My Canadian Experience for October 2026

Today, the world faces an energy crisis across three dimensions: our cost of living, our climate, and our sovereignty increasingly depend on our nation’s ability to supply and control its own energy. More than any other country, Canada is positioned to become the leading supplier of clean and conventional energy to ourselves and the world. To seize this opportunity, which will create hundreds of thousands of good jobs at home while reinforcing our independence and sovereignty, Canada needs to build fast and build together.

That is why Canada’s new government launched the most significant regulatory reforms in generations to fast-track nation-building infrastructure. Through the Building Canada Act, the federal government can further accelerate approval processes for major projects that are determined to be in Canada’s national interest. The federal government has already referred 28 nation-building initiatives to the new Major Projects Office (MPO). This includes a new crude oil or oil pipeline to the West Coast, which Canada and Alberta are advancing in partnership.

Over the past three months, the MPO conducted rigorous consultations on the pipeline proposal to determine whether this project is in Canada’s national interest, as defined by the core factors outlined in the Act. The MPO consulted with more than 130 Indigenous communities near or along potential routes in Alberta and British Columbia, as well as with federal departments and the Government of British Columbia.

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that the Government of Canada is officially listing the new West Coast Oil Pipeline, now known as Pacific Link, as a project of national interest.

Canada and Alberta will share equal ownership of Pacific Link. Indigenous communities will be offered a minimum of 10% ownership interest, financed through Canada and Alberta’s Indigenous Loan Guarantee Programs. Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a private sector investor and is offering its expertise to project development, which is being led by the Trans Mountain Corporation – the company that just built the largest oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast. The pipeline will follow a southern route which protects British Columbia’s North Coast and avoids highly sensitive ecosystems, including the Great Bear Sea.

Over the next year, the MPO, supported by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), will lead the federal review process and consultations with all stakeholders on the conditions for this project – including the ownership, benefits, respect for Indigenous rights, environmental protections, and local hiring and oversight – with Indigenous Peoples involved from the start. The MPO will work to finalise those conditions by September 1, 2027, clearing the way to get shovels in the ground. This means that as the project proponents work over the next year to develop a final concept – from community consultations to route mapping, ecological surveys, cost estimates, procurement, and workforce planning – they will do so with confidence that the federal government supports this project. This will transform the way Canada builds major infrastructure by giving investors and builders the certainty they need to drive projects forward.

Pacific Link will reduce our dependence on the United States by allowing Canada to export an additional one million barrels a day to growing markets in Asia. It will create 140,000 jobs across the country and generate over $20 billion in GDP per year, and $100 billion in government revenue by 2060 – revenue that will help build the infrastructure and homes Albertans, British Columbians, and all Canadians need, and protect the social programs they rely on every day, from health care and dental care to child care.

This pipeline is one part of the Government of Canada’s broader mission to transform our economy – to double our non-U.S. exports over the next decade, create tens of thousands of good jobs, attract billions in new investment, and unlock our full potential as a global energy superpower.

Pacific Link is a transformative project, but its full potential will only be unlocked by the initiatives the Government of Canada is leading across the country. We are working to expand the container terminal at Roberts Bank to export crude from Pacific Link. We are advancing new measures to protect our oceans as maritime traffic grows. And we are working with the Government of Alberta to advance the Pathways Project, one of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage projects, to keep Albertan oil competitive for the long term.

Together with the governments of Alberta and British Columbia, Indigenous communities, and the private sector, we are building a strong Canada that works – a Canada where growth and conservation go hand in hand, and where prosperity is shared. Pacific Link will help unlock Canada’s potential as a global energy superpower, transform our economy, diversify our trade, and strengthen our strategic autonomy – ensuring Canadians can continue to live our lives as we choose.

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Ontario and Manitoba move toward permanent daylight time - 347,313 views - Oct 14, 2026

Efforts to eliminate Canada's semi-annual time change are gaining fresh momentum as Manitoba and northwestern Ontario prepare to adopt permanent daylight time. CTV's Katelyn Wilson examines how regional governments are ending seasonal clock adjustments while a federal private member's bill from Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde remains stalled at first reading in the House of Commons. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced plans to stay on daylight time year-round, prompting Ontario to align municipalities and First Nations west of the 90th meridian in the Time Act on Nov. 1. While agricultural producers weigh shifting morning harvest routines, most Ontario residents will still turn their clocks back one hour later this fall.

