Carney welcomes U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to West Block office / Globe and Mail / Canada
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 6:20 pm permalink
In Ottawa, Canadian Finance Minister Carney welcomed U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a high-level meeting ahead of the G7 summit. The encounter underscored ongoing efforts to reinvigorate bilateral trade talks and deepen economic ties, setting a pragmatic tone while diplomatic maneuvering takes center stage.
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