PM Carney announces investments from Qatar, expresses concern over Greenland

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to significant strategic investments for Canada’s major building projects.

This comes as the PM wraps up his visit to the Middle East.

Carney says the capital from significant strategic investments will get projects built faster, supercharge energy industries and create jobs for Canadians.

Speaking to reporters this morning, Carney called it a new chapter in bilateral relations, noting the two countries will also strengthen people-to-people cultural ties.

That will include expanding direct flights from Canada to Qatar to boost tourism and business.

“As I think we all know, the global landscape is changing rapidly – leaving businesses and workers in a state of uncertainty. These changes are also undermining the effectiveness of our multilateral institutions on which middle powers like Canada and Qatar have historically relied,” said Carney.

“In response, Canada is focused on what we can control – securing new trade investments and partnerships so we’re not reliant on a single country, but are stronger and more resilient to global shocks.”

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Carney has agreed in principle to join U.S. President Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” — meant to support the reconstruction of Gaza.

However, the PM told reporters in Doha today that there is still no unimpeded humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza at the scale necessary — a precondition for moving forward with the board.

The Board of Peace is part of the Trump-brokered peace plan for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Carney says that working through the peace board is consistent with Canadian goals in part to work toward a two-state solution.

“There is a humanitarian tragedy in Gaza that is ongoing. And Canada will make very effort possible to address the situation,” said Carney.

Carney says Canada’s position on Greenland remains unchanged, that its future should be determined by its people and Denmark.

The prime minister told reporters in Qatar today he is concerned about the escalation of U.S. threats to take over Greenland after Trump announced European nations opposing the idea will face tariffs.

Carney says Greenland is protected through NATO and Canada is committed to working with alliance partners in increasing arctic defence capabilities.

“It’s a serious situation. And we’re concerned. We’re concerned about this escalation, to be absolutely clear. We always will support sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries, wherever their geographic location is,” said Carney.

He will share his position with Trump at the World Economic Forum this week in Switzerland — if they cross paths.

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