From Calgary, Alberta - Oct 15

3 dead, 19 injured in Calgary bus crash | CTV News Calgary at 6 for October 15, 2026

Canada Is Building a 230 km Road Toward the Arctic Ocean - Oct 14

Nunavut — a fifth of Canada's landmass — has never been connected by road to the rest of the country. The Grays Bay Road and Port Project would change that at one point: a 230 km all-season gravel road from the Nunavut border to a deepwater port on the Arctic Ocean, built and majority-controlled by the Inuit of the Kitikmeot region.

This video lays out the full picture with the honest caveats attached. It explains why the project is NOT yet under construction — it is deep in a Nunavut Impact Review Board environmental assessment, with the proponent hoping for a recommendation in early 2027 and a federal decision later that year. It explains how you build a road on ice-rich permafrost without destroying it — the fill-only method proven on the Inuvik-to-Tuktoyaktuk Highway, and the sobering monitoring data showing thaw already outpacing the design as the Arctic warms. It covers the roughly $30 billion in copper, zinc and silver locked up at the Izok Lake, High Lake and Hackett River deposits, and the seventy-year history in which "transportation was always the constraint." It covers the Inuit-led ownership through West Kitikmeot Resources Corporation and ATCO's 40% stake. And it covers the reason the project jumped to national priority: the port and airstrip on Coronation Gulf, on the Northwest Passage, and their potential dual civilian-military use.

Both sides of the ledger are presented: the first road ever to link Nunavut to Canada's highway system, Inuit-owned, versus more than a billion dollars of mostly public money, a threatened caribou herd in the corridor, mines that are still hypothetical, and a roadbed on thawing ground.

Ukraine's devastating retaliatory strike; attacks on Yandex data centers plunged Russia into chaos - Oct 15

Ukrainian strikes on tech giant Yandex's data centers have thrown key aspects of daily life into chaos for Russians, disrupting services ranging from email and taxi apps to dating sites and even electronic keys for intercoms in Moscow apartment buildings.

Over the past week, Ukraine has severely damaged three of Yandex's six data centers, wreaking havoc in a country whose tech ecosystem is centered around a single, massive, state-linked company, the Financial Times reports . Launched in 1997 as a search engine, Yandex has evolved into Russia's answer to Google, Uber, Amazon, and OpenAI, all at once.

Thousands of businesses depend on its infrastructure, meaning the attacks hit not only Yandex's services, but also many companies unrelated to it. The outages follow a wave of summer strikes on Russian oil refineries that left millions of Russians queuing for hours at gas stations.

Kyiv claimed these attacks were a response to Moscow's strikes on Ukrainian data centers. But the consequences in Russia were far more serious, exposing the weaknesses created by the Kremlin's long-standing desire to centralize and control the IT sector, according to media reports.

Many of these efforts centered around Yandex, which was forcibly sold in 2024 to investors linked to Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin. "Russia has become a victim of its own policies. This has triggered a worst-case scenario," said Alena Epifanova, a research fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations. Russians struggled to access their Yandex email, open work files, or call a taxi. In some cities, bus stop signs disappeared. Residents of many Moscow apartment buildings found themselves locked out of their shared courtyards because the barriers at the entrances were operated by a single company dependent on Yandex infrastructure, journalists note.

Users of Yandex Pay, the banking and payment service that took off after Apple Pay left Russia, woke up to find their account balances had vanished. Yandex insists their "money is safe." Meanwhile, hundreds of websites are experiencing outages, including Russia's leading dating app, Twinby, and the McDonald's impersonator, Vkusno, Period.

"I lost the website I've had for 10 years. All the databases, photos, reviews—everything is probably gone," said Alena Zhiganova, founder of the travel agency Proadventure. She previously used a cloud service from an American provider, which ceased operation after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Two of them were completely disabled by the attacks, and the third had several modules damaged. The company has not stated how long the repairs will take.

A source close to the company's management stated, without giving a timeframe, that they hope to restore functionality "quickly." This means all services will be operational, but "slightly slower than usual." Returning to "full capacity" will take several months, he added.

As a sign of the seriousness of the situation, the head of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media stated that the authorities will "protect these facilities." Putin recently placed responsibility for protecting against drones on the enterprises themselves, urging them not to expect support from the state.

