Carney to cap off ASEAN summit with focus on trade deals, ahead of Francophonie
MANILA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up a brief visit to the Philippines and heading to Cambodia, as the government pushes for more trade access in the region.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is concluding a visit to the Philippines and will proceed to Cambodia, aiming to secure greater trade access for Canada within the region. Carney is currently attending the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, where Canada has just finalized a trade agreement with the Philippines, and ongoing negotiations with the 11-nation bloc.
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu informed reporters accompanying Carney that the broader deal offers access to smaller nations, alongside Canada's more extensive agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines. Carney is scheduled to converse with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva off the ASEAN summit agenda on November 14, 2026.
Following this, he will journey to Cambodia for the Francophonie summit, which will include a side event focusing on technology trade in Phnom Penh. 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 cooperating constructively with the province.
This report, originally published by The Canadian Press on November 14, 2026, was crafted by Dylan Robertson.
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