Prime Minister Carney launches The Plan for a Stronger Canada to strengthen sovereignty and build a more secure and prosperous future
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, launched The Plan for a Stronger Canada. As Canada’s first national security strategy in over 20 years, this is a new plan that reflects profound new realities. At its heart is an ambitious vision: a Canada that controls its own destiny and is resilient in the face of external pressures. A country where Canadians are free to live their lives as they choose.
The Plan defines Canada’s core national interests and establishes a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach that brings together our economic strength, foreign policy, defence and intelligence capabilities, and public safety initiatives. Through these five key priorities, we will protect Canada’s sovereignty, build our prosperity, and strengthen our strategic autonomy:
Strengthen Canada’s economic security and resilience against threats: Canada has what the world wants. Securing our sovereignty in key sectors and delivering our resources and expertise to the world will reinforce Canada as a strategically important player in the global economy.
Advance a disciplined foreign policy that diversifies Canada’s partnerships and builds strategic capabilities: No one country, no matter how powerful, can manage these challenges alone. The primary goal of our foreign policy is to support Canadian strategic autonomy and resilience through deep cooperation in the full range of strategic capabilities with likeminded partners.
Rebuild and strengthen the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to defend Canada and Canadian interests: The work of defending Canada is the work of building Canada. By transforming our military and defence supply chain, strengthening Arctic security, and contributing to stability in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and beyond, Canada will be able to protect itself at home and act as a responsible ally and partner abroad.
Protect Canadians and strengthen public safety against criminal and national security threats: Canadians should feel safe and free to take part in every facet of Canadian society. We will work with all levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, and Northern communities to strengthen our defences and build resilience against threats facing Canadians.
Modernise Canada’s intelligence capabilities to anticipate and counter emerging threats: Our ability to collect, analyse, and leverage intelligence, together with our partners, ensures we are prepared to tackle emerging threats.
Canada’s new government is building the strength to protect our sovereignty, the resilience to respond to emerging threats, and the partnerships to advance our interests.
In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada will act with greater independence, determination, and ambition to build a safer, stronger, and more prosperous future for all Canadians.
