My Canadian Experience for Septembert 2026

O Canada Like You’ve NEVER Heard It – Orchestral Masterpiece - Canada National Anthem

O Canada – Canada's National Anthem in a majestic orchestral arrangement, complete with on-screen lyrics so you can sing along.

Experience the pride and beauty of "O Canada" like never before, performed in full cinematic orchestral style by Classical Masters Orchestra. Whether you're celebrating Canada Day, honouring your heritage, or simply love the anthem, this rendition is made to stir the soul.

Replacing The BV206: Canada's Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement Project

Canada is preparing to replace its aging BV206 Arctic mobility vehicles through the Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement project.

In this video, we look at what Canada needs from the replacement and the three leading contenders: the BvS10 Beowulf, Voyager D12, and ExtremV.

Which one should Canada choose?

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25 per cent – September 2, 2026

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discusses the central bank’s decision to hold its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, its seventh consecutive rate hold. He is joined by senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers.

Widespread damage across southern Ontario following dramatic storm - Sep 3

Viewers across the region sent images of the damage left in the wake of a massive storm system that swept the region on Wednesday evening.

Ontario, Canada Hit by Powerful Storms! Violent Winds Wreak Havoc, Damage Spreads Across Toronto - Sep 3

Toronto Storm and severe weather hit Ontario, Canada, bringing powerful thunderstorms, flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and widespread power outages across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.

The storm caused major disruption across the city as heavy rain flooded roads, trees and power lines came down, and tens of thousands of customers lost electricity. Toronto Hydro reported that outages reached about 65,000 customers at the height of the storm, while crews responded to widespread damage across the city.

Flooding affected important roads and transportation routes, while severe thunderstorms moved across Toronto and surrounding communities including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Hamilton, Halton and Niagara.

Environment Canada issued severe weather warnings as dangerous thunderstorms developed across Southern Ontario, with the risk of destructive winds, very heavy rainfall, large hail and tornadoes in some areas.

This video covers the Toronto storm, Ontario storm damage, Toronto flooding, power outages, severe thunderstorms and the wider impact of extreme weather across Southern Ontario, Canada.

Watch the full video for a closer look at the affected areas, storm damage, flooding and the latest developments from Toronto and surrounding communities.

Prime Minister Carney announces the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history to bring passenger rail car manufacturing back to Canada

September 3, 2026
Thunder Bay, Ontario

In a rapidly changing world, Canada is setting a new course. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trading relationships abroad, and investing in the infrastructure that will secure our future. We are moving fast, seizing new opportunities, and reducing our dependence on any single partner.

Through our Buy Canadian Policy, we are becoming our own best customer – contracting Canadian companies, hiring Canadian workers, and using Canadian steel, aluminum, and lumber. For too long, Canada has relied on other countries to build what we have the talent, expertise, and capacity to build ourselves. Much of VIA Rail’s existing fleet, for example, was built in the United States. Today, we are changing that.

The Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that, for the first time in four decades, VIA Rail passenger cars will be built in Canada. The federal government is investing more than $4.7 billion for VIA Rail to acquire and maintain 313 new passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada. The cars will be manufactured and assembled in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and La Pocatière, Québec, with design and engineering work taking place in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec.

This is the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history and in Canadian intercity passenger rail in a generation. It will support nearly 700 good jobs in Ontario and Québec, and generate more than $1.6 billion in economic benefits. In line with the Buy Canadian Policy, Alstom will leverage and expand its extensive network of more than 900 Canadian suppliers in delivering the new fleet, while maximising the use of Canadian steel in structural assemblies, supports, and fabricated metal elements.

This investment comes at a critical time for Canada’s passenger rail network. In a country as vast as ours, reliable passenger rail is essential to keeping communities connected. Yet VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional, and remote fleet is approaching the end of its useful life, with some equipment more than 70 years old. Replacing that aging fleet will deliver safer, more reliable, and more modern service for Canadians – while creating good jobs and building more of what Canada needs at home.

