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Carney welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa to discuss Arctic security, energy

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 20). Carney welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa to discuss Arctic security, energy. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/carney-welcomes-norwegian-pm-to-ottawa-to-discuss-arctic-security-energy/article_e104c980-ad46-5542-94e1-275cddfd937b.html

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Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Ottawa to discuss strengthening ties between Canada and Norway. The meeting focused on areas such as Arctic security, defense cooperation, and energy, particularly leveraging Norway’s sovereign wealth fund for investment opportunities. Carney previously visited Norway in March, where both leaders committed to advancing collaboration across various sectors including critical minerals and space exploration.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a joint media availability in Ottawa on September 20, 2026, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, including defense ties and energy cooperation. Their meeting follows Carney's visit to Norway in March, the first by a sitting Canadian prime minister since 1980. During their discussions, Støre warned of "real threats" from Russia, ranging from hybrid activities to potential sabotage, echoing concerns raised by Poland's leadership about possible Russian attacks on European countries supporting Ukraine. Both leaders emphasized the importance of intelligence sharing and cooperation among Arctic nations as a response to renewed security challenges posed by Russia.

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Norway GPE · 4× Carney PERSON · 3× OTTAWA GPE · 2× Jonas Gahr Store PERSON · 1× Mark Carney PERSON · 1× Nordic NORP · 1× Norwegian NORP · 1× Store PERSON · 1× The Canadian Press ORG · 1×

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Norway is not a member of the EU, but for three decades the country has had a deal with the EU that gives both sides free access to each other’s markets for goods and services — and gives Norway access to most EU programs.
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Carney welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa to discuss Arctic security, energy · assertive framing

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OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Ottawa today. asserted
Carney → meet → Ottawa
Store’s visit comes as Carney looks for closer ties with Europe, including potential “associate membership” in the EU. asserted
Carney → come → EU
Norway is not a member of the EU, but for three decades the country has had a deal with the EU that gives both sides free access to each other’s markets for goods and services — and gives Norway access to most EU programs. asserted
that → have → programs
Carney is courting deeper defence ties with the Norway, as well as investment from its massive, petroleum-based sovereign wealth fund. asserted
Carney → court → fund
Carney was in Norway in March — the first sitting prime minister since 1980 to visit the Nordic country. asserted
Carney → sit → country
During that visit, the two leaders pledged to advance collaboration in fields ranging from Arctic security to space, critical minerals and energy. asserted
leaders → pledge → space
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 20. 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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