Canada
Announcements from the Prime Minister's Office, summarized in plain language.
A media advisory says the Prime Minister will be in Banff at 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2026 for a Cabinet planning meeting; times are local.
New contracts, partnerships, and funding will boost Canadian drone production, support Ukraine’s air defence and energy needs, and fund veteran and child‑return programs.
During President Zelenskyy’s visit, Canada pledged more military help for Ukraine’s air-defence needs, will back Project Freya, and extended training support through 2029.
Signed in Calgary on Sept 10, 2026, the leaders declared an intention to elevate ties into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, extending military, economic and people-to-people cooperation.
Sept. 10, 2026 — The Prime Minister will meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Calgary for a signing ceremony and joint media availability; later the PM will attend a Cabinet Planning Forum in Banff.
The President and First Lady will appear in Calgary, Toronto and North Bay; Zelenskyy will also address Cabinet members in Banff to deepen cooperation and discuss Ukraine’s recovery.
Three governments will ban goods from West Bank settlements and use targeted measures to defend the two-state solution; they will co-chair a UNGA meeting later this month.
Ministers and secretaries of state will meet in Banff on Sept. 10–11, 2026 to review progress on economic, Indigenous and foreign-policy priorities and map next actions.
On Labour Day the Prime Minister praised unions and unveiled Team Canada Strong to recruit, train, and hire up to 100,000 trades workers by 2031 and support workers facing U.S. tariffs.
Digital Transformation Canada will combine federal digital teams, change tech purchasing, and aim to speed and secure services for Canadians.
Scott Jones, currently president of Shared Services Canada, will become Chief of the Communications Security Establishment after Caroline Xavier’s upcoming retirement.
Ottawa is investing more than $4.7 billion to buy and maintain 313 VIA Rail cars from Alstom, made in Canada and expected to support nearly 700 jobs and many suppliers.
A 10:00 a.m. media-access event will present a federal manufacturing investment; media must register and arrive by 9:15 a.m.; PM visits a wildfire centre at 12:10 p.m.
Prime Minister Carney appointed Dominic Barton (Chair, 3-year part-time) and Gurinder Grewal (CEO, 5-year full-time) to lead Invest in Canada’s push to attract major investment.
Prime ministers Carney and Frederiksen spoke today about Arctic security, support for Northern communities, resilient supply chains, and deeper NATO and defence cooperation.
Canada’s prime minister expressed condolences to Norway after the death of King Harald V, noting his wartime exile, long reign, Olympic career, and ties to Canada.
Leaders opened talks on a Canada‑Germany Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed support for Ukraine, building on recent tech and critical minerals deals.
The federal government will build six Polar Class 3 icebreakers at Davie Shipyard in Lévis, starting in 2027, to renew Coast Guard capacity and support Arctic operations.
On Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, the Prime Minister reiterated Canada’s backing, highlighted sanctions and over $2 billion in military aid, and confirmed ongoing training and allied coordination.
On Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day leaders pledged coordinated help to boost air defences, energy and infrastructure, keep sanctions, and support civilians through winter.
On Aug 24 in Lévis the Prime Minister will unveil investments to protect waterways and bolster trade routes; media can register and must arrive by 11:15 a.m.
Mark Carney told provincial and territorial premiers Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs the Tuesday after Labour Day and will roll out support for affected workers and businesses.
On Aug. 22 at 11:00 a.m. the Prime Minister will publicly address Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs at Parliament Hill; media may attend with press-gallery accreditation.