Today’s announcement, combined with the federal government’s recent $1.95 billion investment in 45 new passenger rail locomotives and a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montréal, brings the federal government’s investment in renewing VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional, and remote fleet to more than $6.6 billion. Together, these investments will replace aging equipment and help ensure Canadians can rely on modern and reliable passenger rail service for decades to come.

In the face of global uncertainty, Canada is strengthening the industries, infrastructure, and supply chains that make our economy more resilient. By building these rail cars in Canada, we are investing in the transportation Canadians rely on, supporting Canadian workers and businesses, and building a stronger, more connected country.

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“In the face of strong headwinds, a confident Canada is choosing to build. For the first time in four decades, VIA’s passenger cars will be built in Canada. Cars once made in the United States, now made here at home. This means new contracts for Canadian suppliers, good jobs for Canadian workers, and paycheques that stay in Canadian cities and towns. That’s how we build Canada strong.”

— The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada

“Canadians deserve a passenger rail system that is modern, reliable, and built to serve them for generations to come. This investment delivers exactly that while supporting good-paying Canadian jobs and strengthening our domestic rail manufacturing sector. By assembling these rail cars in Thunder Bay and La Pocatière, supported by Canadian design and engineering expertise in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, we are investing in Canadian workers, Canadian innovation, and a stronger, more resilient economy.”

— The Hon. Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons

“This investment is great news for Thunder Bay and for Northern Ontario. Building the passenger rail cars in Canada means good-paying, skilled jobs for Canadians and new opportunities for local businesses that are part of the rail supply chain. With this investment, we’re strengthening our economy, supporting communities, and ensuring Canadian workers continue to play a leading role in building the future of passenger rail right at home.”

— The Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

“Today’s announcement marks a defining step in shaping the future of VIA Rail’s pan-Canadian fleet. These new Canadian-built passenger rail cars will retain signature features such as dome cars, full-service dining, and social areas, while incorporating modern amenities, improved accessibility, and greater reliability. They will help us preserve essential services to remote communities and elevate the unique onboard experience that allows passengers to discover Canada in a way that only train travel can offer. We thank the Government of Canada for this historic investment in the future of passenger rail.”

— Mathieu Paquette, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail Canada

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Together, the Government of Canada’s investments in this fleet renewal initiative include:
- $1.6 billion for 45 new locomotives from Stadler, based in Bussnang, Switzerland. Leveraging its global supply chain and Canadian suppliers, Stadler will complete the final assembly of up to 36 locomotives in Canada, marking the first time in decades that passenger locomotives for VIA Rail will be assembled domestically.
- $357 million for VIA Rail to build a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montréal, Québec, where the Canadian assembly of the locomotives will take place. Built by Pomerleau, the facility will also support the maintenance and operation of the new fleet at VIA Rail’s Montréal Maintenance Centre over the long term.
- $4.7 billion, announced today, for VIA Rail to acquire and maintain 313 passenger rail cars from Alstom Canada. The rail cars will be manufactured in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and La Pocatière, Québec, while the design and engineering work will be carried out in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec.
The new passenger rail cars announced today will provide travellers with modern amenities, improved accessibility features, and enhanced reliability, helping make passenger rail an even more attractive travel option for Canadians. The 313-car fleet will include different types of passenger cars, including dining cars, panorama cars, and sleepers.
They will serve VIA Rail’s eight long-distance, regional, and remote routes outside the Québec City-Windsor Corridor, providing essential transportation across eight provinces – particularly for communities where affordable alternatives are limited or unavailable. These routes connect Indigenous, rural, and remote communities that rely on VIA Rail.
In 2025, more than 216,000 passengers travelled on VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional, and remote routes.
VIA Rail is a Crown corporation mandated to operate national public passenger rail services on behalf of the Government of Canada, connecting major cities, regions, and certain remote communities across the country.

Carney takes questions after Via Rail train car announcement in Thunder Bay, Ont. - Sep 3

Carney EXPOSES America's Biggest Weakness To 120 Trillion Dollars Of Global Capital - Sep 3

Canada just invited $120 TRILLION in global capital to Toronto — and the pitch isn't "invest in us," it's "we're your escape from America."

