Canada and Turkey opened free trade talks as Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Turkey, the first bilateral visit there by a Canadian prime minister. The countries upgraded relations to a strategic partnership, and ministers finalized cooperation agreements covering energy, defense and air transportation. Canada is seeking to diversify trade beyond the United States.
WHO:The governments of Canada and Turkey
WHAT:Opened free trade talks and upgraded bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 1:57 PM ET
WHERE:Turkey
WHY:Canada is seeking to diversify trade beyond the United States.
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