OTTAWA— Prime Minister Mark Carney departed Thursday on his first trip to India, Australia and Japan as prime minister. Here is what to expect from Carney’s trip to India. Trade deal launchGovernment officials say Carney’s trip to India will formalize the launch of negotiations of a long sought after comprehensive trade deal with India. Carney will be the first prime minister to address Australian parliament in almost 20 years, with Harper being the last prime minister to do so. After Australia, the prime minister will visit then Japan where he will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as well as members of its business community in Toyoko.

Source: National Post February 26, 2026 09:19 UTC