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Carney Visits Antigua for One-Day Commonwealth Summit Push

His tightly packed schedule uses bilateral talks and regional meetings to press trade and deepen ties across the Commonwealth.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney wave as they board a government plane in Ottawa, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney are met by a greeting party that includes Minister of Tourism, Charles Fernandez, High Commissioner Brenda Wills and Canadian defence advisor, Lt-Col Pete Glaicar, as they arrive in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, ahead of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, gives opening remarks during a working breakfast with Caribbean leaders before the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, on Tuesday Nov. 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney arrive in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, ahead of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, on Monday.

Overview

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, and was met by local officials and a Canadian defence adviser as he prepares to attend the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
  • His one-day plan begins with a meeting with Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister and a working breakfast he will host for Caribbean leaders to reinforce regional cooperation.
  • Carney is set to take part in two executive CHOGM sessions and hold one-on-one talks with leaders from Australia, Guyana and Ghana to pursue specific bilateral priorities.
  • He will attend a lunch and a private dinner hosted by King Charles before returning to Ottawa the same night, keeping the trip limited but intensive.
  • Meeting organisers and experts say trade is the central theme of CHOGM, and Canada is using the summit and smaller meetings to try to lock in trade cooperation and stronger diplomatic ties with Commonwealth members.