Prime Minister Carney Embarks on Indo-Pacific Trade and Investment Tour

Ottawa, Ontario – February 23, 2026 – Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7, 2026, to strengthen trade relationships, attract new investment, and bolster security ties in the Indo-Pacific region.

Strengthening Economic Ties

The Prime Minister’s tour focuses on diversifying Canada’s trade portfolio and securing new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. Key sectors of focus include trade, energy, technology, and defence. The trip aims to build a stronger, more independent, and more resilient Canadian economy .

India Visit

Prime Minister Carney will commence his tour in Mumbai and New Delhi, India, where he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions will center on elevating and expanding the Canada-India relationship, with a particular emphasis on new partnerships in trade, energy, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), talent, culture, and defence. The Prime Minister will also engage with business leaders to identify investment opportunities in Canada and foster collaboration between Canadian and Indian companies .

Australia Engagement

The tour continues to Sydney and Canberra, Australia, where Prime Minister Carney will meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Cooperation will focus on defence and maritime security, critical minerals, trade, and advanced technologies, including AI. Notably, Prime Minister Carney will address both Houses of Australia’s Parliament – the first such address by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly 20 years . He will also meet with Australian business leaders and investors to attract capital to Canada and promote two-way trade and investment .

Japan Stop

The final leg of the tour will take Prime Minister Carney to Japan, where he will further explore opportunities for collaboration and strengthen regional ties . Specific details of the Japan portion of the trip were not immediately available.

Regional Significance

This tour underscores Canada’s commitment to deepening relationships with key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, which are considered critical to Canada’s security and prosperity . The visit aims to unlock new opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers in a rapidly evolving global landscape .