Trump BREAKS DOWN as Carney Just WENT ALL-IN ON new partnership with QATAR on trade & defence!
The global landscape is changing at a pace few could have predicted. Supply chains strain under geopolitical tension, traditional alliances are tested, and workers and businesses everywhere face an undercurrent of uncertainty. In this environment, Canada has chosen a clear and deliberate course: focus on what it can control. That means securing new trade and investment partnerships, reducing reliance on any single country, and building resilience against global shocks. At the center of this strategy stands Prime Minister Mark Carney’s historic visit to Qatar—an ambitious step that signals how Canada intends to navigate a more volatile world.
Carney’s journey to Doha marked a first in Canadian history. Never before had a sitting Canadian prime minister officially visited the State of Qatar. The symbolism mattered. So did the substance. The visit underscored Canada’s intent to position itself as a strong, reliable partner—one capable of attracting new capital, developing new export markets, and creating new opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses at home and abroad.
In Doha, Carney met with the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for high-level discussions on increasing trade, commerce, investment, and security cooperation. These talks culminated in a major announcement: Qatar committed to making significant strategic investments in Canada’s nation-building projects. The message was unmistakable—this was not a one-off deal, but the foundation of a deeper, more enduring partnership.
According to Carney, these investments will have immediate and long-term impact. By accelerating the construction of major projects, the capital infusion will help Canada build faster and more efficiently. Beyond infrastructure, the partnership is designed to “supercharge” critical sectors of the Canadian economy, including clean energy, health, artificial intelligence, and defence. The promise is not abstract. It translates into thousands of high-paying careers and sustained prosperity for Canadian workers—jobs anchored in innovation, security, and future-facing industries.
Building on this momentum, Carney and the Amir issued a joint statement committing both countries to accelerated two-way investment and collaboration across a wide range of sectors. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, aerospace, defence technologies, advanced manufacturing, agriculture, and agri-food were all identified as priority areas. Each reflects complementary strengths: Canada’s innovation ecosystem and skilled workforce paired with Qatar’s capital, global reach, and strategic influence.
A key breakthrough during the visit was progress on a long-stalled Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement between Canada and Qatar. After years of negotiations that failed to reach the finish line, the two leaders agreed to conclude talks by this summer. The agreement is expected to give Canadian businesses greater confidence and clarity when expanding operations in Qatar, while also making it easier to attract Qatari investment into Canada. With Qatar’s economy valued at nearly $290 billion, the opportunities are substantial.
The partnership goes well beyond a single agreement. Canada and Qatar committed to immediately deepening cooperation across several concrete fronts. A Joint Canada–Qatar Commission on Economic, Commercial, and Technical Cooperation will be established to strengthen bilateral trade and investment. In the technology sphere, both countries will expand investment opportunities in information technology, with particular focus on AI and computer technologies that are reshaping global competitiveness.
Defence and security cooperation also took a significant step forward. The two countries agreed to launch negotiations on a framework that will facilitate the exchange of expertise on military, security, and defence matters. This reflects a shared understanding that economic prosperity and national security are increasingly intertwined—and that collaboration in these areas strengthens both.
To further reduce barriers to economic activity, Canada and Qatar agreed to begin negotiations on a new double-taxation agreement. Once concluded, it will make it easier for Canadians to work and invest in Qatar, and for Qataris to do the same in Canada. In an era where talent and capital move quickly, such agreements can make a decisive difference.
Prime Minister Carney also announced several practical steps designed to deepen the partnership and deliver tangible results. Air services between Canada and Qatar will be expanded under the existing Air Transport Agreement, improving connectivity for business travelers, tourists, and investors. Canada will establish an office for its Defence Attaché in Doha, increasing the frequency and depth of bilateral engagement and supporting exports from Canada’s defence sector.
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