Canadian PM Carney to Strengthen Ties With Turkey on Trade

WHO:

Reuters - Canadian Prime Minister Carney will be making the visit.

IJR - Turkish President Erdoğan is involved in the discussions.

Reuters - Canadian Prime Minister Carney will be making the visit.

IJR - Turkish President Erdoğan is involved in the discussions.

WHAT:

Reuters - Carney will make the first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey.

IJR - The purpose of the visit is to expand trade and reduce reliance on U.S. trade.

Reuters - Carney will make the first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey.

IJR - The purpose of the visit is to expand trade and reduce reliance on U.S. trade.

WHERE:

Reuters - The visit will take place in Turkey.

IJR - The specific focus will be on Türkiye.

Reuters - The visit will take place in Turkey.

IJR - The specific focus will be on Türkiye.

WHEN:

IJR - Carney's visit is scheduled for Oct. 21-23, 2026.

IJR - Carney's visit is scheduled for Oct. 21-23, 2026.

WHY:

IJR - The visit aims to cut reliance on U.S. trade following free-trade talks that began with Erdoğan in July.

IJR - The visit aims to cut reliance on U.S. trade following free-trade talks that began with Erdoğan in July.

HOW:

IJR - The visit is part of efforts to strengthen trade ties between Canada and Turkey.

IJR - The visit is part of efforts to strengthen trade ties between Canada and Turkey.

(UPDATED October 7, 2026 14:03 UTC)

Canadian Prime Minister Carney is set to make the first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey, with Turkish President Erdoğan involved in the discussions. Scheduled for October 21 to 23, 2026, the visit aims to expand trade and reduce reliance on U.S. trade, following free-trade talks that began with Erdoğan in July. This trip is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade ties between Canada and Turkey, with a specific focus on Türkiye.

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(UPDATED October 7, 2026 02:18 UTC)

Canadian Prime Minister Carney is set to make history with the first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey, where he will engage in discussions with Turkish President Erdoğan. Scheduled for October 21 to 23, 2026, the visit aims to expand trade and reduce reliance on U.S. trade, following free-trade talks that began with Erdoğan in July. This trip is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade ties between Canada and Turkey, with a specific focus on Türkiye.