The Canada Investment Summit opens September 14th. On the guest list: BlackRock, Blackstone, Mubadala, Norges Bank, seven Gulf funds, and Chinese state investors. The goal? $1 trillion into Canada in five years. The message to Washington? Impossible to miss.

Canada must be more productive, competitive, and resilient to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Achieving that goal requires a government equipped with the tools and capabilities needed to deliver better results for Canadians – through services that are faster, more secure, and reliable.

Earlier this year, the government launched AI for All, Canada’s national AI strategy, to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve services, boost productivity, and strengthen Canada’s economy. The strategy commits the federal government to lead by example in the responsible adoption of AI and to use government procurement as a strategic anchor customer for Canadian AI companies, helping them scale, strengthening domestic capacity, and reinforcing Canada’s digital sovereignty.

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced the launch of Digital Transformation Canada, a new federal organisation with a clear mission: to use digital solutions to make it easier for Canadians to access the support and services they need from government.

The Prime Minister is also pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Pichette to spearhead this mission as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digital Transformation Canada.

Mr. Pichette is a distinguished Canadian business leader with more than 30 years of experience in finance, technology, and corporate leadership. As Chief Financial Officer of Google from 2008 to 2015, he helped guide the company through a period of significant global growth and transformation. A Rhodes Scholar and former senior executive at Bell Canada, McKinsey, and Sprint Canada, he is internationally recognised for his expertise in innovation, digital transformation, and building high-performing organisations.

Under the responsibility of the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, Joël Lightbound, Digital Transformation Canada will bring together Shared Services Canada and selected functions from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Public Services and Procurement Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada – specifically the Canadian Digital Service.

By combining digital expertise and delivery capacity from across government, the organisation will improve how government develops, buys, and uses technology. Its priorities will be to:

To support its mandate, Digital Transformation Canada will also establish a fellowship model to bring specialised private-sector expertise into government for short-term assignments, including in advanced AI and other fast-moving digital fields. This model will focus on knowledge transfer – helping build the public service’s own technical capacity, commercial expertise, and ability to evaluate, procure, and deploy new technologies responsibly.

Launching Digital Transformation Canada builds on the government’s commitment to make the public service more productive and results-focused. By testing and scaling solutions that work, reducing duplication, and backing Canadian innovation, we will deliver better value for taxpayers and better services for Canadians, while helping Canadian technology companies grow at home and compete globally.

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Carney's Speech Turns INTENSE after Lutnick & Trump's Question - Sep 3

In Thunder Bay, Prime Minister Mark Carney answered U.S. officials — including Howard Lutnick — who claimed Canada walked away from trade talks for domestic politics and that any future deal will be worse. Carney said he communicates with Canadians and with the president, and that appointed unelected American cabinet members are not experts on Canadian politics.

He said the United States held take-it-or-leave-it red lines until the last hour, including language, culture, and auto terms that would have carved out vehicles such as Oakville-built F-350s, then changed its story after the talks died. Canada suspended negotiations because it could not accept what was offered and would not give what was asked. Carney called the new tariffs a miscalculation and announced a $4.7 billion investment to build 313 Via Rail cars in Canada — work that used to go to the United States.

“On Labour Day, we honour the workers who have built our country and celebrate the proud history of organised labour in Canada.

For generations, unions have made our economy stronger and our country fairer. They have fought for better pay, safer workplaces, pensions, benefits, and paid leave – ensuring that prosperity and opportunity are shared among the many. Because unions have always understood something fundamental: it is not just what we build, but how we build.

Today, in the face of a global rupture, Canada is building big again: new ports, mines, and energy corridors; millions more affordable homes; new roads, railways, and airports. And we are building it all in solidarity with Canadian workers.

That is why our government launched Team Canada Strong: to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 skilled trades workers by 2031, including through new investments in the Union Training and Innovation Program. And it is why, in the face of unjustified and unprovoked tariffs from the United States, we are stepping up to protect our workers and businesses – helping them retool, retrain, diversify, and build.

