VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledged Thursday to strengthen trade, energy and security ties as Canada works to diversify its economy beyond the United States and deepen its engagement in the Indo-Pacific.
Carney said Filipino-Canadians are “at the very heart” of Canada, and both countries can benefit in energy security and critical minerals through a strategic partnership.
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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, pose with employees during a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, pose with employees during a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, back, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., left, and Jollibee Group North America president Beth Dela Cruz place an order during a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, center, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, arrive for a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
“We share the same aspirations, in terms of what we would want to achieve in the world,” Marcos said.
The two leaders pledged to pursue a Canada-Philippines free trade agreement, deepen defense and maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, and strengthen economic ties supported by Canada’s one million-strong Filipino community.
Canada is currently negotiating a trade deal with both the Philippines and a broader bloc of southeast Asian nations. Carney hopes to conclude those talks ahead of his visit to Manila in November, when Marcos will be chairing the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Carney has set a goal for Canada to double its non-U.S. exports in the next decade, saying American tariffs are causing a chill in investment.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, pose with employees during a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, pose with employees during a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, back, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., left, and Jollibee Group North America president Beth Dela Cruz place an order during a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, center, and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, arrive for a visit to a Jollibee fast food restaurant, in Vancouver, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Knockout matches continue Wednesday at the World Cup in the round of 32 with 2010 champion Spain advancing with a 3-0 victory over Austria in Inglewood, California, just outside Los Angeles. Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo in his sixth World Cup tournament, will take on 2018 finalist Croatia in Toronto, while Switzerland faces Algeria in Vancouver.
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A Fan of Portugal waits for the beginning of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Croatia's Luka Modric (10) is chased by Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7), joined by teammates, holds the jersey of the late Diogo Jota, who died last year, after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Croatia's Luka Modric (10) reacts after losing to Portugal in a World Cup round of 32 soccer match, in Toronto on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos, front, and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate after Ramos scored a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos (9) scores on Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic (1) during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match, in Toronto on Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) greets Ruben Neves (21) as he comes out of the match during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts to a missed shot during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) scores on a penalty kick past Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic (1) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Croatia's Petar Sucic (17) plays the ball as Portugal's Vitinha (23) looks on during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Croatia's Igor Matanovic (20) grabs the jersey of Portugal's Vitinha (23) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Croatia's Ivan Perisic (14) celebrates in front of fans after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their first a goal on a penalty kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring their opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) watches as Croatia's Nikola Vlasic (13) heads the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Croatia's Luka Modric (10) and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) greet each other after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after a missed opportunity during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes (8) battles with Croatia's Mateo Kovacic (8) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Croatia's Luka Modric (10) looks on before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Austria with teammate Gavi during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Spain's Marc Cucurella grimaces in pain during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Croatia and Portugal players shake hands before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP)
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Austria with teammates Gavi (9) and Marc Cucurella during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Austria's Michael Gregoritsch (11) and Spain's Pau Cubarsi go for a header during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Austria's David Alaba (8) and teammates react after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Spain's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Spain's Pedro Porro, left, celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Austria with teammates Alex Baena during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Austria's Paul Wanner covers his face after Spain's Pedro Porro scored his side's second goal during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Spain's Pedro Porro(12) celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Austria with teammates during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Spain's Pedro Porro (12) scores their second goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Spain's Pedro Porro, left, celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Austria with teammates Alex Baena during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Spain's Lamine Yamal controls the ball during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel (1) is fouled on a corner kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)(AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, facing, celebrates with Alex Baena (15) after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Spain's Alex Baena, right, kicks the ball against Austria's Stefan Posch (5) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente gives instructions during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Austria's Romano Schmid (18) challenges for the ball against Spain's Alex Baena (15) and Marc Cucurella (24) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fans stand during the national anthem of Spain before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Austria's Marcel Sabitzer (9) and Spain's Pedro Porro battle for the ball during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
A fan of Spain waits for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal, left, scores his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
An American flag is reflected in front of fans waiting for the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
General view during the pre game ceremony prior to the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal (21) celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