The problems also spread to Russia's neighbors: email, Yandex Pay, and websites using the company's infrastructure were shut down in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. The impact was particularly severe in Kazakhstan, where Yandex controls over 90% of the market in the country's two largest cities.

'We Are In Control...': Melanie Joly Refuses to Back Down, Her Response Sends A Message To Trump - Oct 16

Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly delivers a defiant message amid escalating economic tensions with the Trump administration. Joly insists Canada will stand firm, protect Canadian jobs, and hold companies accountable for their commitments. Responding to criticism from Cleveland-Cliffs’ CEO, she says the government is simply doing its job and refuses to set a precedent by backing down. Pointing to new investments and job creation in Ontario, Joly sends a clear message: Canada remains open for business, but it will not compromise on its economic interests.

Mulcair: I am so encouraged to see the highest level of politics in Canada coming together on this - Oct 16

India-Canada Trade Mission: 30+ Deals Signed, $70 Billion Trade Target By 2030 - Oct 16

India and Canada have signed over 30 business deals worth nearly C$300 million during a major Canadian trade mission to India, according to Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu.

Speaking in Bengaluru, Sidhu highlighted growing economic cooperation, progress on the India-Canada trade agreement and the ambition to reach $70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. He also discussed Fairfax's investment in IDBI Bank, AI and technology partnerships, energy cooperation, immigration policies and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expected Canada visit in December.

Can India and Canada finalise their trade agreement by the end of 2026? Watch for the key announcements and what they could mean for businesses, investors and bilateral relations.

Exclusive: Prime Minister Mark Carney - Oct 16

Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to Ryan Jespersen about the looming Alberta referendum, Western alienation, foreign interference, the Pacific Link pipeline, trade talks with the U.S., and Canada's future with the EU.

Update on CFB Wainwright incident: David McGuinty, Danielle Smith, CAF officials – October 18, 2026

Defence Minister David McGuinty, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Major-General Wade Rutland, provincial ministers and senior officials from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) hold a press conference to provide an update on the incident that occurred on October 17, 2026, at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta.

It has been confirmed that a fire began within the training area of the base and spread quickly. At this time, four Canadian Armed Forces members have been killed with dozens more seriously injured.

Food availability and affordability in Canada
October 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)

World Food Day is observed annually by the United Nations (UN) and the international community on October 16 to bring awareness to global food insecurity.

The day also serves as a reminder here at home that food insecurity also affects many Canadians—let’s have a look at our food-related data.

More fruits, eggs, poultry and beef available but less vegetables available

Our annual food availability series measures the amount of food physically present in Canada for consumption on a per-person basis. The latest data are from 2025, when the availability of fresh fruit (including citrus) increased 3.7% from 2024 to 77.9 kilograms (kg) per person.

There were 61.8 kg of fresh vegetables (except potatoes) available per person in 2025, down 3.3% from 2024 and the seventh consecutive year-over-year decline.

The availability of total poultry increased to 26.1 kg (boneless weight) per person (+3.9%) in 2025, while beef availability increased to 14.2 kg (boneless weight) per person (+3.2%), primarily due to a 21.7% year-over-year increase in imports. Meanwhile, pork availability was relatively stable at 14.1 kg (boneless weight) per person (-0.1%).

The availability of eggs increased to 22.5 dozens per person (+4.8%) in 2025, as Canadian egg production nearly reached 1 billion dozen.

Prices for staples continue to rise since record increase

Though some staples have seen improved availability, other factors such as seasonality, input and transportation costs continue to push up grocery prices. On an annual average basis, prices for food purchased from stores increased by nearly one-tenth (+9.8%) in 2022, the fastest pace since 1981.

From 2022 to 2025, grocery prices rose another 13.9%, with increases seen across the board for fresh or frozen beef (+42.9%), fresh or frozen poultry (+21.4%), fresh or frozen pork (13.9%), fish, seafood and other marine products (+13.3%), dairy products (+20.5%), eggs (+26.0%), fresh fruit (+18.0%) and fresh vegetables (+21.3%).

Food insecurity declines slightly, while affordability concerns increase
In 2024, approximately 9.8 million people—or 24.0% of Canadians—lived in households that reported experiencing some form of food insecurity, down by just over 360,000 people from the previous year.

