“At this pivotal moment in history, the world can count on Canada. In the face of upheaval and uncertainty, Canada shows up, builds coalitions, and gets work done – for our environment, our security, and our shared prosperity. The United Nations is vital to this work as a pillar of global stability and dialogue. Canada is a steadfast supporter of this institution, and we will ensure it remains an effective force for peace, stability, and prosperity for all.” – Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
A News Release from the Office of Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada
Posted September 23rd, 2026 on Niagara At Large
New York City, United States of America – As the international order faces a rupture, Canada is stepping up to build and shape a new one.
We are forging new partnerships, deepening our existing ones, and building a dense web of connections that will enable Canada to be a more influential force in the world. We are leading with our values to build greater security, stability, and prosperity for ourselves and our allies.
This week, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, attended the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He met with international leaders to discuss the world’s most pressing opportunities and challenges and to help shape a stronger United Nations (UN), better equipped to meet today’s challenges.
During his visit, Prime Minister Carney emphasised Canada’s commitment to multilateral cooperation. Canada joined Australia, Barbados, Brazil, the European Union (EU), India, and Kenya in launching a new Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) coalition on multilateralism, international law, and peace and prosperity to help strengthen the multilateral system and turn shared principles into practical action. Grounded in the principles of the UN Charter, P4M is a new forum that reaches across divides – connecting universal institutions, practical coalitions, and capabilities beyond government.
It will help build trust among members, bring together those ready to act, and help promising solutions gain wider legitimacy and scale, advancing collective action on shared challenges from artificial intelligence and climate change to health security and digital transformation.
At an OceanEye International Alliance event co-hosted with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister Carney mobilized international support to strengthen global ocean observation.
As co-chair of the Alliance, the Prime Minister emphasised the role of ocean monitoring in strengthening maritime safety, supporting sustainable ocean economies, responding to climate change, and protecting ecosystems.
To strengthen ocean observation and governance, he announced:
- $82 million to support ocean observation and the Global Ocean Observing System.
- Canada’s ratification of the Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, also known as the High Seas Treaty, backed by over $24 million to implement the treaty and help protect and sustainably manage marine biodiversity in international waters.
At UNGA, Prime Minister Carney announced Canada’s endorsement of the Annual Joint Leaders’ Communiqué on Ocean-Climate. With Canada preparing to host the next Our Ocean Conference in 2027, Prime Minister Carney underscored the need for coordinated international action to advance a sustainable ocean economy and address the interconnected challenges facing our oceans and climate.
The conference will be held in Halifax from May 10 to 11, 2027, alongside a youth summit. It will be chaired by Canada’s new Ocean Envoy, Mme. Diana Fox Carney.
Prime Minister Carney co-hosted a high-level meeting on the implementation of the two-state solution and UN Security Council Resolution 2803 with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of France.
During the meeting, he announced an additional $100 million in aid for Palestine.
This includes $20 million for peace and stabilisation initiatives and $80 million for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the West Bank. It brings Canada’s total contribution to the needs of Palestinian civilians to more than $600 million since October 2023.
While in New York City, Prime Minister Carney also reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to global health and security, announcing more than $16 million to strengthen global biosecurity through work with international partners to mitigate deliberate disease threats and help prevent and respond to diseases like Ebola.
On the margins of UNGA, the Prime Minister met with leaders from Chile, Angola, and Jordan to diversify Canada’s diplomatic, trade, and security relationships.
In a more uncertain world, Canada is taking control of its future. By building our strength at home and forging new connections abroad, Canada is strengthening its sovereignty, expanding opportunities for Canadians, and helping build a more secure and prosperous international system.
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