Canada is growing stronger and less dependent on any single partner. We are already giving ourselves far more than anyone can take away.

That is another thing unions have always understood: when we look out for one another, when we work together, when we are united, there is nothing Canadian workers cannot do.”

Forward Guidance: A Stronger Canada - Sep 8

Canada Strong isn’t about just withstanding this crisis, it’s about coming out of it stronger, more resilient, and more independent.

It’s about ensuring that no other country can determine our future, and that we can live how we want to live.

We have a plan, we’re on track, and we’re just getting started.

Trump’s ‘pointless and dumb’ trade war backfires as Canadians boycott America - Sep 8, 2026

Professor Justin Wolfers joins Maddie Hale to analyse day one of Canada’s retaliation against Trump, from the growing Canadian boycott and damage to American jobs and businesses to the risk of escalation, Trump’s Bombardier threat, the impact on the US auto industry and why Wolfers believes Trump’s “pointless and dumb” trade war could ultimately backfire.

Trump BANS Bombardier From America, Then Learns It Already Builds There - Sep 8

Trump just ordered Bombardier out of America — then found out the company already builds there, and had quietly bought back its own wing factory six days earlier.

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social banning Bombardier from selling in the US, claiming the company treats America like a "piggybank." The problem? Bombardier has 9 major American facilities and 3,000+ US employees. Six days before the post, Bombardier bought back the Mitsubishi-owned wing plant that builds its flagship Global 5500 and 6500 jets — pulling critical production back under Canadian ownership right as Trump targeted those exact aircraft.

Carney’s Precision Strike On Trump? Canada Counter Tariffs Are More Brutal Than Expected - Sep 8

Canada is striking back at Donald Trump — and Mark Carney’s latest tariff response could hit the United States harder than expected.
In this video, we break down Canada’s new counter-tariffs, the U.S. goods being targeted, and why Ottawa is taking a more strategic approach to putting pressure on the Trump administration. With billions of dollars in American imports facing new duties, the trade fight between Washington and Ottawa is entering a more serious phase.

We look at Carney’s strategy, Trump’s trade policies, the potential impact on American businesses and consumers, and the growing political pressure south of the border

Tariffs SUCK! But, Giving Up Canada’s Sovereignty to TRUMP - Sep 9

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced counter-tariffs that strategically target key industries in American states leading up to the US midterm elections. The media has focused on the difficulties this decision may impose on business owners, forgetting that the alternative is far worse. Thankfully, Canadians understand the seriousness of the existential threat our great nation is facing at the delusional hands of US President Donald Trump. Let’s talk about US-Canada trade news today.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vision for diversifying Canada’s economy to build resilience against US President Donald Trump’s persistent tariff attacks and escalating trade war is starting to pay off. Let’s look at some promising indicators and review a recent article published in the Globe and Mail.

‘Canada Is Going To…’: Finance Minister Champagne’s Blunt Warning To Trump As Ottawa Tariffs Kick In - Sep 9

Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne gave a savage response when asked if Trump is running out of time to make a deal as Ottawa’s tariffs kick in. Speaking at an event hosted by the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Champagne warned ‘enough is enough’ as he defended retaliation, economic sovereignty and diversification as U.S.-Canada tensions rise.

“The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, are visiting Canada from September 9 to 11, 2026. The visit underscores Canada’s continued leadership in supporting Ukraine and reflects our unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace.

The President and the First Lady will attend events in Calgary, Toronto, and North Bay. President Zelenskyy will also address Cabinet members at the Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff. The visit’s programme will focus on shared priorities between Canada and Ukraine, including deepening defence, economic, and energy cooperation. It will also address the human cost of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and build on the strong people-to-people ties that connect our countries.

Canada remains steadfast in our commitment to support Ukraine’s defence, recovery, and reconstruction.”