Food insecurity varies greatly across family types and at-risk populations. For example, those in one-parent families (44.4%), Indigenous people aged 15 years and older (34.7%), unattached non-seniors (30.4%) and racialized people (30.4%) were most likely to report experiencing some form of food insecurity in 2024.

In the spring of 2025, the Canadian Social Survey found that nearly one in four Canadians (24.1%) reported it being easy or very easy for their household to meet its financial needs, down from nearly half (47.7%) in the summer of 2021.

Canada is not on track to meet its food insecurity reduction ambition
Canada is a participating country in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the second of which is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

Since 2018, Canada has shown a deterioration in its progress towards ensuring that Canadians have access to sufficient, affordable and nutritious food, one of the two ambitions under Goal 2 in the Canadian Indicator Framework for the SDGs. This means Canada is not currently on track to meet that ambition.

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All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Trump JUST DID IT AGAIN - Oct 19

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement that Donald Trump has once again cut off Ukraine’s air alert system, resulting in deaths across the country. Meiselas also highlights Trump’s claim that Russia is not involved with Iran as Russia’s foreign minister meets with his Iranian counterpart in Iran, and covers the latest developments as Russia strikes Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine.

PM Mark Carney addresses House of Commons concerning fire at CFB Wainwright – October 19, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks in the House of Commons concerning the October 17 fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. Following the prime minister's address, representatives from the opposition parties also make remarks. The Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed that four members died and dozens more were injured in the fire.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Albertans choosing to build a stronger Canada, together

October 20, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

“On October 19, Albertans made a clear choice. They chose unity, to build together, and to take care of each other.

Above all, Albertans chose Canada.

While votes on all questions continue to be tallied, tonight’s results on the defining question of separation mean that Albertans and all Canadians will move forward together with renewed purpose and high ambition.

We are building that future, bigger and faster than ever before. Canada is securing new trade partners around the world, fast-tracking major, nation-building projects in every part of the country, and unleashing our full potential as a global energy superpower with Alberta at its core.

Canada is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Now it is our opportunity to take all that we have been given as Canadians – and we have been given the greatest country in the world – and make our country better for all of us.”

Alberta REJECTS The Separation Path 76 To 24 — Carney's Unity Bet Pays Off - Oct 20

Alberta just voted 76% to STAY in Canada — and the numbers buried further down the ballot are Ottawa's real test.

For more than a year, Trump talked about Canada becoming the 51st state. Separatists met US State Department officials in Washington. Smith's own party was split down the middle. Then Albertans went to the polls in record numbers and rejected the separation path by more than 50 points. But on nine other questions, the same voters handed Ottawa a list of demands.

Ontario Just Started Building the Road to Canada's Richest Ground — What's Waiting at the End? - Oct 20

Work has begun on a road toward the Ring of Fire, a mineral belt in the James Bay Lowlands of northern Ontario that was discovered in 2007 and still has no mine. The road is the first section of a longer corridor, and that raises a simple question: what is waiting at the end of Ontario's road?

This video follows the chain of events in order, starting with the 2007 discovery at Eagle's Nest and the Johnny Cash song that gave the region its name. From there it moves through the 2025 law that removed a review the company had asked for, the road schedule released in June 2026, and the first construction work on the Webequie Supply Road. Along the way it looks at the peatland the road crosses, the Treaty 9 agreement that covers the land, and the Ojibwe name for the region. It also sets the official road costs beside the large dollar figures that circulate for the whole belt, and it compares how the First Nations involved see the project. Each step is tied to a source listed below.

Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford launch new action plan to protect workers from tariffs and strengthen Ontario industries

October 21, 2026
Ottawa, Ontario

The world is changing rapidly. In the face of U.S. tariffs and growing global uncertainty, Canada is focused on what we can control. We are building our strength at home, diversifying our trading relationships abroad, and making strategic investments to build a stronger, more independent, and more resilient economy.

Ontario is crucial to Canada’s industrial economy. The province has world-class automotive and steel industries and vast deposits of critical minerals. It has the workers, expertise, and resources to drive Canada’s economic transformation. By working together, the federal and provincial governments are protecting good jobs, attracting investment, and ensuring Ontario’s industries remain competitive.

To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, and the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, today announced investments of $8.7 billion and new measures to strengthen strategic industries, support workers and businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs, and drive long-term economic growth.

