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Mark Carney has been front and center on the world stage over the past few days. On November 23rd, he addressed reporters in Johannesburg at the G20 Leaders Summit, representing Canada at the first G20 hosted in Africa. According to a live transcript from CPAC, Carney praised President Ramaphosa’s “leadership” and discussed the G20’s focus on solidarity, equality, and sustainability. He announced that Canada is both diversifying its trade relationships and attracting billions in new investments. Perhaps most notably, Carney revealed a slew of new partnerships—almost a dozen across four continents in six months, including trilateral cooperation with India and Australia on technology and innovation, plus major deals with the EU, Germany, Chile, and Sweden.
Carney personally celebrated the United Arab Emirates’ decision to invest a staggering seventy billion dollars in Canada, calling it “one of the largest foreign direct investments in Canadian history," a move expected to create high-paying jobs across several sectors such as energy, agriculture, and AI. In a separate press event from Abu Dhabi, widely reported by CPAC, Carney further promoted the Canada-UAE deal and spoke about launching a comprehensive bilateral trade agreement, forecasting a billion-dollar expansion in critical minerals processing.
Global News has highlighted Carney’s push for a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with India, describing India as “one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies.” Carney brushed off concerns about Indian government interference, stating Canada remains vigilant while pursuing new opportunities. Importantly, these deals signal a pivot away from Canada’s older trading dependencies, moving toward resilience and international diversification.
Regarding US relations, Carney made headlines telling the press there was “no burning issue” to bring up with President Trump right now, reiterating that talks will resume “when it’s appropriate.” He noted Trump was busy, but he’d accepted Carney’s recent apology over the Ontario ad controversy and they have had discussions. According to North Shore News, Carney doesn't see an urgent need for a phone call, but is open to resuming trade discussions, likely within two weeks.
On the domestic front, Carney referenced passing a budget that is projected to catalyze a trillion dollars of investment and reported constructive engagement from opposition parties, except the Bloc. He insists his government is building “massive trade and transportation infrastructure” and advancing efforts on gender equity and indigenous inclusion, aligning with climate goals.
Social media buzz has largely echoed traditional headlines, amplifying the G20 partnership announcements, the UAE investment, and Carney’s measured stance on US trade talks. There is widespread speculation about the long-term impact of these deals, but the magnitude of the UAE investment and the trilateral partnership with India and Australia mark generational shifts for Canadian economic and foreign policy. No credible unconfirmed reports or controversies have emerged; Carney’s recent activity is being seen as both assertive and deliberate, positioning Canada for a rewired global economy.
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