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At a November 1–4 meeting in St. John’s, Commonwealth leaders issued a communiqué setting priorities for cooperation on climate finance, renewable energy, trade, digital access and education. They also reaffirmed commitments to democracy and human rights, stronger health systems, and support for vulnerable countries, including small island states.

The proclamation says space is open to exploration, development and use, and supports a permanent American presence beyond Earth. It sets a goal of returning to the Moon by 2028 and says Artemis III is planned for next summer.

At a Commonwealth leaders’ meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced more than $70 million in new investments to strengthen resilience across Commonwealth countries, including the Caribbean. The funding will support infrastructure, emergency preparedness, forest restoration and rapid emergency relief as Canada and Caribbean leaders discuss deeper regional cooperation.

Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese met in Antigua and Barbuda during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. They discussed strengthening trade, investment, financial-sector ties and regulatory cooperation, building on nearly $8 billion in bilateral trade last year and ongoing work in energy, critical minerals, defence and AI.

At their October 29–30 summit in Montréal, Canada and the EU launched the Alliance for the Future and announced more than 20 measures to deepen cooperation. The measures include a digital trade agreement, Canadian access to a European supercomputer initiative, and funding to expand waterbomber production; further talks are planned on research, student exchanges and other areas.

At their Montréal summit, Canada and the European Union launched work on an expanded partnership aimed at strengthening trade, investment, supply chains and security cooperation. New steps include concluding negotiations on a digital trade agreement, pursuing closer cooperation on critical resources and technology, and expanding work on emergency preparedness, research and education.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a national security strategy focused on strengthening Canada’s economy, defence, foreign partnerships, public safety and intelligence capabilities. The government says it will propose updates to national security laws within the plan’s first year, convene a First Ministers’ Meeting on security and update the strategy at least every four years.

President Donald Trump directed the Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to pursue or continue trade negotiations over imported robotics, industrial machinery, and their parts. The proclamation cites national security concerns and import reliance; it does not impose new import restrictions, but says tariffs, quotas, fees, or investment incentives could be considered later.

Canada and the United Arab Emirates elevated their relationship to a Strategic Partnership during the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi’s October 26–27 visit to Ottawa. The leaders witnessed the signing of a trade agreement, noted a commitment to facilitate up to CAD $70 billion in investment opportunities in Canada, and concluded a defence cooperation memorandum. They also agreed to pursue cooperation in areas including energy, technology, water and education, and intend to begin talks on extradition and mutual legal assistance treaties.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, from November 2 to 4, 2026, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. He plans to discuss trade and investment, climate resilience, renewable energy and cooperation on geopolitical challenges with leaders from the 56-member group.