Carney Targets CA$1 Trillion Investment In Canada As US Ties Remain Key

07:09 PM EDT, 09/15/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday the country aims to attract CA$1 trillion ($720 billion) of investment over the next five years as Ottawa seeks to diversify its economy, AFP reported. Carney highlighted Canada's critical minerals and clean energy resources, as well as plans for a new pipeline to transport one million barrels of Alberta oil per day to Asian markets, the report said. Despite escalating trade tensions, Carney said the US would remain Canada's most important partner in several key areas, according to the report. He also said Canada would open its four largest airports to private investment, AFP reported.