Carney focuses on attracting investment and economic growth as U.S. trade war deepens

Carney focuses on attracting investment and economic growth as U.S. trade war deepens STEVEN CHASE SENIOR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER PUBLISHED 1 HOUR AGO Open this photo in gallery: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, centre, is welcomed to the European Council Building by Antonio Costa, President of the European Council and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, for the Canada EU Summit in Brussels, Belgium on June 23, 2025. SEAN KILPATRICK/THE CANADIAN PRESS COMMENTS SHARE SAVE FOR LATER Listen to this article Learn more about audio Log in or create a free account to listen to this article. Federal cabinet ministers will fan out across the country in the days ahead to reassure companies of support they can access during the escalating Canada-U.S. trade war, while Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says his focus as formal talks with Washington remain stalled is on attracting investment and stimulating economic growth. Two sources said ministers such as Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will step up a media blitz, including meetings with businesses and chambers of commerce. This will involve guiding companies through the process of applying for support. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the sources, who were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. Audrey Champoux, deputy director of communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, said Mr. Carney’s priorities right now include affordable housing, new infrastructure and next week’s federal investment summit to attract foreign capital to Canada, as well as this fall’s federal budget. She said Mr. Carney’s government, which has set a goal of doubling non-U.S. trade over a decade, will continue to focus on “building at home and diversifying trade abroad.” “Our government will always stand up for Canada and focus on what we can control while we will build Canada strong for all,” Ms. Champoux said in a statement. She also suggested the coming budget will introduce measures to boost Canada’s economic attractiveness. Everything we know about Carney’s investment summit “This fall, in Budget 2026, we will go further to make Canada one of the most competitive and attractive places in the world for businesses and strategic sectors to invest, build, and grow.” Mr. Carney met with Quebec business leaders Tuesday to discuss the Canada-U.S. trade war and talk about how to boost growth and investment in this country, the Prime…