, confident Canada is
taking control of its future. We are building our strength at
home and forging new partnerships abroad to protect our
sovereignty, build resilience, and seize new opportunities.
Partners across the G7 and around the world want to build with
us and partner with us, because Canada has what the world wants
and the values to which many others aspire. We are a reliable
stable partner in a world that is anything but.
Quote
“In an uncertain world, Canada
is a pivotal, powerful, and purposeful force for good. At
the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian, we secured new partnerships
to build energy projects in Canada, new agreements to make
it easier for our businesses to sell abroad, and new deals
to equip our Canadian Armed Forces with the hardware they
need. Canada is showing up – not only with the strength of
our values, but with the value of our strength.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick facts
This Summit
followed Prime Minister Carney’s visits to France and
Ireland, where he advanced Canada’s partnerships with two of
our strongest allies.
In France,
on June 12, Prime Minister Carney and President
Macron announced the new GSOIA to strengthen defence and
industrial cooperation, and advanced collaboration in
strategic sectors such as aerospace and quantum science
cooperation.
In Ireland,
on June 13 and 14, the Prime Minister strengthened
cooperation on AI, health technologies and
biomanufacturing, agri-food, climate and clean growth,
and research and innovation.
The G7
Leaders’ Summit is an annual forum that brings together
government leaders from the world’s most advanced economies
and democracies to discuss and collaborate on global
economic, security, and geopolitical issues.
At this
year’s Summit, France also invited the leaders of
Brazil, Egypt, India, Kenya, the Republic of Korea,
Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates.
The G7
Critical Minerals Action Plan and the Critical Minerals
Production Alliance, announced in June 2025 at the G7
Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, represent a shared
commitment by G7 partners to diversify the responsible
production and supply of critical minerals, encourage
investments in critical minerals projects and local value
creation, and promote innovation.
In
Évian, leaders agreed to broaden the Alliance into the
Critical Minerals Resilience and Production
Alliance, providing a framework for cooperation across
the value chain.
Canada
consistently ranks among the top destinations for foreign
direct investment confidence, holds AAA credit ratings and
the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, and is home to
seven of the 50 safest banks in the world.
With 16
free trade agreements across 51 countries, Canada has
preferential access to 1.5 billion consumers representing
two-thirds of global GDP.
Canada and
British Columbia forge new partnership to accelerate
homebuilding, lower costs, and build new local
infrastructure
June 18, 2026
Vancouver, British Columbia
The world is changing rapidly. In response, a confident Canada
is choosing to build. Canada’s new government is building major
projects – new ports, mines, highways, and energy infrastructure
– that will transform our economy and unlock billions of dollars
in new investment for Canadian workers and businesses. In
parallel, we are investing in the infrastructure that Canadians
rely on every day: houses people can afford, hospitals that
provide care close to home, and transit that gets people to work
on time.
To that end,
the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today joined the Premier of
British Columbia, David Eby, to announce a landmark new
partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government
of British Columbia that will transform, connect, and modernise
communities across the province. Over the next 10 years,
Canada’s new government is investing more than $5 billion in
British Columbia’s local infrastructure.
Nearly $1.6 billion over 10 years – matched by
British Columbia for a total of up to $3.2 billion – to
lower development charges for multi-unit housing by up to
50% in priority communities, saving up to $40,000 per unit,
and expand housing-enabling infrastructure such as water
systems, wastewater systems, and local roads.
More than $600 million over three years – matched
by British Columbia for a total of up to $1.2 billion – to
modernise and expand health infrastructure such as
hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centres, and other
critical facilities so more British Columbians can get
faster health care when they need it.
Up
to $50 million over five years to support community
infrastructure projects in coastal communities, with
priority to projects in Terrace and Prince Rupert.
To further
accelerate homebuilding in British Columbia, the Government of
Canada has introduced legislation that would provide a
one-time transfer of $284 million to British Columbia
to reduce barriers to new construction.
The federal and
provincial governments also agreed to launch the new
Canada-British Columbia Partnership on Condo Conversion.
Together, through Build
Canada Homes and BC Housing, we will leverage innovative
financing tools to convert more than 2,200 vacant condo units in
priority growth areas into affordable homes. This is one of the
fastest and most efficient ways to increase housing supply –
welcoming British Columbians to new, affordable homes as quickly
as possible.
