OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to New York next week for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where Canada plans to strengthen international partnerships and push for a more effective UN amid wars, geopolitical tensions and growing pressure on the multilateral system. The UN’s high-level week begins Sept. 22.
Carney is scheduled to be in New York from Monday to Wednesday. He is not expected to address the General Assembly’s general debate, but will meet political and business leaders and participate in several high-level events.
Canada, France and the United Kingdom are also expected to co-chair a meeting aimed at advancing a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. The three countries recently announced coordinated measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including steps to prohibit imports of settlement goods.
Carney will also join European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at an OceanEye International Alliance event focused on securing long-term investment and expanding access to ocean-observation data.
The visit comes as the UN faces significant questions about its effectiveness and future role. Carney says Canada wants to help shape the changing international order, protect its sovereignty and turn stronger international cooperation into economic opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is expected to deliver Canada’s formal address during the General Assembly. No meeting between Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump is currently scheduled, according to Canadian officials.