Through this new action plan, the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario will:

Protect Ontario’s steel industry by:

Establishing a new Joint Steel Action Fund, with five-year funding commitments of $3.55 billion from Canada and $1.67 billion from Ontario to diversify production, prepare Canadian steel firms to support emerging and growing Canadian industries such as defence, advanced manufacturing and energy and trade infrastructure, and open up new overseas markets for Canadian steel.
Leveraging the Buy Canadian Policy and the Buy Ontario Policy to prioritise Canadian steel in public procurement and strengthen domestic demand.
Strengthening protections against foreign steel dumping and unfair subsidising through enhanced enforcement by the Canada Border Services Agency and tighter trade remedy practices and compliance measures.
Establishing a Canada-Ontario Steel Task Force to provide strategic advice and guidance on the implementation of measures to support the steel sector and improve its competitiveness. Its first priority will be identifying ways to reduce steel shipping costs and recommend new measures as needed, including the effectiveness of trade measures and recent import trends.

Fortify Ontario’s automotive industry by:

Investing an additional $2.5 billion over two years in capital projects to enable manufacturers to invest in modern machinery and upgraded production lines to build the connected and electric vehicles of the future. This funding is comprised of $1.5 billion from the federal government and $1 billion from Ontario.
Maintaining Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions standards for new light-duty vehicles at 2026 levels through the 2029 model year – with annual increases resuming in the 2030 model year, in line with Canada’s 2035 electric vehicle target set out in Canada’s new Auto Strategy.
Establishing a Canada-Ontario Automotive Task Force to support the industry’s transition and better coordinate the implementation of new measures.

Build out Ontario’s critical mineral supply chain by:

Advancing essential road infrastructure to support critical mineral development in Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire region by the Canadian government matching the provincial government’s initial investment of up to $1 billion over three years.
Establishing a coordinated process for provincial and federal permitting to help streamline approvals and further speed up building.
Identifying priority projects that could benefit from federal funding initiatives, including the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator, the First and Last Mile Fund, investment tax credits, cost-sharing arrangements, and federal and provincial support measures to get projects moving faster.
Establishing a working group to support meaningful engagement with First Nations, identifying economic and community development opportunities. The work of this group will also include studying options for conservation and/or Indigenous protected areas as development in the Ring of Fire region moves forward.

Together, Canada and Ontario are fortifying our industrial base, strengthening domestic manufacturing and opening new markets for Canadian-made goods. Today’s action plan demonstrates cooperative federalism in action. At a time of growing uncertainty, Canada and Ontario are working together to protect Canadian workers, diversify our export partners, and get major projects moving. We are taking care of our own – and building big again.

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“From mine to mill to assembly line, Canada and Ontario are protecting jobs today and making bold investments that will build a stronger, more resilient, more independent Canadian economy for tomorrow. Today’s action plan is cooperative federalism in action. Canada is strong. Canada is united. Canada is working.”

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

“Working in partnership to protect Canadian workers, Ontario and Canada are fortifying our industrial base and securing the good-paying jobs of the future. The agreement we are announcing today is the next step in our ongoing partnership to provide tariff-impacted workers the certainty and stability they deserve while unlocking Ontario’s vast supply of critical minerals and building a more competitive and resilient economy that can stand up to anything that comes our way.”

