Prime Minister Mark Carney is traveling to France and Ireland before attending the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France (June 15–17). The visits aim to strengthen partnerships in trade, defence, security, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, critical minerals, agri-food, digital innovation, pharmaceuticals, and climate action.
Key points from the official announcement include meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and Irish leaders, as well as participation in G7 discussions on economic security, clean energy, and emerging technologies. Canada is positioning itself as a reliable partner building on its 2025 G7 presidency.
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A separate report notes that ahead of the summit, Carney has softened his tone toward U.S. President Trump amid ongoing trade talks and USMCA considerations.
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On June 10, 2026, the Canadian government tabled Bill C-34 (referred to as the Digital Safety Act or Safe Social Media Act). The legislation would prohibit social media accounts for users under 16, with possible exemptions for platforms demonstrating strong safety standards. It also establishes a Digital Safety Commission to set safety requirements for social media platforms and AI chatbots, addressing risks such as harmful content, addictive design features, cyberbullying, and mental health impacts.
Penalties for non-compliance could reach 3% of global revenue or C$10 million. The bill follows similar measures in Australia and reflects broader concerns about online harms to children.
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