Carney announces cooperation with Norway in the Arctic — CBC World
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Ottawa, stated his intention to deepen defence cooperation and interaction among Arctic states. As CBC World reports, Carney linked the development of Canada’s international relations to responding to new threats from Russia, an aggressor state.
Threats of hybrid activity
At the leaders’ joint press conference, they were asked about the Polish prime minister’s warnings regarding possible Russian attacks on European countries that support Ukraine. Støre said these warnings should be taken seriously.
According to the Norwegian prime minister, Norway’s intelligence service has concluded that there are real threats of hybrid activity, including potential sabotage. Carney did not assess the credibility of these threats but agreed with Støre’s statements.
The Canadian prime minister noted that deeper partnerships would facilitate intelligence sharing, a better understanding of the situation, and the joint development of capabilities. Among the important areas, he named coordination among Arctic countries, as well as underwater and space capabilities.
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Submarines and ties with Europe
In July, Carney selected a European shipbuilder to procure 12 submarines, giving preference to its proposal over that of a Korean company. The selected partnership involves a German company and Norway: Canada, Norway, and Germany are to cooperate in the production and maintenance of the submarines.
Before talks with Støre, Carney visited Saint Pierre and Miquelon, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Norwegian prime minister’s visit comes amid Canada’s efforts to strengthen ties with Europe, including through possible associate membership in the European Union.
During Carney’s visit to Norway in March, the leaders agreed to develop cooperation on Arctic security, space, critical minerals, and energy. Canada’s Arctic foreign policy, introduced at the end of 2024, also provides for more active ties with Northern European countries in the defence, strategic, and environmental spheres.