— The Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

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The Government of Canada has provided over $25 billion in support to Canadian workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs and announced a further $7.5 billion in new and enhanced measures in August 2026. This package includes:
- $1.5 billion through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative to help small and medium-sized enterprises, including liquidity supports to manage the pressures related to tariffs.
- A $500 million liquidity stream under the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Pivot to Grow program to help businesses manage immediate cash-flow pressures in addition to targeted programs for the forestry, steel and aluminum sectors.
- Broadened access to the Business Development Bank of Canada’s tariff-related programs by lowering the minimum revenue requirement for applicants to $1 million.
- $2 billion provided through the new Canada Strong Diversification Fund to support tariff-affected businesses with shovel-ready projects that support ongoing capital maintenance.
- $3.5 billion in Rapid Response Supports for workers and employers to help workers access income support through extended and additional EI temporary flexibilities and support their transition into new opportunities.
Canada’s automotive sector supports over 120,000 direct jobs and contributes over $16 billion annually to Canada’s GDP.
- In February 2026, the Prime Minister launched a new strategy to transform Canada’s automotive industry, protect Canadian auto workers and businesses, accelerate investment in domestic automotive manufacturing, and position Canada as a global leader in electric vehicle production.
- The strategy allocates $3 billion from the Strategic Response Fund and up to $100 million from the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) to help the industry adapt, grow, and diversify into new markets. It also committed to maintaining counter-tariffs on auto imports from the United States to ensure a level playing field for Canadian automotive manufacturers in the domestic market.
Canadian steel is essential to the country’s economy, supplying the materials needed to build major infrastructure projects, homes, vehicles, and energy facilities, while supporting domestic manufacturing and supply chains.
- Canada’s steel industry supports over 23,000 direct jobs and is integral to the 172,000 jobs in fabricated metals.
- Since March 2025, the federal government has announced significant measures to protect and transform Canada’s steel industry, including $1 billion to support investments in domestic steel production, $150 million through the RTRI, and $70 million for worker training and income supports. These investments have been complemented by stronger protections against unfair trade practices, including tariff-rate quotas for both free-trade and non-free-trade partners, and the Buy Canadian Policy, which prioritises Canadian steel in federal procurement and infrastructure investments.

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‘When U.S. Is Ready To Sit Down…’: Mark Carney Stuns Trump With This Trade Message - Oct 20

WATCH: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford address rising tensions with the United States as US tariffs put pressure on Canadian industries. Carney warns that tariffs weaken both countries’ industries and says Canada remains ready to negotiate a fair trade deal with the Trump administration.

FURIOUS Canada BLASTS Trump after EMBASSY THREAT!! - 68,505 views - Oct 22, 2026

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canada blasting Donald Trump after the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa accused Canada of election interference. Meiselas covers Canada going on the offensive against the Trump administration as Prime Minister Mark Carney strengthens Canada’s international relationships while Trump further isolates the United States.

From Ankara, Türkiye - Oct 22

Mark Carney speaking in Turkey.

Statement by Prime Minister Carney and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

October 22, 2026
Ankara, Türkiye

“The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye today launched the Canada-Türkiye Strategic Partnership.

In an increasingly complex global security environment, rising geopolitical uncertainties, and evolving humanitarian challenges, a strong and resilient Canada-Türkiye partnership is essential, providing a foundation to mitigate shared threats and capitalise on new opportunities. This Strategic Partnership will fundamentally deepen and elevate the level of cooperation between Canada-Türkiye in support of shared objectives in expanding political dialogue, enhancing economic growth and trade, raising technological development and furthering common security.

As NATO Allies, Canada and Türkiye are bound together by shared values: human rights, individual liberties, democracy and the rule of law. Building on 83 years of diplomatic relations, the Partnership reflects the two countries’ commitment to realise the full potential of the relationship by growing trade and investments, boosting collaboration on energy projects and natural resources, promoting security and defence cooperation, and fostering ever closer government-to-government and people-to-people ties. To deliver on this vision, the leaders launched a three‑year Action Plan anchored in four pillars.

On trade, investment and innovation, the leaders agreed to work toward successful conclusion of a Canada-Türkiye Free Trade Agreement; expand bilateral trade and investments in priority sectors including energy supply, defence production, aerospace, and AI; ratify the Canada-Türkiye Air Transport Agreement; and strengthen cooperation between trade and export agencies, including for cooperation into third countries. They also agreed to support greater collaboration among innovation ecosystems.

On energy, and climate cooperation, the leaders agreed to significantly advance collaboration across the energy sector, including liquefied natural gas, civil nuclear energy, renewable energy, clean technologies, and critical energy infrastructure resilience. They will encourage investment, support dialogue between nuclear stakeholders, strengthen cooperation on sustainable mining and critical minerals supply chains, and enhance collaboration on climate resilience, clean technologies, and environmental protection. The leaders welcomed the Joint Statement on Canada-Türkiye Cooperation in the Field of Energy agreed by their respective Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources. Canada welcomes Türkiye's hosting and Presidency of the 31^st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), to be held in Antalya on 9-20 November 2026, and expressed its readiness to work closely with the Turkish Presidency for a successful outcome.

