Carney to cap off ASEAN summit with focus on trade deals, ahead of Francophonie
Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding a short visit to the Philippines, with the Canadian government seeking increased trade access in the region. At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, Canada has finalized a trade agreement with the Philippines and ongoing discussions with an 11-country bloc. Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu informs reporters traveling with Carney that the broader deal benefits smaller nations, while Canada also maintains deeper agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines.
On the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, Carney is scheduled to converse with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. He will then proceed to Cambodia for a Francophonie summit, which will include a technology trade side event. During his stay, Carney will meet with Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who advocates for enhanced autonomy in Quebec's international relations.
However, Sidhu asserts that Ottawa is collaborating constructively with the province. This report, originally published by The Canadian Press on November 14, 2026, provides an account of Prime Minister Carney's itinerary.
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