Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in Ottawa this week with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, in a visit that will mark the first official bilateral meeting between the two leaders.

Carney’s office says Stubb will be in Ottawa on Tuesday and Wednesday, where they will work to deepen trade and defence ties, including for critical minerals, artificial intelligence and quantum industries.

“Canada and Finland have an immensely strong and growing relationship across defence, technology, energy, and trade,” Carney wrote in a media statement.

“With shared interests, values, and a commitment to international security, I look forward to hosting President Stubb to deepen our partnership to create stability, security, and prosperity for both our peoples.”