Through the Canada
Public Transit Fund (CPTF), the federal government will
invest $2.5 billion over 10 years to build new
transit projects – such as the Surrey-Langley Sky Train
extension project that is currently underway – and increase
service access and frequency in high-traffic areas. This funding
is in addition to the $852 million previously announced by the
federal government to support TransLink and BC Transit.
Canada and
British Columbia are also partnering to build new infrastructure
for the community of Tumbler Ridge, including a new secondary
school and renovations to the local health centre. The federal
government and the provincial government will each provide
$100 million for construction, which is expected to begin as
early as this summer – starting with the removal of the existing
school.
In the face of
global uncertainty, Canada’s new government is building across
the country – to catalyse new investment, create good career
opportunities, and deliver the strong, safe, and affordable
communities Canadians need to live the lives they want for
themselves. We are working in the spirit of cooperative
federalism – in full partnership with provinces and territories
– to build a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Canada for
all.
Quotes
“Canadians gave our government
a clear mandate to build a stronger country – one where
people are empowered with more opportunities, lower costs,
safer communities, and homes you can afford. We’re working
in partnership with the Government of British Columbia to
deliver – building affordable homes, modern transit, and new
community spaces all across B.C. Together, we’re building a
stronger British Columbia, and a stronger Canada for all.”
— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney,
Prime Minister of Canada
“At a time when global
uncertainty is creating real pressure here at home, British
Columbians expect governments to come together and get
things done. This partnership builds on the strong steps
B.C. has taken on housing, by making it easier to build
homes and investing in the infrastructure communities rely
on. That means more homes people can afford, better
services, and more good job opportunities as we work
together to strengthen B.C. and Canada.”
— The Hon. David Eby, Premier
of British Columbia
“Building more homes faster is
one of the most important things we can do to make life more
affordable for Canadians, and it goes hand in hand with
investing in the infrastructure communities need to grow.
This new partnership with British Columbia will help cut the
costs of building, unlock new housing supply, and get
shovels in the ground sooner. At the same time, we’re
investing in critical infrastructure to support growing
communities. By working together with the province and
municipalities, we’re making it easier to build the homes
British Columbians need, while creating good jobs and
supporting strong, growing communities.”
— The Hon. Gregor Robertson,
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister
responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada
“British Columbia is committed
to working with the Government of Canada to create more
homes for people across our province. These investments
build on the partnership announced earlier this year to help
people move into stable homes and increase access to
affordable, permanent housing. We will keep moving this work
forward and find practical, innovative solutions with our
federal partners so our communities can keep growing, with
the housing and infrastructure that people need.”
— The Hon. Christine Boyle,
British Columbia’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs
Quick facts
Launched in April, BCSF is investing $51 billion over 10
years in infrastructure across Canada that supports economic
growth, housing, health care, education, public transit,
sport, and climate adaptation. Funding is delivered through
three streams: the Provincial and Territorial stream, the
Direct Delivery stream, and the Community stream.
The online
portal is now open for BCSF applications under the
Direct Delivery stream for projects that are
shovel-ready in 2026.
Additionally, British Columbia will receive
$326 million through the BCSF’s Community stream in 2026-27
to support core infrastructure projects across the province,
coming to a total of $1 billion for the next three years
(2026-27 to 2028-29).
Across
Canada, projects supported through the BCSF are expected to
support an average of 42,000 jobs annually and boost
Canada’s GDP by $95 billion over the next decade.
New funding
announced under the BCSF today is being delivered through
the Provincial and Territorial stream, pending a bilateral
funding agreement with the province.
Starting in
2026-27, under the Direct Delivery stream, Canada’s Regional
Development Agencies are delivering
$1 billion in funding over four years to support vital
infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and
advance regional economic development.
As part
of this funding, PacifiCan is delivering $136.3 million
over four years to support community infrastructure
projects in British Columbia that reflect local
priorities and drive regional economic growth. Eligible
applicants will be able to apply
online.
Subject to
Treasury Board approvals, the new partnership between Build
Canada Homes and BC Housing builds on existing federal and
provincial measures to support housing supply and
affordability in British Columbia, including the federal
Goods and Services Tax (GST) rebate for eligible first-time
home buyers.
In
February 2026, Build Canada Homes
partnered with BC Housing to support the delivery of
1,100 affordable, supportive, and transitional homes across
British Columbia.
