Canada
Announcements from the Prime Minister's Office, summarized in plain language.
Digital Transformation Canada will combine federal digital teams, change tech purchasing, and aim to speed and secure services for Canadians.
Scott Jones, currently president of Shared Services Canada, will become Chief of the Communications Security Establishment after Caroline Xavier’s upcoming retirement.
Ottawa is investing more than $4.7 billion to buy and maintain 313 VIA Rail cars from Alstom, made in Canada and expected to support nearly 700 jobs and many suppliers.
A 10:00 a.m. media-access event will present a federal manufacturing investment; media must register and arrive by 9:15 a.m.; PM visits a wildfire centre at 12:10 p.m.
Prime Minister Carney appointed Dominic Barton (Chair, 3-year part-time) and Gurinder Grewal (CEO, 5-year full-time) to lead Invest in Canada’s push to attract major investment.
Prime ministers Carney and Frederiksen spoke today about Arctic security, support for Northern communities, resilient supply chains, and deeper NATO and defence cooperation.
Canada’s prime minister expressed condolences to Norway after the death of King Harald V, noting his wartime exile, long reign, Olympic career, and ties to Canada.
Leaders opened talks on a Canada‑Germany Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed support for Ukraine, building on recent tech and critical minerals deals.
The federal government will build six Polar Class 3 icebreakers at Davie Shipyard in Lévis, starting in 2027, to renew Coast Guard capacity and support Arctic operations.
On Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, the Prime Minister reiterated Canada’s backing, highlighted sanctions and over $2 billion in military aid, and confirmed ongoing training and allied coordination.
On Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day leaders pledged coordinated help to boost air defences, energy and infrastructure, keep sanctions, and support civilians through winter.
On Aug 24 in Lévis the Prime Minister will unveil investments to protect waterways and bolster trade routes; media can register and must arrive by 11:15 a.m.
Mark Carney told provincial and territorial premiers Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs the Tuesday after Labour Day and will roll out support for affected workers and businesses.
On Aug. 22 at 11:00 a.m. the Prime Minister will publicly address Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs at Parliament Hill; media may attend with press-gallery accreditation.