On defence and security, the leaders underlined their intent to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including in NATO, as envisaged in the Statement of Intent on Defence Cooperation. They agreed to strengthen cooperation in support of peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond including Ukraine, South Caucasus, and the Middle East, in particular Gaza. They welcomed the conclusion of a Defence Sector Partnerships MOU between Global Affairs Canada and the Secretariat of Defence Industries of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, that will facilitate the expansion of defence industry partnerships and ongoing discussions on opportunities to further expand defence cooperation in key areas of joint interest, building on the recently signed Statement of Intent on Defence Cooperation. They underscored the importance of initiating a dialogue to strengthen cooperation in mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition.

On government-to-government dialogue and people-to-people ties, the leaders agreed to establish an annual Canada-Türkiye Strategic Dialogue, continue holding annual Joint Economic and Trade Committee meetings, as well as Political-Military and Counter-Terrorism consultations, strengthen cooperation on consular issues and migration, explore measures to facilitate travel and mobility, and support cultural exchanges and diaspora engagement.

President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Carney agreed, through their Foreign Ministers, to oversee the implementation of the three-year Action Plan with a view to deepening their bilateral partnership, promoting international security and building prosperous and green economies of the future.

Prime Minister Carney, on the occasion of the first visit of a Head of Government between two countries, expressed appreciation to the Government of Türkiye for the warm and friendly hospitality. Türkiye welcomed the invitation for President Erdoğan to visit Canada at a mutually convenient time.”

Mark Carney To Get The Ultimate Prize For Daring Trump - 45,538 views Oct 21, 2026

Could Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney be named Time’s Person of the Year 2026?

In a year defined by Donald Trump’s aggressive trade wars, Greenland ambitions, and tariff threats against longtime allies, Canada chose a different playbook: confrontation instead of concession. From his historic Davos address where he warned of a global "rupture" to matching US tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar' and pursuing historic associate ties with the European Union, Carney has emerged as the face of global pushback against Washington.

Now, prediction markets like Kalshi show Carney surging to the top ranks for Time’s Person of the Year, trailing only NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In this video, Clarence Mendoza breaks down Carney’s strategic pivot toward Europe and Asia, Trump’s obsession with legacy honours, and why a Carney win would represent the ultimate rebuke to the White House.

What do you think—does Mark Carney have what it takes to win Time's Person of the Year 2026? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Turkish President Calls Carney “My Dear Friend” After Landmark Visit - Oct 23, 2026

Mark Carney has completed the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey and launched a strategic partnership with a three-year action plan.

Speaking alongside the Turkish president, Carney set out four pillars: trade and investment, defence and security, energy, and people-to-people ties. Free-trade negotiations will open next month in Ankara. A new Agreement on Defence Industry Partnership will link Canadian and Turkish companies. An air-transport deal raises weekly passenger flights from 12 to 21 and removes limits on cargo. Energy cooperation and closer ministerial dialogue complete the frame.

Carney placed the visit in a wider argument: in a more dangerous world, no country builds strength alone. Collective resilience with reliable partners is the goal. He linked the moment to the peace park at Anıtkabir, where Canadian trees still grow as a symbol of long-term friendship, and closed with a Canadian parallel to Atatürk’s creed — strength at home, partnership abroad.

The Turkish president called Carney a dear friend, thanked him for meaningful words, and declared that a long disconnect in the relationship was ending. A new era, he said, was beginning, with a planned official visit to Canada with business leaders.

This video covers Mark Carney’s first bilateral visit to Turkey, the launch of a strategic partnership and three-year action plan, the start of free-trade talks, a new defence-industry agreement, expanded air links, and the Turkish president’s declaration that a new era in Canada–Turkey relations has begun.

Prime Minister Carney’s historic visit to Türkiye launches new Strategic Partnership across trade, defence, and energy

October 23, 2026
Istanbul, Türkiye

The world is changing rapidly. Global trade is being rewired and the institutions that underpinned our security for decades are under threat. In response, Canada is focused on what we can control: building our strength at home and deeper partnerships with reliable partners abroad to create greater certainty, security, and prosperity for Canadians. As a NATO Ally and G20 member, Türkiye is a critical partner in this mission, and one with significant untapped potential.

Türkiye is one of the world’s most dynamic economies, with a market of more than 85 million people. It sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, with a network of 24 free trade agreements. It has NATO’s second-largest standing military and one of the world’s most important and innovative defence industries.

