Prime Minister Mark Carney told Australia’s Parliament that Canada and Australia must work more closely together as the global order begins to weaken.
In a speech in Canberra, Carney said the two countries share history, values and similar political systems, making them natural partners as the world faces new challenges. He said middle powers like Canada and Australia need to cooperate more as larger countries such as the United States and China use their economic strength to gain influence.
Carney and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced several agreements, including a new tax and investment treaty to encourage business between the two countries. They also launched a critical minerals partnership focused on resources such as lithium, uranium and iron ore, which are key materials for technologies like electric vehicles and electronics.
Carney said Canada wants to build stronger partnerships with trusted countries to increase economic and strategic independence. He described Canada and Australia as “strategic cousins” that can work together to create a stronger and more resilient future.
Australian opposition leader Angus Taylor also welcomed Carney, noting their long friendship from studying together at Oxford. Taylor said the two countries share a deep bond and should continue strengthening their partnership.
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Mark Carney, Anthony Albanese, Angus Taylor, Canada politics, Australia politics, Canada-Australia relations, foreign policy, geopolitics, Indo-Pacific, critical minerals, international alliances
