Carney to co-host event with European Commission president at UN

UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded his tenure at the United Nations General Assembly by convening with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for an event aimed at fostering collaboration on ocean observation. This OceanEye International Alliance event will convene other leaders, civil society partners, and UN organizations to establish a network for monitoring and sharing data on oceanic changes and challenges.

It follows the week when von der Leyen hinted at the possibility of Canada becoming a "first associate member." Mark Carney's growing role as a global advocate for alliances and multilateralism has incurred criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Interestingly, Carney and von der Leyen did not engage in a meeting during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, which marked Carney's first visit to the United States after the collapse of trade negotiations last month.

Commenting on the opportunity, Carney expressed his eagerness to meet with other global leaders, noting that he encounters fewer of them at the United States.