Prime Minister Mark Carney met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, and while both remarked the world has become a more challenging place since their first meeting a year ago, neither named a specific issue in their public remarks.
A readout issued by Carney’s office after the meeting in London said the two leaders condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure.
The readout said Carney and Starmer also shared “deep concern” about the war’s toll on civilians, the risk of further regional conflict and broader economic consequences.
Bill Blair, Canada’s high commissioner in the U.K., said ahead of the meeting that Canada supports efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, but is not getting directly involved in the conflict, while the U.K. is considering sending naval assets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Carney is also scheduled to meet with King Charles before embarking on his vacation following the trip, which also included meetings with Nordic leaders in Norway.
Here are some scenes from Carney’s visit in London.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 16, 2026.
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