Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers on June 10, 2026, to advance shared work on building a stronger Canadian economy. The meeting focused on trade discussions with U.S. counterparts and the implementation of Canada's new National Electricity Strategy to ensure access to affordable, reliable, clean power.

Trade and Economic Resilience

Prime Minister Carney updated the premiers on ongoing trade talks with U.S. counterparts, underscoring the government's commitment to protecting Canadian workers and businesses. He reaffirmed the importance of a united Team Canada approach to provide certainty to investors. The Prime Minister commended the premiers on their trade missions to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, highlighting these efforts as a Team Canada initiative in action.

National Electricity Strategy

A key focus of the discussion was the National Electricity Strategy, which aims to double Canada's electricity grid by 2050. Prime Minister Carney emphasized the need for jurisdictional cooperation to coordinate efforts on interprovincial transmission. This strategy is designed to ensure that every region of the country has access to affordable, reliable, and clean power, thereby enhancing economic resilience.

Upcoming Engagements

Prime Minister Carney discussed his upcoming bilateral visits to France and Ireland, as well as his participation in the 2026 G7 Leaders' Summit. These engagements are intended to deepen Canada's partnerships across trade, defence, and technology, creating more opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. The Prime Minister looks forward to advancing these priorities at the next in-person meeting with premiers next month in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a fireside chat at Eurasia Group's 2026 Canada-U.S. Summit. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm ET in Toronto, Ontario. The discussion will be moderated by Rana Foroohar and will focus on tariff-impacted industries and broader Canada-U.S. relations.

Event Details

The summit will address critical economic issues affecting trade relations between Canada and the United States. The fireside chat aims to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities within tariff-impacted sectors.

Members of the media are required to contact media@eurasiagroup.net to receive event location details and confirm their attendance. The event is hosted by Eurasia Group.