Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney expresses support for Lebanon - Speech Brief
8 May 2026 16:51 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney expresses support for Lebanon

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  • Prime Minister Carney reiterates Canada’s humanitarian and peace and security assistance
  • Prime Minister Carney urges Hezbollah disarmament and calls for a meaningful ceasefire

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  • Prime Minister Carney affirms Canada’s humanitarian and security assistance, including support through UNIFIL and over $800 million since 2016.
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Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun. Prime Minister Carney expressed Canada’s friendship and solidarity with the Lebanese people in the face of widespread destruction, displacement, and civilian deaths. He reiterated Canada’s support for Lebanon, including humanitarian aid for the Lebanese people and peace and security assistance, notably through the United Nations...

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