Carney attends Manila ASEAN summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Manila on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, to attend the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as Ottawa pushes for broader trade access in the region. Canadian officials concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement with the Philippines while continuing parallel talks with the wider bloc of 11 countries, ca.finance.yahoo.com reported.
Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told reporters travelling with the delegation that the wider regional framework extends market access to smaller economies. Canada also maintains deeper bilateral trade agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines.
Bilateral Meetings in Cambodia and Brazil
Carney is scheduled to meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the summit. The prime minister will then travel to Phnom Penh for a summit of the Francophonie, which includes a dedicated side event focused on technology trade.
While in Cambodia, Carney will hold talks with Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. The provincial leader continues to press for greater autonomy in Quebec’s international relations, though Sidhu said that federal authorities are working constructively with the province.
What trade deals and attendees are involved?
What trade deals are currently under discussion?
Canada concluded negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement with the Philippines and is continuing talks with the wider 11-country ASEAN bloc.
Who is attending the summit from the Canadian cabinet?
Prime Minister Mark Carney is joined by Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu and Minister of Women and Gender Equality Rechie Valdez.
Where is the prime minister heading after Manila?
Carney will travel to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for the summit of the Francophonie.
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