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Commonwealth Meeting Offers Carney a Chance to Boost Diplomatic Ties, Experts Say
The meeting will focus on trade, investment and climate resilience, with Canada seeking to deepen ties across 56 Commonwealth countries.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney departed for Antigua and Barbuda to attend the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, engaging with leaders from 56 member states on trade and diplomatic cooperation.
- Carney's visit aims to pivot Canada away from U.S. trade dependency by leveraging the Commonwealth as a platform to build strategic autonomy through collaboration on issues relevant to prosperity and security.
- Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey noted the 56-member bloc represents 2.7 billion people, with members trading about $900 billion annually; Canada conducts $100 billion in trade with Commonwealth partners.
- During the summit, Carney will meet with King Charles and Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who plans to propose a bilateral agreement promoting joint ventures and economic growth.
- These discussions coincide with U.S. midterms as Canada pursues 'strategic autonomy' through collaboration on climate resilience and renewable energy, positioning the Commonwealth as a critical partner for long-term economic stability.
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·Montreal, Canada
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Commonwealth meeting offers Carney a chance to boost diplomatic ties, experts say
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, where he will have a chance to engage with heads of government from other Commonwealth countries — and with King Charles.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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