PM Carney and Zelenskyy pledge Canada-Ukraine century partnership | Power Play for Sept. 10, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a joint declaration on defence, minerals and drone technology.

Canada DEFIES Trump With Its Largest-Ever Defence Delegation In Europe - Sep 10

Canada just became the lead nation at Europe's biggest defence trade fair — and Trump's own ultimatum may be the reason why.

For decades, Canada's defence industry avoided Europe, staying quietly dependent on the US market. Now, with Washington rewriting the rules of trade, Ottawa is turning its own military procurement into a bridge into European supply chains — and it's happening faster than anyone expected.

PM Carney and President Zelenskyy sign 100-year deal on defence and trade – September 10, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speak to reporters in Calgary after signing a one hundred year partnership declaration to work together in areas of defence, security, trade and reconstruction. The two countries also sign a second joint declaration to bolster defence industrial cooperation.

Prime Minister Carney announces that the two countries will cooperate to scale up drone production, awarding contracts of up to $50 million for the initiative.

Carney faces questions from reporters on President Trump’s reaction to the federal government’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. He is also asked if Canada is considering formal membership in the European Union.

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion over four years ago, Ukraine is, once again, at the frontline of the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. Ukrainians have defended their territory, identity, and way of life – and Canada has been consistent and relentless in our support. At this crucial moment in the war, where Ukraine continues to innovate and strengthen, Canada is ready to do more.

To this end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to Canada this week to forge a new chapter in the Canada-Ukraine partnership. The leaders announced a series of new initiatives to bolster Canada’s sovereign drone capabilities, expand co-production with Ukraine, and establish long-term cooperation on defence and security.

First, to accelerate Canada’s own production capabilities, Prime Minister Carney today announced the creation of the Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace (DDIM) Supply Arrangement. This national digital drone marketplace will connect operators and end-users to this Canadian defence ecosystem – accelerating the discovery, acquisition, and fielding of uncrewed and counter-uncrewed capabilities. This system, modelled after Ukraine’s world-leading Brave1, will ensure the reliable, rapid, and continuous supply of drones for the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard. Canada’s Allies and partners will have privileged access to nearly 400 trusted Canadian suppliers.

Canada has awarded initial contracts worth up to $50 million that will increase the number of drones currently deployed by the Canadian Armed Forces tenfold. This is merely the first step toward our goal of ensuring Canadian industry has the capacity – the factories, supply chains, and key components – to produce millions of drones over the next two years. Additionally, these procurements put Canada’s Build-Partner-Buy approach into action – drawing on Canadian capabilities, partnering with trusted Allies and partners, and ensuring that defence investments deliver benefits for Canadians. The contracts will require training, maintenance, repair, configuration, and sustainment to take place in Canada, supporting Canadian jobs and expertise and strengthening our ability to maintain critical defence capabilities across Canada. For these initial contracts, Canada will work with the following suppliers to procure intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance drones as well as uncrewed ground vehicles (UGV):

Second, the Prime Minister and President underlined the new partnership between General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada and the Ukrainian company Green Tech Harvest, which will develop and produce critical drones and drone-related technologies. This partnership – building on the partnership between Airlogix LLC and Sentinel Research & Development announced in May – will expand Canadian and Ukrainian collaboration on every aspect of drone production, from the critical metals and minerals to engineering. It will leverage Canadian manufacturing to respond to Ukraine’s critical defence needs, while supporting hundreds of good jobs in Canada, and will unlock new opportunities in the skilled trades, engineering, and computer science sectors. With other partnerships in negotiations, Canada is scaling up our defence industries to defend Canada and be a reliable partner.

Third, Canada and Ukraine are forging a long term, government to government, partnership to jointly produce uncrewed systems, counter-drone technologies, and priority munitions – combining Ukrainian battlefield experience with Canadian manufacturing, software, and AI.