To deepen the Canada-Türkiye partnership, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, concluded a successful visit to Ankara and Istanbul. This historic occasion marked the first bilateral visit to Türkiye by a Canadian Prime Minister, opening a new chapter in the relationship between our two countries.

In Ankara, Prime Minister Carney met with the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to launch an ambitious Canada-Türkiye Strategic Partnership. Supported by a three-year action plan, this partnership will deepen cooperation in key areas, including trade and investment, defence and security, energy, and people-to-people ties.

On trade and investment, the leaders announced that the first round of negotiations toward a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) will take place from November 30 to December 4, 2026, in Ankara. Trade between Canada and Türkiye has grown by almost 50% since 2020, but this has only begun to realise the full potential of the relationship. An FTA will build on that momentum and open new doors for Canadian businesses.

To further unlock new opportunities for trade and investment, Export Development Canada and Türk Eximbank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on projects in third countries. The MOU will help Canadian and Turkish companies team up on projects in international markets across a range of sectors.

In Istanbul, Prime Minister Carney met with Turkish business leaders and investors to build on this momentum and further catalyse investment in Canada’s energy, mining, aerospace, and defence industries. To seize these opportunities, the Prime Minister announced a Canadian trade mission to Türkiye in 2027, to be led by the Minister of International Trade.

As NATO Allies, Canada and Türkiye deepened collaboration in defence, announcing a new MOU on defence sector partnerships. This agreement will connect Canadian and Turkish companies so they can build together, creating good jobs at home, export opportunities abroad, greater security for Canadians, and a stronger NATO Alliance.

On energy, Canada and Türkiye signed a joint statement to strengthen cooperation in LNG, civil nuclear and renewable energy, and critical minerals. This will facilitate investment in major energy and resource projects, strengthen supply chains, and build greater energy security and economic resilience in both countries.

Beyond trade, energy, and defence, the Strategic Partnership will also deepen people-to-people ties between Canada and Türkiye. To that end, the two countries signed the recently expanded Air Transport Agreement, which increases weekly passenger flights from 12 to up to 21 and allows unlimited cargo flights between Canadian and Turkish airports. This agreement will make travel easier and more affordable for families visiting loved ones, for students, and for tourists. It will also create new opportunities for Canadian exporters to Türkiye and the markets beyond.

At this pivotal moment, Canada and Türkiye are launching a broader, deeper partnership – opening new markets, strengthening our defence industries, powering our economies, and bringing our people closer together. Together, we are building a more secure, resilient, and prosperous future.

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“In a rapidly changing world, Canada is diversifying our trade and building stronger partnerships to create greater security and prosperity for Canadians. Türkiye, a NATO Ally, a G20 economy, and a gateway to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, is an essential partner in that work. Our new Strategic Partnership will open new markets for Canadian businesses, connect our defence industries, and strengthen our energy security, creating good jobs for Canadian workers. This is a new chapter in our partnership, and we are only beginning to realise its potential.”

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

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Prime Minister Carney was accompanied on this visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, and the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson.
This visit builds on earlier engagements undertaken this past year to advance cooperation between Canada and Türkiye, including on trade and defence:
- In July 2026, on the margins of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Prime Minister Carney and President Erdoğan announced the launch of negotiations toward a comprehensive Canada-Türkiye FTA. Public consultations in Canada on this agreement concluded last month.
- In July 2026, the two countries also signed a Statement of Intent on Defence Cooperation. This arrangement establishes a framework to expand collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including military-to-military dialogue, operational support, and defence industrial collaboration.
Canada and Türkiye will continue to deepen their cooperation on climate-related priorities, including electrification and methane emissions reduction, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), which Türkiye will host in Antalya next month. Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada’s full support for Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Julie Aviva Dabrusin, will represent Canada at the conference.
Canada and Türkiye are NATO Allies with longstanding diplomatic relations dating back to 1944. Both countries work closely together on today’s most pressing global challenges through a number of multilateral forums, including the United Nations, the G20, the International Energy Agency, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
The expanded Canada-Türkiye Air Transport Agreement allows unlimited access to all points in each country, up to 21 weekly passenger-combination flights per country, and unlimited weekly all-cargo flights.
Two-way merchandise trade between Canada and Türkiye reached $4.3 billion in 2025, including $1.1 billion in Canadian exports and $3.2 billion in imports from Türkiye.

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