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Carney cabinet meeting in Quebec City today to talk economy, security
The two-day retreat aims to boost economic stability and security while addressing trade diversification and key legislative priorities, including justice bills and budget implementation.
- On Jan. 22, 2026, Prime Minister Mark Carney convened his cabinet in Quebec City for a two-day retreat focused on the economy, affordability and security, beginning after his nine-day overseas trip.
- Policy drivers including pending justice bills and trade strategy frame the retreat’s agenda as ministers discuss CUSMA renegotiation, trade diversification, and advancing Liberal budget implementation legislation along with Bills C-9, C-14, and C-16.
- Carney returned from a nine-day investment trip that included a China deal on agricultural tariffs and electric-vehicle market access, Qatar agreements on defence, trade, foreign investment, and a PMO release on diversifying partnerships despite Trump’s rebuke, "Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements".
- With MPs heading back on Monday, the government aims to translate the retreat’s plans into parliamentary action as cabinet ministers face pressure to manage Parliament and advance legislation.
- Experts warn of a rough year with rising tariff risks and tense CUSMA talks, advising ministers to prepare and accelerate infrastructure like ports, rail, and pipelines to support exports and jobs.
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Mark Carney's two-day retreat with his ministers took place just before the resumption of parliamentary business on Monday.
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