Prime Minister Mark Carney Emphasizes Unity and Resilience in First Canada Day Address

Ottawa, The Gulf Observer: In his first Canada Day address as Prime Minister, Mark Carney underscored the importance of national unity and resilience amid global uncertainties, reaffirming his government’s commitment to inclusivity, economic stability, and partnership with Indigenous communities.

Speaking in a video message to Canadians, Prime Minister Carney reflected on the nation’s founding 158 years ago and the strength derived from unity. “One hundred and fifty-eight years ago, a few provinces bet on the idea that they’d be stronger together than they ever could be apart. They were right,” he stated. “And so they became a new federation that’s now grown into our strong, bilingual, multicultural and ambitious country.”

Carney emphasized that the next chapter in Canada’s story must be written “in true partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis,” signaling a renewed focus on reconciliation and inclusion.

Acknowledging recent domestic and international challenges, the Prime Minister noted: “The world is changing. Old friendships are fraying, our economy is being buffeted by a trade crisis and our values are being tested by attacks on democracy and freedoms.” He cited his “One Canadian Economy” plan as a guiding framework to foster stability and shared prosperity amid these pressures.

In a separate interview with CBC’s Catherine Cullen, Carney addressed the looming July 21 deadline for a new Canada-U.S. trade deal. “We’re doing what is necessary in order to get the best deal for Canadians,” he said. “If we get the best deal, we will agree to it. If we can’t, we won’t — it’s that simple.”

Responding to concerns about a growing separatist sentiment in Alberta, Carney, a native of the province, recalled past tensions and expressed confidence in national cohesion. “Alberta’s a great province and this is an even greater country. The same’s going to happen again,” he remarked, stressing unity over division.

Concluding his address, Carney delivered an optimistic message: “This is the greatest nation on earth. Our destiny is to make it greater still — not by what we say, but by what we do. Happy Canada Day.”