Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Germany later this week for the Munich Security Conference, the premier global forum for defence discussions. The visit aligns with Canada’s efforts to revise its national defence policy.
Trip Schedule and Conference Focus
Officials confirm Carney departs for Munich on Wednesday and stays in Germany until Sunday. The annual gathering brings together world leaders to tackle key defence challenges, set against recent upheavals in international relations.
U.S. Actions Stir Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump’s moves have unsettled allies. Early this year, he directed the forced capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. His subsequent threats to claim Greenland by force have heightened risks to the NATO alliance.
Insights from Recent Report
The Munich Security Conference organizers released a new report highlighting Carney’s speech last month at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Carney urged middle powers to unite against economic pressures from dominant global actors.
Business Engagements
Carney also schedules meetings with business executives in Munich to draw investments into Canada’s vital sectors, including critical minerals, energy, and technology.