Building on Canada’s support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Prime Minister Carney today announced a series of additional investments to bolster Ukraine’s defence and long-term security:

As Ukraine heads into another winter, continued Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure threaten the essential services Ukrainians rely on. To help Ukraine repair and strengthen its energy infrastructure, Canada is:

Russia’s war has taken an enormous toll on the Ukrainians, who have fought to defend their country. To support the implementation of Ukraine’s National Veteran Strategy, Canada is leading the design of a multi-donor pooled funding initiative supporting veterans and their families. Canada will provide up to $40.1 million to help Ukrainian veterans recover, rehabilitate, and transition to civilian life.

As Russia’s war continues, thousands of Ukrainian children remain separated from their families and communities after being unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred by Russia. As co-chair with Ukraine of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, Canada is committed to facilitating their immediate and unconditional return and supporting their reintegration and rehabilitation once they are home. To advance these efforts, Canada is announcing:

The leaders additionally announced a Canada-Ukraine critical minerals initiative to support joint research, bolster Ukraine’s economy and reconstruction by identifying new mineral opportunities, and help develop critical mineral production in Ukraine.

Finally, the leaders signed two declarations and issued a joint statement. The first declaration, the Canada-Ukraine Declaration for a 100-Year Partnership, along with the joint statement, establishes a new roadmap which will bolster the comprehensive strategic partnership between Canada and Ukraine. The new partnership will focus on defence innovation and cooperation, economic growth, trade and reconstruction, and people-to-people ties – underpinned by unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term Euro-Atlantic integration. The partnership will extend to economic collaboration and areas where Canadian know-how can best be utilised. The second declaration, the Joint Declaration on Enhancement of the Defence and Security Cooperation between Ukraine and Canada, establishes a long-term defence partnership centred on defence industrial cooperation in cutting-edge technologies, co-development and co-production of defence equipment, and information sharing.

With the investments announced today, Canada’s total commitments of multifaceted assistance for Ukraine have now reached over $26 billion since 2022. Canada has consistently been among the largest contributors to Ukraine’s defence, recovery, and reconstruction. Canada continues to work toward securing a just and lasting peace that reunites children with their families, fortifies Ukraine’s forces, builds prosperity for the Ukrainian people, and deters Russia from ever again threatening the peace and security of Ukraine or Europe.

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“The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, met in Calgary on September 10, 2026, and signed the 100 Year Partnership Declaration, setting out their intention to elevate the relationship between their countries into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and confirming their aligned nature.

The leaders recalled that Canada was the first Western country to recognise the restoration of Ukraine’s independence on December 2, 1991, and that more than 1.3 million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage sustain the bond between the two peoples.

The leaders condemned in the strongest terms the illegal, unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations and an assault on Euro-Atlantic security.

The leaders paid tribute to the courage of Ukraine’s people and its defenders, whose resistance has held not only a frontline against the Russian aggressor, but a border between the free world and tyranny.

Both leaders underscored the importance of Ukraine’s continued reform efforts in support of its path toward full European Union and NATO membership. Canada remains a committed partner in supporting these efforts.

The leaders reaffirmed that Ukraine’s security is integral to Euro-Atlantic security and that Ukraine’s future lies in NATO. Both leaders underscored the importance of further strengthening Ukraine’s interoperability with the Alliance and deepening practical cooperation with NATO and its Allies.

Meeting at a moment of global rupture, the leaders reaffirmed their intention to build a new order founded on trust, rooted in shared values, and underpinned by the strength and determination to uphold them. They remain determined to restore a comprehensive, just and lasting peace — one that is based on respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, including its territorial sea. There can be no decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine.

Canada will continue to meet Ukraine’s most pressing military needs and sustain Operation UNIFIER, now extended to 2029. Canada will continue to strengthen Ukraine’s Armed Forces, with a particular focus on urgently needed air defence capabilities and interceptors, while continuing to provide training, military equipment, ammunition, and other critical military support. The two countries will deepen cooperation in intelligence, cyber defence, counter-drone and electronic disruption capabilities, and in countering hybrid threats and foreign information manipulation. Canada will continue to work with partners on a framework of politically and legally binding security guarantees to prevent any future aggression by the Russian Federation.

