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Carney promotes trade ties at ASEAN summit before heading to Cambodia
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting Canadian trade ties during a visit to the Philippines for the ASEAN summit.
Canada has concluded negotiations on a trade deal with the Philippines, though the account does not say whether it has been formally signed.
Canada is also negotiating a wider trade agreement with the 11-country Southeast Asian bloc.
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said that wider deal would improve access to smaller countries, while Canada has deeper agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines.
The talks aim to expand Canada's access to markets in the region.
Carney is due to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva before travelling to Cambodia for a Francophonie summit, where he will attend a technology trade event and meet Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is wrapping up a visit to the Philippines and heading to Cambodia.
Canada concluded negotiations for a trade deal with the Philippines during the visit, while talks continue on a wider regional agreement.
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said the wider deal would give Canada access to smaller countries.
Carney is scheduled to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
In Cambodia, Carney will attend a Francophonie summit and a side event on technology trade.
- Who
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and officials involved in trade talks.
- What
- Carney is promoting trade ties at the ASEAN summit as Canada pursues trade agreements in the region.
- When
- November 14, 2026, according to the report.
- Where
- The Philippines, followed by Cambodia.
- Why
- The Canadian government is seeking greater trade access in the region.
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A report said Carney was wrapping up his visit to the Philippines and heading to Cambodia.
Canada concluded negotiations for a trade deal with the Philippines.
Carney was scheduled to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Carney was due to attend the Francophonie summit in Cambodia.
- Philippines trade deal
- Canada concluded negotiations during Carney’s visit
- Wider regional deal
- Talks continued with an 11-country bloc
- Trade minister
- Maninder Sidhu
- Next destination
- Cambodia