Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling on his cabinet to focus on seven priorities, including trade, in the face of crisis, in a mandate letters shared with all ministers
In a letter sent to his Cabinet on May 21, the Prime Minister says Canada faces rising global threats and economic strain, with declining productivity impacting public finances and essential services. The government must respond with bold, innovative leadership to protect sovereignty, adapt to shifting trade dynamics and restore affordability.
Key priorities include redefining international and security strategies, rapidly building critical infrastructure and embracing AI to boost workforce and government productivity. Education and investment will be essential to equip Canadians for new opportunities and ensure sustainable growth.
The Prime Minister called on his cabinet to prioritize the following:
- Establishing a new economic and security relationship with the United States and strengthening our collaboration with reliable trading partners and allies around the world.
- Building one Canadian economy by removing barriers to interprovincial trade and identifying and expediting nation-building projects that will connect and transform our country.
- Bringing down costs for Canadians and helping them to get ahead.
- Making housing more affordable by unleashing the power of public-private cooperation, catalysing a modern housing industry, and creating new careers in the skilled trades.
- Protecting Canadian sovereignty and keeping Canadians safe by strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces, securing our borders, and reinforcing law enforcement.
- Attracting the best talent in the world to help build our economy, while returning our overall immigration rates to sustainable levels.
- Spending less on government operations so that Canadians can invest more in the people and businesses that will build the strongest economy in the G7.
Read the letter here.
