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Carney to Attend Commonwealth Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda
The summit will focus on climate change, renewable energy and security, and it will be Carney’s first Commonwealth meeting, officials said.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda next week, with the summit scheduled from November 2 to 4.
The Commonwealth includes 56 countries and convenes every two years, gathering heads of government, ministers, and civil society leaders; this will be Carney's first appearance at the meeting.
According to a news release issued by the Office of the Prime Minister, the agenda features collaboration on climate change, renewable energy, and security among global leaders.
Before the summit, Carney is hosting European Union leaders Thursday and Friday in Montreal, where they will announce next steps in deepening their bilateral relationship.
Diplomatic engagements in Montreal and the Caribbean position Carney to address international priorities, reflecting the Prime Minister's focus on strengthening both European Union and Commonwealth partnerships.