Building on the Letter of Intent on co-production signed in Kyiv on August 24, 2025, Canada and Ukraine will establish a long-term defence industrial partnership for the joint production of uncrewed systems, counter-drone and electronic disruption capabilities and ammunition, supported by research and technology transfer. They will facilitate predictable procurement for jointly produced equipment and work with partners to establish the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.

Canada and Ukraine will expand trade and investment under the modernised Free Trade Agreement, facilitate public-private partnerships, and mobilise the capital and derisking solutions needed to support Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Canada will work with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to support macroeconomic stability and mobilise private capital.

The two countries will deepen cooperation on energy security and critical minerals, industries, and sustainable forest management and strengthen links among innovators and researchers in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, space, biotechnology and digital government.

The leaders underscored the importance of further joint efforts to increase Ukraine's civilian cyber resilience, particularly through the Tallinn Mechanism, as well as conducting further regular meetings within the bilateral cyber dialogue, initiated in June 2026 as an enhanced horizontal coordination format.

Canada and Ukraine will work together to support safe and secure navigation in the Black Sea, through strengthening the security and resilience of critical port infrastructure, and further disrupting and deterring Russia’s shadow fleet to counter its illegal, unsafe and hazardous activities.

Recognising Ukraine’s vital role in global food security, Canada will support Ukraine’s agricultural sector from planting to storage of agricultural products.

The leaders reaffirm their determination to hold the Russian Federation and its senior political and military leaders accountable for its war of aggression against Ukraine and for any violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law committed during the war. Canada and Ukraine welcome progress towards the operationalisation of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The leaders will continue working together, including within the G7, to maintain international support and ensure the Special Tribunal’s timely operationalisation.

Canada and Ukraine also reaffirm their commitment to ensuring full and effective compensation for the damage caused by the aggression of the Russian Federation. The leaders will continue their joint efforts, including through the G7, to support the swift operationalisation of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine and advance a comprehensive international accountability and reparations framework.

Canada will maintain and tighten economic pressure on the Russian Federation and, with its G7 partners, will explore ways, consistent with domestic and international law, to put the full value of immobilised Russian Federation’s sovereign assets to work for Ukraine.

Canada and Ukraine, along with Norway, are convening a second conference on September 28-29 in Toronto to enhance efforts to secure the return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of forcibly transferred and deported Ukrainian children, unlawfully detained civilians, and prisoners of war.

Recognising the sacrifices made by Ukraine’s veterans and their families, the leaders agreed to launch a multi-donor initiative supporting their rehabilitation, reintegration and economic participation, and called on partners to join it. Canada and Ukraine will strengthen social cohesion for those most affected by the war, guided by inclusion,
gender equality and human dignity.

The leaders committed to strengthening people-to-people ties through cooperation in education, youth exchanges, culture, sport, health and the preservation of Ukrainian cultural heritage, especially in the context of the war following the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. The two countries will develop a partnership on migration and mobility in support of Ukraine’s recovery, including by initiating Ukraine’s addition to the conditional electronic travel authorization (eTA) regime.

The leaders are determined to place the Canada-Ukraine partnership on an enduring footing for the century ahead. The leaders will work to conclude a comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement built on three pillars — defence innovation, economic growth and reconstruction, and people-to-people ties.

Born of history and strengthened through adversity, the Canada-Ukraine partnership will promote a comprehensive, just and lasting peace and deliver for future generations.”

September 11, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

"Twenty-five years ago, on a clear September morning, an ordinary day became one of history’s darkest.

Nearly 3,000 people – among them 24 Canadians – were killed in the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. Thousands were wounded. Countless more have carried the pain of that day with them ever since.

Twenty-five years on, our grief has not faded – and neither has our resolve to stand against hatred and terrorism. Today, we remember every life that was taken and those whose lives were changed forever.

Canadians stand with our American neighbours in mourning, remembrance, and solidarity.

That morning showed us what hatred can destroy. The hours, the days, and the years that followed showed us something stronger. The worst of times brought forth our better natures.

