Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Doha, Qatar, on January 17, 2026, to formalize a new strategic partnership with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. During a lavish lunch, a Qatari ensemble performed a mix of Canadian and Arabic music, with notable Canadian hits from Céline Dion, Shania Twain, and Bryan Adams featured prominently. The partnership aims to deepen ties in trade, investment, defense, and AI, alongside plans for significant Qatari investments in Canada. Carney also invited the Emir to the Canada vs. Qatar soccer World Cup game in Vancouver this summer.
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