Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a trip to the United Arab Emirates saying Canada had signed both a financial investment promotion and protection agreement and launched a process to start free trade talks. Carney says the UAE is one of the wealthiest and most dynamic economies in the world, and is a global leader in clean energy investments and the adoption of artificial intelligence. His trip comes as Carney pushes to expand Canada's trade away from the United States. (Nov. 21, 2025)