Firefighters climbed the stairwells of burning buildings to reach those trapped above. Rescue and recovery workers dug through the ruins for days and weeks to bring the missing home.

And when American skies closed, our government accepted 224 planes without hesitation, which landed in 17 of our airports across Canada. Gander – a town of 10,000 – took in nearly 7,000 stranded strangers. Community members stepped up to offer a bed, a hot meal, and a phone call home. They asked for nothing in return.

Their generosity was infectious. As a young girl wrote to Beulah Cooper, one of the many Newfoundlanders who assisted passengers that day, “your kindness motivates me to use my kindness.”

Our response did not end there. For the first time in its history, NATO invoked Article 5 – an attack on one is an attack on all. More than 40,000 Canadians served in Afghanistan in the years that followed. One hundred and fifty-eight members of the Canadian Armed Forces did not come home, along with a diplomat, a journalist, and two aid workers. Canadians stood above and along the Highway of Heroes to honour them.

To serve one another – a neighbour, a stranger, a community in need – is the truest answer to those who would divide us. That is the spirit we mark today, on the National Day of Service.

We will never forget those who never came home, the courage of those who ran toward the danger, and the small acts of kindness that brought light to the darkest of days.

And may we never forget that, 25 years on, the truest tribute is to serve – to look after the stranger amongst us simply because help is needed.

“Tonight at sundown, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Rosh Hashanah and welcome the Jewish New Year. It is a time to reflect on the year past and look ahead with renewed purpose and hope.

As the Jewish people celebrate this holy time of renewal, we are reminded of the community’s immense resilience. For the past three years, antisemitism in Canada has surged to levels not seen in the post-war period. It is unacceptable, and it is in direct contradiction to our foundational Canadian values.

Canadians, regardless of faith, origin, or identity, deserve to live freely, openly, and safely. That is the Canadian covenant, and that is the promise of Canadian citizenship. And it is the responsibility of the federal government to uphold it – for every Canadian. That’s why, to confront hate, the government introduced and passed new laws, including the Combatting Hate Act. Among the many important changes it made to the Criminal Code, it is now illegal to intimidate and obstruct someone at places of worship, schools, and community centres in Canada. To bolster these laws, the government has committed an additional $75 million to the Canada Community Security Program (CCSP) to provide faith-based institutions with vital security resources.

On Rosh Hashanah, the shofar’s call reminds us that we are always renewing ourselves – that our work is never finished, and that new beginnings are always possible. We are reaffirming our commitment to build a better country where all Jewish Canadians can be visibly, fully, and joyfully Jewish in public life.

In a rapidly changing world, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building our strength at home and diversifying our partnerships abroad. Our European allies are natural partners in this effort. We are bound by shared history, values, and increasingly shared interests and ambitions. Canada and our European partners are working together to create greater certainty, security, and prosperity for our peoples.

To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, will travel to Strasbourg, France, and Liverpool, United Kingdom (UK), from September 15 to September 17, 2026.

In Strasbourg, the Prime Minister will address the European Parliament at the invitation of the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. He will also attend President von der Leyen’s State of the European Union (EU) address and meet with members of the European Parliament to strengthen Canada’s ties with the EU in trade, investment, and security.

In Liverpool, the Prime Minister will meet with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham, for the first time. Together, the leaders will discuss priorities for the Canada-UK relationship, specifically related to defence and security, energy, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals.

Since forming government, Prime Minister Carney has strengthened and expanded Canada’s relationship with our European partners. Last year, we launched the ambitious New EU-Canada Strategic Partnership of the Future and the Security and Defence Partnership to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, energy, and security. In February, Canada became the first non-European country to join the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative – unlocking hundreds of millions of dollars in opportunities and market access for Canadian defence industries, businesses, and workers. In May, the Prime Minister became the first non-European leader to participate in the European Political Community Summit, in Armenia – another example of Canada’s growing role as a trusted partner to Europe. Canada will build on this momentum when we host the upcoming Canada-EU Summit from October 29 to 30, 2026.

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